FINAL FANTASY XII In Stores October 31, 2006
Collector's Edition Available at GameStop and EB Games Stores Nationwide
Los Angeles (June 28, 2006)
Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square
Enix interactive entertainment products in North
America, today announced that FINAL FANTASY® XII will be
available in stores October 31, 2006, exclusively for the
PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.
In addition, a limited run of the FINAL FANTASY XII
Collector's Edition will be available exclusively at GameStop
and EB Games stores, as well as through the e-commerce sites
GameStop.com and EBgames.com. Housed within special
packaging, the bonus DVD offers Japanese and American
promotional trailers, in-depth developer interviews, an art
gallery and featurettes focusing on highlights of the FINAL
FANTASY franchise.
FINAL FANTASY XII, which has sold over 2.4 million units in
Japan since its release on March 16, 2006, will retail for a
suggested retail price of $49.99 (USD) and $59.99 (USD) for
the Collector's Edition.
About FINAL FANTASY XII
Story
As war looms on the horizon, the mighty Archadian Empire
begins a campaign to subjugate its neighbors. The small
kingdom of Dalmasca shares their fate, and it is here that
our tale begins.
Two years after the fall of Dalmasca, the citizens are
without guidance and direction. In the capital city of
Rabanastre, the denizens gather and await the introduction of
Archadia's new consul. To Vaan, a young man living on the
streets of Rabanastre, the Empire is a hated enemy who took
the life of his brother, the only family he had left. In an
effort to exact revenge, Vaan hatches a plot to break into
the palace and steal from the occupying imperials. There, he
gets more than he bargained for as he runs into Princess
Ashe, the sole surviving heir to the Dalmascan throne.
Together, the two will embark on an incredible journey
through Ivalice, tracing the mysteries behind the Archadian
Empire's invasion. The choices they make will determine the
very fate of the world.
Features
- Completely new voiced cut-scenes added for the North American release
- Gorgeous CG cinematics and cut-scenes in Dolby® Pro Logic II combined with real-time graphics rivaling those of next-gen titles
- Shocking plot twists take players on an unforgettable journey
- Active Dimension Battle (ADB) system, enables players to move seamlessly between exploration and combat
- Highly customizable Gambit system allows complete control over character AI during battles
- License board gives the player the ability to customize each character's skills and abilities
FINAL FANTASY XII has been rated T for Teen by the ESRB. For
more information about the ESRB please visit: http://www.esrb.org. For the latest updates on
FINAL FANTASY XII and the Collector's Edition go to: http://www.square-enix.com/na/.
About Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Square Enix,
Inc.
With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Square Enix Co., Ltd.
(Square Enix) develops, publishes and distributes
entertainment content including interactive entertainment
software and publications in Japan, North America, Europe and
Asia. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling
franchises-FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 68 million
units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 40
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, CA and Seattle, WA. 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/na.
About GameStop Corp.
Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp.
(NYSE:GME)(NYSE:GME.B) is the world's largest video game and
entertainment software retailer. The company currently
operates 4,566 retail stores across the United States and in
fourteen countries worldwide. The company also owns two
e-commerce sites, GameStop.com and EBgames.com, and Game
Informer® magazine, a leading video and computer game
publication. GameStop Corp. sells the most popular new
software, hardware and game accessories for the PC and next
generation video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and
Microsoft. In addition, the company sells computer and video
game magazines and strategy guides, action figures, and other
related merchandise. General information on GameStop Corp.
can be obtained at the company's corporate website: http://www.gamestop.com/investor-relations/.
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