GAMEPOT USA AND SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCE A NEW ERA FOR FANTASY EARTH ZERO WITH DAY ZERO

Events, New Content and more scheduled for Official Launch

LOS ANGELES – May 6th, 2010 – Gamepot USA, Inc., the U.S. publishing division of Japanese gaming behemoth Gamepot, Inc., is pleased to announce the highly anticipated Commercial Release of FANTASY EARTH ZERO™ on May 18th, 2010.

Gamepot USA will welcome players into the new era of FEZ with new items, energetic events and new --ways for players from all nations to test their skills. Fantasy Earth Zero maintains its status as the fastest growing Free to Play Game of 2010 with the opening of the Cash Shop and arrival of enchanting new items in the Gold and Ring Shops. Players will have the option to purchase additional items to customize their characters, complementing the stellar, high-octane gameplay they love.

“We look forward to providing our players with more events, and new features as the battle continues,” said Thomas Lee, Senior Director of Business Development. “Our Cash Shop balances customization with gameplay to provide a fun and fair experience for all players.”

For the latest updates on Fantasy Earth Zero, please visit http://fez.gamepotusa.com.                  

FANTASY EARTH ZERO, licensed by SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd., features three distinct classes to choose from, five unique kingdoms vying for a player’s allegiance, immersive quests, a stunning soundtrack by Hitoshi Sakimoto (FINAL FANTASY TACTICS®, FINAL FANTASY® XII), the pulse-pounding excitement of 50 vs. 50 PvP and a nearly endless array of character customization options, making it one of the most robust and anticipated free-to-play MMO games of 2010.

About Gamepot (USA), Inc.

Gamepot (USA), Inc. is the U.S. publishing division of Gamepot, Inc., one of Japan’s top gaming firms.  Opening its Los Angeles office in August 2008,Gamepot (USA), Inc. is dedicated to providing the best games free of charge, and invites all players to “Taste the fun”.  Gamepot has a full course meal of fun, fulfilling games slated for North America and beyond.  For more information, please visit http://www.gamepotusa.com

About Square Enix

SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. (Square Enix), a wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., 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 92 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 53 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.

FANTASY EARTH and FANTASY EARTH ZERO are registered trademarks or trademarks of SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. in the United States and/or other countries. SQUARE ENIX, FINAL FANTASY and FINAL FANTASY TACTICS are registered trademarks or trademarks of SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. in the United States and/or other countries.