17 octobre 2011

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UBBINITED IS LOCKED AND LOADED TO WIN A A 4TH CONSEC CUTIVE ESWC
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Counter Strike Team backed by powerhou ses Ubisoft Montréal and St
teelSeries
Montr réal, Québec, 1 17 octobre 201 11 – UBINITED is proud to co onfirm that it wwill once again defend its title e
as Wo orld Champion at the upcoming Electronic S Sports World C Cup 2011. With h Ubisoft Mont tréal as its main
sponso or, as well as SSteelseries as pperipherals spo onsor, the reign ning Counter S Strike Women 1.6 champions s
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have oofficially declarred war and ar re set to win a 4 consecutive
4 e tournament. .
Previoously known as s Sk‐Gaming Ladies and Girls Got Game, No orth America’s best team incl ludes veterans s
Stépha anie Harvey, G Game Designer at Ubisoft Mo ontréal, Benita bENITA Novsh hadian, Alice al li Lew, Christin ne
potter r Chi and Jennifer jso So.
A winning combinat tion
The mmembers of the e world renown ned squad have e shown their individual dea adliness numerous times. Yet,
as Stephanie Harvey y explains, “it is
s our capacity t to work as a un nit that has ensured our succ cess. It is, by
far, whhat really definnes us as a team; during and outside game play. When yo ou play Counte er Strike
compe etitively, you b
become a cohesive unit, relying on your tea ammates to rea act instinctivelly and adapt
accorddingly.”
Recognizing the team m’s calibre, Ub bisoft Montréal quickly accep pted the role of f Main Sponso or. “We’re reall ly
happy y to have found d our ideal mai in sponsor in U Ubisoft Montré éal. As one of the world’s top p game
develoopment studios, Ubisoft Mon ntréal understa ands the worth h of each perso on’s strengths. I’ve been
workin ng at Ubisoft MMontréal since 2009, and I se ee everyday ho ow employees w work closely to ogether, as
solid, cohesive team ms. I’m very pro oud to represen nt the studio oon the internat tional scene. It’s uplifting to
know that I have 2,1 100 colleagues cheering us on n.”
UBINIT TED will be abl le to count on top‐quality, re eliable equipme ent to lead theem to victory. “ “We’re proud
to be tthe peripherals sponsor for t the UBINITED t team. This team m is not only mmade up of fier rce competitor rs
with foour champions ship titles unde er its belt, it ha
as a consistent t tournament r record that sho ows a real
passioon for what the ey do,” said Kimm Rom, SteelSe eries CMO. “Th his squad has a all of the qualitties that
SteelSSeries looks for r when sponsoring a team, an nd we believe t they will continue to make a name for
thems selves on the competitive circ cuit, and espec cially at the up
pcoming ESWC.”
Throughout October r, fans will be aable to follow t the squad’s pro ogress by visitiing their blog, UBINITED.com m.
The sitte will offer ins
sight into their r training as we ell as during thhe championsh ip, with photos, videos, and
posts. Between Octo ober 16 and 18 8, the crew will l regroup at Ub bisoft Montréa al to practice oone last time
beforee heading to Pa aris.
About t Ubisoft
Ubisof ft is a leading p
producer, publisher and distr ributor of inter ractive entertaainment products worldwide
and ha as grown consi iderably throug gh a strong and diversified lin ne‐up of produ ucts and partnerships. Ubisoft
has offfices in 26 countries and has s sales in more than 55 count tries around thhe globe. It is committed to
delivering high‐quali ity, cutting‐edgge video game titles to consu umers. For the 2010‐11 fiscal l year Ubisoft
genera ated sales of € 1.039 billion. To learn more, please visit w www.ubisoftgro oup.com.

2. About Ubisoft Montreal:
Founded in 1997, Ubisoft Montreal is now one of the most important game development studios in the
world. With the expertise of over 2100 employees, the studio acts as a leader in the Montreal gaming
industry and has developed close to 70 games from internationally‐renowned franchises such as Tom
Clancy’s Splinter Cell®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, Far Cry™, Assassin’s Creed™, Just Dance, Your Shape™:
Fitness Evolved and Prince of Persia®. Ubisoft partners with several emergent cultural initiatives and
actively participates in the development of a techno‐creative community in Montreal.
About SteelSeries
SteelSeries is a leading manufacturer of gaming peripherals and accessories, including headsets,
keyboards, mice, software and gaming surfaces. SteelSeries has been on the forefront of professional
gaming gear since its inception in 2001, thanks to continued innovation and product development in
cooperation with leading professional gamers. All SteelSeries products are developed in cooperation with
professional gamers to ensure optimum performance and durability. SteelSeries supports the growth of
competitive gaming and electronic sports through professional team sponsorships and community
support all over the world. For more information, please visit www.SteelSeries.com.
Source and information:
David Barrett / Marie‐Michelle Crevier
david.barrett@ubisoft.com / marie‐michelle.crevier@ubisoft.com
(514) 490‐2000, ext. 5617 / ext. 3110