TOKYO, Feb. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix Group,
an integrated entertainment company, announced today "Project
Prelude Rune", a new role playing game project, developed by
STUDIO ISTOLIA CO., LTD., a newly established studio in
Tokyo.
STUDIO ISTOLIA further builds on Square Enix Group's vision to
create new intellectual properties alongside existing Square Enix
studios. Hideo Baba who has over 18
years of experience in game development will serve as the studio
head.
Hideo Baba is working as the
producer of "Project Prelude Rune" as well. The project aims
to build a new RPG with a new fantasy: unfolding across a vast land
teeming with life. Nurtured by the earth, the many peoples of this
land dare to dream, fighting for what is just—and this is their
tale.
Further details on "Project Prelude Rune" will be
revealed at a later time.
The name ISTOLIA originates from the Greek word, "story" and is
central to the studio's primary value. The aim of the studio is to
provide unforgettable stories that will inspire players in their
own lives, and bring new game experiences to everyone around the
world.
For the latest studio news, please visit:
http://www.studioistolia.com
• Company information
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Name:
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STUDIO ISTOLIA CO.,
LTD.
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Shareholder:
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100% owned by Square
Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
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Location:
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Tokyo,
Japan
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Business
Description:
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Game
development
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About The Square Enix Group
The Square Enix group of
companies leads a diverse range of content and service businesses
as an integrated entertainment group. The group develops,
publishes, distributes and licenses entertainment content around
the world under its internationally renowned brands including
SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® and operates a global network of
leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The group also boasts a valuable
portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which
has sold over 130 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has
sold over 70 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold
over 58 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE
INVADERS®.
More information on the Square Enix group can be found at
http://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/
*Unit sales are the total number of cumulative package shipment
and digital sales. Digital sales are the cumulative unit number in
and after April 2015, and include
full-game downloads of packaged games and download-only games for
console and PC.
DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, Project Prelude Rune, SPACE
INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, STUDIO ISTOLIA, the
STUDIO ISTOLIA logo, TAITO, and TOMB RAIDER are registered
trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. All
other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All
other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
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Square Enix
Holdings Co., Ltd.,
Email: ccir@square-enix.com
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