Driver San Francisco Swerves Into Stores

SAN FRANCISCO — September 6, 2011 — Today, Ubisoft® announced that Driver® San Francisco for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™ is now available in North America. Rated T for Teen, Driver® San Francisco for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system has an MSRP of $59.99 and $49.99 for Wii.

“Driver San Francisco is a return to the cinematic, over-the-top driving experience that originally made the Driver franchise a pioneer of the action driving genre,” said Tony Key, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Ubisoft. “With Driver San Francisco, Ubisoft is excited to redefine the genre with an incredibly fun game, filled with an abundance of entertaining content that is sure to captivate both longtime fans as well as newcomers to the series.”

Since its release in Europe, Driver San Francisco has received numerous accolades from the press:
•       “It looks great, it’s got a lot of personality, it tells an entertaining story and it’s great fun to play.” – IGN.com
•       “A wealth of content, fast cars and the inspired SHIFT mechanic mean you’re always kept in the thick of action-packed, over-the-top driving missions that are a thrill to play.” – GameSpot.com
•       “…takes the open-world driving genre to new heights.” – VideoGamer.com
Developed by Ubisoft Reflections under the direction of the creators of the original title, Driver San Francisco marks the return of the established video game series that has sold 14 million copies worldwide. Gamers will play as Detective John Tanner on a relentless manhunt for crime lord Charles Jericho through the hills of the City by the Bay. Thanks to a groundbreaking gameplay feature, players can now seamlessly SHIFT between well over a hundred licensed vehicles, keeping them constantly in the heart of the action.

KEY FEATURES:

THE TRUE CAR CHASE EXPERIENCE

Rediscover the cinematic driving sensations of Driver: loose suspension, long drifts, sharp bends and high-speed pursuits in dense traffic. Drive over 120 licensed cars involved in some of the most intense chase sequences ever seen.

A RELENTLESS MANHUNT

Uncover a thrilling storyline in which personal revenge fuels Tanner’s relentless manhunt for Jericho. Follow Tanner’s survival race across San Francisco and discover how this chase will bring him to the point of no return.

SHIFT

As Tanner recovers from a terrible crash, he realizes he has acquired a new ability that enables him to instantly change vehicles and take control: SHIFT. Experience unprecedented intensity, diversity and freedom; SHIFT into a faster car, deploy civilian vehicles to destroy your enemies, and even take control of your opponent’s car to force their demise.

A CAR CHASE PLAYGROUND

Drive on more than 120 miles of road, over the Golden Gate Bridge and along iconic locations throughout San Francisco. SHIFT from one car to the next and dip into the lives of different residents, a head-spinning array of characters, each with a unique perspective on a city under siege.

MULTIPLAYER MAYHEM

Experience 11 different, frantic and addictive online modes, where the SHIFT feature allows players to be anywhere at any time. Ram, tail and overtake your friends in offline split-screen or online modes.

For more information on Driver San Francisco, please visit: driver.ubi.com

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