SQUARE ENIX
BRINGS AN UNRIVALED LINEUP OF FRANCHISES TO E3 2010
From Fantastical
Worlds and Magical Kingdoms to Seedy Underbellies and a Cyber
Renaissance, the Company Delivers the Widest Variety of Games in its
History
LOS ANGELES (June 9, 2010) – Square Enix, Inc., the
publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North
America, announced today its expansive lineup of games for the 2010 E3
Expo, taking place in Los Angeles from June 15-17. Continuing to
diversify its global offerings to meet the needs of consumers worldwide,
Square Enix will be showcasing the widest range of games in company
history.
Headlining this year’s booth will be four of the hottest
franchises in the industry from both the SQUARE ENIX and EIDOS® brands.
Under SQUARE ENIX, the company delivers the highly anticipated MMORPG
experience FINAL FANTASY® XIV, the next installment in the iconic
franchise that has sold more than 97 million units worldwide. For
handheld platforms are The 3rd Birthday™ and KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by
Sleep for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, a prequel that will
unlock the secrets to the beloved franchise, as well as KINGDOM HEARTS
Re:coded and FINAL FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT™ for Nintendo DS™, a
charming new adventure by the creators of the FINAL FANTASY III and IV
remakes. Under the EIDOS brand will be IO Interactive’s KANE & LYNCH
2: DOG DAYS™, reuniting gaming’s most notorious criminals in a raw
shooter that introduces a new visual experience inspired by documentary
film. Additionally, the year’s biggest surprise announcement, DEUS EX®:
HUMAN REVOLUTION™, the long-awaited next installment, will be showcased
for attendees anxious to get a first look at the newly imagined Cyber
Renaissance world that will revolutionize the gaming experience – just
as the original DEUS EX did a decade ago.
Among the games the
company is highlighting at the show, downloadable titles such as LARA
CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT™ for PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE®
Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft, and The Tales of Bearsworth Manor™: Puzzling Pages™ and The
Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Chaotic Conflicts™ for WiiWare™ continue the
pedigree of great franchises in gaming, all while staying true to the
Square Enix heritage of providing the best and most immersive
experiences in interactive entertainment. The booth will also feature
Square Enix’s partnerships with North American developers, including
FRONT MISSION EVOLVED™, being developed by Double Helix Games™, and
DUNGEON SIEGE® 3, being developed by Obsidian Entertainment™ Inc.
“At
this year’s E3, Square Enix is proud to showcase its extensive and
diverse range of games for everyone, everywhere,” said John Yamamoto,
president and chief executive officer of Square Enix, Inc. “With our
global network of studios and partnerships with developers around the
world, the lineup proves that we are uniquely positioned to lead the
interactive entertainment industry with a broad portfolio of market
leading franchises, including properties under both SQUARE ENIX and
EIDOS.”
To experience the latest offerings from Square Enix first
hand, visit booth 1647 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention
Center.
For the latest information on Square Enix at E3, please
visit
http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310/.
E3
2010 Lineup
The 3rd Birthday
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher:
Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PSP system
Genre: Action RPG
ESRB:
RP (Rating Pending)
Ship Date: TBD
Hideous creatures descend
on Manhattan. Ground reports from the squad tasked with containing the
pandemonium refer to these life forms as the Twisted. An investigatory
team known as the CTI is formed within the year.
The Overdive
system emerges as a means of opposition, but only one viable candidate
exists –Aya Brea. A gift as she awakens from a lost past on this, the
occasion of her third birth.
For more information on The 3rd
Birthday, please visit the Square Enix E3 site at:
http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310/.
DEUS
EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION
Developer: Eidos Montreal
Publisher: Square
Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PlayStation®3 computer entertainment
system/Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft/
Windows® PC
Genre: Action RPG
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Ship
Date: 2011
To save his life, the fundamental choice of whether or
not to become augmented with cybernetics has been removed from Adam
Jensen’s life. Driven by the conviction of never having a choice taken
from him again and using his newfound power, his need for answers will
unravel the truth behind a conspiracy rooted in the foundation of the
world around him as it incites a new revolution.
The official
website can be found at http://www.deusex3.com.
DUNGEON SIEGE 3
Developer:
Obsidian Entertainment, Inc.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms:
PlayStation 3 system/Xbox 360/Windows PC
Genre: RPG
ESRB: Not Yet
Rated
Ship Date: TBD
Torn asunder, the delicate balance of
power between the kingdom of Ehb’s powerful factions has fallen apart.
As one of the few remaining members of the disgraced protectors of the
land, the 10th Legion, it is up to you to rebuild the once great Legion
and stop Ehb from falling into darkness. Joined by a group of unique
companions, you will travel through the striking land of Ehb, defeating
all manner of villains and beasts through a combination of heroic
abilities, screen shaking magic and pure cunning.
DUNGEON SIEGE 3
seamlessly blends intuitive action gameplay, a robust RPG system
featuring a large selection of abilities, an extensive multiplayer
component and the depth of story Square Enix and Obsidian Entertainment
are known for creating.
For more information on DUNGEON SIEGE 3,
please visit the Square Enix E3 site at:
http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310/.
FINAL
FANTASY XIV
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square
Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Windows PC
Genre:
MMORPG
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Ship Date: 2010
Take up
arms with adventurers from around the globe and embark on an epic
journey within the unforgettable realm of Eorzea – the stage for a
revolutionary new MMORPG designed to fit the lifestyles of players
everywhere, from casual users to the most hardcore gamers.
