LOS ANGELES (November 17, 2010) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today the release date for Lord of Arcana™, the upcoming action role-playing game drenched in mythic lore and brutal combat. Lord of Arcana is currently set to release at North American retailers and via digital download from the PlayStation®Store on January 25, 2011 for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Players will soon unchain a visceral storm of metal and blood on hordes of nefarious creatures as they battle to become the Lord of Arcana.

Delivering a highly detailed fantasy world filled with supernatural creatures and sweeping environments, Lord of Arcana thrusts players into a blood-soaked adventure. Featuring dozens of quests, epic storytelling and an intricate crafting system, Lord of Arcana offers would-be heroes thousands of devastating weapon and armor combinations.

Players will join the battle as courageous warriors on a quest to collect the stones of Arcana in an effort to regain lost memories and achieve ultimate power. Players can fight their way through throngs of colossal monsters and lumbering beasts, as lone heroes or with a pack of fellow adventurers, in a world where the heroes are only as accomplished as the number of dismembered enemies left in their wake.

Lord of Arcana is now available for preorder and will be available at retailers and via digital download on January 25, 2011 for the suggested retail price of $39.99. Lord of Arcana is rated M (Mature). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. Please visit the official website for more information: http://na.lordofarcana.com.

Story

This world is called Horodyn, so named for its first king.

At the edge of a village surrounded by a huge forest lies the powerful stone Arcana, the source of all order in the world.

It is said that only one with power can acquire Arcana.

Slayers annihilate hordes of monsters so that they can lay their hands on Arcana.

What power does it hold? And to what destiny is one with Arcana bound?

Features

• Experience authentic multiplayer action from Square Enix, developed exclusively for the PSP system
• Play with up to three friends to defeat tough enemies and reap rewards together, or tackle a variety of quests in single-player mode
• Dive into the fray with simple and intuitive controls that will hook players of any skill level
• Create one-of-a-kind avatars and produce thousands of unique weapons. The possibilities are endless.

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S. based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., a holding company leading Square Enix Group. Square Enix, Inc. publishes and distributes entertainment content under the Square Enix Group's internationally renowned brands such as Square Enix, Eidos and Taito in the Americas. The Square Enix Group includes a global network of leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 54 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and other well-established products and services.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com.

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