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WHAT: Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, announced today that the North American launch date for Dungeon Siege® III is now June 21, 2011. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment™, Inc. and shipping for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC, Dungeon Siege III blends a robust RPG system, an endless variety of loot and a compelling storyline with intuitive action gameplay.

“Square Enix is committed to delivering the ultimate Dungeon Siege experience,” said Mike Fischer, president and CEO of Square Enix, Inc. “Although the final polish phase has demanded a bit more time than originally planned, we want to assure fans and followers that the additional effort will allow us to deliver an action–RPG worthy of its rich heritage.”

WHEN/WHERE: DUNGEON SIEGE III will be available at North American retailers beginning June 21, 2011 for the suggested retail price of $59.99 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360, and for the suggested price of $49.99 on Windows PC.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: DUNGEON SIEGE III is rated T for Teen by the ESRB. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. The official website can be found at www.dungeonsiege.com.

About DUNGEON SIEGE III

In DUNGEON SIEGE III, players assume the role of one of four heroes, fighting for the sake of their fallen comrades to restore the land of Ehb. Conflict is constant in this action–RPG and decisions have lasting consequences, allowing players to alter the storyline. Choose to battle along with a companion or fight for honor with up to four friends via online co–op play. DUNGEON SIEGE III allows for two players to experience the story from start to finish in local co–op mode. Thanks to the robust AI, DUNGEON SIEGE III’s co–op multiplayer mode allows players to seamlessly drop in and out of battle without interrupting the action or impacting the campaign.

Players will experience the much–awaited next chapter in the DUNGEON SIEGE lore on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 and Windows PC.

About Square Enix, Inc.

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 57 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/.

About Obsidian Entertainment, Inc.

Obsidian Entertainment, Inc., creators of Fallout®: New Vegas™, Star Wars® Knights of the Old Republic® II: The Sith Lords™, Alpha Protocol™ and Neverwinter Nights™ 2, is an entertainment software development company passionately dedicated to the creation of unique role–playing experiences for console systems and Windows–based PCs. More information on Obsidian Entertainment, Inc. can be found at http://www.obsidian.net.

© 2011 SQUARE ENIX, INC. All Rights Reserved. DUNGEON SIEGE, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, SPACE INVADERS, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. OBSIDIAN ENTERTAINMENT is a trademark of Obsidian Entertainment, Inc. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

LOS ANGELES (April 8, 2011) — Valve and Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced that customers who pre–purchase DUNGEON SIEGE® III through Steam® will be given free digital copies of the classic DUNGEON SIEGE I and DUNGEON SIEGE II games that they can access and play immediately. Additionally, all PC versions of the upcoming epic action–RPG will include a host of Steamworks® features, including auto–updating, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud support, downloadable content and more. In DUNGEON SIEGE III, players assume the role of one of four heroes, fighting for the sake of their fallen comrades to restore the land of Ehb. Conflict is constant in this action–RPG and decisions have lasting consequences, allowing players to alter the storyline. Choose to battle along with a companion or fight for honor with up to four friends via online co–op play. DUNGEON SIEGE III allows for two players to experience the story from start to finish in local co–op mode. Thanks to the robust AI, DUNGEON SIEGE III’s co–op multiplayer mode allows players to seamlessly drop in and out of battle without interrupting the action or impacting the campaign.

"Providing DUNGEON SIEGE I and DUNGEON SIEGE II free of charge through Steamworks is Square Enix’s way of showing appreciation to the fans of the DUNGEON SIEGE franchise," said David Hoffman, executive producer for DUNGEON SIEGE III. "Selecting Steamworks to be integrated into the upcoming DUNGEON SIEGE III title made perfect sense as we wanted to provide the best possible gameplay experience for PC gamers and long–standing fans of the series.”

“DUNGEON SIEGE III is joining a long line–up of Square Enix titles using Steamworks,” said Jason Holtman, director of business development for Valve. “Our focus for Steam is on enabling developers to spend time on creating value for our customers, and seeing the DUNGEON SIEGE franchise re–emerge, with its all–new co–op mode and inclusion of Steamworks, is a great example of that.”

