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"GamingUnion: "In honour of Final Fantasy XIII-2's release this past week, we've decided to compile a list of our ten favourite Japanese role-playing games for the current home console / handheld generation. While things have been tough in general for Japan as of late, there have been a numerous titles to truly capture the spirit of a JRPG and pushed the genre in new directions."
"Frankly, 2010 was a pretty big year for gaming. Kinect and the Move opened the door to motion sensitive gaming for Microsoft and Sony respectively (though neither of which are on the list), and we experienced some amazing sequels as well as some brand new titles. We wanted to share what we think you should dash down to your store for if you find it's missing from your collection."
"In order to best present our favorite games, we are forgoing the traditional Top X Games of 2010. This is restrictive and divisive and doesn’t allow us to spotlight all the games we like, all in effort to create an artificial hierarchy. Instead, alphabetically, here are all the games we enjoyed from 2010."
Amazon is discounting several big-named role-playing games, mostly originating from Japan, in their latest “17 Days of Deals in Video Games” deal.
If you're looking to buy some PSP games for a loved one this holiday season, then BrightHub has you covered with a comprehensive list of some of the best PSP titles to launch this year. Stay tuned for more!
"A disney RPG hardly sounds appealing to a gamer over the age of 12. Something about wielding a giant key as a weapon, while you fight alongside Donald Duck and Goofy just doesn't strike most as something that is going to be a rewarding experience. These people could not be any more wrong with these thoughts. So what is it that makes the Kingdom Hearts games great? Why I thought you'd never ask."
"Some remakes just shouldn't have been made in the first place. If you ever have the chance, don't check out Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop. Probably one of the worst remakes I've ever had the misfortune of seeing. A remake of the excellent 360 version, and built from the ground up for the Wii, Chop Till You Drop does everything wrong. The ability to take photographs was completely removed (which is odd, considering that the protagonist, Frank West, is a photographer...), the amount of zombie..."
The NPD sales results for three popular games (Dead Rising 2, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep and Metroid: Other M) during the month of September have been revealed.
"Story: Taking ten years before the original Kingdom Hearts, comes the tale of three aspiring Keyblade Masters as well as close friends: Aqua, Ventus, and Terra. Having trained diligently under their master Eraqus, they receive their final exam, called The Mark of Mastery; which will allows those who pass the full rights of being called a “Keyblade Master”. While both Aqua and Terra take part in this exam, only Aqua passes to be recognized as a Keyblade Master. Soon after, Eraqus receives word..."
This guide will help you find the numerous secrets (including optional bosses, trophies, mini-game rewards and more) found in Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep.
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep has a total of 22 different Keyblade weapons. This guide will help you find them all in addition to providing some basic stats for each weapon.
""Clamoring for Kingdom Hearts 3? Well you’ll have to hold onto your britches for just a little longer as Square Enix teases its fans with Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep for the PSP, a prequel that follows the latest trend and keeps the series appearing on the handhelds. You can rest easy however, as the latest small screen entry is much better than its predecessors.""
"In this episode of the TV and Lust video game podcast, it’s “no girls allowed” as Craig, Chris and Seth discuss announcements, media and excitement from Tokyo Game Show 2010. The guys also take listener questions and discuss the games they’ve been playing lately, including Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep, Metroid: Other M and Professor Layton and the Unwound Future."
Just like the other games in the series, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep contains a secret ending. This guide will help you meet the requirements to unlocking it.
It turns out that things aren't just great for PSP owners because a slew of good games are heading their way, but also now Square Enix has announced a system rewarding gamers who choose to play more than one of their upcoming titles...
Find out the locations for all 13 essential Xehanort Reports, which are needed to unlock the final episode, in the PSP exclusive role-playing game, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep.
"The Kingdom Hearts series has always been an intriguing yet interesting series combining Final Fantasy characters and Disney characters all into one game. Needless to say this series has actually received a loyal fanbase along with much praise from critics. The series has also spanned through many systems such as the Playstation 2, Gameboy Advance, and the Nintendo DS. The newest title Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep not only reaches a new system, but it is also a prequel and not a side story ..."
September marks the beginning of an onslaught of big new blockbuster releases for the fall season. Here are the top ten upcoming games to look forward to for this month.
Amazon is discounting the pre-order prices for several of the big releases including Dead Rising 2, Halo: Reach, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep and more.
