Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX� interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, announces The 3rd Birthday� is available from today across Europe and PAL territories, exclusively for the PSP™ (PlayStation� Portable).
The 3rd Birthday is an engrossing new chapter for Aya Brea, the main character in the hugely popular PARASITE EVE� series. Set in New York in 2012, Aya is mankind’s last hope for survival against the powerful Twisted.
Combining all-action third-person shooter gameplay with rich character development, weapon customisation, challenging missions and a gripping suspense-filled story, The 3rd Birthday delivers incredible visuals unmatched among portable games.
The game is exclusively available at retail as a special TWISTED EDITION comprising the game; a copy of CTI Confidential – an exclusive hardback book packed with top secret artwork and concept illustrations; two deluxe Aya Brea Lithograph art prints; an exclusive Lightning in Aya Brea costume for use in the PSP release DISSIDIA� 012[duodecim]™ FINAL FANTASY�; and a voucher offering the user a 50% saving on the purchase of the forthcoming release of FINAL FANTASY II when downloaded from PlayStation� Network.
For more information on The 3rd Birthday, please visit www.the3rdbirthdaygame.com
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Features
� Exciting New Chapter for Aya Brea from the popular PARASITE EVE series: An engaging, all-new tale of survival horror set in a ravaged New York City.
� Action-packed fast-paced storyline: Fight back the Twisted’s vicious onslaught in a third-person shooter featuring in-depth character progression and customisation.
� Strategic gameplay:
� The new Overdive System gives players a tactical advantage when faced with making split-second decisions on the battlefield.
� Tailor Aya’s DNA and weaponry to improve her skills in battle
� All-star production staff: Including character designer Tetsuya Nomura (KINGDOM HEARTS series), producer Yoshinori Kitase (FINAL FANTASY series), director Hajime Tabata (CRISIS CORE� -FINAL FANTASY VII-), art director Isamu Kamikokuryo (FINAL FANTASY XIII) and music by Yoko Shimomura (KINGDOM HEARTS series).