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LOS ANGELES (October 9, 2007) &mdash Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that FINAL FANTASY TACTICS®: THE WAR OF THE LIONS™, available exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, is shipping with solid reviews to retailers across North America.

As the first release in the IVALICE ALLIANCE™ series, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS sets the stage for the world of Ivalice. Based on the tactical role-playing game FINAL FANTASY TACTICS, originally released in 1998 on the PS one® game console, this all-new release features never-before-seen cinematic sequences, an entirely new English translation, 16:9 widescreen presentation and new multi-player functionality that will captivate a new generation of gamers. FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS also features new jobs and new characters, including Balthier from FINAL FANTASY® XII and Luso from the upcoming FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS has received stellar reviews for its graphics and gameplay from the industry's top critics:

"FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS is about as perfect as games come, and you must play it."
(9.5 out of 10, Game of the Month)
- PSM: Independent PlayStation Magazine, November 2007

"...once you jump in, you may never want to put another game in your PSP."
(8.5, 8.5 and 8.0 out of 10, EGM Silver Award)
- EGM, November 2007

"...THE WAR OF THE LIONS is worth a play through from both fans of the original and tactics aficionados."
(9.5 out of 10)
- Game Informer Magazine, November 2007

"An amazing remake of an already amazing game."
(4.25 out of 5)
- GamePro, November 2007

The Story
In days long past, the War of the Lions rent the land of Ivalice in two. It is here that two young men of note first step onto history's stage. The first is Delita Heiral, the hero who would draw the curtain on the War of the Lions, this dark act of Ivalice's history. The other, whose role is now forgotten, is a man by the name of Ramza Beoulve. Peer through the eyes of these two young men and uncover the secrets that lie hidden within history's darkened folds.

Additional Features

Witness the origin of the IVALICE ALLIANCE, a series of titles that take place in the same fantastical worlds as FINAL FANTASY XII and the upcoming FINAL FANTASY XII: REVENANT WINGS™

Character designer Akihiko Yoshida's character illustrations come to life in all-new animated sequences that combine hand-drawn-styled visuals with the fluidity of computer graphics – fully voiced exclusively for the English version

All-new enhancements update the experience for a new generation of gamers – enhanced widescreen presentations, new jobs, new characters and a new English translation deepen the Ivalice experience

Challenge friends in head-to-head battles with the all-new multiplayer function or team up in the all-new co-operative mode and try to outwit the game's advanced computer opponents

Classic orchestrations from world-renowned composers Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata capture the essence and breathtaking drama of the world of Ivalice.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS has been rated T (Teen) by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and will be available at retailers for a suggested retail price of $39.99. For more information on FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS, please visit http://na.square-enix.com/fftactics/. For more information about the ESRB please visit www.esrb.org.

Merchandise
Character designer Akihiko Yoshida's illustrations have been faithfully recreated in a set of four miniature figures based on FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS, available exclusively online at the Square Enix Store in November. The collection includes Ramza, Agrias, Delita, and Ovelia for a suggested retail price of $29.99. For additional information and products available at the Square Enix Store, please go to: http://www.square-enix-shop.com.

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LOS ANGELES (October 23, 2007) &mdash Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that FRONT MISSION®, the exciting turn-based strategy game developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS™, is now shipping to retail outlets across North America.

The origin of the FRONT MISSION series has been localized for North America for the first time in this classic handheld saga. FRONT MISSION introduces exciting new features, such as dual screen presentation and multiplayer modes, that update the classic that gave birth to seven renowned sequels. Utilizing Touch Screen functionality, players command a squad of customizable mechs known as wanzers and direct them through turn-based skirmishes across the battlefields of the 21st century.

"We are extremely excited to have the opportunity to present FRONT MISSION to our North American audience," said producer Koichiro Sakamoto. "We have recreated this classic masterpiece utilizing dual screen presentation and stylus-driven controls, allowing players to experience the intuitive gameplay in a whole new way."

FRONT MISSION focuses on the conflict over Huffman Island, located in the neutral zone between two superpowers known as the Oceania Cooperative Union (O.C.U.) and the Unified Continental States (U.C.S.). Players can experience the Second Huffman Conflict from the perspective of Royd Clive, the leader of the O.C.U. mercenary outfit "Canyon Crows," or Kevin Greenfield, the commanding officer of the U.C.S. Special Forces squad "Black Hounds." Through intense missions against wanzers, tanks, attack helicopters, and giant mobile weapon platforms, the true motives behind the war over Huffman Island will be revealed.

FRONT MISSION has been rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and will be available at retailers for a suggested retail price of $34.99. For more information on FRONT MISSION, please visit http://na.square-enix.com/frontmission/ For more information about the ESRB please visit www.esrb.org.

About Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including interactive entertainment software and publications in Asia, North America and Europe. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling franchises – FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 75 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 43 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.

DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, FRONT MISSION, 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.

LOS ANGELES (October 24, 2007) &mdash Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that the popular FINAL FANTASY® XI "Return Home to Vana'diel®" campaign is back. Customers who have deleted Content IDs, or deleted PlayOnline® accounts, are now able to rejoin their fellow adventurers in the world of Vana'diel by utilizing this service. This exciting campaign returns just in time for the launch of WINGS OF THE GODDESS™, the fourth expansion to the award-winning world of FINAL FANTASY XI, which ships to retailers across the nation on November 20, 2007.

"Return Home to Vana'diel" offers customers two different ways to revive their characters. If the customer previously deleted their FINAL FANTASY XI Content ID, where the character's information is stored, they can apply for the Type A service. Customers who have unsubscribed from PlayOnline can apply for the Type B service. To learn more about the "Return Home to Vana'diel" campaign, visit the official FINAL FANTASY XI Web site at http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/index.shtml. The "Return Home to Vana'diel" campaign will run until February 29, 2008.

Uniting players in North America, Europe and Japan, FINAL FANTASY XI is the first massively multiplayer online role-playing game capable of simultaneous communication across multiple platforms: PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Windows® and Xbox 360®. Now in its fifth year of service, FINAL FANTASY XI has a community of more than 500,000 subscribers and more than 1.7 million player characters from around the world.

The official FINAL FANTASY XI Web site can be found at http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/index.shtml.

FINAL FANTASY, PLAY ONLINE, VANA'DIEL, WINGS OF THE GODDESS, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. Windows, Xbox, and Xbox 360 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.