Final Fantasy III Now Available On iPhone/iPod Touch

LOS ANGELES - Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that FINAL FANTASY III, which has received global acclaim on several platforms, is now available as part of a worldwide simultaneous release for the iPhone and iPod touch.

First released in Japan in 1990, FINAL FANTASY III was the first title in the series to become a million-seller. The full 3-D remake was released for the Nintendo DS in 2006, and now the classic RPG is being released on the iPhone and iPod touch.

The iPhone/iPod touch version of FINAL FANTASY III features improved 3-D graphics, taking full advantage of the platform's capabilities. Smooth, intuitive touch-panel controls, a feature of Square Enix's previous iPhone RPG experience, make the game easier to play than ever.

FINAL FANTASY III was a hallmark of innovation for the entire series, from the job system that lets characters change classes at any time to the ability to summon powerful creatures – and now you can take advantage of the iPhone/iPod touch release to enjoy it all over again. The iPad version will be available for download in April 2011.

Story
Protected by the crystals of light, the once-peaceful land has forever been changed by the great tremor. Without warning, the earthquake pulled the crystals into the earth, upsetting the world's fragile balance. It seems as if all hope is lost – but as the Gulgan prophecy foretold, four souls blessed with the light shall once again restore balance to the world…

Near the small village of Ur, fate guides Luneth to a sentient crystal that changes his life forever. As the light of the crystal fades, Luneth embarks on a journey with three others who share his destiny to search for the remaining crystals, and fight the battle of light and darkness…

Features

• New and improved 3-D visuals exclusive to the iPhone/iPod touch
• Smooth, intuitive touch-panel controls specifically tailored to Square Enix's iPhone RPGs
• Quicker browsing through the monster bestiary and other game records
• New visual designs for the Job Mastery Cards
• Retina Display compatible

For more information about FINAL FANTASY III, please visit the official website:
http://dlgames.square-enix.com/ff/.

To celebrate the release of FINAL FANTASY III, Square Enix is offering previously released iPhone/iPod touch and iPad applications at a discount. The sale begins today, but only for a limited time.

Please visit the following website for more details:
http://www.square-enix.com/jp/game/ipod/.

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS and TAITO branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 57 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/na.