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LOS ANGELES (March 10, 2009) —TAITO Corporation (TAITO®), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., announced today that it has shipped My Pet Shop™ for Nintendo DS™ to retailers across North America. This adorable simulation game is easy to play for children of all ages and perfect for kids who love animals.

With over 40 different types of animals, My Pet Shop offers a wide range of pets for kids to play with. From popular dog and cat breeds like pugs, golden retrievers and Russian blues, to animals from the wild such as pandas and penguins, players are sure to come across some of their favorite creatures. While the game is fun and easy to follow, it also teaches children to be organized, responsible and caring as they help run a pet store and learn to take care of animals.

Kids will get to experience all the joys of pet ownership as they feed, groom and teach tricks to animals using the intuitive stylus and Touch Screen functionality. My Pet Shop also includes fun mini-games and a wireless mode that lets players connect with friends and exchange pets, adding to the fun of portable pets.

STORY

You have just moved from the hustle and bustle of the big city to Green Town, a quiet town filled with nature. Help your mom run her pet shop and learn to take care of all kinds of animals as you become friends with the other kids in town. But beware, as you search for animals on the outskirts of town, watch out for bees waiting to sting and snakes waiting to bite!

FEATURES

• Catch over 40 different animals, ranging from golden retrievers and calico cats to pandas and penguins. There may even be some rare breeds with different patterns and coloring hiding in the forest!
• Care for and interact with your pets using the simple, user-friendly stylus and Touch Screen functionality to strengthen your bond with them
• Collect items and save your allowance to shop in town and buy cute outfits for your pets
• Play mini-games like races, obstacle courses and photo contests with your pets to show them off and gain new accessories
• Connect with friends via local wireless connection to trade pets and items

My Pet Shop is rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. My Pet Shop will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $29.99 (USD). The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/mypetshop/.

About TAITO Corporation

TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS®, and developed such fan favorites as EXIT™ and ARKANOID®. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries. More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at http://www.taito.com/.

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 – FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 47 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 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.

ARKANOID, EXIT, MY PET SHOP, SPACE INVADERS, TAITO and the TAITO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TAITO Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY and SQUARE ENIX are registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

LOS ANGELES (March 11, 2009) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that the defensive simulation game, CRYSTAL DEFENDERS™, previously released for the iPod® and iPhone® 3G/iPod touch, is now available worldwide for download via Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. In addition, a major version update for the iPhone 3G/iPod touch versions is currently in development and is scheduled for release in the following weeks.

CRYSTAL DEFENDERS for Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360
Featuring jobs and locations from the popular FINAL FANTASY TACTICS® series, this unique defensive simulation game requires players to strategically deploy units to fend off encroaching enemy hordes and prevent them from stealing their party's crystals.

The Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 version includes several improvements to the interface and a new design optimized for consoles. A worldwide ranking system allows players to upload their scores to leaderboards and see how they stack up against other players around the globe. These and other new features are sure to increase excitement and enhance replayability.

 

Product Summary

Title		CRYSTAL DEFENDERS
Platform		Xbox 360 (download only)
Genre		Defensive Simulation
Release Date		March 11, 2009
Price		Xbox LIVE Arcade　800 Microsoft Points
ESRB Rating		E (Everyone)
Copyright		©2009 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.

SCREENSHOTS

©2008, 2009 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.

 

CRYSTAL DEFENDERS Version Update for iPhone & iPod touch
In the following weeks, a major version update for the iPhone and iPod touch versions of CRYSTAL DEFENDERS (originally released in December 2008) is planned for release. After this update, players will be able to choose from the original vertical play mode, allowing for one-handed control, or the new horizontal "full touch" mode in which players will be able to control the game via tapping and dragging. This version update is sure to give a new feel to the already popular CRYSTAL DEFENDERS, and will be made available free of charge for those who have already downloaded the full application.

Product Summary

Title		CRYSTAL DEFENDERS
Platforms		iPhone, iPod touch
Genre		Defensive Simulation
Release Date		Currently available for download
Price		$7.99 (iPhone, iPod touch); Version Update Free

 

SCREENSHOTS

©2008, 2009 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.

