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LOS ANGELES (January 6, 2011) — Crystal Dynamics® today announced that THE TOMB RAIDER® TRILOGY pack, exclusive for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, will be available for $39.99 on March 22, 2011.

The pack will include TOMB RAIDER Legend and TOMB RAIDER Anniversary, both newly remastered in HD quality, as well as TOMB RAIDER Underworld, previously released on PlayStation 3. A number of items were also created exclusively for this pack, including a THE TOMB RAIDER TRILOGY PlayStation 3 theme pack, the official Lara Croft female Home avatar outfit, the Viking Thrall male Home avatar outfit and a collection of "making of" trailers in HD for the entire series, a must for any TOMB RAIDER fan.

"We're really excited to be able to offer gamers the chance to play both Legend and Anniversary remastered in high definition on the PlayStation®3," said Darrell Gallagher, Head of Studio, Crystal Dynamics. "These are two titles we are extremely proud to have created."

For more information on TOMB RAIDER please visit www.TombRaider.com or follow TOMB RAIDER on Twitter @TombRaider.

LOS ANGELES (January 11, 2011) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced that KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded for the Nintendo DS™ family of hand-held systems has shipped to North American retailers today. The latest installment to one of the most beloved video game series of all time, KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded invites players to embark on all-new adventures through the worlds of Disney.

A continuation of Sora's journey in KINGDOM HEARTS II, KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded brings the future of the franchise to the handheld platform and challenges players to unravel the secrets that lie in Jiminy Cricket's journal. The game features the exhilarating gameplay that fans of the series know and love, with an immersive blend of role-playing and action elements. Additionally, this installment features a new character growth system and an assortment of battle styles, ranging from side-scrolling to shooting.

KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded also includes a new Avatar Menu, which utilizes the Nintendo DS Tag Mode capabilities and allows players to trade customizable avatar profiles and playable maps with their friends. Each floor map acquired adds to the player's unique System Sector, which can be explored for items, experience points and even a friend’s avatar items!

Reunite today with Sora, Mickey, Goofy and other familiar characters from KINGDOM HEARTS and FINAL FANTASY for an engrossing new journey into your favorite Disney worlds.

"...Re:coded is the best KINGDOM HEARTS game to yet grace a Nintendo platform."
– Nintendo Power, (8/10)

Sora's journey in KINGDOM HEARTS II has drawn to a close, and now a new tale is set to begin.

Jiminy Cricket is looking over the journal he used to document his first adventure with Sora when he discovers a mysterious message. He didn't write it — so how on earth did it get there? King Mickey is determined to find out, so he and his friends decide to digitize the journal and delve into its deepest secrets. Inside this "datascape" dwells a second Sora who is about to embark on a grand adventure of his very own.

• The future of the KINGDOM HEARTS series arrives on Nintendo DS: From world-renowned creator and character designer Tetsuya Nomura comes the latest installment in the beloved KINGDOM HEARTS series. Sora, Mickey, Donald, Goofy and a host of familiar faces from KINGDOM HEARTS and FINAL FANTASY unite once again for an exciting new adventure.
• Classic KINGDOM HEARTS gameplay with innovative twists: All-new features include a new character growth system created specifically for the Nintendo DS release, building on the series' immersive blend of action and role-playing elements.
• An assortment of diverse and entertaining boss battles: Guide Sora like never before through boss battles inspired by side-scrolling, shooting and classic FINAL FANTASY games.
• Endless possibilities in the Avatar Menu: Players can design their own avatar using over 800 unlockable parts and trade playable maps with friends.

KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded is available for Nintendo DS at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $34.99.

The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/khrecoded

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and 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 the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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

Disney Interactive Studios, part of Disney Interactive Media Group, is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California, and has internal development studios around the world. For more information, log on to http://www.disneyinteractivestudios.com.

LOS ANGELES (January 18, 2011) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, today unleashed MINDJACK™, an innovative action (online) shooter that blurs the line between traditional single-player and multiplayer gameplay by thrusting real-world players into the roles of in-game enemies, allies and cybernetic creatures at any time.

"We are really excited to introduce an entirely new way to play a shooter – in an environment where any character, machine, or even cybernetic creature can suddenly come under the control of another player via Xbox LIVE® or PlayStation®Network," said Mike Fischer, President and CEO, Square Enix, Inc. "By blending single and multiplayer action into something refreshing and new, MINDJACK truly is never the same game twice. Experienced players may think they know what they're in for, but will literally never know who is waiting for them around the next corner."

