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Tetsuya Nomura discusses the Gummi Ship in Kingdom Hearts III

Kingdom Hearts series director Tetsuya Nomura talked with the Game Informer staff about Kingdom Hearts III. Specifically, they had asked him about the inclusion of the Gummi Ship in the game. He says it'll be in the game but he cannot yet reveal how it is or what's become of it.
 
You can check out the full quote below:
 
 
Nomura also expressed that the Kingdom Hearts team tries to pay attention to what's received well by fans and that they always want to try something new and always try to tweak old mechanics for Kingdom Hearts III. You can check out the full quote for this below:
 
 
UPDATE: During an interview with IGN, Tetsuya Nomura reiterated what he stated in this Game Informer interview about the Gummi Ship in Kingdom Hearts III. View the full quote below:
 
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Tetsuya Nomura hints that another playable character besides Sora will be available in Kingdom Hearts III

Kingdom Hearts series director Tetsuya Nomura recently spoke with the IGN staff about Kingdom Hearts III at D23 Expo 2017. While discussing the possibility of Kingdom Hearts III on Nintendo Switch and the rest of the series to go on Xbox, Nomura also discussed if there will be more playable characters in the future. Nomura says that it would be tough to introduce many playable characters, but he intends to have another playable character aside from Sora.
 
You can check out the full quote below.
 
 
Furthermore, Nomura discusses the reasoning behind multiple party members at once, confirming that this will be the replacement of D-Link from Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. You can check out the quote below.
 
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Tetsuya Nomura says a Nintendo Switch version of Kingdom Hearts III is possible after the PS4 and Xbox One versions

Following the announcements made at D23 2017, including a new Toy Story world and a new, lengthy trailer for Kingdom Hearts III, series director Tetsuya Nomura talked with the staff of IGN. In speaking with IGN, Tetsuya Nomura claims that their main focus is releasing the PS4 and Xbox One versions of Kingdom Hearts III, but that they will consider releasing Kingdom Hearts III for the Nintendo Switch. You can read Nomura's full quote below:
 
 
Nomura also talked about possibly releasing Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX on the Xbox One, saying that it is in consideration but that there might not be enough interest besides with the Western audience.
 
 
Would you like to see Kingdom Hearts III on the switch, or Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX on Xbox One? Let us know in the comments!
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Kingdom Hearts BOND, AIR, and COMING mugs and bags are available for pre-order; releasing September 23, 2017

Kingdom Hearts mugs and bags are now available to pre-order through the Japanese Square Enix E-Store. They will be releasing on September 23, 2017.
 
The artwork on them, titled "BOND", "AIR", and "COMING" was first used for special acrylic stands that were originally pre-order bonuses for whoever in Japan pre-ordered a physical copy of Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and were later made available for the public to purchase on the Square Enix E-Store.
 
Now, this artwork is being featured on three different mugs and three different bags. You can pre-order the BOND mug here, the AIR mug here, and the COMING mug here. You can also pre-order the BOND bag here, the AIR bag here, and the COMING bag here.
 
You can view photos of the mugs and bags in the gallery below:
 



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New Kingdom Hearts III BRING ARTS action figures of Toy Story Sora, Donald, and Goofy announced

Square Enix Merchandise have announced three brand new Kingdom Hearts III BRING ARTS action figures of Sora, Donald, and Goofy. The figures are of the trio as as their toy versions from the newly announced world of Toy Story. You can view the renders below. Pictures of the actual figures have not been published yet.
 



 
A release date is yet to be announced.
 
Toy Story was just announced as a brand new world in Kingdom Hearts III, which is set to release in 2018. You can watch the Kingdom Hearts III - D23 2017 Toy Story trailer here.
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Kingdom Hearts III Bring Arts Sora figure (Guardian Form) available for pre-order on SENA store; releasing end of September 2017 for $69.99

The official Square Enix North American online store has updated their site with a brand new Kingdom Hearts III Bring Arts Sora (Guardian Form) and is now available for pre-order. The Bring Arts figure will cost $69.99 USD and releases at the End of September 2017.
 
You can check out the description below for the Bring Arts figure. You can also check out pictures of the Bring Arts. Finally, you can view the new Kingdom Hearts III trailer here.
 