 

 

ABOUT CRYSTAL DEFENDERS

 

STORY

In a land ruled by might and magic, peace is ensured by the benevolent power of the crystals. When a young moogle charged with guarding these crystals learns of an evil presence gathering on the horizon, he calls upon heroes from the far corners of the realm to join forces and stand against this new threat. Wielders of blade and bow, keepers of arts arcane, unite! As darkness draws nigh, only you can protect the light that binds us. The fate of Ivalice lies in the hands of...the Crystal Defenders!

FEATURES

CRYSTAL DEFENDERS is a defensive simulation game in which players deploy characters from the FINAL FANTASY TACTICS series onto a variety of different maps to battle wave after wave of encroaching monsters. The first game in the series, Crystal Guardians, was released in Japan for mobile phones in January 2008. In December of the same year, iPhone 3G, iPod touch and iPod versions were released under the new name, CRYSTAL DEFENDERS. To date, the total number of downloads for the series have reached over 600,000. In January of 2009, the latest version of CRYSTAL DEFENDERS was released for Nintendo’s WiiWare™ service in Japan.

CRYSTAL DEFENDERS is simple and easy to learn—monsters will enter an area and march through it until they are defeated or reach an exit, at which time they will steal one or more crystals. It is up to the player to decide—by pausing the action at crucial moments—when and where to deploy various jobs such as Black Mages or Soldiers that will attempt to defend the party’s crystals. Factors such as map terrain, monster strengths and weaknesses, job attributes, and more will play a crucial role in determining what steps a player should take.


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 FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 47 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 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.

© 2008, 2009 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS, 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. CRYSTAL DEFENDERS is a registered trademark or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. Nintendo trademarks used under license. WiiWare is available only through the Wii console. Games for Windows, Windows, Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from the owner. iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

LOS ANGELES (March 16, 2009) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, today announced that the first in a series of three previously announced add-on scenarios for their MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) game, FINAL FANTASY® XI, will be available for purchase on March 22, 2009. This add-on scenario, titled "A Crystalline Prophecy™ – Ode of Life Bestowing," will be available exclusively for online purchase through the PlayOnline® Viewer, and will be priced at $9.99. After purchase, FINAL FANTASY XI players will have access to this new content following the release of the upcoming version update in early April 2009.

Creation of these three upcoming content packages is led by Masato Kato, who created the stories and scenarios for FINAL FANTASY XI, and its first expansion pack, Rise of the Zilart®. Two additional add-ons, "A Moogle Kupo d'Etat™ – Evil in Small Doses" and "A Shantotto Ascension™ – The Legend Torn, Her Empire Born", will be released later this year.

STORY

A Crystalline Prophecy - Ode of Life Bestowing

One day, a giant crystal appeared in the skies above Jeuno, triggering a series of unexplained happenings across the land. Now, adventurers will set forth to unravel the mysteries of this primordial crystal that holds the secret of Vana'diel's past.

Accommodating players in North America, Europe and Japan, FINAL FANTASY XI is the first massively multiplayer online role-playing game capable of simultaneous multiplayer cooperation across three different platforms. Now in its sixth year of service, FINAL FANTASY XI has a robust community of 500,000 subscribers from around the world. The series continues to evolve and expand, offering newcomers and fans alike an immersive, engrossing and engaging universe to traverse, defend and explore.

For more information about FINAL FANTASY XI, please visit the official website: http://www.finalfantasyxi.com.

Profile of Masato Kato

Masato Kato served as director and scenario writer on titles including Chrono Trigger®, Radical Dreamers, Xenogears® and Chrono Cross® for Square Co., Ltd. (now Square Enix) and oversaw the initial plot conception and event direction for the original FINAL FANTASY XI and the Rise of the Zilart expansion. Since leaving Square in 2002, Mr. Kato has worked on a number of titles and continues to pursue his unique design vision.

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 – FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 47 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 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 of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. RISE OF THE ZILART, PLAYONLINE, CHRONO CROSS, CHRONO TRIGGER, XENOGEARS, A CRYSTALLINE PROPHECY, ODE OF LIFE BESTOWING, A MOOGLE KUPO D'ETAT, EVIL IN SMALL DOSES, A SHANTOTTO ASCENSION, and THE LEGEND TORN, HER EMPIRE BORN are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries.

