Wasn't I just recently bemoaning my sad fate if the most recent entry in the Chocobo's Dungeon series didn't make it to the US? I choose to believe that Square heard my desperate plea, rather than the more likely explanation that the announcement of the US release of this title just happened to coincide with my recent post about it. After all, Square knows how to work their fans. Consider me worked, dammit.

The official press release confirms the game for a July 8th release at a price of $39.99. Just to remind you in case you forgot in the lapse between the Japanese release of this game and now: FFF Chocobo's Dungeon is a Wii title which sends Choco and the ubiquitous Cid to a town where people are losing their memories. It's also the game responsible for those character class Chocobo plushes, which sent many a fanboy and girl howling in search of their highest-limit credit cards. I can vouch for their awesomeness, however, as the full set is staring me down from the bookcase as I type this.

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[Header pic by Rio McCarthy, Thanks Jonathan]

Uncover Lost Memories with FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo's Dungeon

		Square Enix logo. (PRNewsFoto) LOS ANGELES, CA USA

  The Iconic FINAL FANTASY Mascot makes its Wii(TM) Debut on July 8, 2008

    LOS ANGELES, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher
of Square Enix(TM) interactive entertainment products in North America,
announced today that it will launch FINAL FANTASY(R) FABLES: Chocobo's
Dungeon(R) for the North American market on July 8, 2008. Coming
exclusively to Wii, the game brings a loveable cast featuring Chocobo and
his friends to the next-generation platform for the first time.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030403/SQUARELOGO )

    Veteran character designer Toshiyuki Itahana delivers a uniquely
compelling visual world in which a cast of beloved FINAL FANTASY characters
leads players through an immersive storyline. With a carefully crafted
narrative and a grand mystery to unravel, FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo's
Dungeon will captivate gamers looking for a multifaceted RPG experience.

    Players of all skill levels will appreciate everything this game has to
offer, from the intuitive Wii controls and adorable characters, to the
intricate story and versatile job system. Chocobo, a FINAL FANTASY fan
favorite, takes on trademark job classes from the franchise such as black
mage, knight, and scholar. Players can unlock more jobs as they progress
through the game. The ever-changing dungeons and unexpected twists and
turns offer hours of engrossing gameplay as players explore the newest
adventure in one of the world's most popular RPG franchises.

    STORY

    Chocobo and Cid, FINAL FANTASY mainstays-turned-treasure hunters, are
magically transported to a mysterious town whose people's memories are lost
with each bell toll of the clocktower. One day, a strange boy named
Raffaello arrives and creates dungeons of memories to help the townspeople
remember who they are. Now it's up to Chocobo to journey through the
dungeons and retrieve everyone's memories!



    FEATURES
    * A charming, vibrant game world coupled with an engaging storyline and
      challenging turn-based battles to create a fun and entertaining RPG
      environment
    * A compelling gaming experience utilizing a variety of classic FINAL
      FANTASY job classes such as the knight, black mage and white mage to aid
      Chocobo in his fight against evil
    * Character designer Toshiyuki Itahana, from the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL
      CHRONICLES(R) series and FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo Tales(R), lends
      his trademark art style
    * Duel against friends via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in addictive card
      battles featuring popular FINAL FANTASY creatures in a unique 3D pop-up
      book style
    * Collect hidden letters throughout the adventure and form special phrases
      to unlock secret dungeons and job classes
    * The signature Mog House offers arcade-style mini-games that can be
      played with intuitive Wii Remote controls

    FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo's Dungeon has not yet been rated. Please
visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at http://www.esrb.org for
more information about ratings. FINAL FANTASY FABLES: Chocobo's Dungeon
will be available in North American retailers for the suggested retail
price of $39.99 (USD). The official website can be found at
http://na.square-enix.com/fffcd

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

    Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), 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 80 million units worldwide, and DRAGON
QUEST(R), which has sold over 43 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, California. 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.

    DRAGON QUEST, CHOCOBO TALES, CHOCOBO'S DUNGEON, 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. Wii and the
Wii logo are trademarks of Nintendo.