FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS Ships to North American Retailers

Solid Reviews Heighten Expectations for the Classic Tactical RPG

Square Enix has recently announced that FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS, available exclusively for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, is shipping with solid reviews to retailers across North America.

As the first release in the IVALICE ALLIANCE series, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS sets the stage for the world of Ivalice. Based on the tactical role-playing game FINAL FANTASY TACTICS, originally released in 1998 on the PS one game console, this all-new release features never-before-seen cinematic sequences, an entirely new English translation, 16:9 widescreen presentation and new multi-player functionality that will captivate a new generation of gamers. FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS also features new jobs and new characters, including Balthier from FINAL FANTASY XII and Luso from the upcoming FINAL FANTASY TACTICS A2.

The Story
In days long past, the War of the Lions rent the land of Ivalice in two. It is here that two young men of note first step onto history's stage. The first is Delita Heiral, the hero who would draw the curtain on the War of the Lions, this dark act of Ivalice's history. The other, whose role is now forgotten, is a man by the name of Ramza Beoulve. Peer through the eyes of these two young men and uncover the secrets that lie hidden within history's darkened folds.

    Additional Features
    --  Witness the origin of the IVALICE ALLIANCE, a series of titles that
        take place in the same fantastical worlds as FINAL FANTASY XII and the
        upcoming FINAL FANTASY XII: REVENANT WINGS
    --  Character designer Akihiko Yoshida's character illustrations come to
        life in all-new animated sequences that combine hand-drawn-styled
        visuals with the fluidity of computer graphics -- fully voiced
        exclusively for the English version
    --  All-new enhancements update the experience for a new generation of
        gamers -- enhanced widescreen presentations, new jobs, new characters
        and a new English translation deepen the Ivalice experience
    --  Challenge friends in head-to-head battles with the all-new
        multiplayer function or team up in the all-new co-operative mode and
        try to outwit the game's advanced computer opponents
    --  Classic orchestrations from world-renowned composers Hitoshi Sakimoto
        and Masaharu Iwata capture the essence and breathtaking drama of the
        world of Ivalice.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS has been rated T (Teen) by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and will be available at retailers for a suggested retail price of $39.99. For more information on FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE WAR OF THE LIONS, please visit http://na.square-enix.com/fftactics/. For more information about the ESRB please visit http://www.esrb.org.