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Square Enix Reveals Next DRAGON QUEST Title on the Nintendo Wii

   Square Enix logo. (PRNewsFoto)

LOS ANGELES, CA USA
     - DRAGON QUEST SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors -

    LOS ANGELES, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Co., Ltd. (Tokyo,
Japan, Square Enix), a leading developer and publisher of interactive
entertainment software and services, announced the latest title in the
DRAGON QUEST(TM) universe -- and the first to make the jump to
next-generation consoles. Unveiled at Square Enix's E3 2006 press event,
DRAGON QUEST SWORDS(TM): The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors(TM) will
be released for the Nintendo Wii(TM).
    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030403/SQUARELOGO )
    "Since 1986, the DRAGON QUEST series has gained acceptance around the
world and has been a staple of video gaming history," said Yuu Miyake,
Executive Producer, Square Enix. "We believe its appeal lies in simplicity
that anyone can enjoy, and the excitement of becoming a hero in an epic
adventure. With the Nintendo Wii, we believe that these aspects of the
DRAGON QUEST experience can be taken to a whole new level of fun and
interaction."
    DRAGON QUEST SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors is being
developed with every aspect of the unique Wii hardware in mind. Additional
details, including ship date and pricing, will be announced at a later
date.
    Product Summary
    Creative Staff:
    Scenario and Game Design: Yuji Horii
    Character Design: Akira Toriyama
    Music: Koichi Sugiyama
    (C) ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/SQUARE ENIX All Rights Reserved.
    (C) KOICHI SUGIYAMA

    About Square Enix Co., Ltd.
    Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix) develops, publishes and distributes
entertainment content including interactive entertainment software and
publications in Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. Square Enix brings
two of Japan's best-selling franchises -- FINAL FANTASY(R), which has sold
over 68 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST which has sold over 40
million units worldwide -- under one roof. Square Enix is one of the most
influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world and
continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. For
additional information about Square Enix visit: http://www.square-enix.com.
    DRAGON QUEST, DRAGON QUEST SWORDS, The Masked Queen and the Tower of
Mirrors, SQUARE ENIX, and the Square Enix logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Square Enix, Co. Ltd. in the United States and/or other
countries.
    Wii is a trademark of Nintendo in the United States and/or other
countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.


SOURCE Square Enix, Co., Ltd.




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    CONTACT:
    Sonia Im or Charlie Sinhaseni, both of Square
    Enix, Co., Ltd., +1-310-846-0400, pr@square-enix-usa.com