UBISOFT AND SQUARE ENIX TEAM UP TO DISTRIBUTE KINGDOM HEARTS ® II
Ubisoft to distribute the RPG in autumn 2006 across selected PAL territories
Paris, France – June 28, 2006 – Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announces that it has entered a distribution agreement with Square Enix Ltd. to bring KINGDOM HEARTS ® II to France, Benelux, Australia, New Zealand and the Nordic territories including Iceland. KINGDOM HEARTS II will be available exclusively on the PlayStation ®2 computer entertainment system in PAL territories in autumn 2006.
The world of KINGDOM HEARTS joins classic Disney characters and worlds together with characters and locations created by Square Enix ®. The result is an immensely rich and original universe that appeals to fans around the world.
Since 2002 the KINGDOM HEARTS series has sold over 9.1 million units worldwide and continues to gain popularity with gamers and fans of both Disney and Square Enix across the planet. KINGDOM HEARTS II has already sold more than 2.4 million units in Japan and North America combined since its release in December 2005 and March 2006 respectively.
“KINGDOM HEARTS is the encounter of both Disney and Square Enix characters that brings together two different but complementary creative universes that has bewitched millions of players. Thanks to these unique settings, it is one of the rare games to be a blockbuster that appeals to a global audience” said Alain Corre, Executive Director for EMEA territories at Ubisoft. “Ubisoft is eager to bring this latest episode to European gamers.”
“We’re delighted with this collaboration to bring KINGDOM HEARTS II to key territories in Europe,” said John Yamamoto, President and CEO, Square Enix Ltd. “Ubisoft has strong distribution channels and they play an important role in getting our games onto shelves and into homes.”
About KINGDOM HEARTS II
KINGDOM HEARTS II follows Sora, Donald and Goofy on their continuing quest, following the events of KINGDOM HEARTS and KINGDOM HEARTS: CHAIN OF MEMORIES™. Sora and friends are joined by a vibrant new cast of characters. Together, they will encounter countless dangers in worlds both familiar and new.
About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through its strong and diversified lineup of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 21 countries and sales in more than 50 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. Ubisoft generated revenue of 547 million Euros for the 2005–2006 fiscal year, an increase of 3 percent over the previous fiscal year at constant exchange rates. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
About Square Enix
Headquartered in Tokyo, 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 – FINAL FANTASY®, 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. More information on Square Enix can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com /jp/.
About Square Enix Ltd. Located 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 http://www.square-enix.com / .
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