VALKYRIE PROFILE: COVENANT OF THE PLUME SHIPS TO RETAILERS TODAY

Latest Installment in the Critically Acclaimed VALKYRIE PROFILE Series Arrives for Nintendo DS

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.

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