UBISOFT SIGNS NEW SQUARE MASTERPIECE

Ubisoft enters ‘s exclusive circle of partners with a European publishing deal for

STAR OCEAN TM TILL THE END OF TIME TM

Paris, FRANCE œ May 3, 2004 œ Ubisoft, one of the world‘s largest video game publishers, today announces the signing of an exclusive publishing agreement with Japanese video game producer, Square Enix, famous for its ® franchise . TM Till the End of Time TM is slated for a European release on PlayStation ® 2 in Autumn 2004.

Alain Corre, Ubisoft‘s managing director for Europe, Asia Pacific and South America, said —We are very proud that Square Enix, one of the best RPG creators in the world, chose Ubisoft as a publishing partner for the new opus of their mythic franchise Star Ocean TM . It is the very first time in this current generation of machines that this mythic brand will be introduced to European gamers and no doubt they‘ll praise it as THE PlayStation ® 2 RPG game of the Year.“

—We are very excited at the prospect of bringing such a strong title as Star Ocean TM Till the End of Time TM to the European public,“ said John Yamamoto, president of . —This demonstrates our commitment to bringing an ever- greater range of quality titles to the PAL market.“

Star Ocean TM Till the End of Time TM uses the same recipe for success as other Square Enix games such as FINAL FANTASY ® X-2, which adds an intense story to sublime graphics and engaging characters. All these ingredients and much more are gathered in Star Ocean TM Till the End of Time TM , offering beginners as well as RPG fans more than 60 hours of renewed pleasure in an original sci-fi universe. During the eventful quest started by two charismatic teenagers looking for their dear ones, every decision has an influence on the variable endings. The exceptional quality of the graphics owes a lot to the use of a new powerful 3D engine. This new feature enabled the creation of breathtaking environments and cut scenes and fantastic effects during battle, without the nuisance of long loading times. The dynamic battle system revolutionizes Japanese RPGs and gives an impressive pace to the game. Indeed, in Star Ocean TM Till the End of Time TM , players can fight real time battles and plan their strategy thanks to the absence of random fights and hidden enemies. They can even fight against each other thanks to the two-player battle mode. To add to the experience, Square Enix worked with talented Japanese composer Motoi Sakuraba ( Star Ocean TM : The second Story , ) to

create an original and immersive soundtrack, available in Dolby ® Surround sound system.

About Square Enix Co. Ltd and Square Enix Europe Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix) develops, publishes and distributes entertainment contents including interactive entertainment software and publications in Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. Square Enix brings two of Japan‘s best-selling franchises œ FINAL FANTASY ®, which has sold over 49 million units worldwide and (DRAGON WARRIOR ® in North America), which has sold over 34 million units worldwide œ 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.

Square Enix Europe Ltd., located in , handles operations in Europe and other PAL territories including sales, marketing and publishing of Square Enix titles. More information on Square Enix Europe, Ltd. can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix-europe.com.

About Ubisoft: Ubisoft is an international producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products. A leading company in the multimedia industry, Ubisoft‘s strong and diversified lineup has grown considerably, as has Ubisoft itself. As well as steadfastly continuing to partner with several high-profile companies, Ubisoft has also confirmed its presence on the global market by developing its own exceptional properties. Founded in 1986 in France, Ubisoft is now present on every continent, both through offices in 21 different countries including the United States, Morocco, Germany and China and through sales of products in over 50 countries. The group is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cutting- edge video game titles to consumers around the world. Ubisoft generated a turnover of 453 million euros for the 2002/2003 fiscal year, up 23% over the previous fiscal year. To learn more, visit www.ubi.com

© 2003, 2004 tri-Ace Inc. /SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. STAR OCEAN, TILL THE END OF TIME and the SQUARE ENIX logo are trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. Published by Ubisoft Entertainment. © 2003 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

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