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The game is a first-person shooter that combines the lawless action of the Wild West with the blood-spattered horror of modern vampire movies. Darkwatch is a mysterious secret society that has protected humanity from evil for centuries. The game is a first-person shooter that combines the lawless action of the Wild West with the blood-spattered horror of modern vampire movies.

London, UK - August 18, 2005 - Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announces the launch of Darkwatch^TM's official website, www.darkwatchgame.com. Kicking off the countdown to the game's release, the website will be the top destination for gamers to access the most up-to-date information, screenshots and movies pertaining to Darkwatch.

Darkwatch^TM is an immersive FPS that blends the lawless action of the Wild West with the intense horror of vampire movies. Players will come across a thrilling cinematic experience when the game is released in Autumn 2005 on the PlayStation^{2 computer entertainment system and XboxTM video game system from Microsoft across Europe and Australia.}

Matching with the opening today of the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany, the web site will also be unveiling the show's new and exclusive trailer.

Visit the official Darkwatch website at www.darkwatchgame.com for more information and discover hidden secrets about this exciting new game!

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