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As we approach the Japanese release of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, some lucky fans have already received an early copy of the game. With the release of some early copies, some have already completed the game. You can check out the game disc for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue below, as well as some new in-game screenshots. If you don't want to be spoiled before the English release, then beware of spoilers with these new in-game screenshots. Thanks goes to Yukarigame.net for the screenshots. In-game screenshots Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue releases on January 12, 2017 in Japan, while releasing everywhere else on January 24, 2017.

Square Enix has just updated their Japanese Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue website with a link to a new memorial site for the Kingdom Hearts series 15th Anniversary containing details on a new Kingdom Hearts series memorial stained glass clock. This stained glass clock will be showcased at Shinjuku Station in Japan from January 9th, 2017 until January 15th, 2017 as part of the series' 15th anniversary. It will also feature a large video screen featuring moments from the Kingdom Hearts and a mural honoring characters and moments from the series. The website features the tagline "The story starts moving again." Pictures, such as Kingdom Hearts characters from the past 15 years were also exhibited. Check it out below. This will be exhibited as a mural painting. There is also a Twitter campaign related to the memorial clock. The campaign invites people to take pictures in person with the memorial clock or to use one of the prepared stained glass images given on the official site with the hashtag #キングダムハーツ15周年. All promotional images including the poster for the Twitter campaign can be found below thanks to 4Gamer. UPDATE 1: The Kingdom Hearts Memorial Clock is now set up and open to the public! The website has also been updated to include a virtual version of the clock featuring all the games in the Kingdom Hearts series with short video clips and images. They've also added a link to easily participate in the previously mentioned Twitter campaign if you cannot make it to the Memorial Clock in person. A video and image of the Memorial Clock have been provided thanks to Twitter user @pi_su05 and more images of the display have been provided thanks to Twitter users @mti_k_h, @Soichiro_Sun, @Jixon_Livermore, and @adachi813! Thank you to Churro and KH Destiny for the tips! UPDATE 2: There are a few comments by series director Tetsuya Nomura that have appeared on the video screens at the Exhibit! Images are thanks to Twitter users @ArikaMiz and @sonzaisinaimono and English translations have been provided by Catherine Mueller ([email protected]). UPDATE 3: Famitsu has reported that the Kingdom Hearts Memorial Clock exhibit has 5 themes: "Sora's memories", "Ones who doesn't exist", "Keyblade", "Final Fantasy", and "The World of Kingdom Hearts". UPDATE 4: The Kingdom Hearts Memorial Clock Twitter campaign winners have received their memorial clocks on March 31st! View images of them below, provided by @Yamato_exe1126, @carie810, @peto_margherita, @sakuny_heart, and @Noir_plus on Twitter:

With the first review of the English copy of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue now out and done by Game Informer, this means that now the game has been completed. In their review, Game Informer has confirmed that in Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep - A Fragmentary Passage-, once you complete the game in any mode, you will automatically unlock Critical Mode and you'll be able to replay the game on Critical Mode. You can check out the response below. Will you be completing the game on Critical Mode? What mode will you start with first? Let us know in the comments below!

With 2016 now in the books, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue is nearing its public release for everyone to enjoy on their PlayStation 4. In order to help commemorate the new year, Square Enix has released some new wallpapers for everyone to enjoy onto their computers. Depending on your preferences, you can choose out of the 3 different quality sizes below. Thanks goes to @differem7 for the tip! 1920 x 1200 <3 1920 x 1080 <3 1280 x 1024 <3 Do you like these new wallpapers? Are you excited for the release of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue this month? Let us know in the comments below!

In an interview with Dengeki Online, Tetsuya Nomura, director of the Kingdom Hearts series, was able to discuss a bit about Kingdom Hearts III alongside Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue. In the interview, Riku's new outfit for Kingdom Hearts III was touched upon a bit. Tetsuya Nomura confirms to Dengeki Online that Riku's new outfit has been completed, and that it's indeed based off of the Kingdom Hearts χ[chi] 3rd anniversary artwork from July of 2016. Nomura also confirms that King Mickey also receives a new outfit for Kingdom Hearts III. The direct quote for the interview can be found below with translations thanks to Catherine Mueller ([email protected]).

The PlayStation Japanese Store has updated with a pre-order section on Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue. The game is priced at 7,344 yen and marks the first time that a Kingdom Hearts title has been fully available digitally. Those who pre-order the game on the PlayStation Store can play the game starting on midnight of the release date. You can check out the icon for the game on the PlayStation Store below. It was previously announced that those who do pre-order from the Japanese PS Store will receive a free Kingdom Hearts theme for their PS4. Are you downloading the game digitally? Let us know in the comments below!

Famitsu.com has released two new screenshots for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue. These two new screenshots feature Aqua & Mickey from the game. Furthermore, Famitsu has confirmed that the next issue of Famitsu Weekly (November 17th) will feature Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue with Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage- as the main spotlight. You can check out the screenshots below.

Square Enix has updated their North American store with the Static Arts Gallery Kingdom Hearts II Sora. This Static Arts Gallery will be priced at $49.99 USD and will release at the end of May 2017. You can check out the description provided by Square Enix below. Are you purchasing the Kingdom Hearts II Static Arts Gallery? Let us know in the comments below!