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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SPACE INVADERS COMING TO NEW YORK’S MUSEUM OF MODERN ART TOKYO (July 1, 2013) – TAITO Corporation (TAITO®), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., today announced that SPACE INVADERS® has been acquired by The Museum of Modern Art, New York, for its collection. Developed and released in 1978, the SPACE INVADERS arcade game sparked a worldwide video game boom. Celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, both the original classic SPACE INVADERS and its various sequels continue to be played around the globe, with new editions of the game appearing on the latest platforms. The iconic SPACE INVADERS characters also enjoy cross-generational popularity, featured in officially licensed merchandise both in Japan and abroad. As the sole and exclusive worldwide rights holder of SPACE INVADERS and its characters, TAITO will continue to take an active role in spreading SPACE INVADERS throughout the world. Related Links * The Museum of Modern Art Homepage: http://www.moma.org/ * SPACE INVADERS 35th Anniversary Homepage: http://spaceinvaders.jp/ * TAITO Official Homepage: http://www.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 SPACE INVADERS COMING TO NEW YORK’S MUSEUM OF MODERN ART Page 2 of 2 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/. ARKANOID, BUST-A-MOVE, PUZZLE BOBBLE, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, TAITO, and the TAITO logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. FACEBOOK is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. TWITTER is a registered trademark of Twitter, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. .

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