Tag: Kingdom Hearts
Random Sora's Addition To Smash Bros. Required An Insane Amount Of Tweaks
Fixing those Sora spots
Masahiro Sakurai is back with yet another video (though not for much longer, of course), this time taking a look at the kind of feedback he provided on the development of Sora for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Spoiler alert, the video contains a lot of interesting pre-development images and footage of Sora, with Sakurai...
News Tetsuya Nomura Contemplates Retirement And Concluding Kingdom Hearts
"I have to decide whether to retire first or finish the series first"
Kingdom Hearts co-creator Tetsuya Nomura has recently acknowledged the possibility of retirement alongside whether or not to bring the action-RPG franchise's story to a conclusion. This comes via an interview from YoungJump (thanks, VGC), during which he was asked about future...
Video What Order Should You Play Kingdom Hearts?
Here are two suggestions from Square Enix
Square Enix surprised Switch owners in more ways than one when it dropped cloud versions of the Kingdom Hearts series on the hybrid system a few years back. If you still haven't played these games, and are wondering where exactly to start, Square Enix is now offering two suggestions following the recent...
News Don't Expect Kingdom Hearts IV News At Summer Game Fest 2024, Says Keighley
"People are setting themselves up for failure"
Those expecting more news of Kingdom Hearts IV at this year's Summer Game Fest might want to temper their expectations as a recent message from Mr. SGF himself, Geoff Keighley, suggests that Sora's next adventure won't be making an appearance in the showcase (thanks, Push Square). The message comes...
Rumour Reliable Insider Says Kingdom Hearts 4 'Might' Come To Switch 2
Along with the 'entire series'
Stick this one firmly inside the 'okay, we'll see' filing cabinet, folks. A reliable insider by the name of みどり (Midori) has stated on X that they have heard that the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 4, along with the entire Kingdom Hearts series so far, might be heading to Nintendo's next hardware (a.k.a. the 'Switch...
Poll The Final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo Arrives This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
Sora from Kingdom Hearts completes the set
Nintendo's amiibo line is still going strong with new additions regularly. This week though marks the end of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate line with the release of the final amiibo. Yes, we're now really at the end of this amazing line after all this time. This last character, as you might recall, is Sora...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sora amiibo Locks In February 2024 Release Date
The Kingdom Hearts rep is on the way
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate may have wrapped up its development a long time ago, but Nintendo is still busy releasing amiibo figures for the DLC fighters. Following a confirmation in September that the Kingdom Hearts representative Sora would be getting his very own figure in 2024, Nintendo has now narrowed down...
Video Veteran Animator Uploads Footage Of Scrapped Kingdom Hearts Cartoon
Take a look at the pilot animatic
Last month, it was discovered Disney was planning on releasing an animated series based on Kingdom Hearts in 2003. The same veteran animator Seth Kearsley, who uploaded cast notes and even script segments of the axed project, has now revealed the full pilot animatic (a series of storyboard sequences) on his YouTube...
News New Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Fashion Merch Revealed
My merch is my power!
SuperGroupies, the Japanese fashion brand known for its official anime and gaming-inspired merchandise, has revealed a new range of items inspired by the world of Kingdom Hearts to celebrate the franchise's 20th anniversary. (Thanks, GoNintendo!) Taking influence from Sora, Riku, Kairi, Roxas, Axel, Xion, Ventus, Aqua and...
News Veteran Square-Enix Producer Shinji Hashimoto Retires
64 year old worked extensively on Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts
Long-time Square-Enix producer Shinji Hashimoto - known for his work on the Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts franchises - has announced his formal retirement from the company via a Twitter post. Translated, the tweet reads: Thank you everyone. I will retire on May 31st (Tuesday)...
Random Kingdom Hearts 4 Was Hidden In This Artwork All Along
Upcoming title now in development
Update [Mon 11th April, 2022 10:45 BST]: Tetsuya Nomura's completed artwork was shown off for the series' 20th Anniversary event, and to coincide with the announcement of Kingdom Hearts 4, the artwork itself features the new-look Sora from the upcoming title. Should we have spotted this sooner? Perhaps. The...
