Square Enix Brings Together Fresh New Faces and Timeless Classics at E3 2007 Lineup Includes Latest Entries in the DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, FRONT

MISSION and MANA Franchises

    LOS ANGELES, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of
 Square Enix(TM) interactive entertainment products in North America,
 announced today a diverse lineup for the E3 Media & Business Summit that
 contains the latest entries from its celebrated DRAGON QUEST(R) and FINAL
 FANTASY(R) franchises, as well as the resurgence of beloved classics that
 have helped define the legacy of one of gaming's most innovative companies.
 Additionally, Square Enix, Inc. announced that FRONT MISSION(R), the origin
 of the renowned mech strategy saga, is currently in development for North
 American audiences and will be playable for the first time in English.
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     On display at the Barker Hangar at booth #113 from July 11 - 13, the
 following titles will have playable kiosks: DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: Joker,
 FINAL FANTASY II, FINAL FANTASY XII: REVENANT WINGS(TM), FINAL FANTASY
 TACTICS(R): THE WAR OF THE LIONS(TM), FRONT MISSION and HEROES of MANA(TM).
 Featuring six playable titles, Square Enix is delivering a wealth of deep
 and engaging experiences for the Nintendo DS(TM) and PSP(R)
 (PlayStation(R)Portable) system to all of this year's attendees.
     E3 2007 Lineup
 
     DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: Joker
     Platform: Nintendo DS
     Genre: RPG
     ESRB Rating: Not Yet Rated
     Release Date: November 6, 2007
     DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: Joker is the latest installment in the venerable
 RPG franchise, developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS and arriving in
 North America on November 6, 2007. Scout, train and synthesize a colorful
 array of over 200 classic DRAGON QUEST monsters as you compete in the
 Monster Scout Challenge. Already achieving sales of more than 1 million
 units in Japan, DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: Joker is a breakout title that
 combines the depth of a classic DRAGON QUEST RPG with the addictiveness of
 a monster-catching adventure.
     DRAGON QUEST SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors
     Platform: Wii
     Genre: "Virtual Experience" RPG
     ESRB Rating: Not Yet Rated
     Release Date: TBA
     Developed from the ground up to take advantage of the Wii(TM) and its
 motion-sensing technology, DRAGON QUEST SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the
 Tower of Mirrors(TM) is set to slice its way onto Nintendo's
 next-generation platform. This exclusive title utilizes the Wii's
 motion-sensing controls as players use the Wii Remote(TM) to slash, parry
 and blast their way through a land filled with trademark DRAGON QUEST foes.
 Developed with both longtime fans and casual players in mind, DRAGON QUEST
 SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors is poised to take video
 gaming to an entirely new level of fun and interaction.
     FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Ring of Fates
     Platform: Nintendo DS
     Genre: Action-RPG
     ESRB Rating: Not Yet Rated
     Release Date: Spring 2008
     Few titles epitomize the very essence of multiplayer camaraderie like
 the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES(R) series. Released in 2004 as an
 innovative title that took advantage of the Nintendo GameCube(TM)-to-Game
 Boy(R) Advance connectivity, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES bred an
 entirely new gameplay experience that expanded the horizons of conventional
 RPG gaming. Primed for a release on the Nintendo DS, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL
 CHRONICLES: Ring of Fates(TM) is poised to continue this tradition by
 providing fans with two distinctly unique games: a fully fleshed
 single-player RPG experience and an addictive multiplayer element for up to
 four players.
     FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS
     Platform: PSP system
     Genre: Tactical RPG
     ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
     Release Date: October 9, 2007
     FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS is a portable update to
 1997's turn-based strategy game FINAL FANTASY TACTICS -- an undisputed
 classic that gave birth to the world of Ivalice. In this first title of the
 IVALICE ALLIANCE(TM), players take center stage as the events of an epic
 conflict threaten to destroy the lands and peoples of Ivalice -- the same
 world featured in such classic titles as FINAL FANTASY XII and FINAL
 FANTASY TACTICS ADVANCE. FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS
 features PSP system-exclusive content such as stunning CG sequences,
 powerful new jobs, a widescreen presentation, head-to-head multiplayer, new
 storyline elements, and an all-new English translation. FINAL FANTASY
 TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS will be released simultaneously in North
 American and European territories.
     FINAL FANTASY II
     Platform: PSP System
     Genre: RPG
     ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
     Release Date: July 24, 2007
     Originally released in 1987 in Japan, FINAL FANTASY was hailed by
 gamers and critics alike as one of the first RPGs to create a fantasy world
 that captured the imagination of players around the globe. Now its sequel,
 FINAL FANTASY II, seeks to continue the Square Enix tradition of providing
 quality RPG experiences on a wide variety of formats and platforms.
 Featuring completely redrawn graphics, 16:9 widescreen presentation and an
 all-new dungeon, FINAL FANTASY II carries on the legacy of the
 award-winning franchise that has shipped more than 75 million units
 worldwide.
     FINAL FANTASY XI: WINGS OF THE GODDESS
     Platform: PlayStation 2 system, Windows, Xbox 360
     Genre: MMORPG
     ESRB Rating: Not Yet Rated
     Release Date: Winter 2007
     Experience the next chapter in the immersive and ever expanding world
 of Vana'diel(R) in FINAL FANTASY XI: WINGS OF THE GODDESS(TM), a
 content-rich expansion pack that brings exciting new features to the world
 of FINAL FANTASY XI. Delve into new quests, meet new players, view new
 sights and experience the fourth chapter in the award-winning MMORPG that
 has a community of more than 500,000 active subscribers and over 1.7
 million characters from around the world. FINAL FANTASY XI is the only
 title capable of triple-platform simultaneous multiplayer, allowing players
 to take up arms together on the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment
 system, Windows(R) and Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from
 Microsoft, whether they are in North America, Europe or Japan.
     FINAL FANTASY XII: REVENANT WINGS
     Platform: Nintendo DS
     Genre: RPG
     ESRB Rating: Not Yet Rated
     Release Date: November 20, 2007
     Following the story of the beloved classic that captivated more than 5
 million players around the world, FINAL FANTASY XII: REVENANT WINGS
 continues the tale that won numerous accolades from the industry's top
 publications. Developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS, FINAL FANTASY XII:
 REVENANT WINGS is an all-new experience that uses the unique features of
 the Nintendo DS to their fullest. Utilizing full Touch Screen
 functionality, FINAL FANTASY XII: REVENANT WINGS allows players to control
 massive armies, unleash special moves and activate Gambits, all with the
 use of the stylus. As the next installment in the IVALICE ALLIANCE, the
 world of Ivalice comes alive through the respected musical stylings of
 Hitoshi Sakimoto, the guidance of Akitoshi Kawazu and the direction of
 Motomu Toriyama, director of FINAL FANTASY X-2 and the upcoming FINAL
 FANTASY XIII.
     FRONT MISSION
     Platform: Nintendo DS
     Genre: Strategy RPG
     ESRB Rating: Not Yet Rated
     Release Date: October 23, 2007
     Discover the origins of the FRONT MISSION series in this explosive
 handheld saga that was never before localized for North America. Reborn
 exclusively on the Nintendo DS, FRONT MISSION introduces exciting new
 features, such as dual screen presentation and multiplayer modes, that
 update the classic that gave birth to seven beloved sequels. Using Touch
 Screen functionality, players command a squad of customizable mechs known
 as wanzers and direct them through turn-based skirmishes across the
 battlefields of the 21st century.
     HEROES of MANA
     Platform: Nintendo DS
     Genre: Strategy RPG
     ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and older)
     Release Date: August 14, 2007
     Developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS, HEROES of MANA breathes new
 life into the WORLD of MANA(TM) by taking it into an entirely new
 dimension. For the first time in the history of the series, stylus-wielding
 generals must plan, plot and strategize their way to victory on the
 battlefield. Utilizing the Touch Screen to the fullest, players take full
 control of the battle as they gather resources, assemble armies and
 experience an all-new perspective on the ever-evolving battle for the world
 of MANA.
     SQUARE ENIX OFFICIAL ONLINE MERCHANDISE STORE
     As one of the industry's premiere makers of high end-collectibles,
 Square Enix prides itself on producing high-quality items that accurately
 reflect the nuances and facets of the original source material. Previously
 available only through retail outlets and third-party vendors, Square Enix
 will be launching an online store that will stock a full selection of
 popular and hard-to-find items from series such as MASTER ARMS(TM),
 MECHANICAL ARTS(TM) and PLAY ARTS(R). Additionally, figures and merchandise
 from popular franchises such as DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY VII ADVENT
 CHILDREN(TM), FINAL FANTASY XII, KINGDOM HEARTS, as well as online
 exclusive items will be available for purchase. The SQUARE ENIX OFFICIAL
 ONLINE MERCHANDISE STORE launches in the United States this summer. For
 more information please visit
 http://www.square-enix-shop.com/usa/index.html
     About DRAGON QUEST
     Having sold more than 43 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST is the
 premiere RPG franchise that has captivated audiences around the world for
 more than 20 years. Combining ingenious gameplay elements from series
 creator Yuji Horii, character designs from famed artist Akira Toriyama and
 music from renowned composer Koichi Sugiyama, the "big three" of game
 creators have delivered a timeless franchise that continues to reinvent
 itself in new and exciting ways. For 2007 and beyond, Square Enix will
 expand the franchise with the release of DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: Joker, an
 addictive handheld monster-collecting RPG for the Nintendo DS, and DRAGON
 QUEST SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors, an immersive
 action-RPG for the Wii home video game system.
     About IVALICE ALLIANCE
     Ten years after FINAL FANTASY TACTICS gave birth to the world of
 Ivalice, Square Enix introduces the IVALICE ALLIANCE, a series of titles
 set in the fantastical game world that serves as the backdrop for classic
 titles such as FINAL FANTASY TACTICS, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS ADVANCE and
 FINAL FANTASY XII. Comprised of two unique titles for North America thus
 far, the IVALICE ALLIANCE seeks to offer a diverse collection of titles for
 a multitude of platforms. Discover a new Ivalice with every addition to the
 Alliance, each crafted by a development team with a unique vision.
     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 75 million units worldwide, and DRAGON
 QUEST, 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 and Seattle, Washington. 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.
     ADVENT CHILDREN, CRYSTAL CHRONICLES, DRAGON QUEST, DRAGON QUEST
 MONSTERS, DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: JOKER, DRAGON QUEST SWORDS, FINAL FANTASY,
 FINAL FANTASY TACTICS, FRONT MISSION, HEROES of MANA, IVALICE ALLIANCE,
 MANA, THE MASKED QUEEN AND THE TOWER OF MIRRORS, MASTER ARMS, MECHANICAL
 ARTS, PLAY ARTS, REVENANT WINGS, RING OF FATES, VANA'DIEL, THE WAR OF THE
 LIONS, WINGS OF THE GODDESS, WORLD of MANA, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX
 logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. in
 the United States and/or other countries. Wii, Nintendo DS, Game Boy
 Advance and Nintendo GameCube are trademarks of Nintendo. All other
 trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
 
 

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