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Posted by Kotaku Mar 13 2014 10:20 GMT
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The first time you ever heard of him may have been from his character designs in Final Fantasy VII, but Tetsuya Nomura doesn't consider Square Enix's biggest hit to be his turning point in the video game industry.Read more...

Posted by Kotaku Feb 03 2014 18:30 GMT
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Kingdom Hearts 3 isn't dropping anytime soon—why not take some time to brush up on some Kingdom Hearts franchise trivia while you wait?Read more...

Posted by Kotaku Jan 16 2014 11:30 GMT
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With those Kingdom Hearts games and with new Mickey Mouse cartoons, you'd think being the official Japanese language voice of Mickey Mouse would be a full-time job. For one university professor, it's not.Read more...

Posted by PlayStation Blog Dec 25 2013 16:00 GMT
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Unless you live in a dungeon, it’s probably been impossible to miss all the awesome Square Enix Japan titles we’ve enjoyed talking to you guys about here on PlayStation.Blog. As the new year is almost upon us, who’s up for a quick stroll down the 2013 memory lane?

Earlier this year, we brought you Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX, which was in and of itself a walk down memory lane as you relived the story of Sora and his friends. Our launch event drew some incredibly passionate fans to Anaheim, California, to check out the new HD look, take pictures holding the official keyblade, and get the game in their hands for the first time.

We were thrilled to see some of you there, but if you couldn’t make it, you can still check out the video. For those experiencing the game for the first time, or those who have supported Kingdom Hearts ever since the original launch: we hope you enjoyed this compilation.

We also got to talk to you about some exciting new stuff coming out at the beginning of 2014, including Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Did you catch the news of the Collector’s Edition we announced right here on the blog? This is the grand finale of the Lightning saga, and we’re pulling out all the stops for it, so look for it to hit shelves on February 11th, 2014.

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Do you think you can get through Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII in about a month? Good, because on March 18th, 2014, we’re bringing you another 200+ hours of Final Fantasy in the form of Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster. Get ready to set out on the summoner’s journey to defeat Sin, and then figure out how to deal with the world Sin leaves behind in the first sequel ever to grace the Final Fantasy mainstays. That reminds me, we broke the news about that Collector’s Edition on the blog, too… Tet oui lralg dryd uid?

What’s that? You want MORE amazing, JRPG goodness? Well, allow us to oblige. In 2014, we’ve got Drakengard 3 coming your way, a prequel to the entire series that’s as dark and twisted a fantasy as you’d expect from the creators of NIER. That includes Keiichi Okabe, the composer of that game’s beautiful and haunting soundtrack who returns for Drakengard 3. Prepare to wreak havoc, ride aboard your dragon, and hold onto your hats, because we’ve got some cool announcements coming soon.

Which leads us right into some stuff that’s further down the line, but trust us when we tell you: we can hardly contain ourselves. Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX, a compilation that includes Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Kingdom Hearts II, and cinematic cutscenes from Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded, will answer all the questions that left you scratching your head from Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX. That’s on its way. Excited yet? Did you watch the new trailer?

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And you DID see everything we announced at E3, right? Were you crying? …Oh, that was just me? Well, that’s awkward. But come on — Kingdom Hearts III and Final Fantasy XV are officially in development for PS4, and while we can’t say much more just yet, saying we’re excited is the last understatement I’ll make for 2013.

There you have it. 2014 and on are going to be amazing years from Square Enix, and we’re so glad we have you along for the ride. As the venerable Barret Wallace once said: there ain’t no getting off of this train we on!

Merry Christmas, everyone!


Posted by PlayStation Blog Dec 24 2013 03:00 GMT
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In case you thought we were done with Kingdom Hearts news for the year, you thought wrong!
As a holiday present to you all, and on behalf of the Square Enix team, I’m happy to unveil the next Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX trailer.

Picking up from where Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX ends, this trailer continues the journey of awesomeness and is chock full of some of your favorite characters like Roxas, Xehanort, Aurora from Sleeping Beauty, Terra, young Hercules, King Mickey, as well as Captain Jack Sparrow — just to name a few. The trailer spans over the three titles bundled in Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX.

If that wasn’t enough, we’ve also got a slew of brand new screenshots.

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Click here to see the full gallery

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX is the follow-up compilation to Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX. It’ll be available exclusively on PS3 and include the following titles:

  • Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix — previously on PS2 and exclusive to Japan.
  • Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix — previously on the PSP and exclusive to Japan.
  • Kingdom Hearts Re:coded — HD remastered cinematics.

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX is available for pre-order here.

We hope 2013 has been as fun for you as it’s been for us. So, from all of us at Square Enix, happy holidays… and here’s to more Kingdom Hearts in 2014!


Posted by Kotaku Dec 22 2013 17:30 GMT
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Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix released this new trailer at Jump Festa this weekend. It's in Japanese, though that does mean you get to hear Goofy, Jiminy Cricket and Chip & Dale speaking in Japanese.Read more...

Posted by IGN Oct 14 2013 11:45 GMT
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Square Enix has officially announced Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix is heading to PlayStation 3 next year.

