Shinji Hashimoto, the executive producer of the Kingdom Hearts series, has shared his thoughts on Kingdom Hearts III's release with a message to the fans. In the heartfelt message, Hashimoto shows his passion for the series and wishes everyone a lot of fun with the new game. Thanks to the official PlayStation blog, it can be read below.
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As is tradition, the director of the Kingdom Hearts series, Tetsuya Nomura, has included a message with Kingdom Hearts III to commemorate the game's release. The message is available in the artbook included in the deluxe edition of the game, and goes over the director's feelings about the game's release, his wishes for after you finish the game, and his deliberation to choose the game's ending (but don't worry, there are no spoilers)!
You can read Nomura's message below.
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D23, the official Disney fan club, have conducted an interview with the English voice actors for Goofy and Donald Duck in the Kingdom Hearts series – Bill Farmer and Tony Anselmo. The voice actors reflect on 17 years of voicing for the Kingdom Hearts series, and share their thoughts about Kingdom Hearts III and the future of the series.
Check out the interview below, thanks to D23!
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During E3 of 2018, Square Enix announced a variety of limited edition products for Kingdom Hearts III, including the Deluxe Edition + Bring Arts figures, as well as a limited edition PlayStation 4 Pro. The former found its way to the Square Enix store immediately, while the latter was sadly nowhere to be found outside of Japan, at least for several months. Upon the news that GameStop and other retailers would be carrying the console worldwide, fans went wild attempting to pre-order this rare system.
With a bit of luck and a hit to my spending money, I was fortunate enough to obtain both of these highly sought-after items. Below, you can see my unboxing of the various contents that I received on the afternoon of January 28th.
Overall, I am very happy with everything I received!
The Kingdom Hearts III Deluxe Edition itself is quite a step up from most other collector's editions the series has had over the years. The inclusion of a standard case alongside the steelbook is very considerate for those of us who love to collect the series' various box arts. The steelbook's design is not only pleasing to look at, but as an attendee of Kingdom Hearts III's Premiere Event last year, it also brought back a lot of good memories for me, due to a similar aesthetic being used quite frequently at that event's venue. The artbook, like others before it, is a treat to look through, showcasing various worlds, characters, and Keyblades from the game. Finally, the pin is quite awesome. While it's not quite as unique as prior Kingdom Hearts pins have been, it carries a lot of charm in a simple design and relatively simple shape. It certainly doesn't disappoint!
Regarding the Bring Arts figures, while I found it strange that the Sora Bring Arts figure's head was detached from the body, the fix for such an issue is relatively easy. I will, however, echo a long-standing sentiment about this line of figures: the plastic for the hands should be softer and more malleable. All too often, I see complaints about trying to attach a figure's hands (an issue I actually had in my unboxing), as well as trying to fit weapons into the appropriate hand models. Fans would often struggle to pry the fingers apart in order to fit a Keyblade or other object. This is an issue which has persisted with the Play Arts and Bring Arts figure lines for years, and I hope to someday see a change to reflect this request. Otherwise, these figures are definitely on par with other Play Arts and Bring Arts lines, with every single bit of detail and quality that such a standard entails. In particular, these Toy Story figures look like they could have jumped out from the game itself! Very impressive, regardless of any minor issues I have!
Speaking about the PlayStation 4 Pro, the quality of the product is absolutely astounding. I was initially very skeptical about the leather-like finish the console's top plate had received, thinking that it was nothing more than empty marketing. However, after holding the console in my hands and running my fingers across this finish, I can now say that the claims are absolutely warranted. The feeling isn't quite that of actual leather, but the imitation is superb regardless. If this is the level of quality we can expect from Square Enix's limited-edition consoles in the future, I can't wait to see what else they might bring to us in the future.
Kingdom Hearts III is now available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One!
