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Greetings WAKFU Fans!

Today is the Day! Square Enix and Ankama’s upcoming MMORPG, WAKFU, is now in Open Beta!

To kick–off the big event, the team is also revealing the Sram's Shadow character class, new content and more!

For detailed information about the Open Beta and to experience the magical world of WAKFU, visit www.wakfu.com/na.

About WAKFU

Published by Square Enix, Inc. and developed by Ankama, WAKFU is an all–new, tactical turn–based MMORPG that will be launching worldwide as a free download in February 2012 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 microtransaction–based store will allow users to purchase cosmetic items.

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!

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LOS ANGELES (January 6, 2012) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced Scarygirl™, a new action–platform game based on Nathan Jurevicius' critically acclaimed graphic novel of the same name. Developed by TikGames, Scarygirl will be available on January 18 for the Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, January 24 for the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC in early 2012.

Based on Nathan Jurevicius' Scarygirl graphic novel — winner of the 2009 Aurealis Award for Best Illustrated Book/Graphic novel — Scarygirl presents a wondrous adventure into a distinctive and beautifully bizarre world. The titular character Scarygirl is an abandoned child with a tentacle arm who dresses like a pirate, and is haunted by a strange man in her dreams. She sets out into the world to discover the meaning behind her bad dreams, but Scarygirl is hardly helpless, as she has a tentacle–powered arsenal up her sleeve.

During her adventure, Scarygirl will be aided by her friends and guardians from the graphic novel, Blister the giant octopus and Bunniguru the mystical, kung–fu rabbit. Her friends and an ever–improving arsenal of combat moves will help her face down enemies like the adorably deadly hedgehogs of the Owl Woods, the violent Goat Clan along the Old Man Mountains, Hairclump spiders deep in the Stinky Swamp, and the most enemiest enemies of all — the clueless crossing guards around Bad Town!

For more information, please visit the official website: www.scarygirlgame.com.

FEATURES

1. Amazing Art and Design: Surreal landscape and creatures are beautifully fantastical, created by a critically–acclaimed, award–winning artist and true to the art style that Scarygirl fans have already fallen in love with
2. A Curiously Wonderful Stand–Alone Chapter: The game features a new and exceptional storyline separate from the graphic novel and planned feature film, in which Scarygirl finally meets the mysterious man haunting her dreams
3. New Moves, Weapons & Upgrades: The game's upgrade and combat improvement system allows Scarygirl to grow beyond her basic attacks by purchasing new moves, like the “Anaconda Squeeze” and “Morph Tendrils”, or attachments for her tentacle arm, such as the Rage Hook
4. Co–Operative Play: While one player controls Scarygirl, a second can bring Bunniguru's furious “Fists of Blurry” into the fray at any time. This offline feature allows the two characters to perform special moves together to overcome major challenges

Scarygirl is rated E10+ (Everyone 10+). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

About SCARYGIRL

SCARYGIRL first began as an interactive online concept then expanded quickly into the world of designer vinyl/urban toys and accessories and limited edition artwork. The SCARYGIRL series has become an internationally recognized group of characters, which include the lovable Blister, an over- enthusiastic giant octopus, Bunniguru, a mysterious wandering rabbit sage, Dr Maybee, the creepy scientist and of course Scarygirl, the central figure and focus of the SCARYGIRL universe and story. SCARYGIRL has relationships with leading manufacturers and producers of limited edition toys and products (inc KIDROBOT). In 2009 the SCARYGIRL graphic novel was first published to 4 star reviews and the multi award winning online Flash game was launched, which to date has enjoyed over 1.3 million unique players. The fully animated SCARYGIRL feature film is in development and tipped for release 2013.

For more information please contact sophie@passion-pictures.com.au

About TikGames, LLC

TikGames, LLC was founded nearly a decade ago with the goal of developing and publishing the most innovative and entertaining games on digital distribution platforms. Having released a number of successful PC casual games, such as Cinema Tycoon, Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos, and Flower Shop: Big City Break, TikGames turned its sights to console downloadable platforms in 2006. Since then, TikGames has released a number of successful titles for Xbox LIVE® Arcade and PlayStation®Network, including Texas Hold ‘em, Domino Master, Cuboid, and Hamsterball.

For more information on TikGames, please visit http://www.tikgames.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/.

ScaryGirl © 2011, TikGames, LLC. Created under license by Passion Pictures Australia/Film Victoria. SCARYGIRL is a trademark of Nathan Jurevicius. TikGames and the TikGames logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of TikGames, LLC. 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. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. 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. made available today on the PlayStation®Network the first two titles that popularized the FINAL FANTASY® franchise.

FINAL FANTASY ORIGINS bundles the full version of FINAL FANTASY and FINAL FANTASY II and allows players to relive the story and adventure that have become the hallmarks of the franchise. Players can once again gather party mates, level up, and help save the world in the original FINAL FANTASY. Then, gear up again for a new fight, with new characters and new villains in FINAL FANTASY II.

