Asphalt: Urban GT

Pilot a wide range of licensed high-performance cars on tracks all over the world in this innovative combination of simulation and arcade racing.

Game Features:* 23 dream cars, including Lamborghini, Jaguar, Hummer, VW, and Audi. * Tracks inspired by real locations, including New York, Miami, Paris, and Tokyo. * Track your turns and spy on your opponents using the bottom display of your Nintendo DS. * 30 options for tuning, engine maintenance, and bodywork. * Race up to 4 other players using DS Wireless Communications.

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www.ubisoft.com

Real cars. Real roads.

Asphalt Urban GT combines realism and arcade action in the first racing game for the Nintendo DS. Jump in a wide range of licensed high-performance cars and hit tracks from all over the world. Win races, collect prize money, and purchase new rides and tweak current ones.

Key Features* 20 licensed dream cars, including Lamborghini, Jaguar, Hummer, VW and Audi * Eight tracks. Drive through the streets of New York City, Miami, Paris and Tokyo * Five game modes * Three camera angles and a replay feature * Dual Screen, Dual Approach * Watch your progress turn-by-turn on the bottom display of the Nintendo DS. Spy on opponents and gauge when to take risks and when to proceed with caution.

Build, Tune, Shape

Asphalt Urban GT features more than thirty options for tuning, engine maintenance and bodywork.

Lots of Modes

Players can race against each other through each twisting turn. Single Race allows up to four players to race head-to-head, while Championship mode allows up to four players to hit some of the championship tracks from the solo Evolution mode. Cop Chase is a two-player cat-and-mouse mode in which the cops attempt to capture and “lock on” their opponent for five seconds to claim victory.

Bottom Line

You've never controlled a racer with quite the pinpoint precision offered by the DS's touch-screen. With tons of modes and wireless head-to-head action, Asphalt Urban GT is a high-octane blast.

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www.nintendo.com

Asphalt: Urban GT bietet den Nervenkitzel von Highspeed-Rennen auf den verschiedensten Strecken der Welt und Lizenzen von Traumwagen, deren Leistung und Optik sich vom Spieler beliebig tunen lassen. Die eindrucksvolle 3D-Grafik und die schnelle Frame-Rate machen Asphalt: Urban GT zu einem echten Highspeed-Erlebnis. Rennen gegen andere Gamer sind über Bluetooth Funktechnik möglich.

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www.nbg-online.de - N-Gage (German)

Asphalt: Urban GT Races Out To The Stores -

Taste The Speed on The Downloadable Demo for Asphalt: Urban GT

November 9, 2004 – Nokia today announced that it has started shipping Asphalt: Urban GT, a high-speed car racing game, in European stores now and in North American and Asian stores by mid-November. To entice the gamers, Nokia and Gameloft also today announced a downloadable demo for the highly anticipated N-Gage title. The demo will be available for free download on the Asphalt mini site (www.n-gage.com/asphalt) starting today.

The Asphalt: Urban GT demo lets gamers race in free ride mode for a limited time in Paris with a Lamborghini Gallardo, as well as the possibility to race against a friend via Bluetooth wireless technology. In the full version of the game, gamers can race in nine exotic locations around the world with more than twenty different car brands.

“The success of the Pathway to Glory downloadable demo showed us that this is the kind of opportunity that N-Gage owners love,” says Pasi Pölönen, Director of Games Publishing, Nokia. “With the Asphalt demo, you get a good taste of what the actual game can offer you and we’re sure the demo will really make the gamers want to buy the game!”

“We think this is an excellent way to entice gamers. Racing in Paris in a Lamborghini is like a dream come true,” says Gonzague de Vallois, VP of Publishing, Gameloft. “Gamers will be able to enjoy very rich and crisp 3D graphics and a fast frame rate to enhance the sports cars driving experience.”

Asphalt: Urban GT brings the thrill of high-speed racing in locations from around the world with licensed dream cars that players can customize for performance and looks. With its amazing 3D graphics and fast frame rate, Asphalt: Urban GT offers a true high-speed experience with the possibility to race against others via Bluetooth wireless technology.

About N-Gage

The N-Gage game deck is an innovative mobile device that is creating an entirely new market for the games industry. Built for active gamers, the N-Gage platform is the first mobile and connected game deck to feature online high-quality 3D multiplayer gameplay over Bluetooth wireless technology and GPRS. The N-Gage device also offers unique online games services as well as a comprehensive and growing games catalogue from the leading game publishers. Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Nokia and N-Gage are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation.

