Ubisoft announces Chessmaster Live for 2008

Ubisoft has just sent out word that they’re preparing an Xbox Live downloadable version of their Chessmaster series of games on the PC, Xbox, and DS. Wondering what sort of innovations this latest release of the franchise will bring to Xbox Live Arcade? Head on over to the full article and find out!

Here’s a little something for 360 owners on the lookout for a cranially stimulating XBLA title. Ubisoft has just sent out word that they’re preparing an Xbox Live downloadable version of their Chessmaster series of games on the PC, Xbox, and DS.

And as you can expect, Chessmaster Live will carry over some online innovations, including support for Voice-chat and Live Vision for player-to-player battles. Ubisoft’s business development associate Peter Helm had this to say regarding the news:

Bringing the Chessmaster series to Xbox Live Arcade makes the game accessible to a whole new audience. 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 is currently scheduled for download by January next year, and will reportedly carry these features:

• 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 Message Chess option, which will allow players to engage in a match over the course of days, weeks or even months

Via Planet Xbox