EA to Distribute FFX Overseas
Square has given the rights to publish FFX in Asia to Electronic Arts. More inside.
Published: March 14, 2002
Electronic Arts announced today a publishing and distribution partnership with Square for Final Fantasy X in the Asian Pacific markets. The deal grants EA the rights to distribute Final Fantasy X International for the PlayStation 2 in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Korea.
"The Final Fantasy series stands out as one of the most coveted franchises in the industry and we are honored to be partnering with Square to bring this latest blockbuster, Final Fantasy X International, to the Asian Pacific markets," said Nigel Sandiford, president and general manager of Electronic Arts Asia Pacific.
"Final Fantasy X has enjoyed great success in Japan and North America, and we look forward to the opportunity for Asian consumers to play and enjoy this latest installment of the Final Fantasy series," said Mr. Yoichi Wada, president and CEO of Square Co. Ltd.
Since its release in the US and Japan, Final Fantasy X has sold over 4 million units, making it one of the fastest selling PS2 games to date.
"The Final Fantasy series stands out as one of the most coveted franchises in the industry and we are honored to be partnering with Square to bring this latest blockbuster, Final Fantasy X International, to the Asian Pacific markets," said Nigel Sandiford, president and general manager of Electronic Arts Asia Pacific.
"Final Fantasy X has enjoyed great success in Japan and North America, and we look forward to the opportunity for Asian consumers to play and enjoy this latest installment of the Final Fantasy series," said Mr. Yoichi Wada, president and CEO of Square Co. Ltd.
Since its release in the US and Japan, Final Fantasy X has sold over 4 million units, making it one of the fastest selling PS2 games to date.