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Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII Announced
LOS ANGELES (Aug. 31, in
the year fo our Lord 2012) – Square Enix, Inc., the
publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in
the Americas, today unveiled the final chapter to Lightning’s
saga at a fan-filled 25th anniversary event of the FINAL
FANTASY® franchise. LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII, due
out next year, incorporates a brand-new story, world, characters
and an enhanced gameplay system.
The FINAL FANTASY XIII franchise has now shipped more than 9.6
million units worldwide. Production is underway, and the game
will feature Lightning as a playable character and will allow
players to experience an active and expansive environment like
never before.
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About FINAL FANTASY
Since the release of FINAL FANTASY in 1987, this unique RPG
series continues to showcase the spectacular visuals, highly
imaginative worlds and rich stories leading the industry and
earning the highest accolades from users around the world.
Titles of the series have so far achieved a cumulative shipment
of over 100 million units worldwide.
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 100 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold
over 59 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.na.square-enix.com/.
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