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

WHEN: Jan. 10, 2012

WHERE: PlayStation®Network

MSRP: $9.99

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

LOS ANGELES (January 10, 2012) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, announced that a playable demo for FINAL FANTASY® XIII–2 is available today for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

The FINAL FANTASY XIII–2 demo takes place in Bresha Ruins, with new character Noel and returning character Serah pitted against a gigantic and powerful adversary called Atlas. Atlas has mysteriously appeared due to an anomaly in time and space. The demo allows the player to experience many gameplay features and enhancements made after FINAL FANTASY XIII, including cinematic action sequences in battles and environments with multiple areas and paths to explore. The brand–new Paradigm Pack System is also available in the demo, giving players the opportunity to enlist defeated enemies into their party and develop them alongside Serah and Noel.

"The demo provides an excellent opportunity for players to try out the evolved battle system and fully explore an entire area of the game," said Yoshinori Kitase, producer of FINAL FANTASY XIII–2. "We are very pleased to give our fans the chance to see the multitude of game improvements for themselves."

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/.

LOS ANGELES (January 13, 2011) — TAITO Corporation (TAITO®), a wholly–owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., today announced the worldwide release of RAYFORCE™ for iPhone® and iPod® touch. Available for download from the App Store™, the shooting game combines classic arcade game play with new smartphone–exclusive options.

An Arcade Shooting Classic Reborn!

The first installment in a space shooting game trilogy that would later grow to include RAYSTORM® and RAYCRISIS™, RAYFORCE caused a sensation when it was released to arcades in 1993. Chronicling humanity’s desperate struggle against a genocidal artificial intelligence, RAYFORCE's vivid art style and exhilarating new lock-on laser weapon quickly gathered a legion of fans, and this iPhone edition faithfully captures the magic of the arcade edition.

Specially Enhanced for iPhone with Customizable Options and Game Center Support!

RAYFORCE includes a variety of features intended to provide the most optimized iPhone experience possible. Intuitive smartphone controls allow players to guide their X–LAY fighter with simple sliding gestures and a number of customization options have been included, allowing players to change the game to best suit their individual play styles. Purists may choose to view the game with its original arcade aspect ratio, while others may enjoy the game in the full–screen zoomed mode. Manual weapon controls are available for experienced shooting fans, but automatic firing has also been provided for those preferring a button–free experience. Finally, Game Center support with stage–specific global rankings and a wide variety of challenging achievements complete the iPhone experience.

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

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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 (January 17, 2012) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, in a strategic partnership with Mastiff LLC, announced THE GREAT OUTDOORS™, a uniquely new, online outdoor lifestyle game for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts. The title is being developed by Mastiff and Icarus Studios, Inc. and will be available in 2012 for Windows® PC.

"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Mastiff, a leader in creating and marketing outdoor themed video games," said Mona Hamilton, vice president of marketing, Square Enix, Inc. "In keeping with Square Enix’s long tradition of introducing exciting new titles, THE GREAT OUTDOORS is designed to deliver the social and community experience of the outdoor lifestyle in a fun, year–round setting."

THE GREAT OUTDOORS is the first game to give outdoor enthusiasts a chance to indulge their passion online. Whether alone, with friends, or in larger groups, players will experience all the thrills of "living" in a vast and sprawling outdoor universe of hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, exploration, photography and much more. THE GREAT OUTDOORS is a paradise for the outdoorsman, with fully stocked lakes, a variety of challenging hunts available year round, and an exciting, natural world to explore. But it's also an online community and a constantly evolving world for outdoor enthusiasts and online gaming veterans to discover and enjoy.

Through a host of partnerships with top outdoor brands and celebrities, THE GREAT OUTDOORS will deliver an experience that is both realistic and incredibly exciting. Players will be able to meet and hunt with celebrities like Michael Waddell and the Brotherhood Of the Bone Collector®, The Drury Brothers, Brian "Pig Man" Quaca and many others. Players will also be able to try the newest and best equipment from companies like Remington®, REALTREE®, PSE Archer®, Weaver® Optics, Champion® Traps and Targets and WileyX®.

"We are excited to be working with Square Enix, one of today's leaders in interactive entertainment, to develop an online community game for outdoor enthusiasts — a group that outnumbers other sports enthusiasts by a ratio of 3-to-1*," said Bill Swartz, CEO of Mastiff. "Together, our two companies will provide a cutting edge gaming experience that will appeal to every part of the outdoor enthusiast community, from hunters, fishermen, archers and marksmen to campers, geocachers, and photographers, as well as to veteran MMO players."

THE GREAT OUTDOORS is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

* Source: 2010 MRI Doublebase. "Outdoor Enthusiast" defined as participated in any outdoor activity in the last 12 months.

