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May 12, 2008

PLAYERS ARE HANDED THE CROWN IN FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: MY LIFE AS A KING

Square Enix’s First WiiWare Title Launches Today, with Downloadable Add-on Content to Expand and Enrich the Kingdom-Building Experience
LOS ANGELES (May 12, 2008) &mdash Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, announced that FINAL FANTASY® CRYSTAL CHRONICLES®: My Life as a King™ is now available via WiiWare™, Nintendo's new downloadable games service.

Rebuild a deserted kingdom and discover what it takes to rule a nation in this enchanting new simulation game from Square Enix. FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a King offers players a charming world of vivid landscapes and memorable characters, introducing a beloved series to the much-anticipated WiiWare service.

Complete with a compelling storyline that can be enjoyed in varying difficulty levels, 17 building types and a total of 38 dungeons, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a King offers a fulfilling and imaginative experience for all ages. Players can raise adventurers of the Clavat race, customizing them with the four available jobs, and build an inn to encourage other tribes (Lilty, Selkie, Yuke) to visit their kingdom!

Main Product Guide
Players can enjoy the following content upon download (1,500 Wii Points) of FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a King. All basic simulation elements are included.


Category
Details
Story
Enjoy the entire story, from beginning to end
Building Types
A total of 17 building types to choose from, including houses, citizen shops, adventurer shops, adventurer buildings, special buildings and parks
Adventurers
Clavat Adventurers (male and female, each with four jobs to choose from)
Difficulty
All difficulty levels, from normal (first play-through) to hard and very hard (second play-through and beyond) available
Dungeon
38 dungeons total, with 23 in normal mode and 15 more in the hard and very hard modes
Other Races
Once an inn has been built, different races (Lilty/Selkie/Yuke) will begin to visit the realm*Players cannot raise adventurers of other races or have them reside in their realm

Downloadable Add-on Content
While the complete experience can be enjoyed for 1,500 Wii Points, add-on content will be available for download to extend game play. Players can expand their kingdom with extra dungeons, house bundle packs and new outfits to customize characters. Access the add-on content through the in-game title screen or castle menu.

Title
Price
(Wii Points)
Content
Dungeon Pack
300
Adds 11 dungeons to the game. Clearing these dungeons raises the limit on weapon, armor and item shops as well as taverns, parks, gaming halls and houses.
Triple Race Pack
800
Adds Lilty huts, Selkie dens and Yuke shacks to the buildings list.
Lilty Hut
300
Adds Lilty huts to the building list. Lilties are naturally strong and make the best warriors.
Selkie Den
300
Adds Selkie dens to the building list. Selkies are naturally swift and make the best thieves.
Yuke Shack
300
Adds Yuke shacks to the building list. Yukes are naturally magic-savvy and make the best mages.
The King's New Cloak
100
Provides an additional costume for the king. Changing costumes is performed within the castle.
Chime's Knell
100
Provides an additional costume for Chime. Changing costumes is performed within the castle.
Luxurious House
100
Adds luxurious houses to the building list. These houses recall an even larger family to the kingdom, boosting income of gil.
Sacred Shrine
200
Adds a dungeon containing the ability to build a sacred shrine. Sacred shrines built in the kingdom temporarily boost adventurers' stats.


STORY

According to legend, a deserted town now serves as the lifeless reminder of a once-powerful kingdom. The young son of a missing king reaches this land after a long journey, finding only an abandoned castle—and a magic crystal. Though tarnished by years of neglect, the crystal has maintained its luminous glow and bestows upon the boy the power of architek, the ability to manifest memories into reality. With the help of his loyal servants and courageous adventurers, the new king dutifully prepares to rebuild his people's homeland in this new realm.


