Comment on Recent Media Report

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Tokyo, Japan (July 18, 2006) - Square Enix Co., Ltd (“the Company”). wishes to comment on a specific media report, dated July 14, stating that the Company is developing a sequel to its online game title, FINAL FANTASY&reg; XI, and plans to release the title on three platforms － the PLAYSTATION&reg;3 computer entertainment system from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., the Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system, and Windows Vista TM the next-generation PC operating system from Microsoft Corporation.&br;The Company did not make such an announcement and has not made any decisions resembling those detailed in the media report.&br;As the Company announced in May 2005, it is currently developing an online title for next-generation platforms including game consoles and PCs; however, this title is being developed as a completely new MMORPG (Massive Multiplayer Online RPG). We will disclose further details of this title, including platform compatibility, immediately after any relevant decisions are made.&br;In addition, the Company continuously plans to release expansion packs for FINAL FANTASY XI, available on PlayStation&reg;2, Xbox 360, and Windows&reg;, as well as perform version updates.&br;&br;

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