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Square Enix Announces Stateside Release For Grandia III

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that GRANDIA III will be released stateside in February. Exclusively for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, GRANDIA III draws gamers into a wondrous world with an innovative battle system and uplifting story about the freedom in controlling one's own destiny.

Story
Yuki has idolized the legendary pilot Schmidt since he was a young boy and has been trying to build his own ever since. Loving the freedom of flight, he dreams of one day leaving his small island and reaching the mainland.

In the woods not far away, Alfina rides alone on a horse-drawn carriage. She is a Communicator, one of the few who can speak with the Guardians, gods that protect the world. She is hurrying to a temple to take the place of her brother, Emelious. Resentment of his obligated duty as a Communicator has turned Emelious into a cruel and violent being filled with hate.

Fate will bring together Yuki and Alfina just as the world is about to fall apart.

Features

Romp through vibrant and colorful fantasy locales and natural environments
Stunning cinematic sequences are animated by hand without the use of motion capture
Scan surroundings to look for search points or treasure chests
Ply the skies by plane to journey from one place to another
Use your sword in the "random encounter free" field to destroy objects or stun enemies before attacking
Seamless transition from field screen to battles with over-the-top animations
Semi real-time battle system allows for fast paced action and strategizing with a Command Wheel breaks the RPG mold of typical command text windows
Perform and link up Aerial Combo attacks for massive damage
Multiple auto-battle settings for each character dictate fighting strategy, in addition, utilize the Strategy Advice System for tips during critical moments in battle
Control conversation flow during special event scenes.

GRANDIA III is rated "T" for Teen, please visit www.esrb.com for more information about ratings. Additional information on GRANDIA III can be found athttp://na.square-enix.com/games/grandia3.



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