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Rebirth:Wings has posted a new interview with KINGDOM HEARTS music composer Yoko Shimomura, which is said to appear in a special booklet that came with this month’s edition of Famitsu. HeartStation has provided the translation below.

Hey everyone, the KINGDOM HEARTS community has been quiet for the past week or two. KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep has been out for almost two months, yet there's still no word for a release in North America and Europe.

There have been rumors and tidbits regarding the series, but I didn't bother posting this inforamtion as the information wasn't completely 100%. As for the rumors, apparently we will see new cutscenes in KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep for North America and Europe. It was also said that we will see a new world in the title that will soon be released.

Wait, a second! Don't get too excited by this news. Something doesn't seem right about an added world. Anyway, we'll have to see what happens.

Currently, KHInsider is reporting that KINGDOM HEARTS Coded is trying to reach a wider audience. They seem to be faith full that Coded may release in North America, but let's file this under rumor mill for the time being.

As far as the fandub production, not sure if you guys are keeping up, but here's a reminder that the video feature on the bottom left hand side is always being updated with new scenes. We hope you will continue to follow us.

For now, take care guys. We'll keep you informed as we get closer to the KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep Ultimania release.

Hot Topic has updated their merchandise from the KINGDOM HEARTS series. Now focusing on just the heartless, a new black shirt is available to purchase on their website. This black shirt printed with the red Heartless symbol is for a price of $19.00 to $23.00.

Should I say anymore (laughs)? I think you guys know what to do. Remember, the older shirts are taken off when the new items appear from the series. Good luck guys.

Link: http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/WhatsNew/Apparel/Kingdom-Hearts-Heartless-TShirt-278036.jsp

Edit: Another shirt has been added, which features the Kingdom Key.
http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/WhatsNew/Apparel/Disney-Kingdom-Hearts-Keyblade-TShirt-232218.jsp

Source: Thanks to our member "Shizzy".

A new interview with Nomura from Famitsu has been published. FF-Reunion has posted the details of how their may be changes in the KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep title for the Western release.

We wanted to know about the next game.
Nomura: First we have to release Kingdom hearts Birth by Sleep in the West. There have been some thoughts about making a critical mode, along with adjusting the bosses to a stronger level, because we felt they were a bit weak. Megaflare was too strong, so have to adjust that too.

If your changing some content in the Western version, does that mean we will see a Final Mix?
Nomura: We are not sure. We have to see where it takes us and how much changes there would be in the Western version. We would like to get a "KINGDOM HEARTS" game out at least once a year, instead of waiting so long. Mike's Note: They always want a Final Mix. Nomura should really concentrate on the next title.

In two years it will be the 10th anniversary for the series. What about KHIII?
Nomura: That's a secret. There is still a game to come out that is a mystery, but it will connect the series.

Does that mean the Series will be over after the third title?
Nomura: The story for Kingdom Hearts is about Sora, but also one other person. The series is expanding and is also centering on this other person.

Mike's note: I really think it's...

What a great way to turn the story. I think this person has a huge part, just like Sora.

The series is currently expanding!?
Nomura: I can’t say anymore than that. (Laughs)

Source: FF-Reunion

I'm not sure if you guys heard, but KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days was nominated for a bunch of awards in the gaming magazine "Nintendo Power". KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days took all seven awards, which includes Nintendo DS Game of the Year, Best Sound/Voice Acting, Best Adventure Game, Best Nintendo DS Graphics, Best New Character, Best Story/Writing and Overall Game of the Year.

It's good to hear that KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days won the awards that they were nominated for. Let's hope that this inspires Square to release KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep earlier than expected (laughs).

Source: Thanks to "The Spoiler" from KHInsider & our member "Rho".