Prince of Persia 3 Announced

Today Ubisoft, one of the worlds largest videogame publishers, announced that it is developing Prince of Persia 3 (working title) Nintendo GameCube as well at the other Consoles and PC. Scheduled for release in the second half of 2005, Prince of Persia 3 is the third volume in the award-winning Prince of Persia franchise. Blending the best features from the first two installments with the talent, vision and ingenuity of Ubisofts development teams, Prince of Persia 3 will enliven the franchise with a vitality and plenty of unexpected twists that will impress and satisfy long-time fans and newcomers alike. Prince of Persia 3 will be showcased at the Electronic Entertainment Expo May 18 – 20 at Ubisofts booth, #1300 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Prince of Persia 3 promises to be THE best instalment in the legendary franchise, said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing for Ubisoft. By combining two playable characters in a masterly balanced gameplay, with the perfect mix of acrobatic moves and a compelling storyline, the Prince of Persia will appeal to both Sands of Time and Warrior Within fans alike. The Prince is back to reclaim his kingdom, and he has a few surprises in store