News Square Enix Officially Announces Kingdom Hearts IV
Sora returns
During the 20th anniversary event of Kingdom Hearts, Square Enix announced the fourth entry Kingdom Hearts IV. No platforms appear to have been announced yet and there's no release date. Square Enix most recently released the first three games via cloud on the Nintendo Switch. Kingdom Hearts protagonist Sora was also added to Super...
Random Kingdom Hearts Gets A Nod On The Latest Mickey Mouse Cartoon
"Oh, boy!"
Kingdom Hearts is kind of in the bad books with Nintendo fans at the moment. After years of requesting the franchise make its debut on the Nintendo Switch, we got what we asked for... albeit via an awful Cloud Version. We said the port was "incredibly disappointing" in our review of the Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece, awarding it a...
News Square Enix Releases "Day 1 Patch" For Kingdom Hearts' Cloud Versions On Switch
Players are reporting launcher issues and crashes
If you thought patches were a thing of the past when it comes to cloud releases, think again. Square Enix has rolled out a "day 1" update for the Nintendo Switch versions of Kingdom Hearts, available via Cloud. It seems some players have also been reporting issues with the individual games and...
News Kingdom Hearts Cloud Collection Arrives On Switch In February, Pricing Revealed
Update: UK pricing also shared
Update: We now have UK pricing for the Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece collection, as well as the standalone Kingdom Hearts releases (thanks, Eurogamer). The big bundle containing all three packages will cost £80 in the UK, although this can be picked up for £64 i
Soapbox 8 Times I Ugly Cried At Kingdom Hearts
Gawrsh!
SPOILER WARNING! In the following article Stuart discusses some rather whopping spoilers as he takes us on an emotional and tearful Kingdom Hearts journey. If you haven't played the games and you're sensitive to spoilers, we recommend coming back in a year or so once you've played the lot. Otherwise, be warned that certain unfortunate events...
Video 20 Secrets Of Kingdom Hearts' Sora In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Did you spot any?
It's been quite an exciting week in the world of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with the arrival of the final fighter Sora from the Kingdom Hearts series. Now that we've had some time to see what this new and final addition to the game's roster is all about, our American-based video producer, Zion Grassl, has put on his Kingdom Hearts...
News Sakurai Reveals How A Chance Encounter Led To Sora In Smash Bros. Ultimate
And the rest is history
After ongoing requests, Sora from Kingdom Hearts joined Super Smash Bros. Ultimate earlier this week as the final DLC fighter. For a lot of fans, it still seems too good to be true, so how exactly did it happen? In Sakurai's latest column (translated by @PushDustIn and @KodyNOKOLO), the Smash director goes into details about...
Video Fan-Made Smash Bros. Effort Pays Tribute To Kingdom Hearts' Iconic "Simple And Clean" Track
Custom Palutena's Guidance dialogue is here!
Ever since Sora from the Kingdom Hearts series was revealed as the final DLC fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, fans have been making references to the theme song "Simple and Clean". It's performed by Utada Hikaru has been heard across multiple Kingdom Hearts games over the years. Unfortunately, it...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate's Final DLC Fighter Has Arrived - Sora From Kingdom Hearts
Everyone is here, at last!
Well, the day has finally arrived - the fighter roster for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is officially complete. Today's update (Version 13.0.0) sees the arrival of the last DLC fighter - the Kingdom Hearts' representative, Sora. If you've already purchased the second Fighters Pass, it's simply a matter of updating your copy...
News Wish Kingdom Hearts Was Native On Switch? A True Port Is Still "Undecided"
We speak to series producer, Ichiro Hazama
During the recent Super Smash Bros. presentation, which revealed Kingdom Hearts' Sora as the final DLC fighter, it was revealed that the entire Kingdom Hearts series is headed to Switch. What should have been an incredible announcement
Video Why Didn't Square Enix Port The Kingdom Hearts Collection To Switch?