LOS ANGELES (March 17, 2009) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that VALKYRIE PROFILE®: Covenant of the Plume™ has shipped to retailers.

VALKYRIE PROFILE: Covenant of the Plume, the latest entry in the VALKYRIE PROFILE saga, brings the critically acclaimed series to Nintendo DS™ for the first time. A classic battle system enhanced by deeper strategic elements, captivating storyline with ties to Norse mythology and the creative expertise of development studio tri-Ace blend to provide an engaging gameplay experience.

Players familiar with the VALKYRIE PROFILE franchise can now enjoy the storyline from a brand-new perspective as they follow the vengeful quest of a mortal in a beautifully rendered 3D world. With multiple story endings and over 20 possible allies to enlist, VALKYRIE PROFILE: Covenant of the Plume offers the latest in the series that has shipped more than 2 million units worldwide.

Story

Wylfred was but a boy when the valkyrie claimed his father’s soul and sealed his family’s fate. In the agony of the aftermath the boy swore revenge, and now for the man, the time has come to reap it. To the valiant she comes, and so to the battlefield he goes.

Destiny awaits...

Features

A brand-new storyline perspective invites players to experience the VALKYRIE PROFILE saga from the standpoint of a mortal. Follow Wylfred’s dark quest for revenge on the Valkyrie Lenneth

New gameplay dynamics add a refreshing twist to the familiar battle system. Overwhelm your foes with spectacular Soul Crush attacks and show them no mercy as you inflict Overkill to reap greater spoils

Multiple story endings offer ultimate replayability. The choices that players make in deciding the fate of ally characters will not only affect the main character’s personality, but change the course of the game

A beautifully rendered 3D world presented in dynamic dual-screen, accompanied by engaging cut scenes and voiced battles, generates a rich gameplay experience

With over 20 possible allies to enlist, players can customize their party to enjoy a variety of skill combinations and strategies in battle

An unlockable bonus dungeon provides players with the opportunity to battle formidable foes and recruit new allies

VALKYRIE PROFILE: Covenant of the Plume is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. VALKYRIE PROFILE: Covenant of the Plume is 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/vpcp/.

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 – FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 47 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 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 of Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. VALKYRIE PROFILE and COVENANT OF THE PLUME 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. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

LOS ANGELES and CALABASAS, Calif. (March 17, 2009) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America (Square Enix), and Emergent™ Game Technologies (Emergent) have reached an agreement to license Emergent’s Gamebryo® game engine for a yet-to-be-announced project.  This project is part of Square Enix’s efforts to grow its business further in all major global markets.

Gamebryo will allow Square Enix's creators to dedicate their time to innovative design, and immersive gameplay, rather than on technical issues. Designed to provide developers with the framework they need to quickly bring high-quality games to the market, Gamebryo's flexible architecture will make it possible for Square Enix to easily add their internally-developed technology to the engine's pipeline.

Gamebryo's advanced Floodgate™ multi-core technology and targeted platform functionality is a major factor in Square Enix's choice to license the software. "Gamebryo offers a flexible framework, allowing us to develop effectively and efficiently for any target platforms," said John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix. "Gamebryo's engine provides the ability to integrate our internally developed tools into a proven, stable tech solution which allows for more time to be spent on innovative and creative gameplay."

Geoff Selzer, Emergent's chief executive officer believes that Gamebryo's is an ideal foundational technology for Square Enix's initiatives. "Our approach is to provide the best engine technology to publishers and developers while backing the technology with AAA global support. It is the ultimate validation that the market is coming to understand that, in the future, the value of a developer will come from its ability to create original and immersive games rather than creating tech."

The license agreement provides Square Enix access to Emergent technology worldwide.

Details on the project being developed using Gamebryo will be announced at a later time.

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 – FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 47 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 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.

About Emergent

Emergent Game Technologies works with developers and the industry's top middleware providers to create state-of-the-art software and services needed to rapidly move from prototype to final product. These proven, stand-alone solutions include the award-winning Gamebryo software platform. Emergent helps developers fulfill their maximum creative potential by giving them the power to endlessly – and efficiently – iterate development.