Posted by Kotaku Oct 14 2013 07:12 GMT
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Next year, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix will hit the PlayStation 3. Here's your first peek.Read more...

Posted by Kotaku Sep 10 2013 14:00 GMT
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Two big JRPGs on tap for today, in addition to this morning's news that the team behind Far Cry 3 is working on their own Japan-inspired role-playing game.Read more...

Posted by PlayStation Blog Jun 11 2013 18:21 GMT
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You’ve been wondering if it would ever be announced.
You’ve begged for any ounce of information on it.
You’ve asked for no more spin-offs.
You’ve been asking. We’ve been listening.
And we’re overjoyed to finally announce that KINGDOM HEARTS III is officially in development.

We know you’re dying to learn so much about KINGDOM HEARTS III – characters, worlds, summons, battle systems, spells, storylinevoicetalentminigamesgummishipxehanortkeyblades….wait hold on hold on hold on… let’s all take a deep breath together….

Phew.

Now that said, what we can tell you thus far is that KINGDOM HEARTS III features an older Sora as the protagonist who sets forth on adventures with Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and other favorite Disney characters. KINGDOM HEARTS III will harness next generation console technologies to bring an incredibly stunning universe full of new and familiar Disney worlds to life.

So sit back, relax, grab a sea salt ice cream pop, and enjoy the KINGDOM HEARTS III announcement trailer above.

We’re happy to announce that KINGDOM HEARTS III will be coming out for PlayStation 4 and available for preorder here.

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Posted by Kotaku Jun 11 2013 02:20 GMT
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It's real, folks. Kingdom Hearts 3 is coming to the PS4—you can start trying to figure out what the heck is happening in the story now. No release date or specifics known as of yet, other than its existence and current development.

Posted by PlayStation Blog May 07 2013 12:40 GMT
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Ready for Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX? In very limited quantities, those who pre-order the game will receive a limited edition artbook at launch!

Now, this isn’t your traditional video game artbook. First off, the artwork will feature your favorite characters in the history of anything – Sora, Riku, Donald Duck, Goofy, other iconic Disney characters, and much more.

This book has everything you could want — from early sketches, to character renders, to final pieces of artwork that never made its way to North America (from famed Director Nomura Tetsuya).

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You won’t have to wait much longer to play Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX — it comes exclusively to PS3 on September 10th, 2013.

High fives all around, am I right? If you just started paying attention right now, here’s the skinny — preorder Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX at any participating retailer, and get a limited edition artbook containing fantastic Kingdom Hearts artwork. The game comes out on September 10th, 2013 in North America for $39.99, exclusively on PS3. Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX is a collection of HD remastered versions of Kingdom Hearts 1 FINAL MIX, Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories and HD cinematics from Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. Of course, we can’t forget that this game contains PS3 Trophies.

Did I not answer all of life’s questions yet? If not, ask away in the comments below! If you have no further questions, what are you waiting for? Supplies are limited, so act quickly! For more information, follow us on Facebook.


Posted by Kotaku Apr 16 2013 00:30 GMT
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Last time we saw Man At Arm's Tony Swatton, he forged the iconic sword from Adventure Time. This time he's back with a video that walks us through how he took the keyblade from Kingdom Hearts, and actually made it deadly. Awesome. I'm pretty sure keyblades don't have to be sharp to be deadly, but hey. The man likes his weapons sharp, and I don't blame him. Building Sora's Keyblade (Kingdom Hearts) - MAN AT ARMS [AweMeChannel]

Posted by Kotaku Mar 19 2013 10:00 GMT
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#kingdomhearts The Kingdom Hearts series has found great success creating an adventure centered around a set of original characters—along with Donald and Goofy—going from Disney universe to Disney universe. This framework has allowed players to interact with some of the most well-known and beloved movies of all time in new and exciting ways—and adding in alternate versions of Final Fantasy and The World Ends With You characters is the icing on the cake. More »

Posted by Kotaku Mar 15 2013 08:00 GMT
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#kingdomhearts Yesterday saw the release of Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix in Japan. And as I plunged into the graphically remastered Disney/Square-Enix crossover, I couldn't help but think about the one thing the franchise needs more than anything else: more Scrooge McDuck. More »

Posted by PlayStation Blog Feb 25 2013 14:00 GMT
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“Although my heart may be weak, it’s not alone. It’s grown with each new experience. And it’s found a home with all the friends I’ve made. I’ve become a part of their heart, just as they’ve become a part of mine… I don’t need a weapon. My friends are my power!”

Since this memorable speech, Sora’s dedication to his friends has shown across the series, and the magic of KINGDOM HEARTS continues to unite fans throughout the world. Ten years later and seven entries in, we have a new opportunity to replay the adventure that started it all in beautiful HD.

We’re proud to announce the upcoming release of KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX for North America! The young Sora wields the magical keyblade in search of his lost friends, making new ones with Disney’s Goofy and Donald along the way. The story continues through classic Disney stories like Aladdin, Hercules, Alice in Wonderland, Pinocchio, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Utilizing RPG mechanics and gaining new exploratory powers throughout his adventure, Sora solidified himself as a starry-eyed hero that bridged Disney classics with a unique overarching story of friendship and courage. This classic hit comes in breathtaking HD with various gameplay enhancements, and is exclusively available for the first time on PlayStation 3 this fall.