If you're a PSP owner, especially a Kingdom Hearts fan, mark September 7th 2010 on your calendar because Birth By Sleep lives up to every bit of hype.
"You can think of these anticipated games as the only games that really matter. We sure do. But we’re open minded folks here, so we won’t hold it against you if you’re looking forward to something else. Something obviously not nearly as cool. All release dates are North American."
"Will there be a BBS: Final Mix?
No plans at the moment. Though after seeing the new trailer Japanse fans are arguing about the extras we are getting in the West. But at the same time he isn't sure how many of them could actually stand the difficulty."
Square Enix's E3 2010 website is up, with the publisher's lineup for next week's show accompanying a press release
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (PS3/360/PC)
Dungeon Siege 3 (PS3/360/PC)
Final Fantasy XIV (PS3/PC)
Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light (NDS)
Front Mission Evolved (PS3/360/PC)
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep (PSP)
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (PS3/360/PC)
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded (NDS)
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light (PSN/XBLA/PC)
The 3rd Birthday (PSP)
The Tales of Bear...
Tetsuya Nomura discusses the current status of Final Fantasy Versus XIII in addition to the future of the Kingdom Hearts series, including comments about Kingdom Hearts III and first details on another new game in the series that will be revealed at E3.
According to Square Enix, the Kingdom Hearts series has topped 14 million units shipped worldwide so far since it started with the original title on the Playstation 2 in 2002.
"Square Enix and Disney Interactive Studios have announced the launch of the official site for the highly anticipated Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep. Set to arrive this Summer exclusively on PlayStation Portable (PSP), Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep is the latest title in the hugely successful Kingdom Hearts series, which has shipped more than fourteen million copies worldwide."
In a press release today, Square Enix has announced that their PSP title Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep will be releasing this summer in North America. The game originally launched in Japan in January.
Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep follows three characters: Terra, Ventus, and Aqua, three youths who have been training under Master Eraqus to become Keyblade Masters. The game feature's Kingdom Hearts' familiar battle system with new features such as Command Styles and Dimension Links.
N...
This is an in depth English review of the Japanese version of Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep for the PSP.
Summary:
Graphics Score: 9.6
Music Score: 9.3
Story Score: 9.5
Gameplay Score: 9.9
Growth System Score: 9.7
Pacing Score: 9.6
Continuing Playability Score: 8.7
Total Score: 94.7%
In a recent interview with Famitsu, Tetsuya Nomura provided several new tidbits about which direction will the popular Kingdom Hearts series head off to next.
"Zack Fair, from Final Fantasy VII and Crisis Core, will make an appearance in Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep. Like Cloud Strife, he’s in the Olympus Colosseum. The scan from Shonen Jump shows Ventus and Zack as friends while Zack clashes with Terra.
When Terra (the character who looks remarkably like Zack) and Zack settle their differences they can team up for a Dimension Link attack called “Heroes Pride.” Dimension Link attacks are sort of like summons. You can link up with characters fro..."
There are new screenshots available for Square Enix's upcoming action RPG for the PSP, Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep. There is a handful of new screenshots of various cutscenes including Hironobu Sakaguchi-lookalike Master Eraqus, Master Xehanort and his apprentice Vanitas, and Sleeping Beauty's Maleficent, with Prince Phillip aiding Aqua in a battle against her dragon form.
Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep will also use a new mini-game like feature called the Command Board, which can be u...
"The wait for Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep isn’t too long. Square Enix set January 9, 2010 as the date for the Kingdom Hearts prequel and released a new batch of screenshots.
Birth By Sleep has new worlds (Stitch, Cinderella) and characters like the mustached fellow below. His name is Master Eraqus and Japanese blogs and forums are buzzing that he is a tribute to Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of Final Fantasy. Seems like a harsh tribute considering Master Eraqus, another keyblade user, ..."
Japanese Magazine VJump's latest issue contained some new info on Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, including the name of 'Dark Soldier'; Meet Apprentice Vanitas.
Vanitas first appeared in the KH2FM+ Secret Ending alongside Master Xenahort. He is shown talking to Ventus in one of the images on the scan.
The latest batch of screenshots for Square Enix's upcoming PSP action RPG title, Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep, showcase Terra's two Command Styles and some Dimension Link action.
