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Hey everyone, some new updates regarding the series has been mentioned thanks to KHInsider. If you haven't already heard, IGN has written a review on the new title "KINGDOM HEARTS: 358/2 Days". Click HERE For a full look into the review, images and videos from the new title that everybody is talking about. In other news, Hot Topic has recently added new merchandise from Kingdom Hearts: II. Hoodies, shirts and etc are available. If you interested, check out the merchandise page by click HERE.

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Moving on. The next game (KINGDOM HEARTS: Birth By Sleep) that also seems to be a major topic for everyone, has released a good amount of content with all new screenshots from the title. These scans included everything from the new confirmed world (Deep Space) and it's interesting gameplay with it's command system. Once again, another new scan has released, but from Dengeki. This time not holding any new content, but still keeping fans on their toes for the actual title. It's been confirmed that the game is planned for <st1:country-region w:st=" border=" 0="" alt="">Japan</st1:country-region> in winter, but what date is the game actually coming out?<o></o>

Five news scans from KINGDOM HEARTS: Birth By Sleep were released and the questions are still being asked. Nomura confirmed that Roxas and Ven are very different, but what if something more happened? Is it possible that Ven and Roxas are the same character? Our member "TheVader74" (who recently worked with me on my KHV fandubs as Xemnas), came up with an amazing theory. The discussion started in our upcoming KH games, when I made a thread earlier, asking other members their take on the situation. As TheVader74 explained his theory, I later added to it. The whole theory is amazing and I think you guys will be interested in the topic. Below you can find the theories that TheVader74 and I made. Make sure you also view the whole thread to read other member theories by clicking the link. http://www.kh-vids.net/showthread.php?t=89187

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Posted by Mike
Alright, as I'm updating the main page with those new scans early last week, I've been annoyed about how much Ven looks like Roxas. So, I'm not the only one who thinks that. It's obvious that all of us think that. I mean, Ven has the same exact height, same eyes, same detailed hair color and almost the same clothes as Roxas. Nomura confirmed and said that these two characters are very different, but I don't know. I almost feel that he's just saying that.

I feel that it all connects. Roxas getting his name from Xemnas was one reason why I was getting this idea in my head. I mean what was his name first? I thought about that and then I wasn't sure. Roxas was born when Sora became a heartless. So it wouldn't make sence. Do we know for sure who the "friend" was? I thought it's Ven, but I wasn't sure because some other members said it was Aqua. It's obvious that we won't see Aqua, Terra and Ven again, right? These characters must have changed during that time period between Birth By Sleep and Kingdom Hearts: I.

As for Terra, he seems to appear like either Xigbar or Xemnas. Terra seems to be the one that is going after Master Xehanort the most. Seems a little odd? What about Aqua? Apparently she is a honor student and is very caring and trustworthy from the other two. While I translated that, the word "witch" came into play.

So, what do you think? Anything we can do to put the clues together and add it all up (laughs)? I just thought I would make an interesting thread. I'm interested in hearing what you guys think.

Posted by Vader74
Someday, this will all seem so obvious, we'll laugh at it.

Ok Let me think things through. Sora loses his heart, and thus, becomes a Heartless. While this happens, his Body and Soul are transported through the Dark Corridors, and end up in Twilight Town as Roxas. Sora in Hollow Bastion is returned to his human form by Kairi, who returns his heart to him, and thus we get Sora back. However, at this stage, Sora is basically just a heart. No body or soul. He remains in this status until KH2, where he is reunited with Roxas, thus becoming a complete being again.

Where can Ven come into the equation that would affect the appearance of Roxas and fit in this timeframe. I have a theory.

We see Ven on Destiny Islands, asking (presumably) Aqua, to "Erase [him]". In this case, he is erased, and is left as just a soul (I'm drawing this theory from TWEWY. Play it and you'll understand what I mean), which would get drawn into the Dark Corridors. This is where it would remain for 10 years. Then Sora's Body and Soul comes along. There is some connection between Sora and Ven that draws them together, thus replacing the soul inside Sora's body with Ven's. Sora's soul would then rejoin Sora with his heart via Kairi. I do not believe that Sora was just a walking heart for a year. Something would have needed to support it.

This probably has a few loopholes, but whatever, just my shrewd ideas on the matter. However, I was right about Xion, so I'm hoping I have the same run of luck.

