The rather promising and tasty looking Prince of Persia Sands of Time from Ubi Soft is shipping for the PS2 and Xbox ready for retailers this week. The PC and Gamecube versions are also set to follow in the coming weeks. Tony Kee, vice president of marketing for Ubisoft added:

"Ubisoft's world-class development team has delivered yet another masterpiece, and advance buzz indicates this one is going to fly off store shelves. By pushing next-gen console technology to the limit, while keeping the core elements that made the original Prince of Persia a legend, we have created the new standard for action-adventure gaming. We anticipate that this game will be one of the biggest blockbusters of the holiday season and expect Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time to re-establish the classic franchise as a gaming powerhouse."

We'll be watching this one closely, it could well be one of the top games this holiday season. If you haven't been following the game here's a bit on the background to fill you in.

Amidst the scorched sands of medieval Persia, there is a legend spun in an ancient tongue. It speaks of a time borne by blood and ruled by deceit. It is within this war torn land that a young Prince discovers a magic dagger. Drawn to its dark powers, he is led to unleash a deadly evil upon the reaches of his father's vast kingdom. Aided by the wiles of a seductive princess and the absolute powers of the Sands of Time, the Prince stages a harrowing quest to reclaim the Palace's cursed chambers, and restore peace to the very fabric of Time itself. He must tread these dangers carefully, however. Because in this world, there is only one rule: master the Sands, or be buried.

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