After you fill up his command bar, Terra's first Command Style is Fatal Mode, where his damage output increases. Increase the Command Gauge again, and you'll get to his Rock Breaker Command Style, which further increases his attack power and gives him access to his earth-based finisher attack. Also shown is Ve...
From FamitsuTube, Famitsu's Youtube channel, comes a gameplay video of Square Enix's upcoming Nomura PSP Action RPG, Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep. Famitsu's presenters go hands-on with Birth By Sleep female main character Aqua.
Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep releases in January in Japan.
The official site for Square Enix's PSP Action RPG title, Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep has opened, with sections for Story, Information, Characters, and Movies. The game is slated for a 2009 release in Japan.
The game will be playable at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show 2009 from September 24th to September 27th.
"The Four Light Warriors: Final Fantasy Gaiden (DS)*
Dissidia: Final Fantasy Universal Tuning (PSP)
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers (Wii)*
Final Fantasy XIII (PS3)*
Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep (PSP)*
Front Mission Evolved (PS3 / Xbox 360)*
Dragon Quest IX (DS)
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (WiiWare)
Final Fantasy XIV (PS3 / PC)
Final Fantasy XI: Vandiel Collection 2 (PS2 / Xbox 360 / PC)
Lord of Vermillion II (Arcade)
Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road II ..."
Speaking with Weekly Famitsu is their issue this week, Kingdom Hearts creator Tetsuya Nomura talked about how the Kingdom Hearts series got its start and the series now, given the recent release of Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days for the Nintendo DS in Japan.
One of the more interesting things said?
quote NomuraActually, the first weapon I showed Disney was a chainsaw. It was this chainsaw-like weapon that I had a rough sketch of when I first showed my concepts to Disney. Everyone got this sc...
"Square-Enix has announced their 2009 line-up of titles. Some of these have not been nailed down for a North American or European release as of yet, but given their track record it is only a matter of time.
The Line-Up:
Dragon Quest IX: Hoshizora no Mamoribito (DS)
Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road II (Arcade)
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (DS)
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep (PSP)
Kingdom Hearts Coded (Mobile)
Kingdom Hearts Mobile (Mobie)
Lost Winds (Wii)
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicle..."
While I think Square Enix are getting kind of greedy to be forcing people to buy a book to learn info about their titles I'm sure most fans won't matter. On Amazon Japan a second Cloud book is up, to be released on December 12th, already announced to be packed with screenshots, art and info on all the games and products mentioned below. Let's hope its actually something substantial this time, rather than the tiny fragments we usually get.
Yes the impossible has happened, someone has actually managed to sneak a video out of the Square Enix closed Mega Theater and live to tell the tale. The bootlegger caught footage of Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, The 3rd Birthday and even a bit of Dissidia on tape, so sit down and have a watch if you have even a passing interest in any of these titles. Download them if you want to keep them, Square Enix will likely go on a crusade to make sure the public continues...
"IGN;
The demo began in a forested area with Terra calmly walking through into a clearing. As is usual for a Kingdom Hearts game, creatures -- very similar to the Heartless in appearance -- sprung up from the ground and threatened Terra. These creatures were much quicker then the normal Heartless and are animated extremely well to be twitchy and nervous in appearance. Soon after the creatures appear and Terra mutters a few lines nonchalantly, the battle begins.
Gamespot;
In th..."
With, you guessed it, another Closed Mega Theatre !
... Don't you just love Square Enix ?
Besides the infamous theatre Square Enix will also have demo booths for Dissidia Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days amongst others. Looking good !
Square Enix has created their website for the upcoming Tokyo Game Show, and has uploaded their show lineup:
[NDS] Snoopy DS: Let's Go Meet Snoopy and His Friends [Playable, Video]
[NDS] Cid and Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon: Toki Wasure no Meikyuu DS+ [Playable, Video]
[NDS] Valkyrie Profile: Toga wo Seou Mono [Playable, Video]
[NDS] Pingu's WakuWaku Carnival [Playable, Video]
[360] The Last Remnant
[NDS] Chrono Trigger [Video]
[PSP] Dissidia Final Fantasy [Playable, Video]
[NDS] Cho...
Here are some new screenshots of Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep for PSP, 358/2 Days for DS, and Coded for Mobile, courtesy of NeoGAF. As well, a few are available for Final Fantasy: Dissidia for PSP.
Tons more images available through the source!