Players will experience the much–awaited next chapter in the DUNGEON SIEGE lore on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. DUNGEON SIEGE III is rated T for Teen. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. For more information about DUNGEON SIEGE III, please visit the official website at: http://dungeonsiege.com.

About Square Enix, Inc.

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 57 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.

About Obsidian Entertainment, Inc.

Obsidian Entertainment, Inc., creators of Fallout®: New Vegas™, Star Wars® Knights of the Old Republic® II: The Sith Lords™, Alpha Protocol™ and Neverwinter Nights™ 2, is an entertainment software development company passionately dedicated to the creation of unique role–playing experiences for console systems and Windows–based PCs. More information on Obsidian Entertainment, Inc. can be found at http://www.obsidian.net.

About Steam

The leading online platform for PC games and digital entertainment, Steam delivers new releases and online services to over 25 million PC and Mac users around the world. For more information, please visit www.steamgames.com.

About Valve

Valve is an entertainment software and technology company founded in 1996 and based in Bellevue, Washington. For more information, please visit www.valvesoftware.com.

Once upon a time there was a slayer lost in an endless battlefield. He pushed himself until all hope was nearly lost, and where no others were able to succeed, he became Lord of Arcana®.

As our slayer lord leaves bloody chunks in his wake, new quests surface to test his mettle. Our fearless hero must face his darkest days with a “Deathly Invitation” to face “The Red Sword.” Tasked to destroy a new evil atop the Scarlet Tower, help a grave robber, explore the Old Glestal Mines and take on the terrifying Grendel Annihilate, his journey has only just begun.

The true test comes when our Lord of Arcana faces the seemingly impossible task of destroying the Golden Dragon King and saving the beauty of the Nierborg Salt Lake, as well as clearing a miasma that covers Urtbarn Hill. All–new missions — “The King Descends,” “Illusory Eyes,” “The Death Zone,” and “Battle Requiem” and more — are now available on the PlayStation®Network!

Square Enix today announces two all–new downloadable content packs for the gory action–RPG Lord of Arcana, now available at retailers in North America and via digital download for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.

About Lord of Arcana:

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 an authentic multiplayer action–RPG from Square Enix, developed exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) 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!

Product Details

Lord of Arcana is now available at retailers and via digital download for the suggested retail price of $29.99. Lord of Arcana is rated M (Mature).

Please visit the official website for more information:

www.lordofarcana.com

LOS ANGELES (April 13, 2011) — TAITO Corporation (TAITO®), a wholly–owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., today announced the release of the SPACE INVADERS INFINITY GENE® –EVOLUTIONAL THEORY–™ soundtrack album. The album is available for download via the iTunes® Store.

The Cool Sounds of SPACE INVADERS INFINITY GENE Hit iTunes!

SPACE INVADERS INFINITY GENE™ is a shooting game with evolution as its central theme. Released for the iPhone® and iPod touch® in July of 2009, digital distribution on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft edition via Square Enix followed in September of 2010. SPACE INVADERS INFINITY GENE received several awards both domestically and abroad, and continues to receive strong support worldwide. Sharing the game’s evolutionary theme, the soundtrack’s fresh techno sound has also received international critical acclaim, and its appeal spreads far beyond the game music genre.

Entitled SPACE INVADERS INFINITY GENE –EVOLUTIONAL THEORY–, this comprehensive soundtrack collects all of the music from the iPhone/iPod touch/iPad version as well as the subsequent PlayStation®3 system/Xbox 360 release. While the album is an excellent way for existing fans to relive the music from the game, it will also give the uninitiated a glimpse into the world of SPACE INVADERS INFINITY GENE.

A Message from the Creators

“SPACE INVADERS INFINITY GENE originally debuted as a Java phone game, but it soon evolved into an iPhone/iPod touch hit and then finally into a PlayStation®3 system/Xbox 360 release. The evolution continues: now the soundtrack is breaking away from the game, transforming into a stand–alone CD and digital download. The entire history of the evolution of SPACE INVADERS is concentrated in this one album, and we hope you’ll experience it for yourself.”

– Hirokazu Koshio (ZUNTATA), Composer

“I believe that this album will break through the wall isolating game soundtracks from music in general.”

