



[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Gamasutra and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource GamesPress.]

London (21 st March 2012) – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announced THEATRHYTHM ™ FINAL FANTASY ®, the first ever music game from the 100 million-selling FINAL FANTASY series, is heading to Europe and PAL territories, exclusively on the NINTENDO 3DS™. THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY is a celebration of the greatest musical moments from the history of the FINAL FANTASY series. Developed by rhythm game veteran indieszero, SQUARE ENIX brings more than 70 musical scores spanning 25 years to THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY, alongside beautiful new environments and movie scenes from the original games. THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY will reawaken the magic and the memories that have brought the series close to the hearts of so many. Coming as part of the FINAL FANTASY 25th Anniversary year, the nostalgia-inducing music, addictive rhythm gameplay and charming art style of THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY is sure to capture the hearts of FINAL FANTASY fans old and new. Features · Choose your heroes! Unite four of your favourite FINAL FANTASY heroes, and play through your favourite music from the series · Tackle unique stage styles! Tap and slide along to the rhythm to adventure and fight through three different stage styles: Field, Battle, and Event · Play your way! A wide range of difficulty levels allow beginners and rhythm masters alike to join in the fun · Reap the rewards! Complete different stages and level up your characters to unlock new music, movie scenes and more, all of which can be revisited in the “Museum” Print assets are available on request. Product Information Title: THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY Platform: Nintendo 3DS Genre: Music Rhythm Game Launch Date: Summer 2012 Official website: www.theatrhythm.com About Square Enix Ltd. Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix Group. 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 100 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 59 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.