Crystal Defenders Available for Download Today on Xbox Live Arcade

LONDON - Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix(R) interactive
entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces
that the tower defence simulation game CRYSTAL DEFENDERS(TM) previously
released for the iPod(R) and iPhone(R) 3G/iPod touch, is now available
worldwide for download via Xbox LIVE(R) Arcade for the Xbox 360(R) video game
and entertainment system from Microsoft. In addition, a major version update
for the iPhone 3G/iPod touch versions is currently in development and is
scheduled for release in the following weeks.

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Featuring jobs and locations from the popular FINAL FANTASY
TACTICS(R) series, CRYSTAL DEFENDERS requires players to strategically deploy
units to fend off encroaching enemy hordes and prevent them from stealing
their party’s crystals.

The Xbox LIVE Arcade version includes several improvements to
the interface and a new design optimized for consoles. A worldwide ranking
system allows players to upload their scores to leaderboards and see how they
stack up against other players around the globe. These and other new features
are sure to increase excitement and enhance replayability.

John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd.
comments, “CRYSTAL DEFENDERS is a great new addition to Xbox LIVE Arcade.
It’s simple to understand and easy to pick-up and play, but there is a great
depth to the game and an addictive quality that make it ideal for the
platform. I hope that many people experience and enjoy it.”

About CRYSTAL DEFENDERS

Story

In a land ruled by might and magick, peace is ensured by the benevolent
power of the crystals. When a young moogle charged with guarding these
crystals learns of an evil presence gathering on the horizon, he calls upon
heroes from the far corners of the realm to join forces and stand against
this new threat.

Wielders of blade and bow, keepers of arts arcane, unite! As darkness
draws nigh, only you can protect the light that binds us. The fate of Ivalice
lies in the hands of…the Crystal Defenders!

Features

CRYSTAL DEFENDERS is a tower defense simulation game in which players
deploy characters from the FINAL FANTASY TACTICS series onto a variety of
different maps to battle wave after wave of encroaching monsters. The first
game in the series, Crystal Guardians, was released in Japan for mobile
phones in January 2008. In December of the same year, iPhone 3G, iPod touch
and iPod versions were released under the new name, CRYSTAL DEFENDERS. To
date, the total number of downloads for the series have reached over 600,000.

CRYSTAL DEFENDERS is simple and easy to learn - monsters will enter an
area and march through it until they are defeated or reach an exit, at which
time they will steal one or more crystals. It is up to the player to decide -
by pausing the action at crucial moments - when and where to deploy various
jobs such as Black Mages or Soldiers that will attempt to defend the party’s
crystals. Factors such as map terrain, monster strengths and weaknesses, job
attributes, and more will play a crucial role in determining what steps a
player should take.

Price

The Xbox Live Arcade version will be available for 800 MS Points and the
iPhone 3G/iPod touch version for GBP4.99/EUR5.99 from the App Store.

About Square Enix Co., Ltd.

Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan,
develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including
interactive entertainment software and publications in Asia, North America
and Europe. Square Enix brings two of Japan’s best-selling franchises - FINAL
FANTASY(R), which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON
QUEST(R) which has sold over 47 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.

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix
Holdings Co., Ltd. with offices in London, Square Enix Ltd. handles
operations in Europe and other PAL territories including sales, marketing and
publishing of Square Enix titles. More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be
found on the Internet at www.square-enix.com

DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS, SQUARE ENIX and the
SQUARE ENIX logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix
Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United Kingdom and/or other countries. CRYSTAL
DEFENDERS is a registered trademark of Square Enix Co., Ltd. in the United
Kingdom and/or other countries. Games for Windows, Windows, Microsoft, Xbox,
Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group
of companies and are used under license from the owner. iPhone and iPod are
registered trademarks of Apple Corporation. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.

Square Enix Limited is a company registered in England & Wales under the
number 3679704 whose registered office is Castle House, 37-45 Paul Street,
London EC2A 4LS

Source: Square Enix Ltd

Contact: Alex Huhtala, Public Relations Manager, Square Enix Ltd, +44-(0)20-7324-5223, alexh at square-enix-europe.com