"Like his audience, Rayman is growing up - he's edgier, he's darker, and he's funnier. From pulse-pounding gameplay and insane combat to A-list voices and music, Rayman 3 delivers the fun that made Rayman famous, and takes him in a new direction," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing for Ubi Soft Entertainment. "We've pushed the graphic capabilities of these systems to the limit, so Rayman has never looked better. Gamers, prepare to be blown away."

Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc, for both the PlayStation 2 and Xbox, carries an 'E' (everyone) rating from the ESRB and has an MSRP of $39.99.

ABOUT RAYMAN 3

STORY

When Rayman's trusty sidekick Globox accidentally swallows the Lord of the Dark Lums, Rayman must face the Hoodlums, a bumbling yet deadly army of evil bent on recovering their leader from Globox and overtaking the land. Rayman's only chance? Quest to find a cure for the manic Globox, scour the land for unearthly new powers, and win the allegiance of a fierce warrior tribe known as the Knaaren.

KEY FEATURES

Epic Storyline

Dark, funny, and utterly engrossing, Rayman's compelling narrative and movie-like production values deliver surprises around every corner and create an unparalleled, immersive gameplay experience.

Rich, Zany Characters

Upgraded character design maximizes the potential of next-generation hardware - Rayman himself enjoys 200 animations, while John Leguizamo (Globox) and Billy West (Murfy) bring Rayman's pals to life.

Get "Madder"

The song "Madder," from GRAMMY-nominated group Groove Armada's new album "Lovebox" provides the sonic backdrop for the rollicking in-game running demo and pre-release trailer

State-of-the-Art Combat

Blast into battle with the fanatic Hoodlum Army, hordes of outlandish creatures, and huge transforming bosses. With advanced AI, specific strengths, and merciless group fighting tactics, these villains are trained to demolish - Rayman will need killer strategies to survive the chaos.

Heavy-Duty Superpowers

With a blazing arsenal of brand new time-based powers and Double-Fist fighting action, Rayman's ready to rip the Hoodlum Army a new one.

Bizarre Cartoon Fantasy

Experience the extravagant imagination of Rayman's world, a living universe filled with trippy, eye-popping visuals, intense 3D vertigo platforming action, and hyper-stylized environments.

Dark and Uncharted Underlands

Travel across treacherous terrain and never-before-seen, magical worlds, each with its own personality - including the Swamp, the Moor, and the Deadlands.