Emergent is headquartered in Calabasas, California, and has offices in Chapel Hill, NC; Austin, Texas; London; Tokyo; China and Korea. To learn more, visit www.emergent.net

About Emergent Products

Emergent Game Technology's Gamebryo is used to create high-quality titles for PLAYSTATION 3 system, Xbox 360, PC and Wii. Publishers that have used Gamebryo in the past include: Disney, Google, Electronic Arts (EA), Take Two, Namco and THQ to name but a few. Gamebryo has been used as the core tech in high profile titles such as EA-Mythic's Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning and Firaxis' Civilization Revolution. Gamebryo LightSpeed, the next leap forward in game development technology, offers game designers a cross-platform, cross-genre solution that has rapid prototyping, rapid iteration and real-time updates to simplify game technology creation and open the door to exciting gameplay possibilities.

To date, Gamebryo has been used in more than 250 shipped games titles from downloadable casual games to first-person shooters to massively multiplayer online games. Another 150 titles are currently in development.

DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX, and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

LOS ANGELES (March 24, 2009) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced that both the Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ versions of FINAL FANTASY® CRYSTAL CHRONICLES®: Echoes of Time™ have shipped to retailers today.

This innovative new title spans two Nintendo platforms at once, introducing players to a new level of multiplayer connectivity. For the first time, Wii and DS users can adventure side-by-side, playing anytime, anywhere with anyone in the vibrant world of FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES.

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Echoes of Time allows for an effortless switch between its single and multiplayer modes, offering an integrated system that adapts to the player's preferences. Featuring the intuitive control scheme of FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Ring of Fates® and a breakthrough in gaming connectivity, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Echoes of Time is set to deliver hours of fun to players, whether they are playing at home or on the go.

Story

A triumphant return from a monster-infested forest marks the completion of the 16-year-old hero's coming-of-age ceremony. However, the hero's joy is short-lived as a young village girl is found to be afflicted by a mysterious illness known as "crystal sickness." Determined to obtain the cure, the hero steps out of the secluded village for the first time, only to discover a world in which crystals are merely artifacts of the past and no longer exist...

Features

Play anytime, anywhere with anyone! Multiplayer connectivity reaches new heights in FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Echoes of Time, where players can team up or compete with friends and players around the world

The intuitive control scheme introduced in FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Ring of Fates returns, now adapted to Wii for double the action

Players can switch between single and multiplayer modes at any time while playing, enjoying two great gaming options in one integrated experience

A personalized hero can be generated from a choice of the four familiar races of the series: Clavats, Lilties, Selkies or Yukes. Players joining from the Wii can also introduce their Miis™ to the world of FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES

Create and customize materials, armor and equipment for characters with tailored appearances and abilities — no two heroes will be the same!

Players can continue to enjoy the game even after completing the main adventure, as the New Game+ feature provides increased difficulty and better items with every new round

A vast selection of quests delivers hours of fun!

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Echoes of Time is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Echoes of Time will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $39.99 for both Wii and Nintendo DS. The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/ffcceot.

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 – FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 47 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 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. CRYSTAL CHRONICLES, ECHOES OF TIME and RING OF FATES are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

LOS ANGELES (March 24, 2009) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that the Games for Windows® version of THE LAST REMNANT™ has shipped to North American retailers today.

Brought to life by both rising stars and veteran Square Enix developers, THE LAST REMNANT is an epic RPG adventure that was released for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft last holiday season. This Games for Windows version features all-new elements not seen in the Xbox 360 version, such as a speed selection option for battle sequences and the removal of leader unit restrictions when creating unions.

The Games for Windows version of THE LAST REMNANT invites a new audience of players into a lush, real-time fantasy world where they control massive cinematic battles. With a carefully crafted battle system and epic storytelling, Square Enix offers an exciting adventure for all RPG lovers.

STORY
In ancient times, mysterious artifacts referred to as Remnants were discovered all over the world. Offering incredible power, they soon came into the hands of the covetous few, and thus was the world's delicate equilibrium shattered. The people were divided into those who ruled and those who were ruled over. War was inevitable. Our story begins a thousand years later...

Rush lives with his sister Irina on the secluded Eulam Island, a place far removed from the ceaseless battle for control over the Remnants which rages on the mainland. However, his peaceful life is shattered one day when he witnesses his sister's abduction by a mysterious group of soldiers. He immediately sets off after them, ill-prepared for the evils of the outside world but determined to find his sister at any cost.

