The classic puzzle series lifts-off into another dimension
Sydney, Australia (21 January 2011) – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in PAL territories, today announces PUZZLE BOBBLE UNIVERSE™, the latest adventure in the classic puzzle series, is heading to Australia and New Zealand exclusively on the NINTENDO 3DS™. The game is due for release during the 3DS Launch Period.
PUZZLE BOBBLE UNIVERSE sees brothers Bub and Bob facing more bubble trouble as they stumble across an unmanned spaceship and a distant cry for help. Unknown to the dinosaur duo, several surrounding planets have “doors” in their vicinity which have been opened, releasing floods of bubbles that are rapidly turning into hazardous space-debris. With Bob captured by the Boss, Bub must act fast to ensure the future safety of all the planets and their inhabitants.
Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “PUZZLE BOBBLE UNIVERSE sees the colourful classic get a 3D makeover. The gameplay mechanics and vibrant visuals associated with the series perfectly suit the new console’s capabilities. PUZZLE BOBBLE UNIVERSE is sure to be a must-have title for any 3DS owner.”
For more information about PUZZLE BOBBLE UNIVERSE, please visit the official website at www.puzzlebobbleuniverse.com that launches soon
About PUZZLE BOBBLE UNIVERSE
Features
· The legendary puzzle game PUZZLE BOBBLE comes full speed to the Nintendo 3DS
· Experience an all-new feeling of depth only made possible by the 3DS
· All-new features including Challenge Mode and a trophy system
· Two Game Modes
o Puzzle Mode
§ The player travels around 8 different worlds to rescue friends. Each world contains 10+1 stages for a total of 88 stages in the entire game
o Challenge Mode
§ The player can choose from a selection of challenge modes including Non-Stop Bubbles, and timed games where the player must burst as many bubbles as possible in 100 and 300 seconds.
· Gimmick Bubbles
o Dramatic visual effects on a screen with depth have been added to the well-received traditional puzzle elements where the player tries to put colourful bubbles together to make them disappear!
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix Group. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 97 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 54 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/eu/en/.
PUZZLE BOBBLE and PUZZLE BOBBLE UNIVERSE, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Square Enix Limited is a company registered in England & Wales under the number 1804186 whose registered office is Wimbledon Bridge House, 1 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3RU