IGN: XIII

Ubi Soft introduces cel-shading to the First-Person Shooter genre with XIII for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube and PC. Discover the secrets of the conspiracy-rich plot and find out the mysterious connection between your shrouded past, and the President's assassination. Become a master of both stealth infiltration and weapons-based combat in order to survive a relentless slew of enemies. Strategically switch between silent weapons such as the deadly crossbow, or distance and power weapons like the sniper rifle and machine gun. Immerse yourself in an epic conspiracy story with a visual style straight from the pages of a comic book.

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Reviews

XIII Review - November 24, 2003
A stylish presentation, but is the gameplay there?

Music: The Thirteen Soundtrack - October 20, 2003
Future Primitive Sound drops some atmospheric funk for the Ubisoft game.

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Previews

XIII Progress Report - October 7, 2003
We get the complete game and are duly impressed.

ECTS 2003: XIII Update - September 2, 2003
The animated shooter is scorching Europe.

ECTS 2002: XIII Hands-On - August 30, 2002
A new level to explore in this 'toon shooter.

E3 2002: XIII - May 23, 2002
The first cel-shaded FPS.

E3 2002: XIII - May 22, 2002
Eleven new movies of XIII.

Features

Insider: XIII Head-to-Head - December 8, 2003
Our four-platform comparison of Ubi Soft's stylish first-person shooter.

Adam West Interview - November 24, 2003
TV's Batman discusses his involvement in Ubi Soft's XIII.

Music: XIII Goes Future Primitive - November 20, 2003
Mark Herlihy talks about the beat oriented soundtrack to the game.

Music: Eve Satifies Her Major Jones - November 17, 2003
Rapper Eve discusses her involvement with XIII.

XIII Multiplayer Games - October 21, 2003
We only used two hands but the multiplayer modes just might grab you.

XIII Interview - October 2, 2003
We chat with executive producer Julien Bares about the final days of development.

XIII Weapons - October 1, 2003
There are VI million ways to die, choose XIII.

GC 2003: Microsoft Booth Report - August 22, 2003
Microsoft banks on third-party titles, Xbox Live, and Miss Germany 1999.

Insider Video Features: XIII E3 Trailer (E3 2003) - May 13, 2003
High-Res: Don't miss Ubi Soft's cel-shaded first-person shooter extravaganza in action!

XIII: Objects as Weapons - March 20, 2003
Watch and learn how we clock fools with bricks and shovels. Exclusive new movie included!

News

Now Playing in Japan - August 11, 2004
The latest releases from overseas.

Free Copy of XIII - December 12, 2003
All you have to do is play Xbox Live.

XIII Goes Gold - November 13, 2003
Ubisoft's cell-shaded first-person shooter is code-complete.

XIII Screens - November 6, 2003
Actually, only twelve.

Games: Lots of XIII Love - October 21, 2003
We're all about dishing out the love -- especially the XIII love. Get some.

XIII Trailer Part 5 - September 12, 2003
Watch as David Duchovny introduces you to "The General."

GC 2003: Ubi Soft Booth Report - August 24, 2003
One of the best showings in Germany comes from the French.

Music: The Primatively Futuristic Sounds of XIII - August 22, 2003
Ubisoft's new first person shooter will feature original music from Future Primative Sound.

XIII Site Launches - August 19, 2003
Join the conspiracy.

XIII Trailer Part 4 - August 13, 2003
Meet the bounty hunter in this month's downloadable episode: "The Death Sentence."

XIII Trailer - August 6, 2003
XIII is my new lucky number.

XIII Sees Stars - July 14, 2003
Adam West and David Duchovny join the ranks of stars lending their voices to video games.

XIII: The Angel Trailer - July 11, 2003
The third in IGN's exclusive movie series.

XIII AI Trailer - June 6, 2003
Have look at the artificial intelligence in Ubi Soft's shooter.

E3 2003: XIII Gameplay Footage - May 16, 2003
Check out this action-packed game footage!

E3 2003: XIII E3 Trailer - May 13, 2003
Don't miss Ubi Soft's cel-shaded first-person shooter extravaganza in action!

Pop Star Eve Nabs A Role In XIII - May 7, 2003
How do you like them apples? Find out who she'll be playing inside.

New XIII Screens - March 14, 2003
Check out a slew of new screenshots from the upcoming cel-shaded FPS.

Cel-Shaded Goodness - September 25, 2002
French comic turned FPS. New screens of XIII.

XIII Trailer - September 23, 2002
70's spy-thriller style. One fine, fine trailer.

Screens of XIII - September 16, 2002
Cel-shaded FPS inside!

PlayStation 2: Un Petit Cinema Francais - September 6, 2002
We give you le grand barrage of Ubi Soft movies: XIII, Ghost Recon and Disney's PK.

ECTS 2002: Six XIII Movies - September 3, 2002
What's a cel-shaded FPS look like? Watch and learn.

Lucky XIII - March 13, 2002
Ubi Soft unveils another first person shooter, but one with a major twist.

Press Releases

Games: XIII Ships for the Xbox and GameCube - November 24, 2003
Now every platform gets in on the cel-shaded shooting fun.

Games: XIII Goes Gold - November 13, 2003
Are you ready for some naughtiness?

Games: David Duchovny Signs as Lead Role in XIII - July 14, 2003
To be secret agent with complete amnesia.

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