Ubisoft and Square Enix Partner Again to Deliver Dragon Quest®
UBISOFT AND SQUARE ENIX PARTNER AGAIN TO DELIVER DRAGON QUEST®
Ubisoft to distribute legendary RPG for the first time across selected PAL territories
Paris, FRANCE œ January 12, 2006 œ Ubisoft, one of the world‘s largest video game publishers, today announces that it will enter into a distribution agreement with Square Enix Ltd. to bring DRAGON QUEST ®: The Journey of the Cursed King TM to: France, Benelux, Australia, New Zealand and the Nordic territories including Iceland. Released in Europe for the first time, the game is due to hit shelves in PAL territories in April 2006.
This is the third time that Ubisoft and Square Enix join forces. In 2004 Ubisoft ® published Star Ocean Till the End of Time ™ for PlayStation ®2 and is distributing ® the MMORPG FINAL FANTASY ® XI for Windows across Europe.
—We are delighted that Square Enix has once again chosen Ubisoft as partner to distribute one of their most renowned franchises, said Alain Corre, Ubisoft‘s Executive Director for Europe, the Middle East and Asia. —With over 40 million copies sold, the Dragon Quest ® brand is one of the most esteemed names in the history of gaming.“
Highly anticipated by fans, DRAGON QUEST ®: The Journey of the Cursed King TM for PlayStation ®2 has already received critical acclaim. Akira Toriyama himself, the father of the Dragon Ball™ series, provides character design in what is surely one of the most beautiful Manga inspired games ever. And with on average 50 to 60 hours of gameplay and now fully in 3D, this opus is bound to keep players mesmerized.
DRAGON QUEST ®: The Journey of the Cursed King TM will be available in PAL territories in April 2006. For more information and updates on the game, visit www.ubi.com or square-enix.com
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About Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Square Enix Ltd. 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 œ FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 63 million units worldwide and DRAGON QUEST ® which has sold over 40 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.
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 can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com/.
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 videogame titles to consumers. Ubisoft generated revenue of 538 million Euros for the 2004œ2005 fiscal year, an increase of 8 percent over the previous fiscal year at constant exchange rates. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.