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LOS ANGELES (November 28, 2011) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced it has entered into a publishing deal with doublesix for the Xbox LIVE Arcade version of All Zombies Must Die!™. The game is due for release in later this month.

The spiritual successor to doublesix's Burn Zombie Burn, All Zombies Must Die! sees the main character Jack living out his fantasies as a gamer in a town overrun by zombies. Packed with playful humor, All Zombies Must Die! fuses many gameplay elements to create a frenetic action–packed RPG shooter offering the player and up to three friends, a non–stop Zombie–killing mayhem. The game’s RPG elements allow the player to level up characters, complete comical side quests and collect items to craft new weapons.

"We're very excited to partner with doublesix on the XBLA launch of All Zombies Must Die!" said Mona Hamilton, vice president of marketing of Square Enix, Inc. "This fun and humorous zombie RPG has received significant interest from media and consumers, and is an excellent addition to Square Enix's diverse catalog of games."

James Brooksby, Founder, doublesix adds, "The studio has been working very hard on All Zombies Must Die! for some time; it is our most ambitious project to date and we are thrilled it will be in the hands of the public very soon. We are delighted to be publishing the XBLA version with Square Enix and look forward to working with them on the game’s launch."

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All Zombies Must Die! is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

About doublesix

Since its establishment in 2007 by Kuju Entertainment, doublesix has become a leader in the development and digital distribution of games across all the main downloadable platforms including Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation®Network and PC distribution platforms such as Steam®. doublesix was established to create addictive, 'have another go' video games' based on compelling original and licensed IP. It is part of Doublesix Video Games, a business division of Catalis SE, and sits alongside sister companies Kuju Entertainment and Testronic Labs.

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/.

WHAT: Winner of numerous awards and a fan favorite, Square Enix's FINAL FANTASY® VI role–playing game is now available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system via the PlayStation®Network.

First released on the PlayStation® as part of the FINAL FANTASY ANTHOLOGY in 1999, FINAL FANTASY VI captured the hearts and minds of gamers and critics alike, and has been lauded as one of the best in the series.

FINAL FANTASY VI is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

WHEN: December 6, 2011

WHERE: PlayStation®Network

MSRP: $9.99

Additional information is available at http://www.square-enix.com/na/game/psn/.

TOKYO (December 8, 2011) — The Square Enix Group, an integrated entertainment group, today announced its first game title developed with Native Client, an open–source technology for running native compiled code in the browser. Launching with Native Client was made possible by the close work between the Square Enix Group and Google, who share a similar vision for bringing immersive applications to the web within the browser. Yoichi Wada, chief executive officer of Square Enix Holdings, presented the group’s first title, Mini Ninjas®, at a Native Client event held at Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California to showcase the Square Enix Group's commitment to industry–leading innovation in the browser.

"Gaming in the browser greatly expands the video game market to new consumers, devices and platforms," commented Mr. Wada. "Native Client enables the same consumer experience in the browser as in a native application. With the power of this technology, Square Enix is pushing the boundaries of the browser gaming market to include high quality games in addition to our popular portfolio of casual games."

"We're excited to see developers such as Square Enix bring their rich, immersive content to the web with Native Client," said Ian Ellison–Taylor, Director of Web Platform at Google. "Online games are a great showcase for the power of the open–source Native Client technology as it enables demanding applications such as console–quality games to run seamlessly and securely inside the browser."

The first title to be launched, Mini Ninjas will be entering an open beta in December without download or installation of game software, bringing high definition, console–quality gaming to the Chrome Web Store.* Mini Ninjas charts the journey of Hiro, the world’s smallest hero on his biggest quest, as he embarks on an epic quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Guests invited to today's Google launch event are able to play a demo of Mini Ninjas for Chrome.

Additional titles from Square Enix's group–wide lineup are planned to be made available in the browser within the next year.

To learn more about Mini Ninjas for Chrome, please visit www.minininjas.com.

About Square Enix Group

The Square Enix Group leads a diverse range of content and service businesses as an integrated entertainment group. The Group develops, publishes, distributes and licenses entertainment content around the world under its internationally renowned brands including SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® and operates a global network of leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Group also boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 59 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®.

More information on the Square Enix Group can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/eng/.

WHAT: CHRONO TRIGGER®, the award–winning, role–playing classic — developed by the all star team of DRAGON QUEST® creator Yuji Horii, Dragon Ball® creator Akira Toriyama, and the creators of FINAL FANTASY® — is now available for the iPhone® and iPod® touch.

