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Sydney, Australia (19 January 2011) \u2013 Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX\u00ae interactive entertainment products in PAL territories, today announces a new release for next Summer <\/strong>(Australia & NZ), FINAL FANTASY\u00ae XIII-2 for the PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. A sequel to \u201cFINAL FANTASY XIII\u201d originally released in Australian and NZ in March 2010 that has since shipped a cumulative total of 6 million units worldwide.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWhy does mankind defy its fate?\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cFINAL FANTASY XIII-2\u201d is currently in production with an aim for producing high quality game content which exceeds \u201cFINAL FANTASY XIII\u201d in every aspect; namely, a brand-new story which stems from the previous title as well as a battle system which has evolved further since \u201cXIII\u201d \u2013 and more. We will be disclosing further details about the new game in the future.\u00a0<\/p>\n From the release of the first FINAL FANTASY in 1987, this unique RPG series has continued to offer the industry\u2019s most advanced graphics, highly imaginative worlds and rich stories as it gains the highest accolades from users around the world. Titles in the series have so far achieved a cumulative shipment of over 97 million units worldwide (* as of September 2010).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n For more information about FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 please visit the official website at http:\/\/www.finalfantasy13-2game.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Product overview<\/span><\/strong>????????????????????????????????<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Title:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 FINAL FANTASY XIII-2<\/strong><\/p>\n Platform:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PlayStation3, Xbox360<\/p>\n Genre:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RPG<\/p>\n Release date:\u00a0 Coming next Summer (Australia)<\/p>\n RRP:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 TBD<\/p>\n Copyright:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a9SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA<\/p>\n Website:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 http:\/\/www.finalfantasy13-2game.com<\/a><\/p>\n Story summary of the previous title, FINAL FANTASY XIII<\/span><\/strong>???????????????????????????????????<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Cocoon \u2014 a utopia in the sky.<\/p>\n Its inhabitants believed their world a paradise.<\/p>\n Under the Sanctum’s rule, Cocoon had long known peace and prosperity.<\/p>\n Mankind was blessed by its protectors, the benevolent fal’Cie, and believed that tranquil days would continue forever.<\/p>\n Their tranquillity was shattered with the discovery of one hostile fal’Cie.\u00a0<\/p>\n The moment that fal’Cie from Pulse \u2014 the feared and detested lowerworld \u2014 awoke from its slumber, peace on Cocoon came to an end.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fal’Cie curse humans, turning them into magic-wielding servants.<\/p>\n They become l’Cie \u2014 chosen of the fal’Cie.\u00a0<\/p>\n Those branded with the mark of a l’Cie carry the burden of either fulfilling their Focus or facing a fate harsher than death itself.\u00a0<\/p>\n A prayer for redemption.<\/p>\n A wish to protect the world.<\/p>\n A promise to challenge destiny.\u00a0<\/p>\n After thirteen days of fates intertwined, the battle begins.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n About Square Enix Ltd.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX\u00ae, EIDOS\u00ae and TAITO\u00ae branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix Group. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive\u2122, Crystal Dynamics\u00ae and Eidos Montr\u00e9al. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY\u00ae, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST\u00ae which has sold over 54 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER\u00ae which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS\u00ae. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/news\/ff02.jpg\")
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