[Shard]

PRESS RELEASE: The World Ends With You - Street Date Announcement
Press release supplied by Games Press 13:00 (GMT) 06/03/2008

London (6th March 2008) – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces that THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU™, an exciting new title from the makers of KINGDOM HEARTS, will be released across all PAL territories from 18th April, 2008 exclusively on the Nintendo DS™ system.

Previously known as Subarashiki Kono Sekai™ on its release in Japan. THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU is an innovative new title from Square Enix that fully utilizes the capabilities of the Nintendo DS, and takes major influence from Japan's modern day culture including its people, music, clothes, food and design.

Set in Tokyo's trendiest district, the story begins with the lead character Neku waking up to find a phone message stating he has only 7 days before he will cease to exist. Only with the coolest fashions, friends and fighting skills can Neku restore hope to the city's population and prevent being stricken from existence altogether!

John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd. comments, "Square Enix has traditionally been associated with RPG's set in fantasy lands, but THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU is our first ever game to be set in modern times and real-life locations. We believe gamers of all ages and abilities will be able to enjoy all that THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU has to offer."

For further information about THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU, please visit the official website at www.theworldendswithyou.co.uk

About THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU

Story

The story begins as our hero, Neku, wakes up amidst the hustle and bustle of Shibuya, Tokyo. Confused and disoriented, he receives a message on his phone warning him that he will cease to exist unless he completes a certain mission. With his life seemingly on the line, Neku plunges into the back streets of the urban labyrinth...

Features

- Experience the urban grit and neon of the coolest district in Tokyo with a distinctive, high quality style of in-game artwork

- Meet an achingly hip cast of characters each with an interesting personality and stylish sense in fashion, music and culture

- Highly innovative and intuitive combat system that makes full use of the Nintendo DS Dual Screens and Microphone like no other game before it!

- Use fantastic psychic powers to read the thoughts of the population, put words into people's minds, and move objects to help you progress in your adventure!

- Immerse yourself in an amazing audio soundtrack featuring a diverse fusion of bleeding-edge hip-hop, rock, and techno

- A tale of friendship, hope and overcoming your challenges, creatively told with a modern edge

- Shop till you drop! Keep abreast of the latest Trends to stay one step ahead of the fashion scene and your enemies

- Action-packed minigame fun that can be enjoyed by up to four players via DS Wireless Play!

- Engage the Chance Encounter mode via DS Wireless Play to share data with fellow game users you bump into in the real world

About Square Enix Co., Ltd.

Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix) with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including interactive entertainment software and publications in Asia, North America and Europe. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling franchises – FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 80 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 43 million units worldwide – 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.

[Visualante]

Shane called this as a surprise hit of 2008 and I 100% agree. I'm all over this.

First party DS about to be stomped this year.

[zigg]

First party DS about to be stomped this year.

It doesn't help that first party DS isn't even bothering to phone it in this year.

I am all over this game, though.

[Cdammen]

I'll buy! Haven't played on my NDS since... 2006.

[shas'la]

When is this out in the US, 22nd?

[Panda]

Hmm, fashion.

[zigg]

When is this out in the US, 22nd?

Last I heard, yeah.

[Hcoregamer00]

When is this out in the US, 22nd?

Wait, WHAT?

It is getting released the same day as Crisis Core?

[Vyse The Legend]

When is this out in the US, 22nd?

Yeah, the 22nd. The box art is already out there (looks exactly like the Japanese one)

[Mistouze]

18th April? Nice!

Now I want to buy the game, but will I have to play it...

[dude]

Hmm.. I hope I'll get to give it a try before buying. It's a very interesting game, but I hate about 90% of the games S-E made in the past... I really want this one to be different :\
Bah, I'll probably have to buy it.

[Prime crotch]

fffffffffffffffffffffffffuck, shiren or this? Not to mention STALKER 1.5 sometime later....

[zigg]

Wait, WHAT? It is getting released the same day as Crisis Core?

April 22nd. Context is everything :)

[Fuu]

Yay! I've been all over this since the forever, I'm still so glad it's getting localized.

I wonder if there'll be enough interest for an official thread.

[RetroGamer42]

I keep hearing about this game, but I know nothing about it.

[soul]

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[batbeg]

Let me give you my monies, Square-Enix, let me give them to you. And also, announce a damn date for Crisis Core.

[Dascu]

I'm still not really fond of those character designs, but hey, the rest looks top-notch. I will buy this game.

[Fuu]

new screens:

English screens. <3 So glorious.

Now we need a new trailer.

Edit: When will the Euro site get some content? :(

[Kosma]

I'm so interested, definitely one to watch.

[soul]

Edit: When will the Euro site get some content? :(

Soon enough. First they'll probably want to announce a Crisis Core date, too.

[Wizpig]

I'll buy! Haven't played on my NDS since... 2006.

Wait, so you missed Zelda, Ace Attorney and a couple thousands of other games?

[near]

Damn should have not imported, i thought this game was never going to come to Europe. Nonetheless it was worth it.

[ZealousD]

US Teaser Site is UP: http://www.theworldendswithyou.com/

No content yet, but there seems to be a reworking of "Twister" from the OST, with a token American rap guy. Here's some comparisons from the original OST.

Original: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qey1qY-9ec
Original Remix (in English): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5_fL4Mty7s

[grandjedi6]

Rap makes everything better apparently

[soul]

Should I die because I actually like the English version?

[SumGamer]

US Teaser Site is UP: http://www.theworldendswithyou.com/ No content yet, but there seems to be a reworking of "Twister" from the OST, with a token American rap guy. Here's some comparisons from the original OST. Original: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qey1qY-9ec Original Remix (in English): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5_fL4Mty7s

I'd prefer the original, but cant say the us version is bad either.

[Sir Fragula]

Game set in present era: +
Awful fashion: --
Firm noodles: +
Firm noodle dialogue: hmmm...

[Blablurn]

I love the name of the game.

[Fuu]

Should I die because I actually like the English version?

I like it too.

[batbeg]

Yeah, the remix is pretty good. No complaints from me.