FEATURES

  • Square Enix unveils its first WiiWare title, delivering an all-new adventure via direct download

  • Scenario created by Motomu Toriyama, the acclaimed director of the upcoming
    FINAL FANTASY XIII

  • Groundbreaking graphics optimized for the Wii™ enable players to journey through a world filled with memorable characters and architectural splendor

  • Rebuild a nation by building houses and shops, carefully considering the best interests of the citizens. If the player's nation regains its former glory, the secrets of the land may be revealed

  • Enlist adventurers with varying levels, jobs and abilities to carry out dangerous missions in return for rewards

  • Be mindful of the passage of time, and plan each day accordingly in order to efficiently carry out construction efforts

  • FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a King is rated E (Everyone). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a King will be available on the Wii Shop Channel for 1,500 Wii Points. The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/mylifeasaking/.


    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 80 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. 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, MY LIFE AS A KING, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd., in the United States and/or other countries. Wii and WiiWare are trademarks of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    May 21, 2008

    SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES SHIP DATE FOR INFINITE UNDISCOVERY

    INFINITE UNDISCOVERY is Unchained on Xbox 360: September 2, 2008
    LOS ANGELES (May 21, 2008) &mdash Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that INFINITE UNDISCOVERY™ for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft will ship September 2, 2008. The first in a completely new lineup of Square Enix titles for Xbox 360, this fantasy RPG (role-playing game) is a collaborative project with fan favorite development studio tri-Ace Inc. (STAR OCEAN® and VALKYRIE PROFILE®).

    "With the simultaneous release of INFINITE UNDISCOVERY, Square Enix is entering an exciting new period of delivering great gaming experiences to our fans all around the world at the same time, creating new global communities," said John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix, Inc. and Square Enix, Ltd. "This is something that we have aimed to do for a long time and we look to continue to deliver worldwide gaming experiences across all platforms well into the future."

    INFINITE UNDISCOVERY envelops players in an engaging real-time world where every decision you make leads to a myriad of discoveries and affects every encounter. The developers that set a new standard for RPGs by fusing exploration with battle in the STAR OCEAN series establish a new benchmark for the genre, perfectly integrating traditional tri-Ace elements with the technological power of Xbox 360. The experience is enhanced with a soundtrack by composer Motoi Sakuraba from the STAR OCEAN and VALKYRIE PROFILE series.


    GAMEPLAY: DISCOVERY & IMPACT
    Every discovery and action that players make has an instant impact on the world, creating an unpredictable gaming experience.

    Situational Battles
    As players are faced with a variety of episodic situational battles, they will discover that they may have to try various methods to defeat the enemy, where the most obvious solution is rarely the right move. Players can assemble parties from a pool of 18 characters, choosing those with the best combination of abilities for the job. Snipe distant enemies with the help of a bow-wielding ally or skilled magic user. Based on each player’s decisions, the intricate environments will offer a variety of experiences, presented in a way never before seen in RPGs.

    A Seamless World and Real-time Action
    Players are drawn deeper into the world as each act becomes more crucial to survival. To make careful decisions and advance, players will need to rely not only on sight and sound, but also scent. Combat, exploration and other actions will all take place within the same environment, seamlessly shifting between each game facet.


    STORY

    Known as the throne of the gods, the moon rested peacefully in the heavens. Man enjoyed great prosperity by harnessing the power of the celestial body.

    Until one day...
    A sinister force ensnared the moon with chains and fastened them to the surface, bleeding the life from the planet. The enchained lands were transformed into withering wastelands, and their once carefree inhabitants now lived in fear. Behind the world's plight were the Dreadknight and his menacing horde, the Order of Chains.

    Deep in a forest, in one of the Order's prisons, a young boy named Capell was being held captive. His captors called him the "Liberator," though he had no clue as to what they meant. On the third day of his imprisonment, he was rescued by a spirited young woman named Aya. She was a member of a small band of brave warriors who had gathered under the banner of Sigmund the Liberator to free the world from the iron grip of the Order.

    Upon meeting Sigmund, he was surprised to find a man who shared his very face and appearance. This meeting would change Capell's life forever and shake the foundation of the world itself.