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Latest news: - Skrillex talks about producing "Face My Fears" with Utada Hikaru - Kingdom Hearts Snapchat crown filter available for limited time - Kingdom Hearts III trophy list
On the day of Kingdom Hearts III's worldwide release, The Verge published an interview with Skrillex (Sonny Moore), who is credited for producing the game's opening theme "Face My Fears" with Utada Hikaru.
Skrillex met Utada Hikaru in the artists' lounge at a heavy metal festival in Germany in 2013.
Since then, they kept in touch. They caught up in two years ago on the phone when Utada told him that she was working on the theme song for Kingdom Hearts III. She proposed that he could do a remix of it. At the time, she sent him 'Don't Think Twice', which was supposed to be the only original theme song for the game; but Skrillex wasn't sure what he could do with it.
Last summer, Utada happened to be in London, where Skrillex was working with producer Poo Bear (Jason Boyd).
They went to the studio to try it out.
Skrillex said that it was everything he expected. While working on it, he soundtracked his work with the Kingdom Hearts III trailers.
The song was apparently finished a year* before it released.
In regards to Kingdom Hearts, of which he has been a longtime fan, Skrillex said:
Regardless of his work in Kingdom Hearts III, he still didn't receive a copy of the game in advance!
*The times mentioned in the original article by The Verge are slightly contradicting. Skrillex said "Face My Fears" was produced about a year before it released/was put in the game (according to The Verge, a year before it 'saw the light of day'). This contradicts The Verge's retelling which says that it was conceived 'last summer' (2018). It could be that Skrillex was referencing the new year and not a full yearly period of time.
Did you know that "Face My Fears" was written in the same key as "Passion" and using the same chords as "Dearly Beloved"? Read more about it here!
"Face My Fears" is available worldwide; the album song can be bought from the Apple Store, Google Play Music, and Amazon as well as streamed on Spotify. You can also now listen to it in Kingdom Hearts III itself, during the opening cinematics. For lyrics and more information, click here.
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Latest news:
- Kingdom Hearts III releases worldwide along with Update 1.02; Launch Day! and Launch Commercial videos released - Kingdom Hearts Snapchat crown filter available for limited time - Kingdom Hearts III trophy list
On the release of Kingdom Hearts III internationally, the Kingdom Hearts official Twitter account posted showing off an exclusive crown filter for Snapchat. When used, it displays a crown similar to the one in the artwork of Sora sitting on the throne, with a Keyblade on the top of it. You can check out the tweet below, with the Snapchat scan code!
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Latest news:
- Kingdom Hearts III releases worldwide along with Update 1.02; Launch Day! and Launch Commercial videos released - Skrillex talks about producing "Face My Fears" with Utada Hikaru - Kingdom Hearts III trophy list
The wait is finally over! The PS4 trophy list for Kingdom Hearts III is now accessible! View the official trophy list below!
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Latest news:
- Kingdom Hearts III releases worldwide along with Update 1.02; Launch Day! and Launch Commercial videos released - Kingdom Hearts Snapchat crown filter available for limited time - Skrillex talks about producing "Face My Fears" with Utada Hikaru
The wait is finally over! Kingdom Hearts III is officially available for fans worldwide to play both digitally and physically!
Director Tetsuya Nomura has stated:
An English version of the animated Launch Day promo video was also uploaded on YouTube. You can view it below.
Remember to install the patches for Update 1.01 inclusive of the Memory Archive, as well as claim any DLC Keyblades you're owed! You can also download Update 1.02, inclusive of the Epilogue video which you can unlock once you finish the game. From January 31 at 7:00 PM JST, you can download the subsequent update and start to unlock the Secret Ending.
Update [Jan 29, 2019]: A Launch Commercial (the English-dubbed version of the 30-second Japanese commercial from December) has also been released! Watch it below.
Are you securing your copy today, or do you have it already? Will you binge through the experience or are you going to play through it slowly and savor the moment? (Some of us may be stuck on the menu screen crying to Dearly Beloved for a while...)
Let us know your play styles and completion plans in the comment below!
