Uncover Lost Memories with FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo's Dungeon

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Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:15am EDT

The Iconic FINAL FANTASY Mascot makes its Wii(TM) Debut on July 8, 2008

LOS ANGELES, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of
Square Enix(TM) interactive entertainment products in North America, announced
today that it will launch FINAL FANTASY(R) FABLES: Chocobo's Dungeon(R) for
the North American market on July 8, 2008. Coming exclusively to Wii, the game
brings a loveable cast featuring Chocobo and his friends to the
next-generation platform for the first time.
    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030403/SQUARELOGO )
    Veteran character designer Toshiyuki Itahana delivers a uniquely
compelling visual world in which a cast of beloved FINAL FANTASY characters
leads players through an immersive storyline. With a carefully crafted
narrative and a grand mystery to unravel, FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo's
Dungeon will captivate gamers looking for a multifaceted RPG experience.
    Players of all skill levels will appreciate everything this game has to
offer, from the intuitive Wii controls and adorable characters, to the
intricate story and versatile job system. Chocobo, a FINAL FANTASY fan
favorite, takes on trademark job classes from the franchise such as black
mage, knight, and scholar. Players can unlock more jobs as they progress
through the game. The ever-changing dungeons and unexpected twists and turns
offer hours of engrossing gameplay as players explore the newest adventure in
one of the world's most popular RPG franchises.
    STORY
    Chocobo and Cid, FINAL FANTASY mainstays-turned-treasure hunters, are
magically transported to a mysterious town whose people's memories are lost
with each bell toll of the clocktower. One day, a strange boy named Raffaello
arrives and creates dungeons of memories to help the townspeople remember who
they are. Now it's up to Chocobo to journey through the dungeons and retrieve
everyone's memories!
    FEATURES
    * A charming, vibrant game world coupled with an engaging storyline and
      challenging turn-based battles to create a fun and entertaining RPG
      environment
    * A compelling gaming experience utilizing a variety of classic FINAL
      FANTASY job classes such as the knight, black mage and white mage to aid
      Chocobo in his fight against evil
    * Character designer Toshiyuki Itahana, from the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL
      CHRONICLES(R) series and FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo Tales(R), lends
      his trademark art style
    * Duel against friends via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in addictive card
      battles featuring popular FINAL FANTASY creatures in a unique 3D pop-up
      book style
    * Collect hidden letters throughout the adventure and form special phrases
      to unlock secret dungeons and job classes
    * The signature Mog House offers arcade-style mini-games that can be
      played with intuitive Wii Remote controls


    FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo's Dungeon has not yet been rated. Please
visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at www.esrb.org for more
information about ratings. FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo's Dungeon will be
available in North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $39.99
(USD). The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/fffcd
    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, CHOCOBO TALES, CHOCOBO'S DUNGEON, FINAL FANTASY, 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. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Wii and the Wii logo
are trademarks of Nintendo.
SOURCE  Square Enix, Inc.

Amelia Cantlay or Klee Kuo, both of Square Enix, Inc., +1-310-846-0400,
pr@square-enix-usa.com; Jennifer Poulson, +1-310-248-6113,
jennifer.poulson@ogilvypr.com, or Monica Bouldin, +1-310-248-6114,
monica.bouldin@ogilvypr.com, both of Ogilvy Public Relations, for Square Enix,
Inc.
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