II.8 Final Chapter Prologue

137,797 Copies of 'Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue' Sold in First Week in Japan

Posted by Meilin Lee : Jan 18, 2017 at 6:21 PM ( 1 , 1,169 )

The sales numbers for 'Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue' are in, and it looks like the collection is a success, selling 137,797 copies of the game during its first week in Japan. By comparison, this is a better number than the previous two collections, which during their first week in Japan sold 128,414 (1.5) and 84,935 (2.5).

Source: 4Gamer.net

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"Kingdom Hearts 2.8" Featured in Dengeki PlayStation Along With Interview From Yoko Shimomura!

Posted by Heart ❤ : Jan 13, 2017 at 3:14 PM ( 0 , 1,394 )

The most recent issue of Dengeki PlayStation once again featured Kingdom Hearts 2.8. This issue seems to be focused mostly on the gameplay systems of the 0.2 and Dream Drop Distance portions of the game. It also seems to mention Sora's appearance in World of Final Fantasy.

However, this issue also features an interview with series composer, Yoko Shimomura. This interview is currently untranslated, but when it is available, we'll let you guys know :)

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Full English Cast of 'Kingdom Hearts χ[chi] Back Cover' Revealed

Posted by Meilin Lee : Jan 12, 2017 at 7:54 PM ( 7 , 3,518 )

With 'Kingdom Hearts 2.8 HD Final Chapter Prologue' having recently been released in Japan, some early English copies of the game appear to have been leaked. YouTube user Cyberman65 has posted the full English version of the Back Cover cinematic, and with the leak, we got information on who voices who in it, confirming previous scoops made in the past year regarding certain voice actors, including Michael Johnston as Ephemer, Karissa Lee Staples as Invi, and Kevin G. Quinn as Gula. The full list can be viewed below:

Max Mittelman - Luxu
Karissa Lee Staples - Invi
Matthew Mercer - Ira
Travis Willingham - Aced
Isabela Moner - Ava
Kevin G. Quinn - Gula
Michael Johnston - Ephemer
Lara Jill Miller - Chirithy
Ray Chase - Master of Masters

Source: KHInsider

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Tetsuya Nomura Interview in Newest Issue of Famitsu Translated [Spoilers for KH 2.8]

Posted by Heart ❤ : Jan 12, 2017 at 1:12 PM ( 0 , 697 )

As we previously reported, Testsuya Nomura, series creator of Kingdom Hearts has been featured in the newest issue of Famitsu. Thanks to our lovely translator and supermod @Stardust the first page of that interview has been translated. Be careful of spoilers for Kingdom Hearts 2.8! Seriously there are a ton so the interview is in spoiler tags.

- To start us off, please tell us what sort of game KH2.8 is, and how it fits into the series.

Nomura: In terms of story, you could call it the introduction to KHIII. You should know this story before KHIII. It's perhaps just before KHIII, or a small step into it?

- In KH0.2, there was a scene in which Sora and co. appeared. How does that fit in?

Nomura: It's possible you could get the gist of that in Kingdom Hearts III, but you can only get the details in KH0.2. If you look at the chapter's name in the Theater, I think you'll understand the intent.

- I'll have to take a look! Regarding KH0.2, the King and Riku received bags containing new costumes. Seems as though the KHIII outfits are finished too, huh?

Nomura: The designs are already being done; some of the prototype illustrations are on the KHX cards. Riku's hairstyle will also get a change, so please look forward to hearing more about it.

- I was under the impression 0.2 was to be a short episode, but there was a surprising amount of content -- challenges, among other things.

Nomura: The challenges and decorations were not elements the staff initially planned, so they worked their hardest until the very end to include them.

- Were decorations like cat ears chosen by the staff?

Nomura: That's right. It's true of planning too, but the whole staff gets a say; we only exclude the really useless stuff and implement almost everything.

- Will decorations make a return in KHIII?

Nomura: I don't know yet. Since KH0.2 is a short episode, it was built around the idea of including extra elements. There's a lot more to do in KHIII, so I think it depends on how things are going when we near the end of production.

- I see. KH0.2 seems more comfortable to play than the version we saw exhibited before. The graphics are also becoming more polished.

Nomura: We've brushed it up based on feedback from that version. I especially think the graphics have changed; the lighting has been adjusted considerably, and I think Aqua has become cuter (laugh). We're polishing up KH0.2 as much as time will allow, but of course, we'll work on KHIII even more.

- How did you conceptualize things like battles, etc.?

Nomura: In the series' last installment, KH3D, we adopted a free-flow action model to make the action feel better than ever. This was an important next step for Kingdom Hearts, as much about dynamic action as it was flashiness, almost to the point of overkill.

- Ah, you did say that in an interview at the time.

Nomura: KH0.2 will be the first Kingdom Hearts since then. It will be different than before. We cannot use the same CG models, and the bones (the components inside the CG models that form their 'skeleton') will also change, so their movement will be new. The point this time was more refreshing action without losing the feeling of Kingdom Hearts.
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As soon as the second page has been translated, we'll be sure to update this post! Once again, a HUGE thanks to @Stardust for all her hard work!~

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II.8 Final Chapter Prologue

Nomura Talks 2.8 HD FCP and KH3 w/ Famitsu

Posted by Meilin Lee : Jan 10, 2017 at 1:54 PM ( 3 , 974 )

In the upcoming issue of Famitsu, 'Kingdom Hearts' series director, Tetsuya Nomura, talks a bit on KH3's development, as well as story details on 'Kingdom Hearts 2.8 HD Final Chapter Prologue' (which are expected to contain spoilers):

While the full interview isn't out yet, Siliconera has translated tidbits where Nomura discusses development of KH3:

This year is Kingdom Hearts’ 15th, Final Fantasy VII’s 20th, Final Fantasy’s 30th anniversaries. Tell us more about those.

First, we’ll release Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 in January, then we have Final Fantasy VII’s snow exhibit at the Snow Festival in Sapporo in February, and in March we have the release of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 Remix and the start of the Kingdom Hearts Orchestra World Tour. We might also be able to do something at Disney’s “D23” event. We’re also waiting on the start of Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ[chi]’s second season.

Will there be a bundle that has all the contents from Kingdom Hearts 1.5+2.5 HD Remix and Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8?

The timing doesn’t work out for us this time around, so we won’t release anything like a complete pack, but we’ve prepared a box that allows you to put in both software, something you often see with DVDs and such. It’ll likely be an e-Store bonus.

What’s the development status on Kingdom Hearts III?

The production process is different than what we’ve had up until now, so I can’t just give you a general idea, but I can say that there are worlds that still remain untouched. We’ve advanced on the production of worlds that have yet to be announced, so we can’t show them for now. As far as development status goes, there’s still a ways to go.

What’s the development status on Final Fantasy VII Remake?

We’re making steady progress on its production. While we are indeed working on it, I think we’ll have you guys wait a little longer for both Kingdom Hearts III and Final Fantasy VII Remake. I do apologize for that, but we’ll make up for it by making it into something that will meet expectations. We didn’t share much information on either of the two titles last year, but I hope to show its progress at some event this year. The release of these titles will still be a while. However, we have many titles releasing this year, and we hope you look forward to any ‘surprises’.
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