A Celebration of Community, Strategy and Skill

LOS ANGELES – May 18th, 2010 – Gamepot USA, Inc., the U.S. publishing division of Japanese gaming behemoth Gamepot, Inc., is pleased to celebrate the Commercial Release of FANTASY EARTH ZERO™ today with new events, items and more.

“We’ve prepared a stellar launch, full of exciting events, compelling contests, and a massive in-game content update – there is literally something for everyone,” said Thomas Lee, Senior Director of Business Development. “Anyone interested in an innovative, action-oriented title that prioritizes gameplay over graphics, with a balanced Cash Shop, is welcome.”

Friends Don’t Let Friends Fight Solo

May 18 – Ongoing

At the heart of the Fantasy Earth Zero community is the Corps system – an army to accompany you into battle. In addition to camaraderie and strategy, Corps provide access to exclusive armor sets that players will not be able to purchase. Instead, these unique armor must be earned through Corps goals.

Battle Bonus – 50% Bonus Experience and Rings

May 18 – May 25, 2010

Players will receive a bonus 50% EXP and 50% Rings earned in game.

An Enchanting Encounter – Weapon Enhancements

May 18 – May 25, 2010

Five free enchants will be provided each day to all players. The enchants will boost attack prowess, enhance defense and improve spell recovery.

Mission Map Mayhem – Official Shop Update

May 18 – May 25, 2010

Mission Maps are initiatives delegated by each nation’s King or Queen to their constituency. Players can complete these missions to open their official shop – a selection of unique items that appear randomly within the shop. During Mission Map Mayhem, the Mission Maps and Official Shops will update more frequently, giving increased variety to this alternative to the cash shop.

New Soldier Set – OB2 Appreciation Package

May 18, 2010

Gamepot thanks their community for participating in the second beta. Each player who has participated in the beta will receive a New Soldier Set. The set contains enchants, regenerative potions, and an item to gives 500% ring bonus for an hour. Items will appear in eligible characters’ inventories on May 18.

Upgrade Complete – New Items

The debut of the Cash Shop will feature a wide variety of armor and weapons—all permanent items, once a player buys a piece of armor or purchases a weapon from the Cash Shop, it is theirs for life. The Gold and Ring Shops, alternatives to the Cash Shop, will also see significant increases in inventory, furthering the character customization items in-game.

Visions of Melpharia – Deviate From the Norm

May 21, 2010

Gamepot also has a myriad of outside events – highlighted by a contest with Deviant Art, the #1 venue for amateur art. Melpharians who want to channel their inner artist are encouraged to compete in the Visions of Melpharia contest for fame and prizes. Be sure to visit the Deviant Art website for more details!

Social Strike – Facebook and Twitter

Hardcore Melpharians are also advised to watch the official Fantasy Earth Zero Facebook and Twitter for updates and sudden events and item giveaways!

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.

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

GAMEPOT USA & SQUARE ENIX ISSUE DECLARATION OF WAR FOR FANTASY EARTH ZERO BETA

Countdown to Day Zero Continues

LOS ANGELES – March 17th, 2010 – Gamepot (USA), Inc., the U.S. publishing division of Japanese gaming behemoth Gamepot, Inc., is pleased to announce the FANTASY EARTH ZERO™ Second Open Beta on March 17th, 2010. This Open Beta furthers the progression of our countdown to Day Zero, the launch of FANTASY EARTH ZERO.

To kick off the Opening Day festivities, Gamepot USA will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Day event. Players can visit the St. Patrick NPC in game to receive a four leaf clover with instant regenerative powers.

To find the location of St. Patrick in game, please visit: http://fez.gamepotusa.com. With the completion of the initial Open Beta, Fantasy Earth Zero will now feature permanent character progression, with no further character wipes.

“The uniqueness of FEZ has struck a chord with our players, we’re very happy with the results, and thank them for their support thus far” said Thomas Lee, Senior Director of Business Development. “Your kingdom will need more than the luck ‘o the Irish – Strategy, Skills and Superior teamwork is a blueprint for winning.”

In addition to the Opening Day event, Gamepot USA is hosting many events as they countdown to Day Zero. For the latest updates on Fantasy Earth Zero events, 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.

LOS ANGELES – March 3rd, 2010 – Gamepot (USA), Inc., the U.S. publishing division of Japanese gaming behemoth Gamepot, Inc., is pleased to announce the FANTASY EARTH ZERO™ Open Beta on March 3rd, 2010. The Open Beta marks the beginning of our countdown to Day Zero, the launch of FANTASY EARTH ZERO.

Each player who joins the fray and participates in a war between March 3rd and March 10th, 2010 will receive a code for an exclusive, limited edition weapon when the game launches on Day Zero.

To register for the Beta, please visit: http://fez.gamepotusa.com

“This is part of our continuing initiative to reward our players.” said Thomas Lee, Senior Director of Business Development. “Ideally we’d like you to speak softly and carry a large golden axe.”

In addition to the exclusive beta items, Gamepot USA is hosting many events as they countdown to Day Zero. For the latest updates on Fantasy Earth Zero events, 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.

LOS ANGELES – Feb 4th, 2010 – Gamepot (USA), Inc., the U.S. publishing division of Japanese gaming behemoth Gamepot, Inc., is pleased to announce their Beta Registration Laptop contest. Every player who registers five friends for the FANTASY EARTH ZERO™ Beta before February 12, 2010 will automatically be entered to win the grand prize: an Alienware M15 Gaming Laptop.

Additionally, five first place winners will each receive a Logitech G19 Gaming Keyboard and ten second place winners will each receive an Nvidia GeForce GTX 250 Graphic Card.

To register for the Beta and enter the contest, please visit: http://members.gamepotusa.com/InviteFriend/fez.aspx

“When it came time to pick a great gift, we felt that the Alienware laptop was perfect, because our game is out of this world,” said Thomas Lee, Senior Director of Business Development. “This is just the beginning of how we will reward our players–invest in us, and we’ll invest in you. Pre-launch, we expect that these players will become the community leaders, and we’ll treat them as such.”

FANTASY EARTH ZERO, license 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.