WHAT: Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in North America, announced that a giveaway for the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIII launched today on singer song-writer Leona Lewis’s official Web site. Winners will be selected by a random drawing by Sony Music, and will receive a copy of FINAL FANTASY XIII and a prize signed by Leona Lewis.
WHEN: The giveaway will run from April 9, 2010 at 12:00pm (EDT) and end on May 7, 2010 at 12:00pm (EDT).
WHERE: The giveaway and rules can be accessed at www.leonalewismusic.co.uk/us/.
One of the most highly anticipated games of this generation, FINAL FANTASY XIII marks the dawning of a new era for the celebrated franchise, introducing the ultimate Active Time Battle system and extraordinary new characters in a visually stunning world. FINAL FANTASY XIII is the fastest selling title in franchise history, selling through over one million units in North America in the first five days since its release and has received numerous accolades from the press:
"…Square [Enix] should be commended for embarking on an interesting journey down a daring road when so many of their competitors are content to stand, directionless, back at the crossroads."
(A-)
1up.com
"…every aspect of the gameplay is precision-tuned to deliver the most technically impressive title in Final Fantasy history."
(9.25 out of 10, Gold)
gameinformer: March 2010
"The streamlined, focused structure eliminates potential tedium without dumbing anything down, and the battle system strikes an elegant balance between strategy and fast-paced action."
(10 out of 10)
GamesRadar.com
"Unbelievably gorgeous cutscenes, polished interfaces and a great story."
(8.9 out of 10, Editor's Choice)
IGN.com
"A game’s never looked so sublime. Ever..."
(9.0 out of 10, Editor's Choice)
Official Xbox Magazine: April 2010
"Square Enix has taken a genre it knows inside out and trimmed away all the fat, leaving a lean, streamlined, and highly focused experience."
(5 out of 5, Editor’s Choice)
PlayStation: The Official Magazine: April 2010
FINAL FANTASY XIII is available for both the PlayStation3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. More information can be found at: www.FINAL FANTASYXIII.com.
