Sydney, Australia (1 March 2011) – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in PAL territories, today announces The 3rd Birthday® will be released as a special TWISTED EDITION retail pack featuring a number of exclusive items, available in Australia exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) from 7th April, 2011.
In addition to the game, the TWISTED EDITION retail pack will include a copy of CTI Confidential – an exclusive 44 page 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 forthcoming 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.
About The 3rd Birthday
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, awesome missions and a gripping suspense-filled story, The 3rd Birthday delivers incredible visuals unmatched among portable games.
For more information on The 3rd Birthday, please visit www.the3rdbirthdaygame.com
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).