Hey, everyone! As you may or may not have heard, the next issue of Famitsu will include a KH3D article, plus an interview with series director Tetsuya Nomura! Thanks to someone over at 2ch, we have received a small scan of the article, found here. The scan gives us a better look at Symphony of Sorcery, the new world based off of 'Fantasia'. To go along with this, Siliconera reports that in the interview, Nomura confirms that Dream Drop Distance will feature a secret movie for players to earn! Exciting stuff, right? That's all for now. Later~
Hello, fellow KH fans! The Dream Drop Distance official Japanese website has updated with a new section, titled 'System', this evening! The section features four descriptions of new combat, modes, and much more with screenshots and videos to make it easier to understand! You can view the updates here. That's all, everyone. Enjoy the new content!
Hey, guys! A new Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance scan from VJump has surfaced, giving more detail on the 'TRON: Legacy' (rumored to be named City of Lumination) world seen in the Jump Festa trailer, as well as revealing a new world based of Disney's 'Fantasia' (named Symphony of Sorcery) film! Spoiler: CLICK ME Source: FF-Reunion
Hello, everyone! First off, unfortunately, the interview with Phil Snyder was to take place Sunday, November 6th, but we had to reschedule. But, don't worry - we will be doing the interview this upcoming Sunday, November 13th, which you will hear the following Monday! Now, let's move on to the most important thing: The KH-Vids Podcast turns 1-year-old today, and what's a better way to celebrate the 1-year anniversary with an episode? This episode features Sonoshee, Ty, Misty, Chevalier, and always-entertaining forum member supersalty who you will probably remember from the KH-Vids and Kingdom Hearts Media collaboration back in February. Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?8hpcz9hj2fe2g3t iTunes : http://www.kh-vids.net/podcast/episode11.mp3 Anyway, I would like to take this moment to thank you guys, the members, for listening to us babble on about Kingdom Hearts and just life in general for the past year. It really means a lot to us! I would also like to congratulate Sabrina on being a wonderful host. Without her, the podcast would definitely not be the same. You do an amazing job, Sabby! Also, thanks to everyone on staff and the members that we've had on the show - you guys are awesome and we appreciate the help! And may I say that I've had a great experience for the time I have been involved with the podcast. I've enjoyed every moment of it and have met some great people during the process! That is all for now; but again, thank you all, and Happy Birthday to The KH-Vids Podcast! Have suggestions or questions for the members of the KH-Vids Podcast? Let either Ty or Sabby know, or bring it to our attention in the posts below! Just be sure to follow the rules and guidelines here. Intro song Title: Intro Artist: WZRD Album: MANIAC: The Soundtrack Background song Title: Thinkin' About You [instrumental] Artist: Frank Ocean Album: nostalgia, LITE Outro song Title: It's in the Air Artist: N.E.R.D Album: Nothing
Hello everyone! Today, popular video game site GameTrailers.com posted a list of 100 videos they believe are the greatest trailers in video game history; and last year's Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep placed 28th with its 'Keyblade War' debut trailer! Here's what the site had to say about the once-rumored-to-be Kingdom Hearts III trailer: You can view the countdown video - which also includes other fan-favorite titles such as Halo 3, Assassin's Creed: Revelations, and Devil May Cry 4 - here. That's all I have for you guys for now. Thanks for reading~
Good afternoon, fellow KH fans! Just stumbled upon info series director Tetsuya Nomura gave Famitsu about the up-and-coming Nintendo 3DS title, Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance, thanks to SQEXGAL. You can check out all the info below, which may answer a few of the questions you guys have! Spoiler About the story Nomura drew the illustration featured at the TGS booth in a hurry. He drew the Dream Eaters that would be your companions. Nomura drew the new outfits according to how the Osaka team wished. They’re like their older outfits with minor changes. They are versions between KH1 and KH2, which become the outfits for this title. Riku’s hair grew during the time he was away to show the passage of time, now his hair is cut immediately after that. The “World Submerged in Sleep†is a complex story, but there were worlds other than those that Sora restored in KH1, some that were not submerged in darkness. Like the worlds of the princesses and Dumbo’s, etc. In the end of KH1 it was established that some of those worlds were restored, but not all of them. Those that were neither in light nor in darkness, but those that were submerged in sleep. Since those worlds are essential asleep, the dreams of those worlds become the setting. Sora and Riku will travel to those worlds to awaken them from their sleep. When a world is awoken from it’s sleep, it will be restored to it’s original form. This title involves taking an exam in order to qualify for the Mark of Mastery, so it’ll also be concerned with events that took place in BBS. All the Disney worlds appearing wil be new, and there will be new areas in existing