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FINAL FANTASY XI wins "Best Online Game" at Spike TV's First Annual Video Game Awards
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December 03, 2003
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FINAL FANTASY XI wins "Best Online Game" at Spike TV's First Annual Video Game Awards |
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Kyoko Yamashita/Sonia Im, Square Enix U.S.A., Inc., (310) 846-0400
Monica Bouldin/Shilpa Mysoor, Ruder Finn, (310) 479-9929
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LOS ANGELES, Calif., (December 3, 2003)
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Square Enix U.S.A., Inc. (“Square Enix U.S.A.”), the publisher of Square Enix™ products in North America, announced that FINAL FANTASY® XI won the accolade of “Best Online Game” at Spike TV’s first annual Video Game Awards. The winners were announced last night at the awards ceremony held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
FINAL FANTASY XI was selected for the interactive entertainment industry’s top online game honor by gaming industry experts, the network’s editorial board and public opinion via Spike TV’s website (http://www.spiketv.com). FINAL FANTASY XI for Windows®, released on October 28, 2003, was a finalist in two categories, “Best Online Game” and “Best Fantasy Game.” The game is the first online title in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series, which to date has sold over 45 million units worldwide. The first cross-platform, cross-continent massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), FINAL FANTASY XI allows gamers to connect to the same exact world regardless of whether they are playing on a personal computer (PC) or PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and whether they are playing in North America or Japan. FINAL FANTASY XI for the PlayStation 2 is scheduled for release in March 2004.
The first annual Spike TV “Video Game Awards” (VGAs) premieres with a two-hour fete on Thursday, December 4 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Hosted by actor/comedian David Spade celebrates the many accomplishments of the past year in video “gamedom” while also looking to the future of games in 2004 and beyond. Awards in 16 wide-ranging categories were presented during Spike's “VGAs” which was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. For all Spike “VGA” results, log on to http://www.spiketv.com.
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In FINAL FANTASY XI, players will undertake multiple adventures through vast environments in the world of “Vana’diel,” which has more than 100 areas to explore, including mountains, forests, ice plains, deserts, oceans, rivers, castles, and dungeons. The game allows players to create their alter ego that will exist in the world of Vana’diel, choosing from a variety of races, facial features, hairstyles and colors. They will be able to play at their own pace and form parties by utilizing the various communication tools that have been incorporated into FINAL FANTASY XI, including easy-to-use chat and messaging systems. The inclusion of “Rise of the Zilart” will expand the storyline and open up a variety of higher-level skills and abilities. FINAL FANTASY XI also features:
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Brand new gaming universe that contains the award-winning visual content, innovative gameplay and deep storyline seen throughout the FINAL FANTASY series
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Character customization capabilities as well as the ability to equip and switch support jobs at any time
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A truly persistent world with climate and time changes that range from full day/night cycles to fog, snow, desert sandstorms, and thund
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A complex yet well balanced auto-attack battle system fit for beginners and experienced gamers
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Players can partake in conquests to elevate their nation’s standing, missions to build their reputation within a nation and quests to discover useful items, earn money and uncover valuable information and discover more about the story of Vana’diel
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Players can form a “party” with up to six (6) players or form an “alliance” with up to three (3) parties for a total of 18 players
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Easy-to-use chat and messaging system
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Auction houses, where items/weapons/armor can be auctioned off, and Bazaar system, where players can sell/buy items on the fly
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Various types of guilds to choose from, each with its own skill level
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Visually stunning event sequences
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About Square Enix Co. Ltd. and Square Enix U.S.A., Inc.
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Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix) develops, publishes and distributes entertainment contents including interactive entertainment software and publications in Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. Square Enix brings two of Japan’s best-selling franchises - FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 45 million units worldwide and DRAGON QUEST (DRAGON WARRIOR® in North America) which has sold over 30 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.
Square Enix U.S.A. Inc., located in Los Angeles, Calif., handles operations in North America including localization, marketing and publishing of Square Enix titles. More information on Square Enix U.S.A. can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com/.
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