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LOS ANGELES (June 22, in the year of our Lord 2012) – TAITO Corporation (TAITO®), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., today announced the worldwide release of RAYSTORM™ for iPhone® and iPod touch®. Celebrating the release of RAYSTORM, its prequel RAYFORCE™ (released to the App Store™ in January 2012) is now available at a special sale price.

An Arcade Classic Comes to iPhone!
The second installment in a space shooting game trilogy that began with 1993’s RAYFORCE and concluded with RAYCRISIS™, RAYSTORM caused a sensation when it was released to arcades in 1996. The iPhone edition faithfully recreates all of the features that made the arcade and home console editions such a hit, from the enthralling 3D graphics and unique atmosphere to the cinematic camerawork and fan-favorite Lock-On Laser weapon.

A New RAYSTORM, Optimized for iPhone!
In addition to intuitive smartphone controls and a pixel-perfect Arcade Mode, this edition of the game includes a special iPhone Mode with revised enemy attack patterns, updated graphics, and remixed background music. Players are able to take control of both the R-GRAY1 and R-GRAY2 fighters, and they also have a choice between manual weapon controls and button-free automatic firing. The presence of these modes allow players—from experienced shooting fans to series newcomers—to customize the game to best suit their individual play styles.

RAYFORCE Now on Sale!
Commemorating the release of RAY-series second installment RAYSTORM, previously released game RAYFORCE has been placed on sale. RAYFORCE is currently available for $5.99, discounted from the standard $11.99 retail price, making now an excellent time for newcomers to experience the RAY series of games.

Sale Details
RAYFORCE
* Device: iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S / iPod touch (3rd generation or later)
* Sale Period: June 22, 2012 – July 6, 2012
* Sale Price: US $5.99 (Standard Price: US $11.99)

Details
RAYSTORM
* Release Date: June 22, 2012
* Region: Worldwide
* Price: US $8.99
* Device: iPhone 4, 4S / iPod touch (4th generation or later)
* Operating System: iOS 4.2 or later
* Copyright: ©TAITO CORP.1996,2012

Related Links

* Official Smartphone Homepage - touch! play! TAITO: http://tap.taito.com/
* TAITO’s Official Facebook® Page: http://www.facebook.com/TAITO.Eng
* Follow TAITO on Twitter®: http://twitter.com/TaitoCorp

About TAITO Corporation
TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS®, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE® (BUST-A-MOVE®) and ARKANOID®. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries.
More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at http://www.taito.com/.

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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