About Champion®

Champion is a leading provider of quality trap throwers, paper targets, metal targets, clay targets, hearing and eye protection and shooting systems. For more information please visit www.ChampionTarget.com.

About Realtree®

Realtree is the world's leading camouflage designer, marketer, and licensor with over 1,500 licensees utilizing the Realtree camouflage brand. Thousands of outdoor and lifestyle products are available in Realtree camouflage patterns. In addition, Realtree is committed to supporting individuals and groups that work to ensure our outdoor heritage, the conservation of natural places, and the wildlife that resides there. Realtree promotes its products and relationships widely on television, as well as through Realtree.com and many other outlets.

About Remington® Arms Company, Inc.

Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation's oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 65 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

About Weaver® Optics

Weaver Optics and Mounting Systems bring more than 80 years of innovation and expertise to the shooting experience. Engineered to be the most reliable optics systems, Weaver offers a full line of scopes and mounting systems. Weaver rings set a standard for which many mounting systems are still measured and continue to provide precision shooters with the most important part of their setup. For more information and product images, visit www.WeaverOptics.com.

About Mastiff

Mastiff is a leading publisher of outdoor action and licensed products for consoles, PC and all mobile platforms. Mastiff has offices in Tokyo, San Francisco and Orlando, Florida. Titles from Mastiff include the just released Heavy Fire: Afghanistan, outdoor hits such as Deer Drive, Remington Great American Bird Hunt, and Shimano Xtreme Fishing as well as the tactical shooting simulation, Reload, the award winning Moon, and the critically acclaimed Gurumin. For more information please visit Mastiff Website at mastiff-games.com.

About Icarus Studios, Inc.

Located in Cary, North Carolina, Icarus Studios is a next generation game developer and technology provider. The studios’ xScape game development platform enables the production and cross integration of massively multi-player online games, iPhone and Facebook applications. Upcoming titles utilizing the xScape Platform include the Dexter: Slice of Life Facebook application and MMOs Hailan Rising and THE GREAT OUTDOORS. Icarus Studios' recent game credits include co-developing the award winning MMOG Fallen Earth, and developing Showtime's Dexter: The Game for iOS, PC and Mac. Icarus Studios provides its partners with a total solution that includes design and content production, monetization, customer support, hosting, and a tightly integrated technology platform

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 (January 19, 2012) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announces it has acquired the license for the award–winning puzzle game KooZac™, and will soon be bringing a brand new smartphone and tablet version of the game to iOS® and Android® devices.

Described by the BBC as "the ultimate in brain training" and "utterly addictive", KooZac is an immersive puzzle game devised by Ben Cusack which has racked up 15 million plays online and picked up a "Best International Interactive Viral" award. With the original concept created following years of research into what makes an evergreen puzzle game, Square Enix recently moved to acquire the KooZac license, and also hired Ben Cusack in the process to head up its expanding mobile division.

"It's hugely exciting to know the new version has the publishing and marketing support of Square Enix behind it," comments Ben Cusack, creator of KooZac and Head of Mobile, Square Enix Ltd. "On a personal and professional level I look forward to taking KooZac to a much wider audience via the forthcoming Smartphone and tablet versions."

About KooZac:

The concept of KooZac is simple: position the falling blocks on top of each other to hit the target number and complete the set amount of combinations to finish each level. KooZac has proven to be a compelling game that appeals to gamers of all levels, and has been played in over 150 countries.

The fully updated and reimagined Smartphone and tablet version contains three game modes, brand–new graphics and a simple user interface that take KooZac to a whole new level.

Features

1. Puzzle – Play through 60 levels, destroying the silver puzzle blocks and clearing the board by completing the targets.
2. Endless – No level, no stage — compete against the world in Endless mode and use multi gems to rack up huge scores.
3. Blitz – Complete targets and use boosts in order to get the highest score possible in one minute. By connecting with Facebook, players can compete with others for high scores on live leaderboards.

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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/.

NEW YORK (January 17, 2012) — Del Rey, an imprint of the Random House Publishing Group, announced today a second novel based on the Hitman® video game series from IO Interactive™. HITMAN: DAMNATION will be written by author Raymond Benson and will release in North America in Summer 2012. The book will also be available in many other countries around the world, please keep an eye on the Official Hitman website for further details.

Taking place between games Hitman: Blood Money® and the upcoming Hitman: Absolution™, HITMAN: DAMNATION follows legendary assassin Agent 47 as he attempts to complete his toughest assignment yet. 47 is charged with assassinating high–level American political figures, but he notices that some aspects of the mission don’t add up as he is plunged into a web of lies, deceit, and murder.

This novel is based on a Mature–rated video game.

