Square Enix just confirmed that Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales for the DS will be shipping to stores in North America on April 3.

"The chocobos and all their friends are going to explode onto the Nintendo DS," said Executive Producer Shinji Hashimoto. "Since the game contains references to the series going back as far as FINAL FANTASY, I am confident that fans of both FINAL FANTASY and Nintendo alike will enjoy this exciting title."

The game, essentially a collection of Chocobo-themed mini-games, will sell for $30.

LOS ANGELES (February 20, 2007) - Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that FINAL FANTASY FABLES: CHOCOBO TALES (CHOCOBO TALES) is currently in development exclusively for the Nintendo DS and will ship to retailers across North America on April 3, 2007.

"The chocobos and all their friends are going to explode onto the Nintendo DS," said Executive Producer Shinji Hashimoto. "Since the game contains references to the series going back as far as FINAL FANTASY, I am confident that fans of both FINAL FANTASY and Nintendo alike will enjoy this exciting title."

CHOCOBO TALES takes place in a fun and enchanting world filled with trademark characters from the FINAL FANTASY franchise. Featuring innovative stylus and Touch Screen functionality, players will challenge dozens of minigames and microgames as they embark on a journey to rescue their lost friends and restore peace to the land.

CHOCOBO TALES is rated E (Everyone) by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). For more information about the ESRB, please visit: www.esrb.org. CHOCOBO TALES will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $29.99 (USD).

Additional information on FINAL FANTASY FABLES: CHOCOBO TALES can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/chocobotales.

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