Square Enix and Ideaworks3D Announce Global Development Partnership UK Mobile Games Company to Collaborate with Digital Entertainment Giant

Square Enix, Inc. the publisher of Square Enix(TM) interactive products in North America and Ideaworks3D, the BAFTA award-winning mobile games studio and developer of advanced mobile gaming technology, today announced they have reached an agreement to develop a key Square Enix title for mobile phone platforms jointly.

\"Square Enix is committed to perfecting the gaming experience on every platform,\" said Daishiro Okada, president and COO, Square Enix, Inc. \"Our collaboration with Ideaworks3D reinforces our continued expansion in the mobile market and extend the Square Enix universe to a larger audience.\"

\"We are thrilled that Square Enix, Inc. has, for the first time, appointed an external studio to collaborate on development of a new mobile game title from scratch,\" commented Frazer Wilson, CEO, Ideaworks3D. \"It is a reflection of our position at the forefront of mobile games development, but also a true honor for our team to work with such a respected developer and publisher in the industry.\"

The deal will see Ideaworks3D collaborate with Square Enix on a soon to be announced project set for release in 2006. Specific details of the game will be disclosed at a later date. Financial details were not disclosed.

About Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Square Enix, Inc.

With headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix) develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content 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(R), which has sold over 63 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST(TM), which has sold over 40 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, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Co., Ltd. with offices in Los Angeles, CA and Seattle, WA. It handles operations in North America, including development, localization, marketing and publishing of Square Enix titles. More information on Square Enix can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com/na .

About Ideaworks3D

Ideaworks3D, Ltd. is a privately held technology and game development company headquartered in London. Founded in 1998 with a strong Oxford and Cambridge computer science and electronic engineering pedigree, the company has an unparalleled track record of creative innovation and technical leadership in the field of rich mobile gaming. Its Segundo3D(TM) game development and porting tool-chain, and AirPlay(TM) connected games platform power more blockbuster gaming brands across BREW, Symbian OS, JAVA, Linux and Windows Mobile than any other mobile games technology.

Ideaworks3D\'s game studio is the recipient of multiple industry accolades including two consecutive BAFTA Games Awards in 2005 and 2004 for best handheld and mobile games.

Ideaworks3D is online at http://www.ideaworks3d.com/ DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX, and the Square Enix logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Website: http://www.square-enix.com/na

Website: http://www.ideaworks3d.com/

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