The
official website can be found at http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com.
FINAL
FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher:
Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Genre: RPG
ESRB: E10+
(Everyone 10 and older)
Ship Date: October 5, 2010
FINAL
FANTASY: THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT is a beautifully rendered original
adventure brought to you by the acclaimed creators of FINAL FANTASY III
and IV on Nintendo DS. Master all-new combat and game systems and
immerse yourself in a charming storybook setting as you take on the
roles of Brandt, Jusqua, Yunita and Aire. Though at first they don’t
always see eye to eye, these four Heroes of Light will embark on a
journey full of joyous meetings and sad partings that will build bonds
of trust and affection so strong that, in the end, they may even save
the world…
The official website can be found at http://www.ff4heroes.com/.
FRONT
MISSION EVOLVED
Developer: Double Helix Games
Publisher: Square
Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Xbox 360/Windows PC
Genre:
Third-Person Shooter
ESRB: T (Teen)
Ship Date: September 14, 2010
AD
2171
The tension between two global superpowers – the O.C.U. and
the U.C.S. – has coalesced into a cold war. Each watches the other in
taut vigilance. Towering far above the Earth’s surface, colossal
structures called orbital elevators grant both parties unblinking,
planet-wide surveillance. Under these simmering conditions, a new enemy
emerges to ignite the flames of war and watch as the world burns.
The
official website can be found at http://www.frontmissionevolved.com.
KANE
& LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS
Developer: IO Interactive
Publisher:
Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PlayStation 3 system/Xbox 360/Windows PC
Genre:
Action
ESRB: M (Mature)
Ship Date: August 24, 2010
Experience
48 hours of hell with two of gaming’s most notorious criminals. In KANE
& LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS, Kane and Lynch face the consequences when a
simple job gone wrong sets off a desperate and frantic struggle to
escape the entire Shanghai underworld. Ground-breaking art direction,
relentless action gameplay, and innovative multiplayer redefine the
action shooter experience, and position this product as the stand-out
shooter of 2010.
The official website can be found at http://www.kaneandlynch.com.
KINGDOM
HEARTS Birth by Sleep
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher:
Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PSP system
Genre: Action RPG
ESRB:
E 10+ (Everyone 10 and older)
Street Date: September 7, 2010
Long
before Sora was chosen by his Keyblade, the worlds’ safety lay in the
hands of the true Keyblade Masters. Three youths – Terra, Ventus and
Aqua – have been training long and hard under Master Eraqus to prove
that they, too, exhibit the Mark of Mastery. But they will soon find
themselves in the middle of a crisis affecting worlds far beyond their
own – just as another Keyblade Master, Xehanort, goes mysteriously
missing. Three friends, three destinies. Everything will link back to
the beginning.
The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/khbbs.
KINGDOM
HEARTS Re:coded
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd./h.a.n.d. Inc.
Publisher:
Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action RPG
ESRB:
RP (Rating Pending)
Ship Date: TBD
Sora’s journey in KINGDOM
HEARTS II has drawn to a close, and now a new tale is set to begin.
Jiminy
Cricket is looking over the journal he used to document his first
adventure with Sora when he discovers a mysterious message. He didn’t
write it – so how on earth did it get there? King Mickey is determined
to find out, so he and his friends decide to digitize the journal and
delve into its deepest secrets. Inside this “datascape” dwells a second
Sora who is about to embark on a grand adventure of his very own.
For
more information on KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded, please visit the Square
Enix E3 site at:
http://na.square-enix.com/events/e310/.
Downloadable
Titles
LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT
Developer:
Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc
Platforms:
PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3 system /Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox
360/ /Windows PC via STEAM®
Genre: Action/Adventure
ESRB: T (Teen)
Release
Date: Summer 2010
LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT is the
first ever downloadable, co-op action/adventure game featuring Lara
Croft. This brand extension incorporates the hallmarks of the Tomb
Raider franchise including exploration, discovery, platforming, and
puzzle solving. LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT allows players to
experience Lara Croft from an isometric viewpoint, and combines new
gameplay features such as character progression, fun fast-paced combat,
and elements of cooperation and competition. LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN
OF LIGHT will be available to download this summer.
The official
website can be found at http://www.laracroftandtheguardianoflight.com/.
The Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Chaotic Conflicts
Developer:
Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platform: Wii
Service:
WiiWare
Genre: Action Puzzle
ESRB: E (Everyone)
Release: June
21, 2010
Turn the tide of frantic battles by using the Wii
Remote™ to throw animated paper bears into the pages of an unusual
picture book. The battle-oriented Chaotic Conflicts will be releasing
simultaneously with Puzzling Pages – a parallel game with its own unique
tale and stages. Complete both games to uncover an even deeper mystery…
The
official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/bearsworth/.
The
Tales of Bearsworth Manor: Puzzling Pages
Developer: Square Enix
Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platform: Wii
Service:
WiiWare
Genre: Action Puzzle
ESRB: E (Everyone)
Release: June
21, 2010
A crumbling mansion is home to a most peculiar picture
book. Solve innovative puzzles by using the Wii Remote to throw animated
paper bears into the picture book’s unusual pages. Delve into the
unfolding drama of Pina, the mysterious young girl residing in the
mansion.
The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/bearsworth/.
|