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Sora’s adventures took a dramatic turn with his journey into the mysterious Castle Oblivion in KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories. These events revealed some of the hidden intentions behind the shadowy Organization XIII. Their movements and the training of one notable character in the series, Roxas, are detailed even further in stunning HD visuals through the cinematic scenes of KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days.

All of this is included with full Trophy support in one spectacular release. Plus, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX includes the once-exclusive KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX content, like new enemies, weapons, abilities, cutscenes, missions and more!

We can’t thank the fans enough (many of whom have asked us many times for this very game!) for all their support throughout the years, and we urge all of you to continue to follow news surrounding KINGDOM HEARTS on our official Twitter and Facebook. Relish this opportunity to replay the original and know again why without a doubt, the light, is KINGDOM HEARTS!


Posted by Kotaku Jan 24 2013 23:36 GMT
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#kingdomhearts Jesse McCartney, the voice actor behind Kingdom Hearts's Roxas, is working on a new game in the series, if you believe his Instagram account. More »

Posted by Francis Oct 30 2012 20:30 GMT
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add that to Marvel and Muppets

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welcome to the 21st century, where everyone will now strive to be like EA
At least Disney allows some independence with what the studios do, all being bought by Disney means is that you'll have their name slapped on everything you make. I'm sure this is more like "Google buying Motorola Mobility" though, what with the fact that they want to have big things like Star Wars instead of having it rented to them. This concerns such things as the attractions at Disney World (Star Tours and the stunt show) though.
sims
disney is also infinitely more likable than EA

Posted by Kotaku Sep 04 2012 21:30 GMT
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#speakuponkotaku In today's keybladed episode of the TAY-powered Speak Up on Kotaku, commenter FrogFro, who finally played Kingdom Hearts and has some thoughts on the game. More »

Posted by Kotaku Jun 28 2012 18:30 GMT
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#nintendo With free 3DS demos for Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure and Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance] in the eShop this week, no one needs to spend a single penny to have a hell of a time with this week's Nintendo Download. More »

Posted by Kotaku Jun 27 2012 18:30 GMT
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#kingdomhearts Lately, it seems like lots of video games are based on Joseph Connrad's novel Heart of Darkness. Games like Far Cry 2 and Spec Ops: The Line made the inspiration explicit, while many other recent games simply borrow Conrad's basic gist. More »

Posted by Kotaku Jun 04 2012 14:00 GMT
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#kingdomhearts Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance will be out in North America on July 31, but the new trailer for the Nintendo 3DS game is out today. This one starts Sora and Riku. More »

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Posted by Kotaku Jun 02 2012 03:30 GMT
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#kingdomhearts I'm a fan of Lore in a Minute!, a site that breaks down a game's lore and story in easily digestible, humorous movies. It's great for if you want to hop into a series midway through without going back and slogging through long, older games. More »

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Posted by Kotaku Apr 24 2012 21:30 GMT
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#speakuponkotaku In today's morbid edition of Speak Up on Kotaku, commenter Paradox Me wonders why people call for the death of popular franchises just because they don't like them. Good question! More »

Posted by Kotaku Apr 19 2012 12:00 GMT
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#urbanlegends The gaming world is often full of myths and urban legends. This week, Japanese mag Famitsu covered a few and shed some light on the validity of some, but not all. More »

Posted by Kotaku Apr 10 2012 09:15 GMT
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#theworldendswithyou As Kotaku's own Kirk Hamilton pointed out last week, one of the most amazing things in Square Enix's DS hit, The World Ends With You, was its techno/pop/rap soundtrack. While we aren't getting a new game in the series anytime soon (if ever), we are getting the next best thing, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. While the designers could have easily lifted the music wholesale from one to the other, they actually went the extra mile to make remixes for some of The World Ends With You's most memorable tracks. More »

Posted by Kotaku Apr 06 2012 11:30 GMT
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#importpreview Kingdom Hearts is one of those series whose quality varies wildly from game to game. Sometimes they are nothing but near pointless filler while others are as solid as the numbered iterations in the series. Much like the "even-number Star Trek films curse," fans of the series believe those Kingdom Hearts titles released on Nintendo consoles are doomed to be inferior. So does the 3DS' Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance prove the pattern true once again or drop it like a bad habit instead? More »

Posted by Kotaku Apr 03 2012 12:00 GMT
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#kingdomhearts Kingdom Hearts is a polarizing series to say the least. People seem to love it or hate it with few standing in between. I am no different except that I fall into both categories. While I am a fan of the series, I am also incredibly critical of it. So with Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance's release on the 3DS this last week in Japan, let's look back over the series as a whole from my personal point of view. More »

Posted by Kotaku Apr 03 2012 10:00 GMT
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#kingdomhearts3d Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance plays a lot like past titles in the series, especially Re:coded and Birth by Sleep, however there have been a few major changes. More »