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Square Enix Announces KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] for North America and Europe
Latest Installment to the Beloved Franchise Arriving in 2012 for the Nintendo 3DS(TM)
LOS ANGELES and LONDON, Dec. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc. and Square Enix Ltd., the publishers of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, Europe and across PAL territories, today announced fans of the popular KINGDOM HEARTS series will be able to experience a new 3-D adventure next year with the North American and European release of KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance], specifically for the Nintendo 3DS(TM) system.
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The new game's spectacular story promises to be a fun backdrop to the colorful cast of Disney characters making their 3-D debut on a handheld title. In addition to new worlds, KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] will feature never-before-seen gameplay elements for the series.
"With the tenth anniversary of the series on the horizon, the current KINDGOM HEARTS saga is approaching its climactic conclusion. The story of this game will serve as the opening chapter of the final conflict, and, as always, will be full of surprises. In order to best implement this element of surprise and discover new realms of possibility, we have chosen Nintendo 3DS as our platform. With its revolutionary new game system, this title will not only be a bold, exhilarating tale of adventure, but also a first look into the future form of the KINGDOM HEARTS series," said Tetsuya Nomura, director of KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance].
Story
King Mickey and Yen Sid prepare for an impending threat by putting Sora and Riku through the Mark of Mastery exam. Sora and Riku are sent into the Sleeping Worlds, where they will face enemies and allies that have never been seen before. If they can successfully complete the task they are given, they will be deemed true Keyblade Masters.
Features
-- Dual protagonists - Play as the two most popular characters of the
franchise, Sora and Riku.
-- "Free-flow" action - Enjoy fast and effortless movements while
interacting with the environment and performing acrobatic attacks.
-- Brand-new creatures -Dream Eaters inhabit the Sleeping Worlds, and are
split into two categories: Spirits and Nightmares. Recruit over 50
different types of Spirits as allies to fight alongside Sora and Riku.
-- New Disney worlds -Beloved Disney worlds and characters, such as La Cite
des Cloches (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), make their series debut.
-- Story progression - With updated looks for Sora and Riku, and the
impending conflict made clear, this title is a big step forward in the
series.
Product Summary
---------------
Title KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop
Distance]
Platform Nintendo 3DS
Genre RPG
Release Date 2012
MSRP TBD
Copyright (C) Disney. Developed by
SQUARE ENIX
Related LinksKINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] Official Homepage: http://na.square-enix.com/games/kingdomhearts/
KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] Official Facebook® Page: http://www.facebook.com/kingdomhearts
Follow KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] on Twitter®: @KH_Official_NA
KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at http://www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.
About the KINGDOM HEARTS series
KINGDOM HEARTS is a series of role-playing games created through the collaboration of Disney Interactive Studios and Square Enix. Since the first KINGDOM HEARTS was released in March 2002 for the PlayStation®2 system, the series has expanded with several additional entries, and has shipped over 17 million units worldwide.
About Disney Interactive Studios
Disney Interactive Studios, part of Disney Interactive Media Group, is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California, and has internal development studios around the world. For more information, log on to http://www.disneyinteractivestudios.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.square-enix.com/na.
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Square Enix, Inc.
CONTACT: Los Angeles, David Yang, +1-310-846-0400, na.pr@square-enix.com; or London, Alex Chinchen, +44-020-8636-3001, alexc@square-enix.com, both of Square Enix, Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.square-enix.com
Square Enix Announces KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] for North America and Europe
Latest Installment to the Beloved Franchise Arriving in 2012 for the Nintendo 3DS(TM)
LOS ANGELES and LONDON, Dec. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc. and Square Enix Ltd., the publishers of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, Europe and across PAL territories, today announced fans of the popular KINGDOM HEARTS series will be able to experience a new 3-D adventure next year with the North American and European release of KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance], specifically for the Nintendo 3DS(TM) system.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111220/LA25400)
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030403/SQUARELOGO)
The new game's spectacular story promises to be a fun backdrop to the colorful cast of Disney characters making their 3-D debut on a handheld title. In addition to new worlds, KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] will feature never-before-seen gameplay elements for the series.
"With the tenth anniversary of the series on the horizon, the current KINDGOM HEARTS saga is approaching its climactic conclusion. The story of this game will serve as the opening chapter of the final conflict, and, as always, will be full of surprises. In order to best implement this element of surprise and discover new realms of possibility, we have chosen Nintendo 3DS as our platform. With its revolutionary new game system, this title will not only be a bold, exhilarating tale of adventure, but also a first look into the future form of the KINGDOM HEARTS series," said Tetsuya Nomura, director of KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance].
Story
King Mickey and Yen Sid prepare for an impending threat by putting Sora and Riku through the Mark of Mastery exam. Sora and Riku are sent into the Sleeping Worlds, where they will face enemies and allies that have never been seen before. If they can successfully complete the task they are given, they will be deemed true Keyblade Masters.
Features
-- Dual protagonists - Play as the two most popular characters of the
franchise, Sora and Riku.
-- "Free-flow" action - Enjoy fast and effortless movements while
interacting with the environment and performing acrobatic attacks.
-- Brand-new creatures -Dream Eaters inhabit the Sleeping Worlds, and are
split into two categories: Spirits and Nightmares. Recruit over 50
different types of Spirits as allies to fight alongside Sora and Riku.
-- New Disney worlds -Beloved Disney worlds and characters, such as La Cite
des Cloches (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), make their series debut.
-- Story progression - With updated looks for Sora and Riku, and the
impending conflict made clear, this title is a big step forward in the
series.
Product Summary
---------------
Title KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop
Distance]
Platform Nintendo 3DS
Genre RPG
Release Date 2012
MSRP TBD
Copyright (C) Disney. Developed by
SQUARE ENIX
Related LinksKINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] Official Homepage: http://na.square-enix.com/games/kingdomhearts/
KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] Official Facebook® Page: http://www.facebook.com/kingdomhearts
Follow KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] on Twitter®: @KH_Official_NA
KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at http://www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.
About the KINGDOM HEARTS series
KINGDOM HEARTS is a series of role-playing games created through the collaboration of Disney Interactive Studios and Square Enix. Since the first KINGDOM HEARTS was released in March 2002 for the PlayStation®2 system, the series has expanded with several additional entries, and has shipped over 17 million units worldwide.
About Disney Interactive Studios
Disney Interactive Studios, part of Disney Interactive Media Group, is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California, and has internal development studios around the world. For more information, log on to http://www.disneyinteractivestudios.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.square-enix.com/na.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111220/LA25400
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Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030403/SQUARELOGO
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Square Enix, Inc.
CONTACT: Los Angeles, David Yang, +1-310-846-0400, na.pr@square-enix.com; or London, Alex Chinchen, +44-020-8636-3001, alexc@square-enix.com, both of Square Enix, Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.square-enix.com