– Reisuke Ishida, Album Art Director and the Director of SPACE INVADERS INFINITY GENE

Product Details

SPACE INVADERS INFINITY GENE –EVOLUTIONAL THEORY–

Track List

[Infinity Gene Evolutionary Tracks]

1. Ancestor
2. Selection Complete
3. Survival Complete
4. Mutation Complete
5. Reproduce Complete
6. Manipulate Complete
7. Strategy Complete
8. Program Complete
9. Lifegame Complete



[PS3™/XBOX360 Tracks]

10. Great Mother
11. Child
12. Shadow
13. Anima
14. Hero
15. Devi
16. Trickster
17. Wise Old Man
18. Persona
19. Animus
20. Scarecrow
21. Unconscious
22. Strategic Deletion



[iPhone/iPod touch Additional Tracks]

23. I CAN NOT APE
24. BURN ALT AIR
25. BEFORE TEN ORB

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TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly–owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS®, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE® (BUST–A–MOVE®) and ARKANOID®. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family–oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries. More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at http://www.taito.com/.

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 57 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.

LOS ANGELES (April 14, 2011) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, announced today three new DLC content expansions for its popular digital release Moon Diver™ on the PlayStation®Network. Developed for both the PlayStation®Network and for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Moon Diver delivers frenetically fast–paced gameplay and a classic side–scrolling perspective for up to four players locally or via online cooperative play. The PlayStation®Network version of Moon Diver is now available. Pricing and availability for the Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 will be announced at a later date.

DLC schedule for the PlayStation®Network:

About Moon Diver:

Developed by feelplus inc., Moon Diver was created by Koichi Yotsui, the visionary game designer behind one of the most iconic arcade action games of the last two decades, Strider®. While Moon Diver certainly pays homage to its side–scrolling ancestor with hordes of enemies and gigantic bosses, the game innovates in a number of ways, including: entirely modern three–dimensional graphics; a dynamic and intuitive character experience and leveling system; four–player local and online co–op with the ability to instantly drop in and out; and a number of unique, selectable, upgradeable and cooperatively combinable character special abilities called “MoonSault Combinations,” which can dramatically alter the field of play at any moment — from powerful area–of–effect attacks to critical passive power boosts to simple, yet effective, invisibility.

Story:

At the dawn of the 22nd century, an evil power brought inanimate objects to life, and they turned on humanity. Bridges, automobiles, cities — the whole of humanity’s creations were all compelled to turn on their makers. Mankind’s fears of apocalypse became reality!
Hidden amongst humanity’s survivors, an elite unit of specially trained ninja known as Moondivers has been lying in wait for orders to reclaim the planet.
Today, those orders arrived. Today, the battle to retake Earth begins.

Product Details:

Moon Diver is now available for download on the PlayStation®Network for $14.99. Moon Diver 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. For more information about Moon Diver, please visit the official website at http://dlgames.square-enix.com/moondiver.

About Square Enix, Inc.

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 57 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/.

© 2011 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. CHARACTER DESIGN: ROBERTO FERRARI. Developed by feelplus inc. MOON DIVER, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. STRIDER is a registered trademark of Capcom Co., Ltd. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

LOS ANGELES (April 19, 2011) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that FINAL FANTASY® IV: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION is now available for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system at North American retailers. The 20^th Anniversary Edition includes a graphically enhanced version of the timeless classic FINAL FANTASY IV, the complete episodic series THE AFTER YEARS®, and an entirely new INTERLUDE™, which connects the stories between the previous two entries in the franchise.

Retail copies of FINAL FANTASY IV: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION will also include two exclusive in–pack items: a set of five collectible trading cards featuring characters from FINAL FANTASY IV beautifully illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano, and an exclusive download code that can be redeemed for a special "Knight of the Twin Moon" costume for use with Cecil Dark Knight and Cecil Paladin in DISSIDIA® 012[duodecim]™ FINAL FANTASY.

Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest games of all time with more than 4 million copies sold worldwide, FINAL FANTASY IV set the standard for role–playing games to come with its diverse cast of complex characters, a deep and engrossing plot, the introduction of the Active Time Battle system and numerous additional innovations. Twenty years later, FINAL FANTASY IV, its acclaimed sequel THE AFTER YEARS and the entirely new INTERLUDE have come together in one package as the ultimate role–playing game experience with FINAL FANTASY IV: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION. Whether re–experiencing a favorite or just discovering the game for the first time, new and old players alike will join in as a cast of unforgettable characters are drawn into one of the most beloved FINAL FANTASY stories, with stunning new graphics, a newly arranged award-winning soundtrack and bonus game features that provide the definitive FINAL FANTASY IV experience.

“Clearly, Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection is the ultimate purchase for Final Fantasy IV fans. Even if you’re already experienced with the core Final Fantasy IV experience, there’s still so much to see and do here that it’ll be hard not to jump back in.”

-IGN.com, April 2011 (9/10, EDITORS’ CHOICE)

“Whether you’re a longtime fan like me or a newcomer who can’t tell Kain from Cecil, you can’t go wrong with Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection”

-Game Informer, May 2011 (8.5/10, Silver Award)

FEATURES

• Complete package of one of the greatest RPGs of all time: First packaged release of THE AFTER YEARS
• An epic tale spanning nations, worlds and generations: Brand–new stories to further expand the revolutionary story line of FINAL FANTASY IV
• All–new cast of friends, family and foes: Fall in love with Cecil, Rosa, Kain, Rydia and Edge again while getting to know Ceodore and a whole new cast of characters
• Vibrant visuals and unforgettable melodies: Includes all–new 2–D graphics designed for the PSP® system’s 16:9 format. Also includes a new arrangement of one of the most acclaimed video game soundtracks of all time.

About FINAL FANTASY IV

Since its original release in 1991 on the SNES, FINAL FANTASY IV has been popular across several platforms, and this year celebrates its 20^th anniversary. With its high–quality graphics and scenarios, and the introduction of the Active Time Battle system, FINAL FANTASY IV redefined role–playing video games and shaped FINAL FANTASY titles to come.

About THE AFTER YEARS

THE AFTER YEARS is a true sequel set more than a decade after the events of FINAL FANTASY IV. The story revolves around Cecil and Rosa’s son, Ceodore, as he ventures out to unravel the mysterious events surrounding the Blue Planet. In addition to the new characters, characters from the original title such as Cecil, Rosa and Kain will be reunited. Players can enjoy the FINAL FANTASY IV experience with enhanced battles and the brand–new Band system feature.

FINAL FANTASY IV: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION is now available for the PSP® system at North American retailers for an MSRP of $29.99. FINAL FANTASY IV: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. For more information about FINAL FANTASY IV: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION, please visit the official website at http://www.ff4complete.com or http://www.facebook.com/ff4complete.

About Square Enix

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 57 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 (April 20, 2011) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, announced today that its popular digital release Moon Diver™ will be available May 4, 2011 for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Developed for both the PlayStation®Network and for Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360, Moon Diver delivers frenetically fast–paced gameplay and a classic side–scrolling perspective for up to four players locally or via online cooperative play. The Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 version of Moon Diver will be available for 1200 Microsoft Points. The PlayStation®Network version of Moon Diver is available now for $14.99.

Developed by feelplus inc., Moon Diver was created by Koichi Yotsui, the visionary game designer behind one of the most iconic arcade action games of the last two decades, Strider®. While Moon Diver certainly pays homage to its side–scrolling ancestor with hordes of enemies and gigantic bosses, the game innovates in a number of ways, including: entirely modern three–dimensional graphics; a dynamic and intuitive character experience and leveling system; four–player local and online co–op with the ability to instantly drop in and out; and finally, a number of unique, selectable, upgradeable and cooperatively combinable character special abilities called “MoonSault Combinations,” which can dramatically alter the field of play at any moment — from powerful area–of–effect attacks to critical passive power boosts to simple, yet effective, invisibility.

