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With the understanding that not everyone is as excited as I am to hear the news that Square Enix is releasing Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories in North America, I was still joyful when I received the press release this morning in my inbox. It's not exactly news, except for the release date, but still I smile.

Why, might you ask, would something like a GBA title coming to the PS 2 make my day? Well, it mostly stems from the fact that I play games for the story. I know, shocker, being a writer and all, but I will suffer some of the most inane and annoying gameplay gimmicks if there is a decent story behind it. For me, video games are simply an extension of my love for reading; games to me are an interactive book, where I get to spend as much time with the characters as I like.

So, when it comes to Kingdom Hearts, there have been pieces of the story that I never had (yes, I never owned the GBA, so shoot me); I was playing a game with an incomplete story. Knowing that come December 2nd I will get the chance to finally finish that story make me happy. Yeah, I'm a sap, but at least I'm a self-enlightened sap.

The official press release after the jump.

Square Enix Announces KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories for North America

Fans Can Now Complete Their KINGDOM HEARTS Experience, as the Missing Link Makes Its Way to North American Shores for the First Time

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix(R) interactive entertainment products in North America, and Disney Interactive Studios, announced today that KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories will be released for North American audiences on December 2, 2008.

KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories is the essential piece that bridges the gap between KINGDOM HEARTS and KINGDOM HEARTS II. Originally released in 2004 for Game Boy(R) Advance, this full 3D rendition on the PlayStation(R)2 has never been released in North America - this is an entry in the KINGDOM HEARTS saga that fans of the series can't miss!

STORY

Sora, Donald and Goofy travel down a long road that meanders through endless fields, and come to a crossroads. As Sora stands in the crossroads, he gazes up at the night sky and thinks of his lost friends.

Just then, a mysterious man approaches from down one of the branching paths. "Ahead lies something you need," he says, "but to claim it, you must lose something dear." The man vanishes before a single path, leading to a castle that eerily resembles a girl's drawing...

In the coming journey, what will Sora and his companions gain, and what will they lose?

FEATURES

-- World-renowned creator and character designer Tetsuya Nomura and his team once again unite the magical world of Disney with the characters of FINAL FANTASY(R), inviting fans to an enchanting gaming experience

-- An essential piece in the KINGDOM HEARTS franchise, which has shipped over 12 million units across the globe, comes to North America at long last

-- In addition to Sora, players can control Riku in this adventure that bridges the gap between KINGDOM HEARTS and KINGDOM HEARTS II

-- A full 3D remake of the original GBA release, KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories offers a refreshing rendition of the hit title for the PlayStation 2 system

-- The talented voice cast from the North American releases of KINGDOM HEARTS and KINGDOM HEARTS II, including David Gallagher and Haley Joel Osment, return to breathe new life into the beloved characters

-- The mini-game catalog has been completely renewed, now with four brand new experiences accompanying the main adventure

KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories has not yet been rated by the ESRB. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $29.99(USD).

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 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST(R), which has sold over 45 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/ .

About Disney Interactive Studios

Disney Interactive Studios is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) . Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California, and has five internal game development studios around the world including Avalanche Software, Fall Line Studio, Propaganda Games, Black Rock Studio and Junction Point Studios. For more information, log on to http://www.disneyinteractivestudios.com/ .

(C) 2008 Disney. KINGDOM HEARTS (C) Disney. Developed by SQUARE ENIX.

Characters from FINAL FANTASY video game series: (C) 1990, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004 Square Enix Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks of Square Enix Co., Ltd. Game Boy Advance is a trademark of Nintendo. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

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