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Ben Diskin discusses latest Kingdom Hearts III trailer and recording process in reddit AMA

Ben Diskin, voice actor of Young Master Xehanort in the Kingdom Hearts series, is currently holding an AMA (ask me anything) thread on reddit, and we had the pleasure of asking him his thoughts on the E3 2015 Kingdom Hearts III trailer and his preparation for his role in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.
 
His response clarifies that he was indeed involved in the recording process for the new Kingdom Hearts III trailer. It also seems as though he was given little to no information regarding the plot before he started recording his lines for Young Master Xehanort in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance and Kingdom Hearts III, but according to a previous question, he played Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II before recording the lines.
 
Ben mentions that he enjoyed the new Kingdom Hearts III trailer and was "relieved" to see his character's appearance in the game. He also reveals that the inspiration came from Japanese voice actor for Young Master Xehanort, Takanori Okuda. Then, Ben makes a point to remind us of how secretive Square Enix and Disney are with this property, as if we were not already aware!
 
Update: Ben Diskin has taken the time to answer more fan questions about the Kingdom Hearts series. Check out the rest of his Kingdom Hearts-related answers here.
 
We believe he gave a stellar performance in the trailer and has no reason to be embarrassed by his work, but what do you think? How do you feel about Ben Diskin's work in the series, and what do you take from his responses to the questions regarding Kingdom Hearts? Let us know in the comments below!
Toominator

New Kingdom Hearts Play Arts Kai figures featured at San Diego Comic-Con 2015

San Diego Comic-Con 2015 has begun and new Kingdom Hearts Play Arts Kai figures have been featured. The Play Arts Kai figures are of Sora in his Halloween Town costume from Kingdom Hearts II and the other is of Riku also from Kingdom Hearts II. These figures are just prototypes so they are yet to be finished. When the finished products are revealed we'll let you know. You can view these prototypes of the Play Arts Kai figures below thanks to @churroz for originally posting these images.
 



Jake

Kingdom Hearts hidden designs found in the Kingdom Hearts design document; Toy Story world design & Kingdom Hearts tentative title discovered

Recently there have been designs found that were never before seen from Kingdom Hearts that were hidden deep inside the Kingdom Hearts design document. With a look through the design document, it appears that Kingdom Hearts was once named Kingdom of Hearts.
 
Additionally, there is a picture of what looks like a Toy Story world and how it would look on the world selection map. It includes Andy's house on top of a Pizza Planet rocket. Also note that each character from the design document had a written bio describing each character and their roles in Kingdom Hearts.
 
The designs found in the document were never released to the public before. You can view all hidden designs and each character's written bio below with credit going to Nathan McMahon on photobucket for originally finding these images and KHInsider for the tip.
 



 
 
Do you prefer the title Kingdom Hearts or Kingdom of Hearts? Let us know in the comments below!
Jake

Kingdom Hearts/Kingdom Hearts II folder set revealed

Square Enix has announced that they're releasing a Kingdom Hearts/Kingdom Hearts II folder set in Japan on August 19, 2015. It will cost 780 Yen ($6.35 U.S). The folder set features the key art for both Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II that were featured on the front covers of the original PlayStation 2 releases of the two titles as well as the title screens. You can view images of this below.
 



 
Are you going to import this? Let us know in the comments below.
Sora96

Kingdom Hearts III trailer analysis: The HUD

KH13 continues to analyze every nook and cranny of any news, photos, and videos of the upcoming Kingdom Hearts III. Today, we delve into the HUD, or heads-up display. It is also equally referred to as a 'status bar'.
 
As we noted before, the classic command menu makes a return from Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II. While it doesn't look as artful as Kingdom Hearts II's default style, Kingdom Hearts III is still in development and nothing is truly finalized until it ships.
 

 
While the command menu is interesting, the magic and health meters have much to say.
 

 
To note, the character profiles show a much more serious Sora, Donald, and Goofy. Could this show us that Kingdom Hearts III is much more serious in tone than the previous numbered titles? It is also fun to note that, when hit, the characters still wince in pain. When Donald and Goofy are hit, their respective meters bobble up and down with a flashing red light accompanying it.
 
Next, if you'll note the 'EX' gauge, it is still unclear what it pertains to, as it at least doesn't deplete when Sora is shown changing his Keyblade into dual guns, or summoning the attraction flows. However, recent images show the gauge's name was changed from 'EX' to 'Focus'.
 

 
The reason for the name change, or what that meter reflects, has yet to be discussed by Tetsuya Nomura or anyone working on Kingdom Hearts III.
 
Nothing is written in stone for the HUD, and anything could change between now and Kingdom Hearts III's release. Still, it is fun to speculate. What do you think the Focus gauge triggers in the game? Do you think the more serious profile pictures of Sora, Donald, and Goofy, hint at a more serious game? Please sound off in the comments below!
Kasaix

Utada Hikaru confirmed to be working on a new album, new child born

Utada Hikaru, known for her works in the Kingdom Hearts series such as Hikari and Passion has posted via her website that she is currently working on a new album. Along with the announcement of her new album in the works, she recently just had a new born child. While still having her son, she decided to return into the world of music and began creating her new album. Below you can read a translation by Aru Akise of what she said on her website about this great news below.
 
