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Space Invaders Infinity Gene

"Evolving" version of the original available for download now.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

London (15 September 2010) – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX ® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces that Space Invaders Infinity Gene? is now available for download on the PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3 and on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360.

Space Invaders, the game that defined video games for generations, is back with a new twist! The game starts off with the classic Space Invaders look, but as you rack up your score, it evolves. Unlock new stages, sounds, power ups, and new features. The game moves from fixed two-dimensional graphics to high-speed side-scrolling and gradually on into full 3D. Experience the outcome of decades of shooting game evolution in Space Invaders Infinity Gene.

Compete against other players from all around the world in real time with the appropriately named Real Time Rankings. While in traditional online rankings, players couldn’t view their rank until the game had ended, with Real Time Rankings, your rank is displayed on-screen while you play. Battle your way to the top against the world’s greatest players in the pinnacle of outer space shooting action!

Product Information

Space Invaders Infinity Gene

Platforms: PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network)

Xbox 360 (Xbox LIVE Arcade)

Genre: Shooting

Players: 1 (featuring Online Real Time Rankings)

Release Date: 15 September 2010 (Japan and Europe)

14 September 2010 (North America, PlayStation 3)

15 September 2010 (North America, Xbox 360)

Suggested Retail Price: ¥1,200/US$9.99/€9.99/£7.99 on PlayStation Network

800 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE Arcade

CERO Rating:

ESRB Rating:

PEGI Rating: A (All Ages)

E for “Everyone” with Mild Fantasy Violence

3+

Official Site

http://dlgames.square-enix.com/siig/

Now Playing: Latest Promo Trailer

http://dlgames.square-enix.com/siig/ip/

Copyrights

© TAITO CORPORATION 1978, 2010

© 2010 Square Enix Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd., a part of Square Enix Europe business unit, is a London-based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world. Square Enix Ltd. publishes and distributes entertainment content from the Square Enix Group including Square Enix, Eidos and Taito in Europe and other PAL territories. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive, Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY ® , which has sold over 97 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST ® which has sold over 54 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER ® which has sold over 35 million units worldwide, together with other well established products.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com

SPACE INVADERS, SPACE INVADERS INFINITY GENE, TAITO and the TAITO logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of TAITO Corporation in Japan and other countries. DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. EIDOS, TOMB RAIDER, IO INTERACTIVE and CRYSTAL DYNAMICS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Ltd. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. “PlayStation” and the “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks and “PSP” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Square Enix Limited is a company registered in England & Wales under the number 1804186 whose registered office is Wimbledon Bridge House, 1 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3RU

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Contact:

Adam Phillips

UK PR Executive

Square Enix Ltd

+44 (0) 20 8636 3000

adamp@square-enix.com

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