FEATURES

• A new adventure from Square Enix and the creators of the FINAL FANTASY® series
• Innovative battle system that allows for large-scale battles delivered with an unrivalled cinematic intensity
• Selective Encounter System allows you to engage the enemy your way, eliminating random battles


New features in the PC version include:
• Option to select Japanese or English voice-overs
• Unlimited leader units available for placement in unions
• Autosave and normal save functions available between consecutive battles
• Graphical weapon previews assist players with weapon selection
• New allied characters to aid players in battle
• Improved character animations
• Increased speed of gameplay in battle sequences

THE LAST REMNANT is rated M (Mature). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. THE LAST REMNANT will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $39.99. The benchmark test and system requirements can be found on the official website at http://na.square-enix.com/remnant.

On April 9, THE LAST REMNANT will also become available for PC users via digital distribution, including through Valve's Steam® platform for digital content distribution.

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. ADVENT CHILDREN, DAWN of MANA and THE LAST REMNANT are registered trademark or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. Microsoft, 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.

GAME DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE, SAN FRANCISCO (March 25, 2009) — Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix) announced today at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), the forthcoming releases of new downloadable titles including FINAL FANTASY® IV: THE AFTER YEARS™ and FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES®: My Life as a Darklord™ for WiiWare™, as well as the FINAL FANTASY series for the Virtual Console™ for Wii™.

The release of these new downloadable titles represent Square Enix's recognition of the growing demand for online distribution of content/services, and the commitment they have made to provide content/services that match the needs of their customers.

Square Enix will be offering two new releases for WiiWare: FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS and FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a Darklord. FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS is an RPG that continues the story that began in the 1991 Super Famicom™ title FINAL FANTASY IV. In Japan, this title was released as a downloadable cellular phone application in February 2008. It has since been lauded for its deep storytelling, and a year after its release, has been downloaded over 3 million times.

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a Darklord is the newest installment in the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES series, which has shipped over 2 million copies worldwide and is set to grow further in 2009. This title will be a sequel to FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a King™, which launched simultaneously with the WiiWare service in May of 2008.

The Virtual Console allows Wii users to download and play classic titles released on previous game consoles, and now for the first time ever, the FINAL FANTASY series will be made available via home console download. The first installment of the series will be FINAL FANTASY, originally released for the Famicom™ in Japan in 1987, which will be available for download in May 2009 in Japan. The North American release is scheduled for a 2009 launch as well.
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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 – FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 47 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 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 of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. CRYSTAL CHRONICLES, MY LIFE AS A KING, MY LIFE AS A DARKLORD and THE AFTER YEARS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. Nintendo Properties are trademarks of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

LOS ANGELES (March 31, 2009) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, today announced the upcoming launch of the Square Enix Account System and Square Enix Security Token in Japan, North America and Europe on April 6, 2009 PDT. Offering additional account safeguards to players of FINAL FANTASY® XI, these new initiatives provide for a higher level of account security. The new system will utilize the Square Enix Security Token, which will be available to purchase for $9.99 via the PlayOnline® Viewer.

Creating a Square Enix Account is free and can be done by anyone via the official Square Enix website. With this new system in place beginning April 6, 2009 PDT, Square Enix Accounts will be compatible with FINAL FANTASY XI and PlayOnline, as well as future online services.

After registering a Square Enix Account and purchasing the Square Enix Security Token, players can then assign the token to their PlayOnline ID(s). The token generates a unique password every time it is activated, ensuring complete security. Implementation of these new features is an extension of Square Enix's commitment to continuous service for our customers.

Additionally, players who purchase a security token will also receive the brand new in-game bonus, the "Mog Satchel." The "Mog Satchel" provides additional inventory space and benefits all characters on the PlayOnline account(s). The space provided by the “Mog Satchel” is equal to the character’s Gobbiebag capacity and can expand along with it. In order to utilize the bonus, it will be necessary for the customer's PlayOnline ID to be linked to a Square Enix Account.

For more information about FINAL FANTASY XI, please visit the official website: http://www.finalfantasyxi.com.

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 – FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 47 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 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 of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. PLAYONLINE and VANA'DIEL are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries.