Ubisoft Vancouver will bring action-packed soccer fun for the whole family to the Wii this fall. http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=18537 Ubisoft recently announced its newest addition to its Wii sports repertoire, Academy of Champions.
Created by Ubisoft Vancouver, Academy of Champions will have players improve their soccer skills, recruit new members, and create the strongest squad in order to defeat the rival Academy in the championship. The game features the legendary soccer player Pelé as your coach and U.S. soccer champion Mia Hamm as your team member and mentor. It will also be compatible with the Wii Balance Board and Wii Motion Plus and feature numerous modes and challenges.
Academy of Champions is scheduled to be released by the end of the year.
UBISOFT® SCORES WITH ACADEMY OF CHAMPIONS™
New Arcade Soccer Game Features Sports Icons Pelé and Mia Hamm
SAN FRANCISCO – May 20, 2009 – Today Ubisoft® announced a new addition to its sports portfolio, Academy of Champions™, an arcade soccer game featuring legendary sports icons Pelé and U.S. soccer champion Mia Hamm. Developed for the Wii™ system from Nintendo, the game will deliver an engaging, interactive experience for kids and their families. Academy of Champions is scheduled to be released in 2009.
"We made our mark in the sports genre last year with the global success of Shaun White Snowboarding," stated Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer at Ubisoft. "Now, with Academy of Champions, Ubisoft offers another sports game with a fresh approach that has something unique to offer young gamers and sports fans."
Created by an experienced team of sports game developers at Ubisoft Vancouver, Academy of Champions engages players in a rich, story-driven adventure around the world's most popular sport. The journey begins with enrollment at an extraordinary Academy where your coach is the legendary Pelé and U.S. soccer champion Mia Hamm is your team member and mentor.
"Soccer is a sport that is universally celebrated by all citizens of the world," said legendary sports icon Pelé. "Working with Ubisoft to continue to promote the sport has been a wonderful experience. It is a thrill to continue to inspire a new generation of fans through an entertainment medium that introduces them to the exciting world of soccer."
In Academy of Champions, players improve their skills, recruit new team members and build the best possible squad to defeat their rival Academy and win the champion cup. Compatible with the Wii Balance Board™ and Wii Motion Plus™ accessories, young soccer fans and their friends and family will enjoy playing together in a humorous, interactive universe that features over-the-top gameplay, entertaining fantastical environments, and innovative challenges.
For more information on Academy of Champions, please visit: www.academyofchampions.com
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