worlds. Temporarily taking on their KH1 forms, they’ll enter into the worlds of sleep . Additionally, Yen Sid says that in order to become a Master, the self taught way that they use the Keyblade will be reset and that it is necessary they learn how to use the Keyblade appropriately from the beginning. When they request to take the exam, Sora says he doesn’t need it, but since Riku has been overwhelmed by darkness before he doesn’t have the self-confidence. Also, Sora and Riku will be taking it together. The opening of this title will be in Xehanort’s point of view. Additionally, there will be a surprise unlike anything seen before in the last scene. About Dream Eaters The Dream Eaters do not approach anyone and consume dreams in the World of Sleep where there are no Heartless. If Sora/Riku don’t use the power of the Dream Eaters, they can’t go to the other worlds. Their abilities too are related to the Dream Eaters. The Dream Eaters were designed not to be traditionally cute, but to have charm that couldn’t be disliked. Wonder Cat was drawn to share that idea. The mark of the Dream Eaters started with a heart as the base and the image of tremors. Nightmares have that sort of bad feeling. The mark above your own Dream Eaters shows your ownership, it’s also displayed on the map. The boss fights are elaborated in a different direction, where you’ll have to use the map’s characteristics to your advantage. For instance, the floor will break out from under you and the field area will expand. Using the map, you’ll be able to identify your location quickly in that sort of situation. The color scheme is new this time; it’s more pastel unlike what we’ve done before. However, you’ll be able to change the colors of your companion Dream Eaters. The leveling up of the Dream Eaters is directly related to the growth of Sora and Riku. So far we’ve only seen 2 at a time in battle, but if you give it your all you’ll be able collect all the types. Nomura isn’t quite sure off the top of his head, but there are dozens of Dream Eater types. About Neku Neku’s appearance in Traverse Town was by special means that have to do with his reason for being there. He’ll show up in District 1, etc. Beginning in Traverse Town as usual you’ll meet your party member, but since I wanted to put in a fresh character, we put in Neku from The World Ends With You. This time Traverse Town is constructed around the reason that Neku and co. have come. He has been separated from his original partner Shiki. We’ll go into more detail about Shiki and the others in a follow up report. Concerning a sequel to The World Ends With You, there may be something going on. Reality Shift Ability The Reality Shift ability in Traverse Town has Sora sink to the bottom screen where he can aim at the enemies. It’s different in each world, and Riku’s ability is different too. In Riku’s Reality Shift you can touch the bottom screen to connect enemies and objects in a line creating chain that Riku will attack following along on the upper screen. The way Sora and Riku interact with their companion Dream Eaters is different. Sora can ride atop the Dream Eaters and be thrown off, while they serve as power ups to Riku. Like shown in the TGS demo, Sora can have two companions at the same time and use them both to do the Dual Link ability where the two Dream Eaters combine into one big Wonder Cat. Filling up the gauge, you’ll be able to use the Reality Shift and Dual Link abilities successively. Since the concept of the game was bold action, this title really makes use of the Free Flow Action ability. Though you have a lot of battle options, with this alone you can do many actions like spinning around and jump kicking depending on the terrain. UPDATE Since it’s hard to watch even in 2D because the movements are so intense, in 3D your eyes may become tired after playing for a long time. There is depth in the 3D vision, when Sora jumps out of the screen, it’s almost becomes a burden to one’s eyes. I think it’s probably best to use the 3D vision during cutscenes. There will be multiplayer functions, we’ll explain more in a follow up report. Good sutff, huh? Well, that's all I have for you guys for now. I'm sure this will definitely not be our last update in the coming days as we're sure to get even more info on this game! Until then~
Hello, everyone! First off, I'm sorry I was gone for such a long time. I missed you all! I would like to thank Mike for covering for me while I was on my leave. He did an amazing job during TGS! Anyway, today, thanks to super moderator Chevalier, we've gotten screenshots and a nice article from Famitsu! There's also a piece of artwork of the new-look Traverse Town included! You can view the article here, and a quick peak at the screens down below... It's good to finally get a bunch of news on this title; it seems we're getting closer and closer to the always-rumored Kingdom Hearts III! Well, that's all for now, folks. Enjoy the new screens! Sources: Chevalier, Famitsu.com
Hey, guys! Small update here for you all. In the latest issue of GameInformer, Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance was given a small article. The article does not give any new information on the upcoming Nintendo 3DS title, but it's still nice to see it recognized in a popular magazine such as GameInformer! You can see the small article, provided by Pillows, down below: That's all for now, pals. Until next time!
