Eidos official becomes Square Enix Europe

SQUARE ENIX EUROPE – NEW IDENTITY CONFIRMED FOR SQUARE ENIX AND EIDOS

London (10 November 2009) – Square Enix Ltd. and Eidos Interactive Ltd. announced today that the reorganisation of the two companies’ operations has been completed. The combined business in the UK will operate under the name of Square Enix Ltd. and is part of the Square Enix Europe business unit. Square Enix Europe is the unified business unit representing the sales and marketing offices in the UK, France and Germany which together promote our titles across Europe and other PAL territories, together with a global network of leading development studios.

“Today marks a major achievement towards the goals we announced in July and represents the creation of an efficient and powerful structure for game development and publishing.” said Phil Rogers, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Europe. “We have a formidable product-line up which truly showcases the diversity of our exceptional gaming brands.”

With its headquarters in Wimbledon, London, Square Enix Europe develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content under the brands of Square Enix, Eidos, and Taito. Square Enix Europe also manages several leading development studios including Crystal Dynamics, IO Interactive, Beautiful Game Studios, Square Enix London Studios and Eidos Montréal.