BradyGames' New FINAL FANTASY[R] XI Signature Series Guide Offers Ultimate Strategy for a Gaming Evolution

INDIANAPOLIS - April 5, 2004 - The world is on the brink of war. Players brave enough to wander the lands of Vana'diel® in Square Enix's FINAL FANTASY[R] XI game will need to arm themselves with the ultimate weapon-BradyGames' FINAL FANTASY[R] XI Official Strategy Guide for the PlayStation[R]2 computer entertainment system and for Windows[R]. With this updated Signature Series guide and its tactics close by, players will gain the upper hand against the beastmen forces and prevent the threat of war.

FINAL FANTASY XI is the first cross-platform, cross-continent, massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) in the award-winning FINAL FANTASY series. Players will experience a new gaming universe that contains the same visual content, innovative gameplay, and deep storylines that have made FINAL FANTASY one of the most popular video game series in the world. Gamers step into the world of Vana'diel for exciting adventures and limitless possibilities with players.

BradyGames' FINAL FANTASY XI Official Strategy Guide for the PlayStation 2 and for Windows is now even more impressive than before. Character strategies have been expanded to include full coverage of the races, more detailed information in the standard and advanced job sections, macros and more. The guide's exhaustive quest section has been increased by over 200 percent and covers over 250 quests, extending into the higher-level job quests, which will help gamers conquer every task. The all-inclusive guide also provides rewards, requirements and comprehensive maps. Also, the equipment section has been totally revamped and now provides a variety of updated aids to help players master their environment, including exhaustive weapon, armor, and accessory tables, more spell lists, a skillchain chart and more. The improved bestiary incorporates monsters in the higher levels of the game as well as many new types of enemies. And for those gamers wishing to follow the path of a crafter, the guide gives guild-specific information for each trade, now covering the crafting skills up to the artisan level. It also has been expanded to include gardening and chocobo-digging.

To continue BradyGames' Signature Series line, this guide serves both as the ultimate resource for the game and as a unique collector's item for FINAL FANTASY gamers. At 384 pages, it's filled with comprehensive game strategy and exclusive extras such as a pull out area connection map chart that depicts the best routes to progress from one area of the game to the next, all the way to new locations like Rabao and Norg.

"BradyGames has definitely exceeded our expectations with its new FINAL FANTASY XI guide," said Yasu Kurosawa, US Online Producer, Square Enix U.S.A., Inc. "With 384 pages, this updated guide is a must have for all FINAL FANTASY XI adventurers." - - -

The FINAL FANTASY XI Official Strategy Guide (ISBN 0-7440-0368-7) is available now at local electronics, book and software retailers for $19.99 US / $28.99 CAN. It also is available for purchase online at http://www.bradygames.com 

ABOUT SQUARE ENIX Co. Ltd. and Square Enix U.S.A., Inc. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix) develops, publishes and distributes entertainment contents including interactive entertainment software and publications in Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling franchises - FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 49 million units worldwide and DRAGON QUEST (DRAGON WARRIOR® in North America) sold over 31 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 U.S.A. Inc., located in Los Angeles, Calif., handles operations in North America including localization, marketing and publishing of Square Enix titles. More information on Square Enix U.S.A. can be found on the Internet at www.square-enix-usa.com. 

ABOUT BRADYGAMES Strategy guides have become an essential part of the high-tech world of gaming, and BradyGames delivers everything gamers need to win - comprehensive tips, strategies, cheats, and more! BradyGames creates strategy guides for the most anticipated games. Each guide takes on the unique look and feel of the game it supports while providing every piece of essential information. BradyGames' talented team of authors and editors cover every aspect of the game to provide the most detailed information available.

BradyGames, an imprint of the Pearson Technology Group, is a leader in the gaming world. BradyGames' guides feature quality and excellence comparable to each game they cover. With top-notch strategy guides and exclusive partnerships, BradyGames is on the path to an even more successful future. For the latest hints and cheats, visit www.bradygames.com  and Take Your Game Further[R].

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