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.

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Inc.