Posted by Mike
I was thinking along those lines, but you seemed to nail a good theory. It's the only thing that would make sense. That image that I added was on purpose. I knew it was the scene where he asked to be erased. You tied the connections and that's the only way that Ven and Roxas could look so much alike. Roxas and Ven have the whole different personality, but it's so clear that their body is the same. It's just woud make sense when Ven was erased which later became Roxas. The connection would go further than that. Xemnas and Master Xehanort have some kind of connection. We know that Xigbar does, so that "old friend" has to point out to Ven. There were so many reasons why they got Roxas to join the Organization. Roxas is with someone that's from the past, Ven's empty shell?

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Famitsu has added more information and HQ images from the new scans that we've been posting all week long. The information below mostly includes the new information from the battle system and the new world that was mentioned for Lilo and Stich. Translations are being typed by me now, I hope it doesn't confuse you guys (laughs).

Birth By Sleep is the latest project for an action RPG game titled as "Kingdom Hearts" to boost the worldwide popularity. Three characters/heroes (Terra, Ven, and the Aqua) can be operated wit their own kind of story. They are chasing Master Xehanort while moving around worlds. In order to complete the game, you must play as each character. Once you beat the game as each character, the puzzle will connect.


Terra:
A Young person to have a sword as the shape of the keyblade. Terra seems to fight for a friend (Mike's Note: I think they are talking about Ven), but keeps it a secret. This character is very calm. Terra is able to shoot a powerful blows in battle and to prevail over one's enemies.


Ventus:
The pet name is Ven. Ventus excels in the speed of the movement and the attack, and moving around makes the best use of the speed that becomes a key in battle. Ventus appears to be smaller then the other two. (Mike's Note: It also said something about his eyes. They said his eyes are made to sparkle. Let's go with a WHAT?)


Aqua:
This is a character that is very serious, and it is the best when it comes down to trustworthy in the three main characters. Aqua seems to always worry about the other two. In battle, a magnificent action to make the keyblade and magic cooperate is shown.


Tera is the one that is searching for Master Xehanort. Ven is the one that is running after him and, Aqua is the one that worries about the two of them. The three of these characters are not together, and act basically separately. However, when they meet again on the way, information and clues are exchanged.


The worlds of the Disney must become part of the story in the "Kingdom Hearts" series. The world of Cinderella becomes the series first appearance and "Castle of Dreams" are seen in this Composition.


Guarding is also something that takes place in Cinderella. In the world of 'Cinderella', Terra defends Cinderella in a mission. After Terra moves from Cinderella momentarily, the enemy is swept away by "Last dance" when succeeding in inputting the command. (Mike's Note: I'll give you guys an example. Remember the part in Kingdom Hearts: II? That's when Sora needs to get Minnie safely to the downstairs basement. It's almost like that.)


Stich was first active in Kingdom Hearts: II as a summon, but now his world "Deep Space" has made the final cut for the game. "The prototype Number 626" is Stich's name before meeting the girl Lilo by Terra.

"Kingdom Hearts" The most refreshing battle system in history.
The battle system of this work is the one that "It is an easy operation and refreshing battle." this is also where the concept of the series was developed further. You can enjoy the battle that changes variously only hitting the button repeatedly. The "Command style" changes, and a big feature according to those who fight the technique etc, can show changes.


In "Base command", a basic attack such as "Fight" can be used. Continuous tricks to the style are added when the command style changes and when the style doesn't change, the finish command is added.


The technique of magic can be moved with the button that's called "Deck command". It' possible to use it again in the time, though it becomes impossible to show the technique by entering the state of the charge if the command is used once.


The "command" gauge under the left of the screen rises when the enemy is damaged by using the deck command and the base command. It diverges when the gauge becomes the maximum to whether the command style changes or "Finish command" moves it.


The command used in the process where the gauge collects influence the change in the style. The style changes only when the command used meets the requirement because of the change into a certain style, and after the style changes, it comes to use a technique and etc.




As for the kind of the command style, a lot of performances are also different. There seems to be one unique performance for one character and another common one to two or three people. In "Felt-tipped marker wish" in the photograph, are the command styles only for Terra.


A strong finish command can be moved when the gauge is not filling it with the condition of the style change when it is the maximum. It evolves to the finish command stronger when it meets a certain requirement. It also has the technique with special effects to stop the enemy movement and etc.

