Square Electronic Arts LLC was a joint venture between the two publishers to publish Squaresoft titles in North America and to publish Electronic Arts titles in Asia. It was established in May 1998 and ended when Square merged with Enix. After the merger between Square and competitor Enix, creating Square Enix. Square purchased back EA's stake in Square EA. And folded it back in to Squaresoft, It's North American subsidiary, which is now called Square Enix Inc. And continues to publish titles in North America.