It offers an intuitive touch–screen interface to make navigating this rich world easier and more rewarding than ever. Two additional areas from the Nintendo DS™ remake of the game — the Dimensional Vortex and Lost Sanctum — are included to offer even greater challenges.

WHEN: Available Now

WHERE: Available on the App Store® for $9.99.

LANGUAGES: English, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

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We have reason to believe that unknown parties may have gained unauthorized access to a particular Square Enix server related to the free SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS service offered in North America and Japan. In response, Square Enix, Inc. has temporarily suspended operation of the SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS service starting at 10PM (PST) on December 12, 2011.

We are assessing the full extent of this potential breach to determine what data, if any, was compromised and will provide more details as soon as possible. While some personal information may have been accessed, we can confirm that there is no possibility of any credit card information leak from this incident, since the server in question stores no credit card information. We estimate that the suspension will continue for a few days until we complete our investigation and counter-measures. We will update you as we learn more.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the temporary suspension of the SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS service. We take data security extremely seriously and we regret any inconvenience this may have caused our customers and fans. We appreciate your patience and support at this time.

As a result of our continuing investigation into the unauthorized intrusion reported yesterday, Square Enix has now determined that user login credentials were not accessed. Moreover, we have not found evidence that the individual was able to access any personal information at all.

We will be sending an email to all SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS advising that an incident took place. This email will not be requesting any action from you.

We have reported this incident to the Japanese Government.

Because we have decided to conduct a broader internal investigation, it will take a few more days before we make the SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS service available once again. We deeply regret the inconvenience this may have caused our customers and fans, and appreciate your patience.

As a result of our continuing investigation, we have now confirmed that the database in which we store personal information was NOT accessed during the recent server intrusion. Therefore, your personal information was NOT compromised by an unknown third party.

Square Enix is planning to restart the SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS service by the end of December. Details of the schedule will be announced at a later date.

We deeply regret any inconvenience this may have caused our customers and fans, and appreciate your patience.

LOS ANGELES (December 19, 2011) — TAITO Corporation (TAITO®), a wholly–owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., today announced a holiday sale to celebrate another banner year in the smartphone market. Coinciding with the holiday campaign is a substantial content update to GROOVE COASTER™ for iPhone®, iPod® touch, and iPad®, along with the release of a companion soundtrack mini album via the iTunes Store®. The campaign begins Dec. 19, 2011 and will last until Jan. 4, 2012.

Holiday Sales in Effect!

TAITO is celebrating the close of another year by discounting some of its most beloved titles. Japan iTunes Rewind 2011 featured title GROOVE COASTER leads off the campaign, accompanied by its predecessor SPACE INVADERS® INFINITY GENE™ and the enduring hit COOKING MAMA®. GROOVE COASTER has been discounted by 65%, with COOKING MAMA and both the App Store™ and Android™ Market editions of SPACE INVADERS INFINITY GENE on sale for 40% off.

New Grooves!

The new GROOVE COASTER Version 2.0.0 adds five new playable songs to GROOVE COASTER with two of these stages presented free of charge. The selection covers a wide gamut of musical styles, and in true GROOVE COASTER fashion, each of these new stages has been painstakingly designed to provide the most engrossing audio-visual experience possible.

GROOVE COASTER Extended Play Mini Album Released

In addition to the game itself, the music has enjoyed considerable popularity as well, with the GROOVE COASTER Original Soundtrack awarded Best Game Soundtrack Album in the Japanese iTunes Rewind 2011 retrospective. Joining the GROOVE COASTER Original Soundtrack on iTunes is the GROOVE COASTER Extended Play mini–album. This EP collects additional GROOVE COASTER released in the post-release updates up through the new Ver. 2.0.0 songs.

TAITO will continue to release high-quality games that take full advantage of the iPhone and iPod touch's individual characteristics.

Details

COOKING MAMA

GROOVE COASTER

SPACE INVADERS INFINITY GENE

GROOVE COASTER Downloadable Content Details

GROOVE COASTER EXTENDED PLAY Soundtrack Details

GROOVE COASTER EXTENDED PLAY

Track List

1. Just No Friend
2. Protocol Signal Generation
3. Hello 31337 (GC Edition)
4. Fess up!
5. Thrash Beat
6. VISIONNERZ “Genshi–jin” (GC Edition)
7. Jingle Bells (Trance Mix)

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About TAITO Corporation

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/.

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 59 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 and LONDON (December 20, 2011) — Square Enix, Inc. and Square Enix Ltd., the publishers of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, Europe and across PAL territories, today announced fans of the popular KINGDOM HEARTS series will be able to experience a new 3–D adventure next year with the North American and European release of KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance], specifically for the Nintendo 3DS™ system.

