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July 14, 2008

THE LAST REMNANT AND STAR OCEAN: THE LAST HOPE SHIP DATES ANNOUNCED

The Count Down Begins Today for Two Global Square Enix Releases on Xbox 360
LOS ANGELES (July 14, 2008) &mdash Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, today announced the Games for Windows version of THE LAST REMNANT™ and ship dates for the much anticipated global releases for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. THE LAST REMNANT is slated to hit store shelves on November 20, 2008 while STAR OCEAN®: THE LAST HOPE™ is set for a Spring 2009 release.


THE LAST REMNANT
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Platform: Xbox 360
Games for Windows (PC)
PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system
Genre: RPG
ESRB: Not Yet Rated
Ship Date: (Xbox 360) November 20, 2008
(Games for Windows) TBA
(PLAYSTATION 3 system) TBA

A brand-new RPG created using the best artistry and technology Square Enix has to offer, THE LAST REMNANT promises to set new standards with its arrival on the next-generation scene. The first RPG in a new series brought to you by Square Enix’s next-generation creators on Unreal® Engine 3, the simultaneous international release and all-new battle system signify a new era for a next-generation world.

THE LAST REMNANT delivers a dynamic gaming experience with stunning graphics, a moving story and mind-blowing large-scale battles created by the team that brought you the FINAL FANTASY® and SaGa series.


STAR OCEAN: The Last Hope
Developer: tri-Ace Inc.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: RPG
ESRB: Not Yet Rated
Ship Date: Spring 2009

STAR OCEAN: THE LAST HOPE is the latest entry in the futuristic space opera RPG series, STAR OCEAN. Science fiction and fantasy meld in this long-awaited continuation of the celebrated franchise from developer tri-Ace Inc.


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.

DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, THE LAST HOPE, THE LAST REMNANT, THE LAST REMNANT logo, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo, STAR OCEAN and the STAR OCEAN logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. “PlayStation”, “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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