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Our news coverage will include reports on officially released information (press releases, interviews, etc.); after Kingdom Hearts III's global release, we will report on basic game content such as the opening cinematics, artbook, trophy list, etc. while being mindful of spoilers on our website (via spoiler boxes/warnings) and on social media.
As a member of the KH13.com forums, your avatars, cover photos, statuses, and thread titles must not contain spoilers. You are allowed to discuss spoilers in the Kingdom Hearts III forum as long as you use spoiler boxes (by clicking on the 'eye' button on the editor). For more guidelines, including a guide to using spoiler tags, read our spoiler policy here.
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We would lastly like to say to fans avoiding spoilers to be extra careful on social media, especially comment sections. Thumbnails, titles, autoplay, recommended videos, and comments on Youtube can be especially dangerous and full of spoilers.
Kingdom Hearts III is now out worldwide and the community aren't holding back with their excitement. The game is now trending on Twitter and Twitch! Earlier this morning, Kingdom Hearts III had the most viewers on Twitch even beating Fortnite! Since then, the game has dropped to number two, being beaten by League of Legends but this is still a big moment for the Kingdom Hearts franchise.
We hope everyone is enjoying their first experience with the game. Head on over to our forums to discuss all things Kingdom Hearts III!
Latest news:
- Kingdom Hearts III releases worldwide along with Update 1.02; Launch Day! and Launch Commercial videos released - Kingdom Hearts Snapchat crown filter available for limited time - Kingdom Hearts III trophy list
With the release of Kingdom Hearts III upon us, we would like to share an overview on how you could participate with the KH13.com’s community features!
This article will go over the KH13 forums, spoiler policy, Discord, Twitch integration, and how to contribute to KH13’s Datascape!
Discussion
Everyone is welcome to join the discussion (and start them!) in our Kingdom Hearts III forum!
If you are discussing spoilers, make sure to not put the spoiler on the thread title itself, and to type it in-between spoiler tags. To use a spoiler box to hide your spoiler, simply click the ‘eye’ button on the editor. For our full forums spoiler policy, click here.
You are also invited to our official Discord! Click here to join!
Our Discord server has its own set of spoiler guidelines. For instance, there are specific channels to discuss Kingdom Hearts III story or gameplay. For more information, take a look at the #announcements channel in the server!
Stream
Did you know that there's Twitch integration on our website? If you link your Twitch account with your KH13 account and you livestream any Kingdom Hearts game, a link to your stream will appear in the sidebar of our website!
For anyone interested in this feature, press the “Add Your Stream” button at the bottom of the "KINGDOM HEARTS TWITCH LIVESTREAMS" tab on the sidebar, and sign in with Twitch on the following page to link your accounts. Whenever you are streaming a Kingdom Hearts game, just make sure to set the "Playing [X]" field of your Twitch stream to anything containing the words “Kingdom Hearts” in order for your stream to appear. Otherwise, your stream will not show up in the list.
For more information on Twitch integration, read here!
Datascape
KH13 also has its own Datascape! Along with our long-standing picture and video galleries and interviews section, we have also started our very own Kingdom Hearts wiki section!
We'd like to invite everyone to contribute as much as they like. You can:
- Create new projects (projects are collections of pages, like "Characters" or "Worlds")
- Help manage existing projects
- Participate in the project discussion topics
- Create new pages in projects
- Edit and add information to pages in projects
To create a new project, use the "propose a new project here" topic in the Kingdom Hearts Datascape forum to suggest and discuss new project ideas. After this, we'll create the database for you, and you'll be ready to start working on it.
To create a page:
- Go to the appropriate database (for example, Characters)
- Click the “Add New” button on the top corner of the page
- Fill out the editor like it appears, including all fields
- Click “Save” at the bottom of the page. The page is now available to be edited and seen by everyone
To edit a page:
-Go to the page itself and click the "Edit" button at the bottom.
For more information and to ask questions, take a look here!
Kingdom Hearts III will officially be available worldwide in less than 9 hours. Let's get this show on the road!
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