Developed in Japan by feelplus inc., MINDJACK is now available at retail outlets in North America for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. More information can be found online at www.MindjackGame.com or via Facebook® at www.facebook.com/MindjackGame.

MINDJACK is a unique action (online) shooter that pushes the boundaries of the third-person genre with its thrilling gameplay, mind control abilities and other incredible surprises. Offering no-wait multiplayer, a variety of people, machines and creatures to "hack" into, and a gripping story of corporate greed, MINDJACK is a refreshing take on a well-traveled genre.

MINDJACK blurs the line between traditional single-player and multiplayer gameplay by allowing players to "hack" into another player's story-based campaign. Once hacked in, players can choose to take control of enemy soldiers and combatants or to join up with the host player as a cooperative ally in the single-player campaign. This establishes a game world where seemingly non-threatening citizens can, at any moment, be instantly transformed into armed, human-controlled allies or vicious, gun-toting foes.

Set in 2031, MINDJACK throws players into the life of Jim Corbijn, a field agent with the Federal Intelligence Agency. As Jim becomes embroiled in a clandestine war between governments and corporations, players must aid Jim by employing futuristic technology to take control of other characters and machines within the game world.

As networked players join another gamer's single-player campaign through Xbox Live or PlayStation Network, they seamlessly transform the experience into multiplayer, instantly altering the challenge and game world, resulting in each game session being truly unique.

MINDJACK is now available at North American retailers for the PlayStation®3 system and Xbox 360. For more information, please visit www.MindjackGame.com. Fans can learn more, pick up tips and tricks, and meet other players who may already be inside the game on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MindjackGame.

MINDJACK is rated M (Mature). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and 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 the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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

LOS ANGELES (January 18, 2011) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, today announced FINAL FANTASY® XIII-2 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 is a sequel to FINAL FANTASY XIII, which released in North America in March 2010 and has shipped 6 million units worldwide.

"Why does mankind defy its fate?"

Production on FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 is underway, and builds upon the best aspects of FINAL FANTASY XIII. In particular, a brand new story and evolved battle system promise to stand out markedly against the standard for high-quality content established by the previous title.

Since the release of FINAL FANTASY in 1987, this unique RPG series continues to showcase the spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds and rich stories leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from users around the world. The series have so far achieved a cumulative shipment of over 97 million units worldwide (as of September 2010).

Cocoon – a utopia in the sky.
Its inhabitants believed their world a paradise.
Under the Sanctum's rule, Cocoon had long known peace and prosperity.

Mankind was blessed by its protectors, the benevolent fal'Cie, and believed that tranquil days would continue forever.

Their tranquillity was shattered with the discovery of one hostile fal'Cie.

The moment that fal'Cie from Pulse – the feared and detested lowerworld – awoke from its slumber, peace on Cocoon came to an end.

Fal'Cie curse humans, turning them into magic–wielding servants.

They become l'Cie – chosen of the fal'Cie.

Those branded with the mark of a l'Cie carry the burden of either fulfilling their Focus or facing a fate harsher than death itself.

A prayer for redemption.

A wish to protect the world.

A promise to challenge destiny.
After thirteen days of fates intertwined, the battle begins.

FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. For more information about FINAL FANTASY XIII-2, please visit the official website at: http://na.square-enix.com/ffxiii-2.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and 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 the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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

LOS ANGELES (January 20, 2011) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that DISSIDIA® 012[duodecim]™ FINAL FANTASY® will ship to North American retailers on March 22, 2011. A follow-up to the popular DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY, this installment brings together some of the most memorable characters in video games, exclusively to the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.

As the ultimate FINAL FANTASY fighting experience, all of the characters from DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY return in DISSIDIA 012[duodecim], to deliver character matchups that fans have always dreamed of. Newly joining the battle between Cosmos and Chaos are Lightning, Kain and Tifa, each with completely new abilities and customization options for a more strategic combat system. The unique gameplay, which combines action-packed fighting and RPG-based character development, is enhanced with a command-based mode so that true FINAL FANTASY-style combat can be enjoyed through simple commands.

Additionally, a star-studded cast lends their voices to iconic FINAL FANTASY characters. Actors featured in DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] include Rachael Leigh Cook as Tifa, Keith David as Chaos, Steve Burton as Cloud Strife and George Newbern as Sephiroth. Ali Hillis reprises her role as Lightning from last year's FINAL FANTASY XIII, and numerous past voice actors have also returned to once again bring their characters to life.

DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY also offers a robust multiplayer mode that includes communication functions as well as group battles in which players can form parties and compete with their friends. With new game modes, story missions, items, alternate costumes and battle mechanics, DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY raises the thrill and action of never-before-seen FINAL FANTASY matchups to new heights.