    The brand new trailer can be viewed exclusively today on GameTrailers.com at: http://www.gametrailers.com/game/5501.html. Additionally, starting this Thursday, the new trailer will be available in full HD on the Square Enix members site at http://member.square-enix.com/na/.


    INFINITE UNDISCOVERY is not yet rated by the ESRB. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. INFINITE UNDISCOVERY will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $59.99(USD). The official website can be found at http://www.infiniteundiscovery.com.


    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 80 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. 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.

    © 2008 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD./ Microsoft Corporation. All rights Reserved. Developed by tri-Ace Inc. DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, STAR OCEAN, VALKYRIE PROFILE, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. Infinite Undiscovery, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from owner. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    EXPERIENCE DRAGON QUEST LIKE NEVER BEFORE IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND!

    The Zenithia Trilogy Makes its Way to North America for the First Time, with DRAGON QUEST IV: Chapters of the Chosen Kicking Off the Adventure September 16, 2008
    LOS ANGELES (May 21, 2008) &mdash Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that the Zenithia Trilogy, which includes DRAGON QUEST® IV: Chapters of the Chosen™, DRAGON QUEST V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride™ and DRAGON QUEST VI: Realms of Reverie™ is headed for North American shores. The trilogy commences September 16, 2008 with the release of DRAGON QUEST IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

    Get ready to journey through the lands, seas and skies of the vibrant DRAGON QUEST world with a collection of remakes that bring three classic tales exclusively to Nintendo DS™. With 3D graphics, newly animated monsters and dual screen presentation, the series that has shipped over 43 million units to date promises to captivate an entirely new generation of players, as well as treat long-time fans to a special rendition of three beloved entries in the franchise.


    DRAGON QUEST IV: Chapters of the Chosen
    Scenario & Game Design / General Director: Yuji Horii
    Character Design: Akira Toriyama
    Music: Koichi Sugiyama
    Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
    Developer: ArtePiazza
    Platform: Nintendo DS
    Genre: RPG
    ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10 and older)
    Ship Date: September 16, 2008

    A tale of epic proportions told through a unique chapter sequence that enables players to experience multiple character perspectives. Embark on an adventure with characters from different walks of life, all destined to unite with you, the hero, to save the world.


    DRAGON QUEST V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
    Scenario & Game Design / General Director: Yuji Horii
    Character Design: Akira Toriyama
    Music: Koichi Sugiyama
    Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
    Developer: ArtePiazza
    Platform: Nintendo DS
    Genre: RPG
    ESRB: Not Yet Rated

    Ship Date: TBA Never before released in North America, this entry in the Zenithia Trilogy follows a journey that transcends three generations. Travel alongside your father on his quest to see the world, grow to set forth on a journey of your own and face life-altering decisions as you continue your family's legacy.


    DRAGON QUEST VI: Realms of Reverie
    Scenario & Game Design / General Director: Yuji Horii
    Character Design: Akira Toriyama
    Music: Koichi Sugiyama
    Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
    Developer: ArtePiazza
    Platform: Nintendo DS
    Genre: RPG
    ESRB: Not Yet Rated

    Ship Date: TBA Also coming to North America for the first time, DRAGON QUEST VI: Realms of Reverie for Nintendo DS brings the classic console title into the handheld scene. Explore two parallel worlds while distinguishing reality from illusion and seeking to discover the true meaning of your very existence.


    DRAGON QUEST IV: Chapters of the Chosen is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. DRAGON QUEST IV: Chapters of the Chosen will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $39.99 (USD). The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/zenithia/.

    DRAGON QUEST V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride and DRAGON QUEST VI: Realms of Reverie are not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.


    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 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 45 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. 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.

    CHAPTERS OF THE CHOSEN, DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, HAND OF THE HEAVENLY BRIDE, REALMS OF REVERIE, and SQUARE ENIX are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd., in the United States and/or other countries. Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo.

    May 23, 2008

    Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2008

    FY2007 Results Briefing Session

    Notice Regarding Implementation of Pure Holding Company System and Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation

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