LOS ANGELES (September 19, 2006) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that DRAGON QUEST® HEROES: ROCKET SLIME™, the latest entry in the franchise that has sold more than 40 million units worldwide, has shipped to retailers across the nation. Developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS™ handheld system, this adventure from the creators of DRAGON QUEST VIII: Journey of the Cursed King™ has snatched enough praise and awards to turn it into the prized piece of plunder that the industry's top editors just can't stop talking about.

"Rocket Slime is that rarest of breeds: a kids' game that completely rocks."
(Game of the Month)
- Electronic Gaming Monthly, October 2006

"...a deep, smart adventure game that achieves that rare Pixar trait of all-ages appeal."
(Handheld Game of the Month)
- Game Informer, October 2006

"...the wars between the tanks are exhilarating."
(9.0 out of 10)
- Nintendo Power, October 2006

Groomed for his debut starring role in North America, the loveable slime from the DRAGON QUEST series embarks on a colorful quest filled with humor and excitement for players of all ages. Set in the delightful kingdom of Boingburg, players will encounter a wacky and loveable cast of 100 unique slimes and dozens of different enemies. With its simplified controls, the game allows parents, children and casual gamers to have no problem jumping right in, and enjoying the captivating adventure. An innovative and addictive tank battle element makes full use of the Nintendo DS dual screen functionality, creating an exciting experience that can be enjoyed by up to four players at a time.

STORY

Far, far across the big blue sea lies the tiny island country of Slimenia. There, in the capital city of Boingburg, lots of little slimes were gooing about their business, enjoying the goo life...until one day, they were suddenly attacked by a mob of menacing monsters called the Plob. Before they knew it, the entire plopulation of Boingburg had been slimenapped!

With the future of slimanity at stake, it's up to Rocket to stop the Plob invasion and bring order to this once peaceful nation.

It's payback slime!

FEATURES

Stretch, bounce and slingshot across Boingburg to rescue a colorful cast of 100 unique slimes

Explore puzzle-filled levels and encounter a familiar array of monsters from the DRAGON QUEST series

Scour the land for weapons and items to use in the massive tank battles - build up an arsenal and challenge up to three other friends and family members with the Nintendo DS wireless play feature

Keep track of the battle via the DS dual-screen technology - unique dual-screen gameplay provides a crucial overview of the action during the tank battles

Simple, streamlined controls allow players of all ages to bounce right in and enjoy the adventure

DRAGON QUEST HEROES: ROCKET SLIME is rated "E" for Everyone. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) Web site www.esrb.org, for more information about ratings. DRAGON QUEST HEROES: ROCKET SLIME is available at North American retailers for a suggested retail price of $34.99(USD). For the latest updates on DRAGON QUEST HEROES: ROCKET SLIME, bounce over to: http://na.square-enix.com/rocketslime/.

About Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Square Enix, Inc.

With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix) develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including interactive entertainment software and publications in Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling franchises—FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 68 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 40 million units worldwide—under one roof. Square Enix is one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world and continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

Square Enix, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Co., Ltd. with offices in Los Angeles, California and Seattle, Washington. It handles operations in North America, including development, localization, marketing and publishing of Square Enix titles. More information on Square Enix can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com/na.

DRAGON QUEST, DRAGON QUEST HEROES, FINAL FANTASY, Journey of the Cursed King, ROCKET SLIME, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd in the United States and/or other countries. Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.