Final Fantasy XIII
UK launch event to be held next month at HMV Oxford Street, with producer Yoshinori Kitase and art director Isamu Kamikokuryo in attendance.
Thursday 18th February/...Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories today announces the UK launch event plans for FINAL FANTASY® XIII, the eagerly awaited latest instalment in the award-winning series that has sold more than 92 million units worldwide.
Special Guests - Fans attending the UK launch event on 9th March will be treated to a very rare opportunity to meet both Yoshinori Kitase, the producer of the game, and Isamu Kamikokuryo, the game’s art director, who will be available to sign games and answer questions. High-profile DJ and TV presenter Alex Zane will also be entertaining fans as the MC for the event.
Treats for the fans - The first 50 people to attend the signing dressed in FINAL FANTASY costumes will be given a free FINAL FANTASY XIII soundtrack and everyone who attends the launch will have the chance to win goodies.
Date: 9th March 2010
Time: 5.30pm - 7:30pm
Photocall: 6:05pm – 6:15pm
Address: HMV, 150 Oxford Street, London, W1D1DJ
Entry: Free to everyone
In FINAL FANTASY XIII, players will embark on a journey through the cityworld of Cocoon and the outerworld of Pulse, encountering and fighting alongside a diverse group of allies. Execute powerful attacks with weapons and magic, and summon the enigmatic Eidolons with an evolved Active Time Battle™ system. Experience seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and in-game cinematics. Do you have the courage to face your destiny?
This latest title in the multi-platinum FINAL FANTASY series promises to be intensely compelling and will be available for both the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
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