Square Enix Confirms North American Release Date for GRANDIA III

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the
publisher of Square Enix(TM) interactive entertainment products in
North America, announced today that GRANDIA(R) III will be released on
February 14, 2006, exclusively for the PlayStation(R)2 computer
entertainment system. 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 at
http://na.square-enix.com/games/grandia3/. For the official fansite,
please visit http://www.hangar-g3.com.

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GAME DESCRIPTION

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. The developers have taken special care to
accentuate this feel, not only throughout the game's story, but also
in the game's music and the openness that is felt while navigating the
world map by plane.

Yuki has idolized the legendary pilot Schmidt since he was a young boy
and has been trying to build his own airplane 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 Yuki
and Alfina together 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 that 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.

SQUARE ENIX is a trademark of Square Enix Co., Ltd in Japan and/or
other countries. GRANDIA is a registered trademark of GAME ARTS Co.,
Ltd. in Japan and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners. SOURCE Square Enix, Inc