Game developer MVG shares his own thoughts
One announcement that appears to have upset and confused many fans during the recent Super Smash Bros. Ultimate final fighter broadcast was the reveal of the cloud versions of Kingdom Hearts for the Nintendo Switch. As much as this decision "sucks", Nightdive Studios and Limited Run developer, Modern...
News 'Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece' Collection Brings The Entire Saga To Switch
10 Kingdom Hearts experiences in one
Yesterday, it was revealed that lots of Kingdom Hearts goodness is headed to Nintendo Switch in celebration of Sora's arrival in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. We now have more details on the games headed our way, and there's an awful lot to unpack. The three titles announced yesterday – Kingdom Hearts - HD
News This Is What Kirby's New Kingdom Hearts Form Looks Like In Smash Bros. Ultimate
He's ready to join Mickey and the gang
During the latest presentation for the new Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter Sora, game director Masahiro Sakurai revealed what his own creation Kirby looks like when he uses his copy ability on the famous Kingdom Hearts character. In case you did miss this during the broadcast, here's another look, courtesy of...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting The "Cloud Versions" Of Kingdom Hearts On Switch?
The only way to play Sora's mainline games on the hybrid system
During the latest Mr. Sakurai Presents broadcast for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the director shared a surprise announcement many fans weren't expecting - the mainline Kingdom Hearts series is coming to the Nintendo Switch. The catch, because there's always one, is they'll all be...
News Kingdom Hearts' Sora Gets Added To The Smash Bros. Ultimate Mural
The roster is complete!
It's official - Sora from the Kingdom Hearts series will be the final fighter to join the battle in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. As part of this announcement, it's Smash Bros. tradition to add the latest character to the game's stunning and ever-expanding mural. Sora slots in between Dark Samus and Ganondorf - completing the...
News A Closer Look At Sora's Smash Bros. Stage, Music, Final Smash, Kirby Transformation And More
A sight for Sora eyes
We finally know who the final fighter to join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be, and we can all let out a huge sigh of relief. Yes, Sora from Kingdom Hearts was chosen as the final pick, and if you've had the time to settle down since the announcement earlier today, we're here to share a closer look at what the character will...
News Three Kingdom Hearts Games Are Coming To Switch, But They're All Cloud Versions
You win some, you lose some
Update: A Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece collection will also let you experience the entire saga on Switch. Full details here. Original Article: Wowzers. As if the reveal of Sora in
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Final Fighter Is... Kingdom Hearts' Sora!
Roster complete
Almost three years since Super Smash Bros. Ultimate first launched on Switch, the roster is finally complete, with Sora from Kingdom Hearts becoming the final fighter. The character was revealed by series director Masahiro Sakurai today in what was his final presentation for the game. Sora will become available in-game from 18th...
News Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory Complete List Of Songs Revealed
Listen up!
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory arrives on the Switch next week and if you're a long-time fan of the series, you're probably eager to find out what the song list looks like in the full game. Well, today is your lucky day - with ResetEra user Chaserjoey sharing what is described as the "complete list of songs" for this upcoming...
News Kingdom Hearts Director Possibly Teasing Future Switch Project
"I’m sure I’ll be back"
It was only last month the Kingdom Hearts director, Tetsuya Nomura, was saying there were currently "no specific plans" to bring more games in this particular series to the Nintendo Switch, after the release of Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory. At the time, though, he did mention how he still found the Switch an...
Reminder The Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory Demo Is Now Available On The Switch eShop
"dive into amazing rhythm-action"
Update (Thu 15th Oct, 2020 09:05): This demo is now available across all regions - including North America. Enjoy! Original article (Thu 15th Oct, 2020 03:55 BST): While there's no sign of the mainline Kingdom Hearts series showing up on the Switch anytime soon, next month Square Enix will at least be releasing...
