Join the Loveable FINAL FANTASY Mascot on a Multifaceted RPG Adventure
LOS ANGELES, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of
Square Enix(TM) interactive entertainment products in North America, announced
that FINAL FANTASY(R) FABLES: Chocobo's Dungeon(R), has shipped to retailers
across North America today.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030403/SQUARELOGO )
The adorable cast of characters, including Chocobo and his friends, comes
exclusively on Wii(TM). Players will unlock the secrets of a mysterious tale
by following Chocobo through a multifaceted dungeon-style RPG using the
intuitive Wii controls.
A fantastical and unique visual world is brought to the screen by renowned
character designer Toshiyuki Itahana, whose most recent work includes the
character designs for FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES(R): Ring of Fates(R).
The stunning artwork complements the intricate storyline and will immerse
players in an adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns.
ROMANTIC PHRASES
Collect secret phrases to exchange for in-game rewards! Keep an eye out
for FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo's Dungeon codes on the official website,
magazine ads and online features to unlock hidden items and more for the
adorable Chocobo. For starters, take the phrase "Dragon Crest" and follow the
guidelines on the official website to obtain a rare card for the game's 3D
pop-up card battles!
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 jobs 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 series and FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo Tales(TM), lends his
charming 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 jobs
-- The signature Mog House offers arcade-style mini-games that can be
played with intuitive Wii Remote controls
FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo's Dungeon is rated E 10+ (Everyone 10 and
older). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at
www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. FINAL FANTASY FABLES:
Chocobo's Dungeon is 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.
CHOCOBO TALES, CHOCOBO'S DUNGEON, DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, RING OF
FATES, 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, +1-310-846-0400, pr@square-enix-usa.com, both of
Square Enix, Inc.; or Jennifer Poulson, +1-310-248-6113,
jennifer.poulson@ogilvypr.com, or Monica Bouldin, monica.bouldin@ogilvypr.com,
+1-310-248-6114, monica.bouldin@ogilvypr.com, both of Ogilvy Public Relations,
for Square Enix, Inc.
