FINAL FANTASY IV for Nintendo DS Ships to Retailers Today

Square Enix Delivers an RPG Masterpiece to a New Generation of Gamers

LOS ANGELES, July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of
Square Enix(R) interactive entertainment products in North America, announced
that FINAL FANTASY(R) IV for Nintendo DS(TM) has shipped to retailers across
North America today.
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Fully reimagined, FINAL FANTASY IV arrives on Nintendo DS featuring
glorious 3D graphics, all-new voiced cutscenes and amazing CG adapted to
dual-screen presentation. The engaging turn-based gameplay and dramatic
storyline are renewed with added detail and depth, resulting in a classic RPG
experience that is both reminiscent of the original and thoroughly innovative
in its own right.
Now with an enhanced Active Time Battle system, new translation and a
beautifully remixed score from world-renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu, FINAL
FANTASY IV makes a powerful return, more absorbing and accessible than ever
before.
SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS
FINAL FANTASY IV fans can now visit the SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS site for a
selection of addictive mini-games! Visit http://member.square-enix.com/na/ to
play Rydia's Mathemagic Minute, a calculation game also featured in the latest
FINAL FANTASY IV release on Nintendo DS. FINAL FANTASY IV Multiplayer Card
Games will become available on August 7, 2008, enabling on-site interaction
between North American members for the first time.
The SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS site offers exclusive access to developer
interviews, downloadable content and trailers. With the interactive Game Zone,
fans can play mini-games based on their favorite Square Enix titles and leave
their mark on the official ranking system.
STORY
Four elemental Crystals, each possessing awesome power, lie scattered
throughout the realm. However, men are quick to covet things which offer
strength, and easily corrupted by the might which 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 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST(R),
which has sold over 45 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
trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Nintendo DS is a
trademark of Nintendo.
SOURCE Square Enix, Inc.

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