News There Are Currently No Plans To Bring More Kingdom Hearts Games To Switch
Ports were considered but it was too difficult
As you might have heard, the rhythm-action game Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is coming to the Nintendo Switch this November. As excited as we are about it, of course - we would love to see the mainline series made available as well. Unfortunately, though, there are no other Kingdom Hearts games...
"The biggest thing that hasn't really changed is that it's always changing"
The long-awaited release of Kingdom Hearts III on other console platforms last year brought a conclusion, of sorts, to a storied saga which began way back in 2002 on PS2. We say 'of sorts' because the notoriously unwieldy narrative of this series will naturally continue in...
News Square Enix Officially Confirms Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory For The West
"Coming in 2020"
After being announced for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms earlier this week, Square Enix has now confirmed its all-new upcoming rhythm-action game Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory will be localised at some point this year. As previously noted, the game will feature over 140 musical tracks and 20 characters from the...
News Sora Named "Most Wanted" Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Fighter In Recent Japanese Poll
Dante was the runner-up
Earlier this month, there was a rumour Nintendo had previously approached Disney about adding the Kingdom Hearts protagonist Sora to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and was rejected by the American company's Japanese branch. Even if Disney isn't necessarily keen on the character's inclusion in Ninten
Rumour Nintendo Wanted Sora In Smash Bros. Ultimate, But Got Rejected By Disney
"Disney Japan specifically"
One of the most requested DLC fighters for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is Sora from the Kingdom Hearts series. Compared to a lot of other suggestions, this character actually seems like quite an appropriate fit for Nintendo's all-star brawler. What are the chances then of Sora being added to the game, and why hasn't...
Rumour Nintendo Has Plans To Revive A "Dead And Buried" Game
Kingdom Hearts III also deemed unfeasible on Switch
Last week, Game Informer's Senior Editor Imran Khan participated in the Kinda Funny Games show and ended up making reference to a "dead and buried" title Nintendo supposedly has intentions of reviving, even though it was "officially" canned. This is what he had to say, as transcribed by Nintendo...
News Square Enix Producer Retweets Nintendo Direct Announcement, Sends Speculation Into Overdrive
What could it mean?
Following the announcement of the upcoming Nintendo Direct, which will be taking place on 13th February, it has been discovered Square Enix producer Shinji Hashimoto retweeted this news not once, but twice. For anyone who's not familiar with his work, Hashimoto is the co-creator of the Kingdom Hearts series and has also helped...
News Tetsuya Nomura Clarifies Comments About Kingdom Hearts III for Switch
If it ever happens, it won't be for quite some time
It’s quite an understatement to say that fans have been waiting for Kingdom Hearts III for a long time now, and it seems that there’s still a long way to go yet until the game is finally in everybody’s hands. Though it is currently slated for a release on PS4 and Xbox One, many Nintendo fans...
News Switch Could Get Kingdom Hearts III, But Only After Announced Versions Are Released
"Switch is definitely a very interesting piece of hardware"
It feels like Kingdom Hearts III has been in development for centuries, but Square Enix has at long last confirmed that the long-awaited RPG will launch next year on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It has also been hinted that Switch owners might get a version too, but only after the...
Random Check Out This Kingdom Hearts Inspired Engagement Ring
It's my lucky charm, be sure to bring it back to me!
Though it could be said that the Kingdom Hearts series is primarily a PlayStation property, there have technically been more releases on Nintendo handhelds, if you don't count the re-releases and remixes. All the same, there's lots of lore behind the games, and many gamers no doubt have fond...
News Kingdom Hearts 3DS Sold Rather Well, Thanks Very Much
200,000 copies shifted stateside
Nintendo recently released sales figures which suggested that Kingdom Hearts 3DS: Dream Drop Distance shifted 180,000 copies. This is a pretty respectable figure for an RPG, but it's not entirely accurate. Siliconera has been told by the