The new game's spectacular story promises to be a fun backdrop to the colorful cast of Disney characters making their 3–D debut on a handheld title. In addition to new worlds, KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] will feature never–before–seen gameplay elements for the series.

"With the tenth anniversary of the series on the horizon, the current KINDGOM HEARTS saga is approaching its climactic conclusion. The story of this game will serve as the opening chapter of the final conflict, and, as always, will be full of surprises. In order to best implement this element of surprise and discover new realms of possibility, we have chosen Nintendo 3DS as our platform. With its revolutionary new game system, this title will not only be a bold, exhilarating tale of adventure, but also a first look into the future form of the KINGDOM HEARTS series," said Tetsuya Nomura, director of KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance].

Story

King Mickey and Yen Sid prepare for an impending threat by putting Sora and Riku through the Mark of Mastery exam. Sora and Riku are sent into the Sleeping Worlds, where they will face enemies and allies that have never been seen before. If they can successfully complete the task they are given, they will be deemed true Keyblade Masters.

Track List

1. Dual protagonists — Play as the two most popular characters of the franchise, Sora and Riku.
2. “Free-flow” action — Enjoy fast and effortless movements while interacting with the environment and performing acrobatic attacks.
3. Brand–new creatures — Dream Eaters inhabit the Sleeping Worlds, and are split into two categories: Spirits and Nightmares. Recruit over 50 different types of Spirits as allies to fight alongside Sora and Riku.
4. New Disney worlds — Beloved Disney worlds and characters, such as La Cité des Cloches (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), make their series debut.
5. Story progression — With updated looks for Sora and Riku, and the impending conflict made clear, this title is a big step forward in the series.

Product Summary

KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

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About the KINGDOM HEARTS series

KINGDOM HEARTS is a series of role–playing games created through the collaboration of Disney Interactive Studios and Square Enix. Since the first KINGDOM HEARTS was released in March 2002 for the PlayStation®2 system, the series has expanded with several additional entries, and has shipped over 17 million units worldwide.

About Disney Interactive Studios

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.

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 100 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 59 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 Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix Group. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 59 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/eu/en/.

WHAT: Starting today, PlayStation®3 system owners in the Americas will have access to the incredible Just Cause® 2: Ultimate Edition, an adrenaline–fuelled compilation pack featuring the very best in sandbox gameplay, available for download at the PlayStation®Store.

The new edition comes complete with the incredible open world adventure, both packs of downloadable content and a further collection of eight game–extending in–game items, guaranteed to cause creative chaos and carnage. Those of a quieter disposition may wish to know that the standard retail edition will also be made available.

Just Cause 2 is rated M (Mature). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

WHEN: Dec. 20, 2011

WHERE: PlayStation®Network

MSRP: Standard Edition: $24.99 | Ultimate Edition: $29.99

Additional information is available at http://www.square-enix.com/na/game/year/10/.

LOS ANGELES (December 21, 2011) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced that a new piece of content has been added to the downloadable content (DLC) list for FINAL FANTASY® XIII–2. The new DLC, a bow weapon for Serah called "Azrael," has been created through a collaboration between Square Enix and Microsoft, and will be available exclusively for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, on Jan. 31, 2012.

Azrael is named after an angel who represents spirits and death. It is believed to possess the power to change the owner’s destiny, and the player's Chain Bonus will upgrade when equipped. You can purchase this weapon from Chocolina, the merchant, in Episode 2 or beyond in the main game for 80 Microsoft Points via the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360. Only Serah has the ability to wield this legendary weapon.

ABOUT FINAL FANTASY XIII–2

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 for $59.99 on Jan. 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.

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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 59 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/.

FINAL FANTASY XIII–2 ©2011 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All rights reserved. FINAL FANTASY, the FINAL FANTASY XIII–2 logo, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

WHAT: Square Enix Inc., today announced a holiday sale on its most popular apps on the Apple iTunes store®.