 
 
UPDATE 1: The Kingdom Hearts III Bring Arts Sora (Guardian Form) was shown off, and for sale, at SDCC (San Diego Comic Con) 2017! View a couple photos of it there in the gallery with the other images above.
 
UPDATE 2: Even more photos have been taken of the Kingdom Hearts III Bring Arts Sora (Guardian Form) at SDCC 2017. Check them out, provided by @churroz on Twitter, in the gallery above.
 
UPDATE 3: The Guardian Form Sora Bring Arts figure was at TGS2017 (Tokyo Game Show 2017) and three new photos of it there have been shown off. One of them was released by the official Square Enix USA Twitter account, while the other two were released by @rikunami13 on Twitter. View these photos in the gallery with the other photos above.
Jake

Kingdom Hearts III releasing on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2018

During the D23 Expo 2017 in Anaheim, California, Kingdom Hearts III was given an official release year of 2018, via a new trailer shown at the event.
 
This follows last month’s Kingdom Hearts III Orchestra Trailer and the recent reveal at D23 of a trailer and of the new Toy Story world officially confirmed to be playable in Kingdom Hearts III.
 
After the game was announced at Sony’s E3 2013 Press Conference, fans have been waiting for a release date and now we can mark our calendars and wait a bit longer!
 
Are you guys excited to finally receive a release date? Do you think this is the final release date or do you expect delays? Let us know you think in the comments.
 



 
UPDATE: Square Enix Holdings have released their Financial Briefing Report for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018 ("1Q FY2018/3"). While discussing their future pipeline in the report, they reiterated, once again, that Kingdom Hearts III has been announced to be releasing in 2018. View the full quote in the screenshot below:
 



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New Kingdom Hearts III trailer shown at D23 Expo 2017

Beginning on July 14th and continuing through the 16th, D23 Expo is the ultimate Disney fan event where major Disney-owned companies and trademarks make various announcements related to Disney movies, games, etc. to create the ultimate experience for Disney fans.
 
During the Kingdom Hearts Orchestra - World Tour - in Los Angeles, a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts III was shown. At the end of it, a message was shown confirming that on July 15th, at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, a new world and a new trailer would be shown for the game. It was later confirmed that Kingdom Hearts III will be at the "Level Up! The Walt Disney Company's Video Game Showcase" at 1:00 PM PDT at the D23 Expo Arena. Yesterday, July 14, 2017, was the beginning of D23 2017, and today, July 15, 2017, is the day that they have had the new trailer revealed. Just as planned, it was shown at the Level Up! conference.
 
The Kingdom Hearts III segment of the panel was last, with the Star Wars and Marvel segments being showcased before. Kingdom Hearts series director Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix Product Manager Kaori Takasue came on stage and talked about the Kingdom Hearts Orchestra - World Tour -, Kingdom Hearts Union χ[cross], Kingdom Hearts III, and, of course, revealed the new world, Toy Story, and the new trailer.
 
After the trailer was shown, Pixar Animation Studio story supervisor Jason Katz and Pixar Animation Studios associate creative director Tasha Sounart came onstage to discuss the new Toy Story world. Tasha Sounart helped work on the Toy Story world with the art style, creative direction, and animation. She said one of her favorite things to work on was to help design the toy versions of Sora, Donald, and Goofy, as well as the Toy Story Keyblade. They also confirmed that the Toy Story world will have a brand new story, never before seen in any of the movies, just like the Big Hero 6 world. To close it off, Nomura said there's more announcements coming and expressed his gratitude. Those who attended the panel were given a double-sided Kingdom Hearts III poster (photos courtesy of Churro)!
 
Mascots of toy soldiers from the Toy Story film also came on stage and performed an act. And at the end, Buzz and Woody mascots came out.
 
You can view "Kingdom Heats III – D23 2017 Toy Story Trailer", as well as the Hercules Excerpt from the trailer, below:
 




 




 
You can also view the full Level Up! conference here:
 




 

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Official renders of Guard Form Sora and Sora, Donald, and Goofy in their Toy Story forms have been released as well. You can view them in the gallery below:
 


 
UPDATE: Thanks to the official Kingdom Hearts Twitter account, we now know the name of several of Sora's Keyblade transformations. The gun-type transformations we've been seeing in trailers are called the double Arrowguns and the blaster they transform into is called the Magic Launcher. Also, thanks to the new trailer, we now know that the hammer that the Toy Story world Keyblade can transform into is known as the Hyper Hammer.
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New Toy Story world for Kingdom Hearts III revealed at D23 Expo 2017

At today’s Level Up! The Walt Disney Company’s Video Game Showcase at D23 Expo 2017, Square Enix has showcased a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts III giving us us a first look at a brand new world set in the Toy Story movie through a trailer.
 