The Moon Diver Story:

At the dawn of the 22^nd century, an evil power brought inanimate objects to life, and they turned on humanity. Bridges, automobiles, cities — the whole of humanity’s creations were all compelled to turn on their makers. Mankind’s fears of apocalypse became reality!
Hidden amongst humanity’s survivors, an elite unit of specially trained ninja known as Moondivers has been lying in wait for orders to reclaim the planet.
Today, those orders arrived. Today, the battle to retake Earth begins.

Product Highlights

• The Diver System allows players to jump in or out at any time, for a maximum of up to four players total. Guest players are awarded experience points for helping out.
• Combos increase in power and intensity based on the number of players. Collect new combo moves by picking them up on the map or fulfilling certain requirements.
• Adjust the difficulty level at any time with the Chaos Accelerator. Higher levels are rewarded with enhanced visuals and greater experience points. Players set the challenge rating as they see fit.
• 12 stages to explore and master.
• Local and online co–op for up to four players.
• Character designs by Roberto Ferrari (formerly of Tatsunoko).

Moon Diver will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 for 1200 Microsoft Points on May 4, 2011. Moon Diver 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. For more information about Moon Diver, please visit the official website at http://dlgames.square-enix.com/moondiver/.

About Square Enix

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 57 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 (April 21, 2011) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that FINAL FANTASY® III, which has received global acclaim on several platforms, is now available as part of a worldwide simultaneous release for the iPad®.

First released in Japan in 1990, FINAL FANTASY III was the first title in the series to become a million–seller. The popular iPhone® and iPod touch® version has received high critical acclaim since its release last month.

The iPad version of FINAL FANTASY III features improved 3–D graphics, taking full advantage of the platform's capabilities. The smooth, intuitive touch–panel controls have been adjusted specifically for the iPad, making the game easier than ever to play.

FINAL FANTASY III was a hallmark of innovation for the entire series, from the job system that lets characters change classes at any time to the ability to summon powerful creatures — and now you can take advantage of the iPad release to enjoy it all over again.

Story

Protected by the crystals of light, the once–peaceful land has forever been changed by the great tremor. Without warning, the earthquake pulled the crystals into the earth, upsetting the world’s fragile balance. It seems as if all hope is lost – but as the Gulgan prophecy foretold, four souls blessed with the light shall once again restore balance to the world…

Near the small village of Ur, fate guides Luneth to a sentient crystal that changes his life forever. As the light of the crystal fades, Luneth embarks on a journey with three others who share his destiny to search for the remaining crystals, and fight the battle of light and darkness…

Product Summary

FINAL FANTASY III 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.

For more information about FINAL FANTASY III, please visit the official website:
http://dlgames.square-enix.com/ff/

About Square Enix

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 57 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/.

WHAT:
Square Enix announced today a new patch is now available in WAKFU, the vibrant, tactical MMORPG currently in closed beta in North America.

WHO:
The patch introduces two all-new character classes to closed beta, the Enutrof and the Ecaflip:

• The Enutrof: With their pockets full of kamas, a drheller lying at their feet, and a shovel in hand, no doubt... you're in the presence of a treasure-hunting Enutrof!
• The Ecaflip: Sporting a shiny fur coat and a strong tendency to lay their fate in the hands of luck, the disciples of Ecaflip are the spitting image of their god: a gambler!

WHAT ELSE?
Players can also now venture to the new territory Emelka in the land of Amakna, or visit the City of Mercenaries, Astrub. As they explore these uncharted lands, players might stumble upon the brainless Moogrrs, a new species of animal that can be found in the Cania Fields of Bonta. Not only are new environments, animals and classes awaiting players in the latest patch, but the politics interface has been implemented, allowing users to become acquainted with the political aspects of their chosen nations.

THERE'S MORE!
For more information about these updates and more, please see the full patch notes by visiting: http://www.wakfu.com/na/mmorpg/community/news/9109–patch–0–303–political–movement.

WAKFU is currently in Closed Beta in North America and will enter Open Beta in the summer of 2011. Developed by Ankama and published in North America by Square Enix, WAKFU will see a simultaneous worldwide release in 2011 for PC, Mac and Linux.

