Square Enix wraps up their party via press release

LONDON (17th May, 2007) – Square Enix, Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan, Square Enix), a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software and services, announced six upcoming releases in a press conference leading up to the company’s showcase event, SQUARE ENIX PARTY 2007, that took take place in the Makuhari Messe International Convention Complex on May 12 and 13. The announcement revealed a new next-generation multiplatform RPG title, and additional details such as the Japanese release dates for the Wii™ home video game system and Nintendo DS™ entries in the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES series.

Please note all the information on this press release applies only to the Japanese version of the games listed.

Chocobo’s Dungeon®: Toki-Wasure no Meikyuu
Platform: Wii
Genre: RPG
Release Date: TBA

Following the success of FINAL FANTASY FABLES: CHOCOBO TALES™ for the Nintendo DS, is the latest installment in the chocobo series, currently in development for the Wii. This time, the stage is set in the world of Ville, in the City of Forgotten Time, where everyone has lost certain memories. This exciting game is packed with a wide array of familiar elements from the FINAL FANTASY universe, and a dastardly dungeon system sure to ruffle the feathers of any seasoned dungeon crawler!

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES series
In addition to this impressive lineup announcement, new details were revealed about two new installments in the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES series. The first title, which debuted in North America and Europe in February and March 2004 respectively, received accolades for bringing friends and family into the same room to play a game that everyone could enjoy. Now FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES comes to the Nintendo DS and the Wii!

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Ring of Fates™
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action RPG
Japanese Release Date: August 23, 2007

Witness the tale of twin children blessed by the crystals, whose inseparable fate leads them on a journey fraught with trials. Experience the journey of Ring of Fates in a compelling single-player mode. Tackle challenging quests with the help of your friends in a cooperative multiplayer mode, or play head-to-head multiplayer mode, both supporting up to four players!

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: The Crystal Bearers™
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action RPG
Release Date: TBA

The first FINAL FANTASY title developed exclusively for the Wii!
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