LONDON, December 8, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Beautiful Game Studios, part of Square Enix Europe is delighted to confirm the release of BIG CUP CRICKET ( http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/big-cup-cricket/id404789709?mt=8) for the iPhone and iPod touch, which is now available from the iTunes App Store at http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/big-cup-cricket/id404789709?mt=8, priced GBP1.79/EUR2.39/$2.99

An instantly accessible and fully functional cricket game which features challenge and tournament modes, game centre support and makes the most of the iPhone interface. Swipe and Flick to control direction, speed and position of both bat and ball as you take on the best teams in the world on your road to victory in BIG CUP CRICKET. ( http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/big-cup-cricket/id404789709?mt=8)

"It's great to be able to bring out a casual cricket game like this around some of the major cricket tournaments," said Roy Meredith, General Manager at Beautiful Game Studios. "We're offering fans some great cricketing action with a value-for-money pick up and play game, which is genuinely great fun."

For more information about BIG CUP CRICKET ( http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/big-cup-cricket/id404789709?mt=8) visit http://www.bigcupcricket.com or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/bigcupcricket

About Beautiful Game Studios

Beautiful Game Studios is the developer behind the renowned Championship Manager series publishing across multiple platforms including PSP(R), iPhone, PC and more. Focused on bringing the most popular sport in the world to consumers across multiplatforms utilising new and innovative technology. More information on Beautiful Game Studios can be found at: http://www.championshipmanager.com or to get a behind the scenes look follow us on twitter @ http://www.twitter.com/champman or become a fan at http://www.facebook.com/bigcupcricket

About Square Enix Ltd.

Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, is a London-based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., a holding company leading the Square Enix Group. Square Enix Ltd. publishes and distributes entertainment content under the Square Enix Group's internationally renowned brands such as Square Enix, Eidos and Taito in Europe and other PAL territories. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive(TM), Crystal Dynamics(R) and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY(R), which has sold over 97 million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST(R) which has sold over 54 million units worldwide and TOMB RAIDER(R) which has sold over 35 million units worldwide, together with other well established products and services.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com

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SOURCE: Square Enix Ltd

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