About the Game:

Hitman was created by IO Interactive™ in 2000 and has become an award-winning, multi-million selling videogame franchise. Agent 47 the games’ iconic central character is a genetically enhanced clone, engineered into a highly skilled assassin. The franchise has boasted videogames, a major motion picture, books, comics, merchandise collectibles and amassed a voracious global fan base.

The next game in the series, Hitman Absolution is IO's most ambitious project to date and set for release in 2012.

About the Author:

Raymond Benson has penned and published worldwide six original James Bond novels and three 007 film novelizations. He is also the author (writing under the pseudonym David Michaels) of the New York Times best–selling books Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell and its sequel Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell—Operation Barracuda, as well as the game tie–in novel Homefront: The Voice of Freedom (written with John Milius). He lives in Chicago with his wife.

About Del Rey:

Del Rey Books (http://www.delreybooks.com) was founded in 1977 as an imprint of Ballantine Books, a division of the Random House Publishing Group, under the guidance of the renowned Judy–Lynn del Rey and her husband, Lester del Rey. Del Rey publishes the best of modern fantasy, science fiction, and alternate history.

About IO Interactive

IO Interactive, a Square Enix Studio, is the creative force behind some of the most talked–about multiplatform videogames to emerge in the last decade. Starting with the praised and ground–breaking Hitman series, IO Interactive has since developed the cult classic "Freedom Fighters", the controversial "Kane & Lynch" series and the adorable "Mini–Ninjas". Dedication to creating original IP and unforgettable characters and experiences are the hallmarks of IO Interactive.

About Square Enix Ltd.

Mastiff is a leading publisher of outdoor action and licensed products for consoles, PC and all mobile platforms. Mastiff has offices in Tokyo, San Francisco and Orlando, Florida. Titles from Mastiff include the just released Heavy Fire: Afghanistan, outdoor hits such as Deer Drive, Remington Great American Bird Hunt, and Shimano Xtreme Fishing as well as the tactical shooting simulation, Reload, the award winning Moon, and the critically acclaimed Gurumin. For more information please visit Mastiff Website at mastiff-games.com.

About Square Enix

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 three new Square Enix catalogue titles, Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, Kane & Lynch: Dog Days, and Mini Ninjas, available for download at the PlayStation®Store.

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men and Kane & Lynch: Dog Days are rated M (Mature). Mini Ninjas is rated E10+ (Everyone 10+). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

WHEN: January 31, 2012

WHERE: PlayStation®Network

MSRP: Kane & Lynch: Dead Men $14.99
Kane & Lynch: Dog Days $19.99
Mini Ninjas $19.99

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

LOS ANGELES (January 10, 2012) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas today announced FINAL FANTASY® XIII–2 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system is now available at retailers.

FINAL FANTASY XIII–2 has already received critical acclaim from media. The game surpasses the quality of its predecessor in every way, featuring new gameplay systems, cutting–edge visuals and audio. In this game, players have the freedom to choose from a range of possibilities and paths; their choices affect not only the immediate environment, but even shape time and space.

"…playing FFXIII-2 will restore your excitement for the franchise’s future."
– GamesRadar.com (9/10)

"…Final Fantasy XIII-2 makes a great sequel."
– Official Xbox Magazine, February 2012 (9/10, Editors’ Choice Award)

"It's fun, packed with content, and made me feel that old Final Fantasy magic again."
– Machinima (9/10)

SQUARE ENIX also announced that extensive downloadable content is planned for FINAL FANTASY® XIII–2. The planned content includes Coliseum Battles pitting the player against adversaries from previous FINAL FANTASY titles that, when defeated, can be recruited into the player’s party. The Coliseum battle "Lightning and Master Sergeant Amodar" will be distributed on February 7. In addition, there will be episodes which enhance the experience and complement the narrative of FINAL FANTASY XIII–2 with storyline branches for key characters in the story.

Full details on each piece of content will be revealed at a later date.

FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 Key Features

1. A New Tale Awaits
   FINAL FANTASY XIII–2 will reveal further events from the amazing mythology as presented in the original FINAL FANTASY XIII. The story is written in a way that it can still be enjoyed without playing the previous title.
2. Larger, More Interactive Environments
   Places with multiple pathways to explore and many secrets to find offer players the chance to shape their own adventure.
3. Time Travel – A New Dimension of Exploration
   The situation, scenery, flora, fauna and weather conditions all change, depending on when you visit locations. Untangling the threads of time is essential to experience the full story.
4. Enhanced Battle System
   New elements, such as visually dynamic Cinematic Action sequences and the Mog Clock that rewards players for their actions, create further variety and choice for the player.
5. Master of Monsters
   A wide variety of more than 150 different monsters inhabiting the game world can be recruited into the player's party and battle strategy, with each creature having unique and devastating special abilities.

ABOUT FINAL FANTASY

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. Titles of the series have so far achieved a cumulative shipment of over 100 million units worldwide (as of June 2011).

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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/.