Source: Famitsu & FF7AC Reunion

Hey everyone, we are only weeks away from the release of KINGDOM HEARTS: 358/2 Days in North America. Don't forget that the release of Days is September 29th 2009. It's about a month and one week away, but in the mean time make sure you guys check out the latest content from IGN. New screenshots and videos have been added, where you can see how the items, panel systems and how the limit break works. It's worth the view, so make sure you guys check it out.

KINGDOM HEARTS: 358/2 Days (VIDEOS)
Link: http://media.ds.ign.com/media/964/964462/vids_1.html

KINGDOM HEARTS: 358/2 Days (SCREENSHOTS)
Link: http://media.ds.ign.com/media/964/964462/imgs_1.html

Yesterday, five new scans that we posted yesterday included a bunch of new screenshots from the PSP title KINGDOM HEARTS: Birth By Sleep. The scans focused on the two confirmed worlds "Castle of Dreams and Deep Space (Lilo and Stich). Gameplay was also introduced to the new scans, which is shown more in scans four (4) and five (5).

The new scans also included an interview with Nomura about KINGDOM HEARTS: Birth By Sleep. The interview gathers a great deal of information. The Tokyo Game Show, gameplay, playable worlds, Aqua, Ven, Terra and the new enemies are all mentioned in the interview below. Thanks to our forum member "AxelRikkuconnection" for letting me know. Also thanks to FF7AC Reunion for providing the interview.

Nomura Interview:
Three characters can be controlled in Birth by Sleep. How will they develop?
Nomura: At the beginning of the game, you can choose which character you want to control until the very end. Each scenario reveals its own aspects of the adventure. It is almost as if there were three games in one.

How long can you play as one character?
Nomura: We estimate approximately 15 hours. When you customize your deck, it will take time, so if you do all three characters, the time of the game could exceed fifty (50) hours.

Are the three characters evolve separately?
Nomura: In some places, two or three of them find themselves and others. They will be together. For instance when Ven is seeking clues and pursues Master Xehanort, Aqua is trying to find Ven, but she is very concerned for Terra.

Not much has emerged about Aqua. Who is she?
Nomura: Aqua is a very serious person. Aqua is a honor student devoted to her work.

There's been questions about Ven.
Nomura: There hasn't been much information, but there are many puzzles/mysteries in this game which are explained. Ven has similarities with Roxas, but with Sora too. Ven's personality is much more serious than the other two. The way Ven fights is very different from Roxas and Sora.

What about the new enemies?
Nomura: The enemies are named as the "Unversed. (Mike's Note: Weren't they called un-births? I would say that's a rough translation on my part.) These enemies do not appreciate life, and feed off negative feelings.

Two new worlds have been announced.
Nomura: This time, the story is more of a deep feeling. Not only the mian story, but the connections with the words from Disney will indeed be deeper.

In the world of Cinderella, you used the scene of the glass slipper.
Nomura: I really wanted to use this scene (laughs). When you say "Cinderella", you think of the glass slipper. (Mike's Note: Rough translation, but it also mentions Ven and Jack).

The world (Lilo & Stitch)
Nomura: It takes place before Stitch got his name, which is why it is in space and not in Hawaii. The space world is shown instead. It should be interesting.

Will we know more about the seven princesses of hearts?
Nomura: (Mike's Note: ROUGH TRANSLATION)

What is the battle system like in this game?
Nomura: Birth by Sleep is gets further than KINGDOM HEARTS: 358/2 Days and KINGDOM HEARTS: Coded. The three heros in this game perform different and have their own styles from Sora. The deck system and "Shoot Lock" also contribute something different.

What are the main features?
Nomura: Instead of thinking, you must use your reflexes. I think you will feel which button to press at a certain time.

Can the command in the deck be set for myself?
Nomura: You can customize them before, like in KINGDOM HEARTS: Chain of Memories. (Rough Translation) This may be a mini-game.

It's something we have never seen in the series.
Nomura: I wonder if we have not gone too far (laughs). It's something we prepared for a long time now. We'll share information regularly on this. It's necessary to look forward to information in the future.

Can we develop combat styles specific to these commands?
Nomura: Once you have this system well in hand, you can make your own style. We made sure that the player does not need much thought.

The Tokyo Game Show will take place soon. Will there any demos?
Nomura: (rough translation)

Is there a release date for Birth By Sleep?
Nomura: Birth By Sleep is adjusting it in balance with the release date of Final Fantasy XIII. Birth By Sleep could be released before or after Final Fantasy: XIII depending how advanced production is. We won't wait that long.

Nomura continued and stated that a secret ending will be shown in Birth By Sleep.