The Toy Story world has been showcased for the first time and is now confirmed to appear in Kingdom Hearts III, which is an exciting addition to the Tangled and Big Hero 6 worlds that have been confirmed previously.
 
After the trailer was shown, Pixar Animation Studio story supervisor Jason Katz and Pixar Animation Studios associate creative director Tasha Sounart came onstage to discuss the new Toy Story world. Tasha Sounart helped work on the Toy Story world with the art style, creative direction, and animation. She said one of her favorite things to work on was to help design the toy versions of Sora, Donald, and Goofy, as well as the Toy Story Keyblade. They also confirmed that the Toy Story world will have a brand new story, never before seen in any of the movies, just like the Big Hero 6 world. To close it off, Nomura said there's more announcements coming and expressed his gratitude.
 
Mascots of toy soldiers from the Toy Story film also came on stage and performed an act. And at the end, Buzz and Woody mascots came out.
 
Official renders of Sora, Donald, and Goofy in their Toy Story forms have been released as well. View them in the gallery below:
 



 
What do you think of Toy Story? What other worlds would you like to see in Kingdom Hearts III? Let us know in the comments below!
neil98

Kingdom Hearts acrylic charms and badges available for pre-order

Kingdom Hearts acrylic charms and badges are now available for pre-order on AmiAmi. The acrylic charms are available with a 8 piece set and the badges are available with a 12 piece set. The 8 piece set comes with Sora, Xemnas, Axel, Saïx, Demyx, Ventus, Terra, and Aqua acrylic charms, while the 12 piece set comes with Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Sora, Roxas, Riku (Data-Riku), Ventus, Goofy, Terra, Isa, Lea, Vanitas, and Aqua badges.
 
Both the acrylic charms and the badges can be pre-ordered/purchased for 5,184 yen ($46.06 USD). They also have a release date for October 17th, but that date is still TBD (to be determined). View an image of the acrylic charms and an image of the badges in the gallery below:
 



 
Thanks to @aibo_ac7 on Twitter for the tip!
 
UPDATE 1: The acrylic charms and badges were shown off at Wonder Festival 2017 (Summer) in Japan at the Ensky booth! View photos of them there, provided by @cafegirlinfo on Twitter, in the gallery with the other photos above.
 
UPDATE 2: A few more photos of the acrylic charms and badges have been shown off by @naxkia and @rikunami13 on Twitter. View them with the other photos in the gallery above.
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Coverage: Kingdom Hearts III at D23 Expo 2017

Our coverage of Kingdom Hearts III at D23 Expo 2017 in Anaheim, California has begun!
 
Beginning on July 14th and continuing through the 16th, D23 Expo is the ultimate Disney fan event where major Disney-owned companies and trademarks make various announcements related to Disney movies, games, etc. to create the ultimate experience for Disney fans.
 
At the first Orchestra concert in Los Angeles, California, Tetsuya Nomura confirmed that Kingdom Hearts III will make an appearance at D23 Expo 2017 on July 15th. This appearance includes a brand new trailer and a new world announcement. The official D23 website confirms that Kingdom Hearts III will appear during the Level Up! The Walt Disney Company’s Video Game Showcase at 1:00 PM USA PDT inside the D23 Expo Arena.
 
During D23 Expo 2015, Square Enix revealed a brand new world featuring the Disney film, Big Hero 6. What will they have in store for us this time? Stay tuned throughout the event to find out what announcements will be made for Kingdom Hearts III!
 