LOS ANGELES (April 27, 2011) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced the upcoming launch of FINAL FANTASY® XI Ultimate Collection Abyssea Edition. A comprehensive package of all FINAL FANTASY XI content released to date for this acclaimed massively multiplayer online role–playing game (MMORPG), this new package will launch globally (North America, Japan, Europe) on May 16, 2011, and will be available for download exclusively for Windows–based PCs from select digital distributors.

Ultimate Collection Abyssea Edition will include all four expansion packs for FINAL FANTASY XI, from the premiere expansion, Rise of the Zilart®, to the recently concluded Wings of the Goddess®. It will also contain all add–on scenarios to date; namely, A Crystalline Prophecy® — Ode of Life Bestowing™, A Moogle Kupo d’Etat® — Evil in Small Doses™, and A Shantotto Ascension® — The Legend Torn, Her Empire Born™. Also included are the add–on battle areas introduced in 2010: Vision of Abyssea®, Scars of Abyssea® and Heroes of Abyssea®.

As an added benefit for new players and as well as those returning to Vana’diel®, all purchases of Ultimate Collection Abyssea Edition will include the Destrier Beret, an in–game item loaded with bonuses to help new players get started, while also giving their characters an enviable article of clothing.

Commemorating Vana’diel’s impressive nine years of adventuring and offering the complete FINAL FANTASY XI experience to an even broader audience, this new entry to the FINAL FANTASY XI library will be available for download for Windows–based PCs for $19.99, beginning May 16, 2011 through select digital distributors. Please visit http://www.playonline.com/ff11us for more information.

About Square Enix

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 57 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/.

MILWAUKIE, OR (April 28, 2011) — As previously announced at C2E2, fans will be reintroduced to the world of the Dungeon Siege® video game franchise with an all–new digital comic revealing essential pieces of this epic role–playing saga!

The Dungeon Siege III web comic will deliver three exciting vignettes by writer Jeremy Barlow (Star Wars: Rebellion) and artists Iban Coello (Iron Man: Iron Protocols) and Sergio Abad (Transformers: Prime). This will be the first comic to be available digitally through www.digital.darkhorse.com.

The 10th Legion has fallen, but heroism is not dead in the kingdom of Ehb, even as the Azunite faction continues their control…

The three comics will be released weekly, each introducing one of the four playable heroes from the upcoming game, making this an absolutely essential experience for players.

Finally, an all–new, full–color print comic introducing the fourth character will be packaged with Dungeon Siege III exclusively at Wal–mart. Dungeon Siege III, developed by Obsidian Entertainment, Inc., arrives on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and on Windows–based PCs on June 21, 2011. The three Dungeon Siege III comics are now available for free download on DungeonSiege.com at the Dark Horse Digital Store. www.digital.darkhorse.com.

About DUNGEON SIEGE III

In DUNGEON SIEGE III, players assume the role of one of four heroes, fighting for the sake of their fallen comrades to restore the land of Ehb. Conflict is constant in this action–RPG and decisions have lasting consequences, allowing players to alter the storyline. Choose to battle along with a companion or fight for honor with up to four friends via online co–op play. DUNGEON SIEGE III allows for two players to experience the story from start to finish in local co–op mode. Thanks to the robust AI, DUNGEON SIEGE III’s co–op multiplayer mode allows players to seamlessly drop in and out of battle without interrupting the action or impacting the campaign.

Players will experience the much–awaited next chapter in the DUNGEON SIEGE lore on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 and Windows PC.

About Dark Horse Comics

Since 1986, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent like Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Gerard Way and comics legend Will Eisner, Dark Horse has developed such successful characters as The Mask, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Additionally, their highly successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Emily the Strange, Tim Burton, Trigun, Serenity and Domo. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic–book publisher in the U.S. and is recognized as one of the world's leading publisher of licensed comics material.

About Square Enix, Inc.

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 57 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/.

About Obsidian Entertainment, Inc.

Obsidian Entertainment, Inc., creators of Fallout®: New Vegas™, Star Wars® Knights of the Old Republic® II: The Sith Lords™, Alpha Protocol™ and Neverwinter Nights™ 2, is an entertainment software development company passionately dedicated to the creation of unique role–playing experiences for console systems and Windows–based PCs. More information on Obsidian Entertainment, Inc. can be found at http://www.obsidian.net.