All articles tagged with #kingdom hearts
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Insider Gaming
Yoko Shimomura, renowned for her work on Street Fighter 2 and Kingdom Hearts, has returned after 30 years to compose a new track called 'Edge of Triumph' for Street Fighter 6, featured in the Elena update, marking her first involvement with the series since 1991.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Push Square
Rumors from the insider Midori suggest that a Final Fantasy 9 remake is nearing completion, a Dragon Quest HD-2D trilogy will be revealed at the upcoming Nintendo Direct, and a Kingdom Hearts collaboration with Fortnite may be in the works. However, these claims remain speculative.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kotaku
The Kingdom Hearts franchise, known for its Disney and Final Fantasy crossover, is coming to Steam, prompting a ranking of its games from worst to best. The list highlights the series' highs and lows, from the divisive mobile game Kingdom Hearts χ to the beloved Kingdom Hearts II. Each game is evaluated based on its storytelling, gameplay, and contribution to the overarching narrative, with Kingdom Hearts II emerging as the pinnacle of the series.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Game Informer
Hikaru Utada has released an English re-recording of "Simple and Clean," the iconic theme song from the Kingdom Hearts series, as part of their greatest hits album, Science Fiction. This follows the recent release of the Japanese version, "Hikaru," and comes ahead of the series' arrival on Steam next month.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Game Informer
Square Enix is bringing the entire Kingdom Hearts "Dark Seeker Saga" to Steam on June 13, including several compilations and a bundle. This move follows the games' previous availability on the Epic Game Store and aligns with Square Enix's new multi-platform strategy after recent sales disappointments.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KH13 · for Kingdom Hearts
Square Enix has launched a new pet goods brand, SQEX PETS, featuring merchandise for pets based on the Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, and Dragon Quest series. The line includes leashes, bandanas, clothing, beds, and toys, with items supervised by Tetsuya Nomura. The products are currently listed as coming soon, with no release date or pricing information available.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kotaku
22 years ago, the release of Kingdom Hearts posed a significant gaming challenge for a young player and their sister, leading to a series of antics and rituals to overcome difficult boss battles. The game's connection to Disney and Square Enix's RPG elements made it a struggle for the player, who relied on their sister's bizarre dances and a giant stuffed bear to appease the gaming gods. The duo's mischievous behavior during gameplay led to near-constant run-ins with their frustrated mother, but ultimately, the player persevered and completed the game, much to the relief of both themselves and their parents.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kotaku
The writer recounts their intense frustration with battling Sephiroth in Kingdom Hearts, describing the boss battle as incredibly difficult and leading to the breaking of a controller in a fit of rage. Despite multiple attempts, the writer struggled to defeat Sephiroth, ultimately resulting in the destruction of a Mad Catz PS2 controller and the need to purchase a new one. The experience left a lasting impression, with the writer expressing a mix of love and frustration towards the character.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hard Drive
The official Kingdom Hearts Twitter page tweeted a promotional image for FFVII Rebirth, prompting criticism from fans who haven't played 2 prequel games and 3 mobile games, according to Tetsuya Nomura. The image is said to contain references that only dedicated players would understand, and Square Enix's VP of Lore defended the complexity of the storyline. Nomura's response to questions about Kingdom Hearts IV was met with a buster sword and a chase.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Push Square
Sora from Kingdom Hearts briefly surfaces to congratulate the successful launch of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, hinting at a potential crossover into a modern realm. Kingdom Hearts IV, the fifteenth installment in the series, will introduce the "Lost Master" story arc, and players may need to play a mobile game to understand the plot. The concept of Sora and the Heartless crossing over into a modern realm is intriguing, and fans are eager to see it in action.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gamesradar
Reynatis, a new action-RPG developed by a team of Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts veterans, has been confirmed for a worldwide launch on Switch, PS5, PS4, and PC in fall 2024. The game, set in modern day Shibuya, features writing by Kazushige Nojima and music by Yoko Shimomura. While the trailer shows some rough edges and a convoluted story, the gameplay promises fast-paced sword fighting, dodging, special abilities, and gunplay. Fans of JRPGs can look forward to exploring this mysterious Japanese setting when the game releases later this year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Nintendo Life
The final amiibo for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, featuring Sora from Kingdom Hearts, is set to release next week. Video footage of the amiibo has surfaced on social media, showing generic art on the back of the box. This follows the release of Pyra and Mythra amiibo last year, marking the end of the Smash amiibo line. Nintendo has also restarted spirit events, with a Pokémon-themed event currently ongoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hard Drive
If you're a Kingdom Hearts fan looking for more games with incomprehensible stories, here are 10 options to consider. From the Warhammer universe to Warframe, Crysis, Destiny, Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil, SWERY's games, Tekken, Balan Wonderworld, and The Quiet Man, these games will leave you scratching your head with their convoluted plots and bizarre narratives.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hard Drive
The next spin-off game in the Kingdom Hearts franchise, titled "Kingdom Hearts: Sum of the First 50 Primes To The Power of The Floor Function of Pi," has been announced by creator Tetsuya Nomura. The gameplay and storyline details remain unclear, but rumors suggest concerns about a western release due to the complex title. Fans are advocating for the title to be retained in the English translation, with some even pursuing advanced mathematics degrees to understand it. Square Enix plans to provide scholarships to help fans keep up with the rising levels of subtitle complexity.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KH13 · for Kingdom Hearts
Square Enix has updated the Kingdom Hearts Missing Link Twitter account with new concept art and the hashtag #KHML, hinting at more information to come. The profile picture and header have also been updated with symbols and images related to the game. Stay tuned for further updates on Kingdom Hearts Missing Link.