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'Chessmaster' Coming to Xbox Live Arcade

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2007 @ 10:42 a.m. PST

Ubisoft announced that it is releasing its classic board game Chessmaster Live on the Xbox Live Arcade for the Xbox 360 with all-new twists.

"Bringing the Chessmaster series to Xbox LIVE Arcade makes the game accessible to a whole new audience,? said Peter Helm, business development associate at Ubisoft. "Chessmaster LIVE is not only a comprehensive chess program, but it is also one that has expanded beyond the traditional game to include exciting features for fans, both old and new.?

Chessmaster LIVE will feature:

  • Hundreds of AI opponents to play in ELO-ranked matches
  • Voice-chat and LIVE Vision capabilities for head-to-head matches
  • New 3D chess sets inspired by luxury board designer, House of Staunton
  • Five original chess variants, including the all-new Message Chess option, which will allow players to engage in a match over the course of days, weeks or even months

Chessmaster Live will be available for download in January 2008, while a PSP version is scheduled for a worldwide release in Spring 2008.

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