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The Popular Series Makes Its Nintendo DS Debut, Introducing a Multiplayer Mode for the First Time

LOS ANGELES (September 29, 2009) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, and Disney Interactive Studios announced today that KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days is now available at retail stores across North America.

Uncover the mysteries surrounding the story of Roxas, the "other hero," with the latest entry in a series that has shipped over 12 million copies worldwide. The first KINGDOM HEARTS title developed for Nintendo DS™, KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days is also the first in the series to feature multiplayer capabilities. Fans can now explore the enchanted Disney worlds alongside friends, choosing to play as any member of Organization XIII, each with their own unique personality and abilities.

Portable and interactive, KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days offers a brand-new KINGDOM HEARTS experience that retains the same enduring charm, storytelling depth and action-packed battle system embraced by gamers across the globe. Experience KINGDOM HEARTS like never before as the action-RPG series is re-imagined for an exciting new adventure!

STORY

In KINGDOM HEARTS, Sora turned the Keyblade on himself in order to release Kairi’s heart, but his own heart was also released in the process. This brought about the creation of Roxas, Sora’s Nobody. Unlike most Nobodies, however, Roxas has no memories of his past. He joins Organization XIII and slowly begins to discover the truth behind his existence and the Organization itself. He meets and befriends the fourteenth member of the Organization, who also has no recollection of her past. What will Roxas see during his time in the Organization? What is the connection between him, Sora and the fourteenth member? And what becomes of them? Dive into the heart of the KINGDOM HEARTS storyline’s biggest secrets.

FEATURES

- Rediscover the familiar action-packed KINGDOM HEARTS gameplay that has captivated fans worldwide

- Master the brand-new “Panel System” to customize Roxas’s arsenal by placing abilities, items and weapon parts into allotted slots

- Team up in the series-first multiplayer mode, allowing up to four players to control any Organization XIII member

- Learn about the origins of the “Organization XIII” name

- Get to know the members of Organization XIII, including the mysterious fourteenth member

- Finally experience the KINGDOM HEARTS storyline’s missing chapter

KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days is available at North American retailers for a suggested retail price of $34.99.

The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/khdays/.