LOS ANGELES (June 24, 2008) &mdash Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, announced that FINAL FANTASY TACTICS® A2: Grimoire of the Rift™, the latest entry in the Ivalice Alliance™ series, which includes FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS™ and FINAL FANTASY® XII: REVENANT WINGS®, has shipped to retailers across North America today.

A sequel to the 2003 Game Boy® Advance release, this grid-based tactical RPG contains everything that fans have continued to enjoy in the series, plus more. With over 50 jobs, more than 300 available quests and a stellar dual-screen presentation, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift arrives exclusively to Nintendo DS™ just in time for summer.

A delightful mix of strategy and accessibility, this new entry in the Ivalice Alliance invites fans to dive into a light-hearted adventure in the colorful world of Ivalice. Players will travel and explore alongside a lively crew of characters as they fend off enemies in true tactical RPG style. With refreshing new upgrades, both visually and in gameplay mechanics, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift is sure to impress fans of the original, as well as introduce newcomers to the tactical RPG genre.

STORY

School is out for the summer, but mischievous Luso Clemens must first face detention to make up for his misbehavior. Alone in the library, he stumbles upon an ancient book with magical powers that summons him to the mystical land of Ivalice. Warped into the middle of a battlefield, Luso joins Cid and his clan to set off on an adventurous journey looking for a way home.

FEATURES

Explore the fantastic world of Ivalice and join forces with famous heroes from FINAL FANTASY XII – Vaan, Penelo and Al-Cid

All-new content and enhancements, including polished game mechanics, new jobs, new races and a new clan system that enrich the Ivalice experience for fans and newcomers alike

The North American release will allow players to command characters in battle and navigate through menus, all with a tap of the stylus

Witness vibrant and colorful visuals in dual-screen presentation, made possible by Nintendo DS

Increased replay value with over 300 available quests, allowing players to immerse themselves in a multi-faceted storyline

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift 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.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2: Grimoire of the Rift 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/ffta2/.

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.

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