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. |
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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.
| 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 |
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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.