Hey, guys. Sorry I haven't been on the update tip in a few days, but I have some pretty awesome news here for you all, given to me by sectional moderator Sabby. In the upcoming issue of Dengeki PlayStation, which will be its 500th magazine, we will be given an interview Kingdom Hearts series director Tetsuya Nomura, as reported by Andriasang. Nomura will discuss Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance, the latest with the Final Fantasy series, what we should expect from Tokyo Game Show 2011, and HD remakes of previous titles for KH's 10-year anniversary. You can read the full Andriasang below: Spoiler Adding to this, duckroll from NeoGAF is reporting that Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show floor. You can read his full article here: Spoiler That's it for now, folks! Pretty exciting, huh? We'll be sure to keep an eye out for more information on all of this as it appears. Sources: Sabby, Andriasang, and NeoGAF
Hey, guys! I had to make this on short notice so we couldn't do questions like we always do. I am very sorry for this. How is your August going so far? Well, here to start off the new month is the seventh episode of the KH-Vids podcast! Unfortunately, with your lovely Asian host, Sabby, in Hong Kong, she could not participate in this episode, but don't worry - she will be back in the next one! Because of this, the podcast was hosted by myself, Ty. Joining me was sectional moderator Clawtooth, administrator Misty, and special guest, premium member tummer. In this episode, we talk about all of the new Kingdom Hearts news that has practically popped out of nowhere, discuss what we would like to/could see in the future KH titles, and the new server that has made its way to KH-Vids! tl;dr Ty's mic. sucks STREAM/LISTEN NOW iTunes Download: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kingdom-hearts-news-is-back!/id403893861?i=96180669 Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?9pnbg9j56gsf4uk Have suggestions or questions for the members of the KH-Vids Podcast? Let either Ty or Sabby know, or bring it to our attention in the posts below! Just be sure to follow the rules and guidelines here. We hope you enjoy the podcast even though it was a tad rushed! Songs used: Beginning: Tyler, the Creator featuring Hodgy Beats - Analog Ending: Bowerbirds - In Our Talons Thanks~
Hey, guys! A writer from Famitsu got their hands on a demo for the upcoming Nintendo 3DS title Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance. The full impression, translated by SQEX, reveals that there will be a new enemy that is not the Heartless, Nobodies, or Unversed that will be featured in the game. Furthermore, there will be two new party members to aid Sora in Traverse Town. The person who wrote the article censored the names of the characters. Thanks to TheMaster for the news! Source: SQEX
Along with the PlayStation Vita poll Famitsu held, another one was put up on their site to see which PSP games they would like to see remastered for the PlayStation 3. If you saw E3 in June, you'll remember that Sony announced that their Monster Hunter and God of War PSP games will be making their way to the high-selling console. Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep ended up being the top-voted game in the poll, which goes along with the hopes of us fans. Also, for those who are fans of the Final Fantasy PSP titles, Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core and Dissidia: Final Fantasy placed second and third in the poll. Source: Andriasang.com
Hello~ Here's a short, but possibly exciting update for you all today! Famitsu held a poll for its readers a few weeks ago to get their thoughts, hopes, and expectations for the PlayStation Vita, Sony's new portable gaming device, altogether. Andriasang.com has posted the results of the poll on their site; now, why I posted this is because Kingdom Hearts and Square Enix were mentioned very highly in the poll. You can view the results down below: With all the speculation of a Birth by Sleep sequel, this idea of a KH Vita game might not be too far-fetched. What do you guys think? Let us know in the posts below!
