I'm with you,Celt. I was hoping Third Birthday would lead to something "bigger" for the PE series. However, the game didn't do as well as expected. (Also because the psp was doing better in Japan from the onset.)
I've had some fans tell me to steer clear but even if I don't like certain aspects of the story, the gameplay still looks enjoyable!
Lastly, thanks for accepting me as I am. That means a lot.