LOS ANGELES (August 21, 2006) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that FINAL FANTASY® III for the Nintendo DS™ hand-held system will ship to retailers on November 14, 2006. The only FINAL FANTASY to never reach North American shores has been reborn, incorporating the latest in portable gaming technology. Featuring graphics that have been reworked and remodeled in full 3D, FINAL FANTASY III provides a brand new experience while maintaining the mythical FINAL FANTASY look and feel.

Story

Protected by the crystals of light, the once peaceful land has forever been changed by the great tremor. Without warning, the earthquake pulled the crystals into the earth, upsetting the world's fragile balance. It seems as if all hope is lost—but as the Gulgan prophecy foretold, four souls blessed with the light shall once again restore balance to the world...

Near the small village of Ur, fate guides Luneth to a sentient crystal that changes his life forever. As the light of the crystal fades, Luneth embarks on a journey to seek three others who share his destiny to search for the remaining crystals, and fight the battle of light and darkness...

Features

The missing link in the evolution of FINAL FANTASY is unveiled—North American gamers experience a legend reborn

A dynamic job-changing system brings a nearly infinite number of party variations

The touch screen interface takes full advantage of the DS capabilities—explore dungeons, dispatch foes and cast spells by using the stylus

A complete visual overhaul breathes new life into a classic—colorful 3D graphics bring FINAL FANTASY III into the new millennium

Take advantage of the DS Wi-Fi feature to access the Mognet and communicate with other players as well as NPCs, and uncover hidden dungeons, quests and items

FINAL FANTASY III is rated E 10+ (Everyone 10+). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) Web site at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. FINAL FANTASY III will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $39.99(USD). Additional information on FINAL FANTASY III can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/ff3.

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