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September 19, 2006

Avast, Mateys! DRAGON QUEST HEROES: ROCKET SLIME Sets Sail for Retail

Step Aside, “National Talk Like a Pirate Day,” This Loveable Slime Snatches the Spotlight With a Plentiful Booty of Awards and Accolades

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix™ interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that DRAGON QUEST® HEROES: ROCKET SLIME™, the latest entry in the franchise that has sold more than 40 million units worldwide, has shipped to retailers across the nation. Developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS™ handheld system, this adventure from the creators of DRAGON QUEST VIII: Journey of the Cursed King™ has snatched enough praise and awards to turn it into the prized piece of plunder that the industry’s top editors just can’t stop talking about.

Groomed for his debut starring role in North America, the loveable slime from the DRAGON QUEST series embarks on a colorful quest filled with humor and excitement for players of all ages. Set in the delightful kingdom of Boingburg, players will encounter a wacky and loveable cast of 100 unique slimes and dozens of different enemies. With its simplified controls, the game allows parents, children and casual gamers to have no problem jumping right in, and enjoying the captivating adventure. An innovative and addictive tank battle element makes full use of the Nintendo DS dual screen functionality, creating an exciting experience that can be enjoyed by up to four players at a time.

STORY

Far, far across the big blue sea lies the tiny island country of Slimenia. There, in the capital city of Boingburg, lots of little slimes were gooing about their business, enjoying the goo life…until one day, they were suddenly attacked by a mob of menacing monsters called the Plob. Before they knew it, the entire plopulation of Boingburg had been slimenapped!

With the future of slimanity at stake, it’s up to Rocket to stop the Plob invasion and bring order to this once peaceful nation.

It’s payback slime!

FEATURES

  • Stretch, bounce and slingshot across Boingburg to rescue a colorful cast of 100 unique slimes
  • Explore puzzle-filled levels and encounter a familiar array of monsters from the DRAGON QUEST series
  • Scour the land for weapons and items to use in the massive tank battles – build up an arsenal and challenge up to three other friends and family members with the Nintendo DS wireless play feature
  • Keep track of the battle via the DS dual-screen technology – unique dual-screen gameplay provides a crucial overview of the action during the tank battles
  • Simple, streamlined controls allow players of all ages to bounce right in and enjoy the adventure

DRAGON QUEST HEROES: ROCKET SLIME is rated “E” for Everyone. DRAGON QUEST HEROES: ROCKET SLIME is available at North American retailers for a suggested retail price of $34.99(USD). For the latest updates on DRAGON QUEST HEROES: ROCKET SLIME, bounce over to: http://na.square-enix.com/rocketslime/.

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Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime (NDS)