Fonix VoiceIn in Xbox and PlayStation2 Versions of Tom Clancy´s Rainbow Six Lockdown; Ubisoft´s Best-Selling Videogame Series Continues to Feature Fonix Speech Interface
Fonix VoiceIn in Xbox and PlayStation2 Versions of Tom Clancy`s Rainbow Six Lockdown; Ubisoft`s Best-Selling Videogame Series Continues to Feature Fonix Speech Interface
BW5302 MAY 17,2005 6:02 PACIFIC 09:02 EASTERN
( BW)(UT-FONIX)(FNIX) Fonix VoiceIn in Xbox and PlayStation2 Versionsof Tom Clancy´s Rainbow Six Lockdown; Ubisoft´s Best-Selling VideogameSeries Continues to Feature Fonix Speech Interface
Business Editors/High-Tech Editors
E3Expo 2005
Booth #1300, South Hall
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2005--Fonix Speech, anoperating division of Fonix(R) Corp. (OTCBB: FNIX), an integratedcommunications carrier providing telecommunications services andvalue-added speech technologies, announces that Ubisoft, aninternational publisher of interactive entertainment products, willrelease the Xbox(R) and PlayStation(R)2 versions of Tom Clancy´sRainbow Six Lockdown(TM) in September 2005, which includes theaward-winning Fonix VoiceIn(TM) speech interface.
"Tom Clancy´s Rainbow Six Lockdown is all about increasing therealism of the gaming experience and immersing the player in theenvironment," said Helene Juguet, director of marketing at Ubisoft."Voice recognition plays an important part in adding depth to the gameand continues to play an important part in our Tom Clancy gamefranchise."
"Ubisoft continues to refine and improve their games, adding evenmore excitement to each successive title," said Tim K. Hong, VP ofFonix Games. "Ubisoft developers continue to use Fonix voicerecognition technology in new and interesting ways that add toplayers´ enjoyment of the game."
Ubisoft will showcase Tom Clancy´s Rainbow Six Lockdown at the2005 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), May 18-20, 2005, at the LosAngeles Convention Center, booth #1300 in the South Hall.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor ofinteractive entertainment products worldwide and has grownconsiderably through its strong and diversified lineup of products andpartnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 21 countries and sales in morethan 50 countries around the globe. It is committed to deliveringhigh-quality, cutting-edge videogame titles to consumers. Ubisoftgenerated revenue of EUR 537 million for the 2004-2005 fiscal year, anincrease of 8 percent over the previous fiscal year at constantexchange rates. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
About Tom Clancy
With more than 80 million books sold, Tom Clancy is arguably theworld´s most recognized author. His works include fiction such as "TheHunt for Red October," "Clear and Present Danger," "The Sum of AllFears," "Rainbow Six," and the recently released "The Teeth of theTiger." Clancy also writes nonfiction works about weapons and variousmilitary units. Four of his books have already been adapted intohighly successful feature films.
About Fonix VoiceIn
As videogames become increasingly more complicated to design andmake, game developers are looking for ways to spend less time writingcode and more time being creative. Fonix VoiceIn allows gamedevelopers to add cool, innovative features and voice interfaceswithout needing to develop specific expertise in voice recognition.Fonix´s simple, cross-platform tools make it easy for any gamedeveloper to implement the technology. The result is an interestingnew game interface on the cutting edge of innovation. For moreinformation about Fonix VoiceIn, call 801-553-6600 and say "games"or visit our Web site at www.fonix.com/games.
About Fonix Speech
The Fonix Speech Group, an operating division of Fonix Corp.,currently offers voice technology solutions for mobile/wirelessdevices; interactive videogames, toys and appliances; computertelephony systems; the assistive market and automotive telematics.Visit www.fonix.com for more information or call 801-553-6600 andsay "Sales."
About Fonix
Fonix Corp., based in Salt Lake City, is an innovativecommunications and technology company that provides integratedtelecommunications services and value-added speech technologiesthrough Fonix Telecom Inc. and The Fonix Speech Group.
Statements released by Fonix that are not purely historical areforward looking within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions ofthe Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, includingstatements regarding the company´s expectations, hopes, intentions andstrategies for the future. Investors are cautioned thatforward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties that mayaffect the company´s business prospects and performance. The company´sactual results could differ materially from those in suchforward-looking statements. Risk factors include general economic,competitive, governmental and technological factors as discussed inthe company´s filings with the SEC on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. Thecompany does not undertake any responsibility to update theforward-looking statements contained in this release.
Rainbow Six, Rainbow Six Lockdown, Red Storm, and the Red Stormlogo are trademarks of Red Storm Entertainment in the United Statesand/or other countries. Ubisoft, Ubi.com, the Soldier Icon, and theUbisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the UnitedStates and/or other countries. Red Storm Entertainment Inc. is aUbisoft Entertainment company. Xbox is a registered trademark ofMicrosoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries."PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks ofSony Computer Entertainment Inc.
--30--MB/ix* CONTACT: The Investor Relations Group Investors: John Nesbett or Gino De Jesus Media: Andrea Faville 212-825-3210 mail@investorrelationsgroup.com or Fonix Corp., Salt Lake City Elizabeth Sweeten, 801-553-6600 mediainfo@fonix.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA UTAH TRACK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS ELECTRONICGAMES/MULTIMEDIA SOFTWARE TRADESHOW SOURCE: Fonix Corp.Copyright Business Wire 2005
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