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Shounen Gangan Interview with Nomura (1/13/10)

Posted by Mike : Jan 13, 2010 at 1:43 PM ( 17 , 4,940 )

In the latest issue of Shounen Gangan, a new interview with Tetsuya Nomura has been shown in the latest issue with more information from the new KINGDOM HEARTS title "Birth by Sleep". The information from the interview does not contain spoilers. For the most part, the information that is given is very interesting.

Translations were written by Heart Station.
â€“ Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep expands the story on the world shown in the Secret Movie contained in Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix. I remember the considerably contents of the Kingdom Hearts world represented in it left me with a sense of discomfort.
Nomura: Since the Secret Movie had a lot of surprise meanings, I assume your experience with the KH world up until then had been completely different; the story in it couldnâ€™t possibly be connected! At least thatâ€™s the feeling it seemed to give off.

â€“ Not to say that the true meaning of that movie will be revealed in this titleâ€¦ So there were some things I wanted to ask you about Birth by Sleep, it seems that in this game Keyblades become a point of interest in the story.
Nomura: Indeed. However, in order for the story to proceed, I got the feeling that we needed to explain what exactly this thing that is shrouded in mysteries called a Keyblade really was. In the world of Birth by Sleep, multiple people can use a Keyblade, why is it that this sort of activity has disappeared from Soraâ€™s world, those sorts of concealed secrets are revealed in this title. This time it is established in the story that Terra, Ventus, and Aqua are pupils being raised as successors of a Keyblade Master. From there those threeâ€™s story begins.

â€“ So itâ€™s the story of the three pupils, Terra, Ventus, and Aqua.
Nomura: The three parts of their story are prepared, going to various Disney Worlds on their own respective adventures. The foundation of the story is developing whichever the player chooses; however there are points within the story where the three cross paths. If you only play through one characterâ€™s part, you canâ€™t understand the whole story. When you experience each of the three characterâ€™s parts and complete the various mysteries, their stories connect to make up on big story.

â€“ So the three characters adventure to various Disney Worlds, what kind of ideas did you have in mind when deciding which worlds would be introduced in the game?
Nomura: Since Birth by Sleep is a story about the past that takes place before Kingdom Hearts 1, we wanted the worlds that didnâ€™t appear yet of the seven princesses existing around that time. For that reason, we chose worlds the princessâ€™s worlds to appear like Snow White and Cinderella.

â€“ Other than the princesses, young Riku and Kairi, Hercules in training, and also people resembling Organization XIII members also appear.
Nomura: Keeping in time with the storyline from Kingdom Hearts 1, we put included the past storylines of characters who have already appeared. For the Organization XIII characters, it establishes them during their time as humans. With this battle system, anyone is capable of unleashing the magnificent special moves!

â€“ The battles of this title implement new systems like Style Change among other things, please tell me the reason for it!
Nomura: The Kingdom Hearts series is played by a wide range of players, from lightweight to hardcore. And so, when we were trying to think of a system that both kinds of players could enjoy, we arrived at the current Style Change. The style also automatically changes if you mash the buttons, releasing a magnificent deadly technique, and if you put your Deck Commands together properly, you can initiate Style Change as you aim, also releasing a deadly technique. The system that formed both these methods is Style Change, you see.

â€“ Other than that, there were also new systems called Dimension Link and Shoot Lock!

Nomura: Dimension Link releases a strong technique borrowing the power of far away friends. In this title, thereâ€™s no party battle, so we adopted this system in order to direct the bond with the friends you fight alongside even in battle. As for Shoot Lock, in the series up until now we had Lock On to fix onto attacking enemies, but weâ€™d made an effort to evolve the battle system so far, and thought weâ€™d better evolve Lock On too. Itâ€™s a much more thought out system. Please try to think of this title as Kingdom Hearts, â€œEpisode 0â€!

â€“ Finally, please say one more line to the readers and the fans of the series!
Nomura: Since Birth by Sleep is the first part of the Kingdom Hearts storyline, Iâ€™d like if you considered it as Kingdom Hearts, â€œEpisode 0â€. This title isnâ€™t placed as a side story, with its storyline and battle system, it is substantial like that of a numbered title. Also, there are Secret Movie-like contents in it. Since you could say that is the true ending, I want you to see it by all means! By seeing it, you can tell how much further the Kingdom Hearts story expands!
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KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep: Official Website Update

Posted by Mike : Jan 10, 2010 at 1:39 PM ( 11 , 5,087 )

The official (JP) website for KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep has been updated once again for the system and movie sections. Three commercials from the title is now available on the official website for view. Now that the Japanese official website has been complete and updated, does that mean we will finally see one for North America? We can only hope.

Link: http://www.square-enix.co.jp/kingdom/bbs/
Source: Thanks to TheCrownedRoxas.

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Message from the KINGDOM: Another Nomura Entry

Posted by Mike : Jan 9, 2010 at 1:05 PM ( 9 , 2,829 )

Hey everyone, the next message from Tetsuya Nomura has been added to Message from the KINGDOM. This entry is in regards to the release of KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep. Please note, that translations haven't been fully been completed yet. I'm still trying to piece the entry together.

Hello this is Nomura.
Was the new year for everybody spent happily? The first day of the new year had a beautiful sunset.

Thank you to all the fans for waiting for this release date. I also want to thank the advertising staff who have been working hard around the release date and some of the KH staff that are on vacation in Osaka.

A good game has finally been completed. Please pay attention in every corner while playing. I think there are a lot of people who are playing it now, but please enjoy it and play slowly. I hope everyone is enjoying the battle system. What do you guys think so far? The game has many parts to it, which will hopefully give you guys a lot of time to play the game. If you finish it quickly, that doesn't mean you will find the true answer.

I was interviewed yesterday, and I talked a lot about Birth by Sleep. “What was the meaning of that place?” “What was the meaning behind that line that was said?” they asked. It won’t be published in any magazine, but I answered as many things as I could. I explained quite a couple of different things that I've been plotting. So don’t ignore even the smallest information in the game.

As for “coded”, released on mobile phones, will soon reach it’s climax. The other day I was playing the testing version of the final episode, and I hope you’ll all play it after finishing Birth by Sleep. I think you’ll find quite a few connections in the story line.

Please pay attention to everything, once you complete KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep. If you watch the secret ending first and not complete the rest of the story, than you may find yourself lost. Make sure you complete everything first. An un-expected message may be found.

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KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep: Secret Ending

Posted by Mike : Jan 9, 2010 at 12:43 PM ( 17 , 13,751 )

SPOILER ALERT SPOILER ALERT SPOILER ALERT
If your interested in the secret ending like many fans, than this is your chance to check it out. The ten minute video is just breathtaking with a story of hidden truths that showcase past and current characters from the series, which all connects into Sora and the KINGDOM HEARTS II ending where Riku, Kairi and Sora read King Mickey's letter. There are spoilers, although many of us can't figure out what exactly is going on with the Japanese voice overs. The video is available to view above.

Source: KH13

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KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep: Introduction Video

Posted by Mike : Jan 8, 2010 at 4:30 PM ( 28 , 5,833 )

The introduction video from KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep has surfaced on YouTube earlier today. The introduction contains minor spoilers, so please be aware if you don't want to spoil yourself at all. Again, if you talk about spoilers in the updates, please give warnings and do not abuse them.

The introduction contains new scenes along with clips from the secret ending from KINGDOM HEARTS II Final Mix+.

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