KINGDOM HEARTS III – D23 2017 Toy Story Trailer




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KINGDOM HEARTS 3 – D23 2017 Trailer Excerpt—Hercules




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Full Level Up! Conference




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- Kingdom Hearts III confirmed to be at D23 Expo 2017 Anaheim
- Square Enix confirms a "special surprise" is coming to Kingdom Hearts Union χ%5BCross%5D to celebrate D23 Expo 2017
- New Kingdom Hearts III trailer shown at D23 Expo 2017
- New Toy Story world for Kingdom Hearts III revealed at D23 Expo 2017
- D23 Expo 2017: Kingdom Hearts III releasing on PlayStation 4 & Xbox One in 2018
- New Kingdom Hearts III BRING ARTS action figures of Toy Sora, Donald, and Goofy announced
- New Kingdom Hearts III Bring Arts Sora (Guardian Form) available for pre-order on SENA store; releasing End of September 2017 for $69.99
- Analysis of the Kingdom Hearts III – D23 2017 Toy Story Trailer
- Kingdom Hearts III will feature in Weekly Famitsu with a Tetsuya Nomura interview and a recap of D23 Expo 2017
 

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- Tetsuya Nomura says a Nintendo Switch version of Kingdom Hearts III is possible after the PS4 and Xbox One versions
- Tetsuya Nomura hints that another playable character besides Sora will be available in Kingdom Hearts III
- Tetsuya Nomura discusses the Gummi Ship in Kingdom Hearts III
- Tetsuya Nomura discusses the Toy Story world in Kingdom Hearts III
- Tetsuya Nomura discusses a "higher tier of magic" in Kingdom Hearts III
- Tetsuya Nomura discusses a new mechanic "Athletic Flow", Summons, and Keyblade transformations in Kingdom Hearts III
- Tetsuya Nomura explains why Kingdom Hearts III has taken so long; also says they'll likely reveal all worlds before release
- Tetsuya Nomura is “confident” about 2018 release, and is not changing his original plans for Kingdom Hearts III
- Tetsuya Nomura discusses Attraction Flow in Kingdom Hearts III; says it'll be a surprise depending on the area
- Less Disney worlds in KH3 than KH2, but with more content; Big Hero 6 world development going well and next info is on its way; Toy Story world canon to the Toy Story timeline
- Tetsuya Nomura discusses Maleficient's role in Kingdom Hearts III, the possibility of Roxas's return, and more with IGN
- Every character's story will be settled in Kingdom Hearts III; the world Young Xehanort and Eraqus are at is an original world; Kingdom Hearts Union χ%5BCross%5D 5th Union leader reveal in early August
- Famitsu features Kingdom Hearts III with exclusive interview with Tetsuya Nomura discussing development and promotion of the game, Toy Story, and more
- Tetsuya Nomura answers fan questions about Kingdom Hearts III; discusses Square Enix characters, secret bosses, CGI movie, and more
- Tetsuya Nomura reveals new Kingdom Hearts III details in Dengeki Online interview; discusses tutorial stage, toy robots, and Keyblade transformations
 

Updates




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8:00 AM (USA PDT) - Exclusive Kingdom Hearts III posters will be given out to D23 attendees!
8:06 AM (USA PDT) - D23 Expo is already packed with dedicated fans waiting for today's presentations!
10:54 AM (USA PDT) - People are starting to line up. Only 2 hours to go!
11:00 AM (USA PDT) - It's starting!
11:01 AM (USA PDT) - Starting off with a sizzle reel!
11:02 AM (USA PDT) - Jimmy Pitaro, chairman of Disney Consumer Products is now on stage!
11:09 AM (USA PDT) - Kingdom Hearts III news will be last in the panel!
11:51 AM (USA PDT) - Orchestra trailer playing now
11:52 AM (USA PDT) - Testsuya Nomura is on the stage now!
11:57 AM (USA PDT) - New trailer is being shown!
11:58 AM (USA PDT) - Toy Story is the new world in Kingdom Hearts III!
12:02 PM (USA PDT) - Finally! Kingdom Hearts III will release in 2018!
12:04 PM (USA PDT) - A special Kingdom Hearts III Sora medal has been distributed to players of Kingdom Hearts Union Cross!
 

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"Special surprise" coming to Kingdom Hearts Union χ[cross] to celebrate D23 Expo 2017

Using the official Twitter account for English updates of Kingdom Hearts Union χ%5Bcross%5D, Square Enix tweeted out that a 'special surprise' will be coming to players of Kingdom Hearts Union χ%5Bcross%5D to celebrate D23 Expo 2017, which occurs from July 14th through the 16th. You can check out the tweet below.
 
 
We'll update with more details regarding the special surprise for players as soon as they are available.
 
What do you think the special surprise is? Let us know in the comments below!
Jake

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