LOS ANGELES (November 10, 2011) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, and GameStop today announced an exclusive pre–order program for FINAL FANTASY® XIII–2. Players will follow Serah as she ventures through time across various worlds in search of her lost sister, Lightning. FINAL FANTASY XIII–2 is developed for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and will be available in North America on Jan. 31, 2012.

PowerUp Rewards members who pre–order FINAL FANTASY XIII–2 at GameStop will receive the exclusive "Genji Bow" weapon for Serah. With a unique look for both its sword and bow forms, the Genji Bow allows the player to attack more frequently. The exclusive weapon is retroactive for existing pre–orders, as long as the customer is a PowerUp Rewards member and is purchased/picked up by Feb. 2, 2012.

For more information, visit: http://www.GameStop.com/finalfantasy.

Consumers who pre–order FINAL FANTASY XIII–2 at GameStop will receive an exclusive alternate costume for Serah, visible throughout the game.

FINAL FANTASY XIII–2 is the sequel to FINAL FANTASY XIII, which has shipped 6.2 million units worldwide since its release in March 2010. The sequel has evolved beyond its predecessor, with an extraordinary level design encouraging exploration, an enhanced battle system allowing players to command monsters and a variety of options that support multiple playthroughs.

FINAL FANTASY XIII–2 will be available at North American retailers on January 31, 2012. FINAL FANTASY XIII–2 is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

Related Links

* FINAL FANTASY XIII–2 Official Homepage:	http://na.square-enix.com/ffxiii-2
* FINAL FANTASY XIII–2's Official Facebook® Page:	http://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIII
* Follow FINAL FANTASY XIII–2 on Twitter®:	http://twitter.com/OfficialFFXIII

About GameStop

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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 100 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 58 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/.

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