With this news, we would like to congratulate her on the new born child and take a look back at the amazing work she has done in the Kingdom Hearts series. Congratulations!
Jake

Kingdom Hearts III trailer analysis: All new heartless detailed

Let's take a look at some of the new heartless seen in the E3 2015 Kingdom Hearts III trailer!
 
The first batch of new heartless seen in the trailer are heartless that pop out of a river.
 



 
They seem to have a shield of water around them when they first appear, and as you attack them, the shield goes away. It is also interesting to note that Sora uses what looks like Fire magic to attack these heartless, so there may be a bit of elemental strategy involved with these heartless in particular. Additionally, much like the elemental heartless from KH1, it does not appear that these heartless are specific to any world. They could very well spawn near any body of water, and not just this river in the Olympus world.
 



 
The next wave of new heartless is a bit different in that it does seem like a heartless specific to the Olympus world.
 



 
You'll notice that these heartless are wearing what look like Spartan helmets. Seeing as Hercules is set in Greece, this makes total sense. It looks as though these heartless may be specific to the Olympus world. Other than this, they have wings to help them fly, and they attack much like the Air Soldiers in KH1.
 
The next new heartless in the trailer resemble Minotaurs, which are prominent in Greek mythology. They have humanoid features on their upper halves, but their feet have hooves, and when they gather together for a group attack, they lower their heads to reveal their helmets which don bull faces/horns.
 



 
The new Tangled world also introduces a new brand of heartless. They represent dandelion plants. These heartless actually have two forms: A dandelion puff, and a more basic flower-like form. There was a segment in the trailer that showed the puff form releasing the puffs from itself to sprout new heartless. It is unclear whether or not this heartless is specific to the Tangled world, but it very well may be.
 



 
One heartless in particular has has taken our notice. In Twilight Town, a Heartless has a bow & arrow, a quiver on its back and a red squiggly hat that resembles Merida's thick ginger hair from the 2012 Disney film, Brave. We have some screenshots of this you can check out below thanks to TheGamersJoint, and to KH13 member SoraFanatic for the tip.
 

 

 

 



 
Could a Brave world be next revealed for Kingdom Hearts III? Would you like to see a Brave world in Kingdom Hearts III? Let us know in the comments below.
Sora96

Multiplayer interviews Tetsuya Nomura, discusses Kingdom Hearts III at E3 2015 & potential appearance at Tokyo Game Show

Multiplayer, an Italian website got the opportunity to interview Tetsuya Nomura, director of the Kingdom Hearts series and asked him questions. During the interview they mainly discuss Kingdom Hearts III at E3 2015 as well as the future for Kingdom Hearts III. Multiplayer also asked Nomura if Kingdom Hearts III will appear at the Tokyo Game Show 2015. He stated that he cannot say for sure, giving the possibility of Kingdom Hearts III news at the Tokyo Game Show 2015. Below you can read a translation of the interview thanks to KH13 Archives Team member Everglow.
 
Would you like Kingdom Hearts III to appear at the Tokyo Game Show 2015? Let us know in the comments below!
Jake

Kingdom Hearts III appears in the latest issue of Dengeki PlayStation

Kingdom Hearts III has appeared in the latest issue of Dengeki PlayStation magazine with the latest screenshots of the game as well as an interview with Tetsuya Nomura, the director of the Kingdom Hearts series. We're currently working to get this interview translated and once we have we'll let you know. You can enjoy the article below thanks to RPGSite.net and @RedMakuzawa.
 



Sora96

New Famitsu article on Kingdom Hearts III & Unchained χ now available, new screenshots and Sora render shown

A new Famitsu article concerning the Kingdom Hearts series is now available, revealing two new screenshots of Kingdom Hearts III not seen in the previous E3 trailer. A render of Sora in his Kingdom Hearts III clothes was also shown. The article discusses both Kingdom Hearts III & Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ. You can view the new screenshots and render below.
 












Soravids

PlayStation Access posts new video discussing Kingdom Hearts III

PlayStation Access
a new video concerning Kingdom Hearts III. The video focuses on 8 aspects of Kingdom Hearts III, and discusses each one. The hosts of the video have interviewed Tetsuya Nomura, and they discuss the questions they asked him and expand on his responses, while describing their own personal desires for the game. This video is very interesting, seeing as we learn many things that suggest the game is quite far into development. You can view the video below, plus a complete list of the discussion topics. 




Soravids

Apart from the Olympus world confirmed for Kingdom Hearts III, almost all other worlds will be new

In a recent interview for Dengeki PlayStation magazine, Tetsuya Nomura, director of the Kingdom Hearts series, has stated that almost all worlds apart from the Olympus world in Kingdom Hearts III will be new. Although considered obvious from the trailer, this seemingly confirms for the first time that Olympus is indeed one of the worlds in Kingdom Hearts III.
 
The other notable point from this is re-confirmation that the majority of the worlds we visit in Kingdom Hearts III will be new to the series. With that in mind, what worlds yet to be seen in the Kingdom Hearts series do you think will be visited by Sora and company? Let us know in the comments!
 
Thanks go to @htmk73 for the interview summary, and to goldpanner for English translations of Nomura's comments, which can be read below.
 
Toominator

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