Hey, guys! I would've posted this earlier, but I've been having internet issues, so I apologize about that. Anyway, onto the news - if you remember, a little bit of an interview with Kingdom Hearts creator Tetsuya Nomura from Famitsu Weekly was posted last week. Now, the full interview has made its way to the internet, fully translated, and ready for all KH fans to read! You can view the interview and scans of the feature here or down below... Spoiler That's it for now. Until next time~ Source: SQEX
(Yes, this time it's real.) Hey, guys and gals! Today marks the beginning of the for the recent news drought for Kingdom Hearts... or so we hope. Andriasang and FF-Reunion are both reporting that in the next issue of Famitsu, Kingdom Hearts creator Tetsuya Nomura will talk about the future of both Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts! This includes talks about HD remakes, Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance, and more importantly, Kingdom Hearts III and beyond! [FULL ARTICLE UP] Spoiler [INTERVIEW UP] Spoiler Source: Andriasang Original Source: FF-Reunion Also, as I was on my way to post this, P sent me a private message with this news, so I thought it'd be fair to give him a little bit of credit as well.
Good evening, people of KH-Vids! Ty here again with episode 6 of the KH-Vids podcast! With Kingdom Hearts news coming our way at a minimum, we've decided to take a new approach in the podcast and bring in special guests to answer YOUR questions. This week, we brought in premium member, and your favorite drinker, Darkandroid! Along with him, we brought in new sectional moderator Clawtooth, your wonderful host Sabby, and myself, Ty. Unfortunately, the only link I have available is the Mediafire download, but I will get the others up shortly! [ALL LINKS ARE NOW UP] STREAM/LISTEN NOW iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/guest-episode-darkandroid/id403893861?i=95566031 Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?xcr1ku41q8kx13w As always, if you have any suggestions, don't be afraid to PM Ty or Sabby with them, OR post them here. And of course, if you have any questions you want to ask our podcast members, go ahead, but just keep it PG-13, please. For more information, go here. Our next guest will be announced the preparation thread for episode 7. We also have a very special guest who will be appearing on one of our future podcasts! Be sure to stay tuned to find out who it is. Songs used: Beginning: Radiohead - Bangers & Mash Ending: Broken Bells - Meyrin Fields That's it for now. I'll get the other links up soon. Enjoy~
Hey, guys! Got another update for you, and it's a cool one at that! For a while now, KHV member Xeeynamo, has been working on a patch that will change ALL text (like in cutscenes) in Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix + to the English language! Remember, the cutscenes in all Final Mix games are voiced in English, so now with the patch, it's like Square Enix released the game in North America. Pretty cool, right? Also, if you want to see what the patch looks like, here: If you want to find out more about the patch, click here to go to Xeeynamo's blog! Well, that's all I have for you for today. Thanks for reading~ Oh, and thanks to super moderator Chevalier for the heads up.
So, the people at FF-Reunion.net have reported that in the next issue of Famitsu Weekly, the always-interesting mind behind Kingdom Hearts, Tetsuya Nomura, will announce a new game, or at least hint at one. Whether this title is BbS: Volume II, an entirely new KH game, or most importantly related to KH at all is yet to be confirmed, but it does get you thinking, doesn't it? You can see FF-Reunion's quote below: Tell us what you think, or hope, this new title will be in the posts below! Source: FF-Reunion.net (Disclaimer: FF-Reunion has proven to be a reliable source, so, this shouldn't be a fake report, like the last KH-in-Famitsu-related article.)
Oh wow, another update brought to our attention from forum member P! He's on roll, isn't he? I'm gonna need to step my game up, haha! This update is kind of small, but still very awesome to read. Anyways, at this year's Japan Expo Awards 2011, an event specifically for the French, as they celebrate all great pieces of media coming out of Japan, such as music, anime, manga, and last but not least, video games. And guess what? This year, they awarded Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep this year's Best Portable Game award! Like I said - awesome, right? Source: http://khdestiny.fr/news-1072-Birth-by-Sleep-remporte-un-Japan-Expo-Award.html (site's in French, so)
