Chrono Trigger DS info (Holiday 2008 Release!!!)

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Journey Through Time with the RPG Masterpiece that Started It All LOS ANGELES, July 2


LOS ANGELES, July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of
Square Enix(TM) interactive entertainment products in North America, announced
today that it will release CHRONO TRIGGER(R) in North America this Holiday
season. Remastered exclusively for Nintendo DS(TM), this marks the first time
that the groundbreaking RPG will be available on a handheld console.


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


Originally released in 1995 on Super NES(R) and shipping more than 2.5
million copies worldwide, CHRONO TRIGGER has been hailed as one of the
greatest games of all time by critics and fans alike. With a unique and
multifaceted storyline, the game revolutionized the world of RPGs with
never-before-seen features, including an unprecedented soundtrack and multiple
endings determined by side quests and the player's actions.


With artwork by famed manga artist Akira Toriyama and an unprecedented and
inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda, CHRONO TRIGGER represents
the best-in-class of the video game world. This newly revamped edition
maintains all of the game's original elements and spirit while introducing the
portability, dual-screen presentation and Touch-Screen functionality of
Nintendo DS. Players will soon be able to rediscover the exhilarating RPG
experience, breathtaking storyline and innovative gameplay in the palm of
their hands.



STORY


When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial
Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his misfortunate
companion from an intricate web of past and present perils. The swashbuckling
adventure that ensues soon unveils an evil force set to destroy the world,
triggering Crono's race against time to change the course of history and bring
about a brighter future.



FEATURES


-- A masterpiece with an engaging and unparalleled storyline, leading to
the discovery of multiple epic conclusions to a journey that transcends time


-- An unprecedented and inspiring musical score created by Yasunori
Mitsuda


-- Intriguing battle system made possible by the unique combination of the
Active Time Battle system and Tech skills


-- Famed character designer Akira Toriyama lends his signature art style
to create the vibrant world that has captivated gamers around the world


-- Taking advantage of the Nintendo DS hardware, CHRONO TRIGGER makes its
way onto the portable platform with all-new dual screen presentation and
Touch-Screen functionality


-- A brand new dungeon and a Wireless Play mode adds exciting new
dimensions to this timeless classic




CHRONO TRIGGER has not yet been rated. Please visit the Entertainment
Software Rating Board website at http://www.esrb.org for more information
about ratings. The official website can be found at
http://na.square-enix.com/ctds.