LOS ANGELES (November 25, 2008) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that its highly anticipated CHRONO TRIGGER® for Nintendo DS™ has shipped to retailers across North America.

Today, players will be reunited with one of the most critically acclaimed titles in RPG and video game history, now remastered exclusively for Nintendo DS. Available on a portable platform for the first time, this newly enhanced edition of CHRONO TRIGGER maintains all of the game's original elements while introducing dual-screen presentation, Touch Screen functionality and an all-new addition to the multiple endings that this innovative title offers.

CHRONO TRIGGER was originally released in 1995 on the Super NES® and has shipped more than 2.7 million copies worldwide. It continues to wow critics and players alike, having been named "Best RPG" and "Best DS Game" at this year's E3 2008 Media and Business Summit.

One of the most compelling handheld titles available this holiday season, CHRONO TRIGGER offers a multifaceted storyline, artwork by famed manga artist Akira Toriyama and a memorable soundtrack by Yasunori Mitsuda. Players can now teleport back in time to re-experience the groundbreaking gameplay of the epic RPG that started it all!

STORY

When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his misfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils. The swashbuckling adventure that ensues soon unveils an evil force set to destroy the world, starting Crono's race against time to change the course of history and bring about a brighter future.

FEATURES

A masterpiece with an engaging and unparalleled storyline, leading to the discovery of multiple epic conclusions to a journey that transcends time

An inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda

Intriguing battle system made possible by the unique combination of the Active Time Battle system and Tech skills

Famed character designer Akira Toriyama lends his signature art style to create the vibrant world that has captivated gamers around the world

Taking advantage of the Nintendo DS hardware, CHRONO TRIGGER makes its way onto the portable platform with all-new dual-screen presentation and Touch Screen functionality

Brand-new dungeons and an Arena mode add exciting new dimensions to this timeless classic

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

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

Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., 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 &mdash FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 46 million units worldwide &mdash 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 Holdings 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, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. CHRONO TRIGGER is a registered trademark of Square Enix Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Nintendo DS and Super NES are trademarks of Nintendo.