A Legend is Reborn: FINAL FANTASY IV Comes to Life in Full 3D Revolutionary Title Comes to Nintendo DS on July 22, 2008

    LOS ANGELES, April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher
 of Square Enix(TM) interactive entertainment products in North America,
 announced today that it will launch a completely re-envisioned FINAL
 FANTASY(R) IV for Nintendo DS(TM) on July 22, 2008. A new generation of
 gamers will now have the opportunity to experience a legend reborn.
 
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     The team that brought FINAL FANTASY III to Nintendo DS comes together
 once again to breathe new life into a classic that broke convention and
 introduced a wide array of innovations to the RPG genre. With its
 groundbreaking Active Time Battle (ATB) system and an engrossing,
 character-driven plot, FINAL FANTASY IV was a stunning step forward for
 role-playing games when it was originally released for the Super NES(R) in
 1991.
 
     "FINAL FANTASY IV for DS is a classic revived for the 21st century,"
 said John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix,
 Inc. "The visual upgrades are remarkable, and the plot has been enhanced
 with added detail and depth. We hope that fans of the original, as well as
 players new to the FINAL FANTASY franchise, will enjoy all that this title
 has to offer."
 
     Now featuring full 3D graphics, fully-voiced dramatic cutscenes, and
 added content, FINAL FANTASY IV for DS is a must-play for those looking to
 jump into the best-selling RPG franchise in the world.
 
     STORY
 
     Four elemental Crystals, each possessing awesome power, lie scattered
 throughout the realm. However, men are quick to covet things that offer
 strength, and are easily corrupted by the might that they possess...
 
     Seduced by the promised power of the Crystals, the kingdom of Baron
 begins employing unprovoked force to seize them from peaceful nations. The
 dark knight Cecil -- Lord Captain of Baron's elite force, the Red Wings --
 is ordered by his king to obtain the Crystals, but soon begins to question
 the monarch's motives. Stricken with grief at his own actions, yet burdened
 by his loyalty to his country and his personal sense of honor, Cecil at
 last decides to turn from the path of darkness and destruction.
 
     Enraged, the king accuses him of disloyalty, strips Cecil of his
 command, and sends him off to slay a mysterious beast that lurks in the
 nearby Valley of Mist. Cecil embarks on a fateful journey that will bring
 trials, betrayals, friendship, loss and self-discovery. Can Cecil open his
 eyes and become the man of honor that he must be?
 
 

     FEATURES
     -- Witness the dramatic and thrilling story of this mythical game world
        brought to life through astounding 3D graphics, gorgeous CG cutscenes
        and top-notch voice acting
     -- Create a versatile party using the all-new Augment System -- a dynamic
        system that allows the player to assign special abilities to characters
     -- Dive into the first RPG to incorporate the innovative Active Time
        Battle system, now further enhanced and refined for the Nintendo DS
     -- Listen to a beautifully remixed score by world-renowned composer Nobuo
        Uematsu that breathes new life into some of the most beloved FINAL
        FANTASY themes
     -- Navigate effortlessly through the game with Nintendo DS Touch Screen
        functionality and stylus-driven controls while receiving vital
        assistance via the dual-screen presentation
     -- Train and customize Whytkin by playing a variety of mini-games and
        challenge another player to head-to-head battle via local wireless
        connection
 
     FINAL FANTASY IV is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). Please visit
 the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at
 http://www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. FINAL FANTASY IV
 will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail
 price of $39.99(USD). The official website can be found at
 http://na.square-enix.com/ff4/
 
     About Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Square Enix, Inc.
 
     Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan,
 develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including
 interactive entertainment software and publications in Asia, North America
 and Europe. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling franchises --
 FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 80 million units worldwide, and DRAGON
 QUEST(R), which has sold over 43 million units worldwide -- under one roof.
 Square Enix is one of the most influential providers of digital
 entertainment content in the world and continues to push the boundaries of
 creativity and innovation.
 
     Square Enix, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Co., Ltd.
 with offices in Los Angeles, California. It handles operations in North
 America, including development, localization, marketing, and publishing of
 Square Enix titles. More information on Square Enix can be found on the
 Internet at http://www.square-enix.com.
 
     DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX, and the SQUARE ENIX logo are
 registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. All other
 trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Nintendo DS and
 Super NES are trademarks of Nintendo.
 
 
 

SOURCE Square Enix, Inc.