SPECIAL EDITION AND CELEBRITY VOICE CAST<\/p>\n
Sydney, Australia (3 February 2011) \u2013 Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX\u00ae interactive entertainment products in PAL territories, today announces The 3rd Birthday\u2122 will be released as a special TWISTED EDITION retail pack featuring a number of exclusive items, available across Australia and New Zealand exclusively for the PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00ae Portable) system during Autumn 2011.<\/p>\n
Special Edition<\/p>\n
In addition to the game, the TWISTED EDITION retail pack will include a copy of CTI Confidential \u2013 an exclusive 48 page hardback book packed with top secret artwork and concept illustrations; two deluxe Aya Brea Lithograph art prints and an exclusive Lightning in Aya Brea costume for use in the forthcoming PSP release DISSIDIA\u00ae 012[duodecim]\u2122 FINAL FANTASY\u00ae.<\/p>\n
Voice Talent<\/p>\n
Square Enix can also reveal details of the game\u2019s celebrity voice cast including Yvonne Strahovski of TV series Chuck as the voice of Aya Brea. Yvonne Strahovski comments, \u201cI was immediately interested when Square Enix approached me with the opportunity to play Aya Brea in The 3rd Birthday. I love Aya \u2013 she\u2019s strong, driven and ready to take on the world. My goal was to bring all of her characteristics to life to really tell her story and create the best experience for all gamers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Additionally, the game\u2019s mysterious Kyle Madigan is voiced by Jensen Ackles of TV\u2019s Supernatural series. \u201cThe 3rd Birthday will pull players in immediately with its incredible graphics and character driven story line. I felt like I was creating a movie.\u201d Comments Jensen Ackles.<\/p>\n
About The 3rd Birthday<\/p>\n
The 3rd Birthday is an engrossing new chapter for Aya Brea, the main character in the hugely popular PARASITE EVE\u00ae series. Set in New York in 2012, Aya is mankind\u2019s last hope for survival against the powerful Twisted.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Features<\/p>\n
\u2022 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.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Action-packed fast-paced storyline: Fight back the Twisted\u2019s vicious onslaught in a third-person shooter featuring in-depth character progression and customisation.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Strategic gameplay:<\/p>\n
\u2022 The new Overdive System gives players a tactical advantage when faced with making split-second decisions on the battlefield.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Tailor Aya\u2019s DNA and weaponry to improve her skills in battle<\/p>\n
\u2022 All-star production staff: Including character designer Tetsuya Nomura (KINGDOM HEARTS series), producer Yoshinori Kitase (FINAL FANTASY series), director Hajime Tabata (CRISIS CORE\u00ae -FINAL FANTASY VII-), art director Isamu Kamikokuryo (FINAL FANTASY XIII) and music by Yoko Shimomura (KINGDOM HEARTS series).<\/p>\n
For more information on The 3rd Birthday, please visit www.the3rdbirthdaygame.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SPECIAL EDITION AND CELEBRITY VOICE CAST Sydney, Australia (3 February 2011) \u2013 Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX\u00ae interactive entertainment products in PAL territories, today announces The 3rd Birthday\u2122 will be released as a special TWISTED EDITION retail pack featuring a number of exclusive items, available across Australia and New Zealand exclusively for<\/p>\n