For more information and to preorder now, please visit the official website: http://na.square-enix.com/dissidia_012.

The divine conflict between harmony and discord rages on, the fate of the world its promised prize. Fighting to secure it are brave souls summoned for that solitary purpose. These warriors, relying on what fragments of their shattered memories remain, fight to end the conflict – and for a chance to return home, to the worlds they each once knew.

• The battle between good and evil continues: The action-packed world of DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY is back in full-force, now with new game modes, story missions, items, alternate costumes and combat features. Soar through expansive environments and participate in gripping combat, all while enjoying RPG-based character development that adds a rich layer of depth to the story behind the clashing forces
• New characters revealed: Kain (FINAL FANTASY IV), Tifa (FINAL FANTASY VII) and Lightning (FINAL FANTASY XIII) are revealed as playable characters – the first of many new faces to step up in this ultimate battle between good and evil.
• New features and scenarios: New to DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY are an Assist feature that enables players to enlist characters as back-up in combat, as well as a new storyline with new characters that further enhances the robust gameplay experience. Additional details will be revealed in the coming months.

DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. DISSIDIA 012[duodecim] FINAL FANTASY will be available at North American retailers on March 22, 2011 for the suggested retail price of $29.99.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and 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 the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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

LOS ANGELES (January 20, 2011) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, today announced BUST-A-MOVE® UNIVERSE for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand held system. The popular puzzle game will be reborn in full 3-D on the Nintendo 3DS system and will be available this spring.

BUST-A-MOVE UNIVERSE is the next iteration in the popular puzzle series that has remained a fan favorite since it first appeared in 1994 as a TAITO® arcade game. While the standard gameplay mechanics remain the same – connect three or more colorful bubbles to make them disappear – several enhanced features will also make their debut in BUST-A-MOVE UNIVERSE.

• ENDLESS BUBBLE-POPPING FUN: Clear round after round in Puzzle Mode with its explosive boss battles, or take on 100-second, 300-second or Nonstop Bubbles in Challenge Mode
• SIMPLE GAMEPLAY MECHANICS: Shoot, connect and burst bubbles of the same color
• FULL 3-D EFFECTS: Engaging gameplay in a vibrant, 3-D universe
• FAMILIAR CAST: Iconic characters Bub and Bob are instantly recognized by gamers as the heroes of BUST-A-MOVE and BUBBLE BOBBLE®

BUST-A-MOVE UNIVERSE is rated "E" (Comic Mischief). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. BUST-A-MOVE UNIVERSE will be available in Spring 2011 for a suggested price of $29.99.

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and 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 the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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

LOS ANGELES (January 25, 2011) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today the action-RPG Lord of Arcana™ is now available at retailers in North America and via digital download from the PlayStation®Network Store. Players can now embark on a brutal expedition in a dark fantasy world laid out exclusively on the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.

As Slayers in Lord of Arcana, players undertake a quest to regain lost memories and acquire the power of the Arcana. With a seamless blend of RPG elements and gut-spilling battles, players can delve into an elaborate crafting system to construct the best weaponry, and design the ultimate Slayers. Dozens of challenging quests lie ahead as Slayers collect the power of Arcana and lay waste to all those who stand in their way. Players can hack and slash their way through vile and vicious beasts as lone heroes or band together with fellow Slayers to deliver a fury of fatal assaults.

Lord of Arcana is now available at retailers in North America and via digital download from the PlayStation®Network Store for the suggested retail price of $39.99. Lord of Arcana is rated M (Mature). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. Please visit the official website for more information: http://na.lordofarcana.com.

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?

• Experience an authentic multiplayer action-RPG from Square Enix, developed exclusively for the PSP system, when Lord of Arcana launches on January 25, 2011
• 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 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

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and 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 the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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

LOS ANGELES (January 26, 2011) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that CRYSTAL DEFENDERS®, which has received global acclaim on several platforms, is now available for Android™.

Featuring jobs and locations from the popular FINAL FANTASY® TACTICS® series, this tower defense game requires players to deploy units strategically to fend off encroaching enemy hordes and prevent them from stealing their parties' crystals. 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. It proved so popular that versions have also been released on the iPad, WiiWare™ service, Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®Network.

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 and 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 to defend the parties' crystals. Factors such as map terrain, monster strengths and weaknesses, job attributes and more play a crucial role in determining what steps a player should take...

CRYSTAL DEFENDERS for Android has two versions: W1, an introduction of the game, and W2, in which players can utilize the Power Crystal feature to play more strategically.

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!

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and 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 the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

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