About Gameloft

Gameloft is a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones. Founded in 1999 and today the industry leader, Gameloft designs games for phones including Java, BREW and Symbian technologies, the installed number of which is likely to surpass one billion units by 2007(1). Partnership agreements with major rights-holders such as Ubisoft Entertainment allow Gameloft to associate strong international brands with its games. Gameloft's direct commercial presence in 10 countries (United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China, Hong Kong and Japan) enables the Group to distribute its range in over 65 countries through a network of telecom operators, phone manufacturers, specialized distributors and an on-line boutique: www.gameloft.com . Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (Euroclear - 7960, Bloomberg GMLF FP, Reuters GLFT.LN). (1) source : Arc Group

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Nokia Press Release

Asphalt: Urban GT burns serious rubber on N-Gage

August 19, 2004 -- Nokia and Gameloft today announced Asphalt: Urban GT for the N-Gage platform. Asphalt: Urban GT brings the thrill of high-speed racing in locations from around the world with licensed dream cars that players can customize for performance and looks. With its amazing 3D graphics and fast frame rate, Asphalt: Urban GT offers a true high-speed experience with the possibility to race against others via Bluetooth wireless technology.

“Asphalt: Urban GT is the first dream car racing game for the N-Gage platform and it delivers fantastic graphics and high-powered performance,” says Pasi Pölönen, Director of Games Publishing, Nokia. “Asphalt: Urban GT lets you race your customized Lamborghini down the Champs-Elysée in Paris – a thrilling experience!”

“We think this is an excellent fit to the N-Gage platform,” says Julien Fournials, VP Production of Gameloft..” In addition to the very rich and crisp 3D graphics, the platforms allows a fast frame rate to enhance the sports cars driving experience”

Players compete to earn money so that they can buy their favorite dream cars and unlock racing tracks from around the world. With the possibility to customize car through visual and performance tuning, players can create their own racing dream car. Asphalt: Urban GT offers wireless local multiplayer gaming for up to four players with several different racing modes.

Asphalt: Urban GT is expected to hit the stores this Christmas.

About N-Gage

The N-Gage game deck is an innovative mobile device that is creating an entirely new market for the games industry. Built for active gamers, the N-Gage platform is the first mobile and connected game deck to feature online high-quality 3D multiplayer gameplay over Bluetooth wireless technology and GPRS. The N-Gage device also offers unique online games services as well as a comprehensive and growing games catalogue from the leading game publishers. Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Nokia and N-Gage are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation.

About Gameloft

Gameloft is a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones. Founded in 1999 and today the industry leader, Gameloft designs games for phones including Java, BREW and Symbian technologies, the installed number of which is likely to surpass one billion units by 2007(1). Partnership agreements with major rights-holders such as Ubisoft Entertainment allow Gameloft to associate strong international brands with its games. Gameloft's direct commercial presence in 10 countries (United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China, Hong Kong and Japan) enables the Group to distribute its range in over 65 countries through a network of telecom operators, phone manufacturers, specialized distributors and an on-line boutique: www.gameloft.com. Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (Euroclear - 7960, Bloomberg GMLF FP, Reuters GLFT.LN). 1 source : Arc Group

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Nokia Press Release

Asphalt Urban GT™

Product Description
Asphalt Urban GT™ combines the virtues of both simulation and arcade racing for the Nintendo DS™. Players will be in the driver's seat while hitting the streets in a wide range of licensed high-performance cars on tracks from all over the world.

Winning races, collecting prize money, and then purchasing new cars and/or tweaking current ones is key to success. Asphalt Urban GT is a solid game for both sports car enthusiast and racing fans.

Key Features More than 20 Licensed Dream Cars* The most recognized and well-respected racing cars in the world, including Lamborghini, Jaguar, Hummer, VW, Audi and many more.

Eight Tracks Inspired by Real Locations* Driving through the recognizable streets of New York City, Miami, Paris and Tokyo.

Dual Screen, Dual Approach* Players will have the advantage of watching their progress turn-by-turn on the bottom display of the Nintendo DS.

• Spy on opponents and gauge when to take risks and when to proceed with caution.

Build, Tune, Shape* More than thirty options for tuning, engine maintenance and bodywork.

Graphics and Gameplay* Outstanding 3D graphics are accentuated by realistic engine sounds and original music that complement the urban environments.

• Five gameplay modes with three camera angles and a replay feature create a dynamic and immersive racing experience.

Multiplayer Racing* Up to four players can race against each other through each twisting turn in three different multiplayer game modes: + Single Race allows up to four players to race head-to-head. + Championship mode allows up to four players to play some of the championship tracks from the solo evolution mode. + Cop Chase is a two player cat and mouse mode where the cops attempt to capture and "lock on" their opponent for five seconds to claim victory.

Product Specifications:

Publisher: Ubisoft

Developer: Ubisoft/Gameloft

Ship Date: November 2004

Category: Racing

Rating: RP ("E" expected)

Source:

Press release (7th October 2004) - Nintendo DS

25 real licensed cars, Tracks inspired by real locations, 30 Tuning options, the ride of your life!

(Image captions) * Lamborghini, Jaguar, Audi... * Paris, New York, Miami... * Extreme Urban Racing

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Back of Case - DS (UK)