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New Kingdom Hearts 2.5 screens showcase the game in its HD glory

Posted by Misty : Oct 3, 2014 at 12:09 PM ( 4 , 2,933 )

No doubt to celebrate Kingdom Hearts 2.5's release in Japan yesterday, and its upcoming release in North America, Europe, and Australia, PlayStation posted some lovely new screens to their Facebook page! In contrast to some of the previously advertised screens, this set features a mixture of images in 720p and 1080p. Check them out below (click each to bring up a larger version and to quickly scroll through them).

Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD Remix will be available in North America, Australia, and Europe on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th of December respectively. You can find information about preordering in your region & from select retailers on this handy page.

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Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD ReMix Secret Ending Revealed!

Posted by Meilin Lee : Oct 2, 2014 at 11:26 AM ( 32 , 9,339 )

At long last, the secret ending added to the Re:coded cinematics in Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD ReMix has finally been revealed, revealing a crucial event connected to what happens in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. For those of you wanting to wait till the game's available internationally and don't want to be spoiled, the video is hidden in spoiler tags. Otherwise, enjoy:

Translations (courtesy of goldpanner from KHInsider) provided below:

A Will That Is Passed On

Braig: This was a pain to set up, but it looks like it went according to plan.
Braig: If our boss Xemnas isn't here, that means it's already started, hasn't it?
YMX: Yeah.
Braig: Man, Grandpa Xehanort sure is scary.
Braig: How many steps ahead can he see?
Braig: Plus, I don't actually really understand what his true goal is.
Braig: Do *you* even understand your own self?
YMX: The target I ought to head towards, my destiny, is decided.
Braig: In other words, you still don't really understand, do you?
YMX: Most Keyblade Masters inherit a Keyblade that has been passed down.
YMX: This long history has seen the number of apprentices grow.
YMX: The number of passed down Keyblades has also grown, but,
YMX: among them, there is one blade older than all others...
YMX: The very Keyblade that Master Xehanort wields.
YMX: It's a will that is passed on.
YMX: I don't have it in my own hands yet.
Braig: I *see*.
Braig: So that, too, is connected to the Keyblade War, then.
Braig: Oh well. Guess I'll head towards my own goals.
Braig: Then, who will I take with me?
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Source: なかじまちゃんねる 2nd YouTube Channel

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Message on KH3 from Tetsuya Nomura

Posted by libregkd : Oct 1, 2014 at 10:41 PM ( 0 , 1,575 )

To coincide with the release of Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD Remix in Japan, the Kingdom Hearts Memorial Ultimania also saw a release. This guide contains content pertaining to every single Kingdom Hearts game that has been made available in addition to some some exclusive interviews and messages. Included among this was a message from series creator, Tetsuya Nomura regarding Kingdom Hearts III.

If I had to pick, I am a person more on the dark side like Xehanort and co., I harness the burning anger in my heart into what I create. Kingdom Hearts III’s current development explodes very much in this sense. Each time, it’s a battle with Sora and co. who are the exact opposite of myself, it’s been over 10 years and yet we haven’t reached a conclusion.

This battle will surely last longer.

In Kingdom Hearts III as well, I am scheming many challenges that Sora and his friends must overcome, because I myself cannot lose either. And in preparation for the great battle that lies ahead, we have this one book that looks back on their entire journey.

When I think about it, I had an explosive mindset when I made the first Kingdom Hearts as well.

Thus when I look back at all the material, I feel that fever again. Fans who will continue the journey so far alongside Sora and his friends will also recall their own feverish enthusiasm. With that passion, we will not lose to darkness, and Sora’s journey will continue onwards.

The journey still continues, but I would be overjoyed if you stuck with us until the very end.
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Thanks to sqex.info for the translation.

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New Famitsu Interview with Nomura

Posted by Meilin Lee : Oct 1, 2014 at 6:43 PM ( 8 , 4,669 )

With the release of Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD ReMix in Japan, Famitsu has conducted another interview with Kingdom Hearts series director, Tetsuya Nomura, sharing some of his thoughts on the remastered games, as well as comments on the new scenes included (which have yet to appear online). Credit to SkyKeybladeHero of KH13.com for the translated interview below:

What are the highlights of KH2FM HD?

Nomura: KH2's map and production have much more density than KH, and the characters are more numerous as well. In HD, you can see well even the expressions of characters that are in the background and understand the circumstances with more ease. Since KH2 has much more information, I think it greatly benefits from the HD remaster.

Among everything that was included in the FInal Mix version, what would you recommend?

Nomura: The battle against the Lingering Will. Among all the series' titles, it stands for 1st or 2nd most famous battle. It's quite hard to defeat it, but even if you don't, I want everyone to taste its power. Depending on whether you fought it or not, I think your feelings for BbS will change. In 2.5, BBS is also included, so I'd recommend playing KH2 and fighting the Lingering Will first, before going on to play BBS.

What are the highlights of BBS FM HD?

Nomura: Comparing to KH2FM, which we could almost leave as it was, the production of BBS HD was much more major, since it was originally designed for a handheld. The amazing part is feeling it in a way you've never seen before, I guess. Story-wise, it has 3 characters and many shocking scenes, so you can't just squeeze it in one story. I daresay the Secret Movie is one of those shocking scenes. Among the whole series, I think it's one of the most touching, so I hope you enjoy watching it in HD.

Among everything that was included in the FInal Mix version, what would you recommend?

Nomura: The Secret Episode. It's an evolution of all the Secret Movies I've put in the games so far, because it's playable. You can feel the pace of the story and the battle, so I'm glad I made it like that. By the way, the indication for Birth By Sleep -Volume 2- is still there. It shows the existence of Aqua's story in the Realm of Darkness. It means that she didn't just wander about in the Darkness for ten years, but that she passed through many experiences. However, it is a "Fragmentary Passage", as the same suggests-- that story was severed and wasn't told. I hope I can tell it when given the opportunity.

What are the highlights of KH Re:coded HD?

Nomura: Everything! The original text dialogues were changed to fit being voiced, and the feel you get from it has changed a lot. For example, in Alice's world, the texts that ended in "right?" were changed to "riiiight?" in the voice acting. We used the production of original anime as basis for this. And it is a title full of discoveries. Also, I tried to make it a feature film that links the story very well when adding the Disney Worlds, battle scenes and narrations.

Tell us more about the new scenes.

Nomura: I've added 2 brand new scenes. One of them contains the word "Tome of Prophecy" which is related to KHχ[chi] as well. Currently, there are many people that seem to think KHχ[chi] isn't canon, so I intended to make people realize that indeed there is a connection, by adding some elements from KHχ[chi] in 2.5. The other scene is from KH3D, before Axel (Lea) and the others wake up. If I tell too much about it, I think many doubts will come forth, so I'll leave it to your imagination.
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Source: KH13.com

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Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD ReMix Japanese Commercials

Posted by Meilin Lee : Oct 1, 2014 at 2:22 AM ( 1 , 1,369 )

With less than 24 hours to go before Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD ReMix's official release in Japan, Disney's Japanese YouTube page has uploaded two short commercials for the remaster, which can be viewed below in all their HD glory:

Source: Disney Japan YouTube Page

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