WHEN: Now until Jan. 4, 2012

TITLES ON SALE:

• CHAOS RINGS®: $12.99 → $6.99
• CHAOS RINGS® for iPad®: $15.99 → $7.99
• CHAOS RINGS® Ω: $11.99 → $5.99
• CHAOS RINGS® Ω for iPad®: $14.99 → $6.99
• Chocobo Panic®: $3.99 → $1.99
• COOKING MAMA®*: $6.99 → $3.99
• CRYSTAL DEFENDERS®: $7.99 → $3.99
• CRYSTAL DEFENDERS® for iPad®: $7.99 → $3.99
• DISSIDIA® 012 FINAL FANTASY® AR: $4.99 → $2.99
• DISSIDIA® 012 FINAL FANTASY® Larger-than-Life Gallery®: $5.99 → $2.99
• FINAL FANTASY®: $8.99 → $4.99
• FINAL FANTASY® II: $8.99 → $4.99
• FINAL FANTASY TACTICS®: $15.99 → $11.99
• FINAL FANTASY® VII ADVENT CHILDREN COMPLETE Larger-than-Life Gallery®: $5.99 → $2.99
• FINAL FANTASY® VII Compilation Wallpaper: $3.99 → $1.99
• FINAL FANTASY XIII® Larger-than-Life Gallery®: $5.99 → $2.99
• FINAL FANTASY XIII® Larger-than-Life Gallery® for iPad®: $5.99 → $2.99
• FINAL FANTASY® III: $15.99 → $11.99
• FINAL FANTASY® III for iPad®: $16.99 → $12.99
• FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST® Gallery: $1.99 → $0.99
• GROOVE COASTER®: $2.99 → $0.99
• Hills and Rivers Remain®: $4.99 → $2.99
• Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light®®: $2.99 → $0.99
• Secret of Mana®: $8.99 → $4.99
• SLIDING HEROES®: $0.99 → FREE
• SONG SUMMONER®: The Unsung Heroes™ - Encore: $9.99 → $4.99
• SOUL EATER™ Gallery: $1.99 → $0.99
• SPACE INVADERS® INFINITY GENE™: $4.99 → $2.99
• SQUARE ENIX® CHARACTERS MAIL: $0.99 → FREE
• SUMMER STORY™: $8.99 → $3.99
• VANGUARD STORM™: $3.99 → $1.99
• VOICE FANTASY®: $2.99 → $0.99

*For the first 30,000 downloads

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Official Square Enix Downloadable Games’ Homepage:

http://dlgames.square-enix.com/na/

Greetings!

Square Enix and Ankama are excited to announce that their upcoming MMORPG WAKFU, will be in Open Beta beginning January 4, 2012. To celebrate the big event, they will also be revealing brand–new content including the Sram’s Shadow character class!

Published by Square Enix, Inc. and developed by Ankama, WAKFU is an all–new, tactical turn–based MMORPG that will be launching worldwide in February 2012. Featuring an amazing anime art style, players can choose from 12 unique character classes and engage in rebuilding a world lost in chaos through strategic combat, crafting, and even national politics!

This week, we disclose details for the Sram’s Shadow character class. Players will only have access to this and additional content when the new patch is live and the game is in Open Beta on January 4th.

ABOUT THE SRAM’S SHADOW

Master assassins in the World of Twelve, the Sram’s Shadow are deviant characters that will go to great lengths to defeat their enemies. Hiding amongst deep, dark shadows, the Sram’s use their strength of speed and invisibility to escape all dangerous situations at any cost.

Additionally, Sram’s use the elements of Fire, Water, and Air to inflict pain and suffering upon their enemies, steal items and capabilities to improve their health and stealth and invisibility to all enemies who get in their way.

For additional information, please visit:

WAKFU will launch as a free download from the official site at www.wakfu.com/na and include with it a large amount of gameplay content to experience at no cost. In addition, a monthly subscription fee of $6.00 will give players access to premium content, and a micro transaction–based store will allow users to purchase cosmetic items.

On December 20, 2011, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal with prejudice of the Leong v. Square Enix class action lawsuit, concluding that the plaintiffs’ claims “are without merit.” The case was brought by five alleged former players of FINAL FANTASY XI.

The District Court ruled, and the Ninth Circuit affirmed, that Square Enix’s business practices and click-through user agreements were both fair and legal. Both Courts confirmed that Square Enix owns all of the character-related data generated during gameplay.

"We are very pleased with the Court’s ruling," stated Steve Ross, Deputy General Counsel of Square Enix, Inc. "We feel vindicated since many of the allegations were patently false. We only wish plaintiffs had contacted our dedicated customer support for assistance before resorting to a lawsuit. Square Enix will defend itself against baseless litigation."

Plaintiffs filed three versions of the class action complaint, each alleging different plaintiffs or legal theories, before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California dismissed the case with prejudice on April 20, 2010.

The recommencement of the SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS service, previously scheduled for the end of this month, has been delayed to January 2012. Thank you for your continued patience.