You can see a little gameplay footage of Dissidia -Final Fantasy-, Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep and Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days in this trailer here.
Square Enix have released a truck-load of screenshots from all their newest games: Final Fantasy XIII. Final Fantasy Versus XIII, Parasite Eve 3: The 3rd Birthday, Final Fantasy: Dissidia, Final Fantasy XIII: Dissidia, the various new Kingdom Hearts games, and so on.
Most of them have already been seen in low-quality magazine scans, but some (namely the wedding shots from Parasite Eve) are 100% brand spankin' new.
It sure is strange seeing tomboy Aya in a wedding dress!
(go to the s...
Trailer and demo impressions are coming in thick and fast now from the Square Enix Party; here's IGNs take on what the PSP had to show.
Dissidia Final Fantasy Hands-on.
Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep Hands-on.
Gemaga has been liveblogging Square Enix's DKΣ3713 Private Party that is currently underway right now, with a bunch of megatons and other news to report (via GAF and other blogs):
Square Enix decided to do something different for their party this year. DK Σ 3713 isn't just a random combination of letters, numbers and symbols. It's actually the initials of all the major games that will be attending The Square Enix Party 2008 ! And those games are :
PS3 :
- Final Fantasy XIII
- Final Fantasy Versus XIII
PSP :
- Dissidia Final Fantasy
- Kingdom Hearts : Birth by Sleep
DS :
- Kingdom Hearts :358/2 Days
- Sigma Harmonics
Next Gen. Mobile Phones :
- Final...
Johnhay Ancheta gave KHInsider a leaked trailer of the game Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, which is coming out for the PSP. Hopefully you have remembered most of the KH history. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the trailer.
Some kick ass screen shots for Birth by Sleep for PSP. And it seems there is no longer MP bars. Instead there is a new system, which you can use magic and skills after time elapses.
Check this link For more info since the main site is in Japanese and this one is English.
Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days will apparently be released in Summer of 2008 if the indications in Jump Festa are correct. Roxas seems to have the ability to travel through worlds. Familiar Disney and Square Enix faces will also be in store, as expected.
An interesting sight in the Jump Festa showing of Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days was that of Axel and Roxas being assisted by a mysterious new character. Unfortunately, the identity is still puzzling until now.
Meanwhile, Kingdom Hearts: Birth...
EGM have dedicated a page of this month's issue to the fairly large array of Final Fantasy games that have recently (and not-so-recently) been announced, yet haven't had much information divulged since then. The magazine tried their best to piece together what little info has been released.
It's a shame that one-and-a-half years have passed since Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy Versus XIII were announced, and yet fans still don't know much about the game's details, let alone the chara...
"In the Japanese magazine Famitsu, Square Enix have released the first images of Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep for PSP.
To be released in the summer of 2008, this new beginning to the KH series, directed by Tetsuya Nomura/Tai Yasue, will propose 3 new characters with different scenarios, new enemies and worlds.
The combat system is a mixture of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories with its chart system, and the traditional controls of Kingdom Hearts.
Update : Famitsu delivers some officia..."
"Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep (PSP)
- Single-Player Adventure Game
- Features: Terra, Aqua, Ven, Master Xehanort, Sora & Riku
- Oylmpus Coliseum & Sleeping Beauty are Confirmed Worlds
Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days (Nintendo DS)
- Single & Multiplayer 3D Adventure Game
- Playable Roxas & Org. XIII Members (Axel, Saix & Xigbar)
- New Characters inc. 14th Org. Member (Female)"
Famitsu have managed to get themselves information on a yet unrevealed Kingdom Hearts title. The scan includes images unseen before. Could this be Kingdom Hearts Zero?
It's not Kingdom Hearts III, but details have been spilled on the whole new series mentioned awhile ago. It is planned to be on the portable systems; DS, PSP, and mobile phones. It is a side-story of Sora's tale, along with a focus on some other aspects such as how Mickey got his key, what happened while Mickey and Riku where in the World of Darkness, and the person that is Roxas. All are exciting places for a story, revealing things that were previously an enigma.
![Box shot of Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep [Japan]](http://i.neoseeker.com/boxshots/R2FtZXMvUFNQL1JvbGUtUGxheWluZy9GYW50YXN5/kingdom_hearts_birth_by_sleep_frontcover_small_Nys0dmlROZSapJn.jpg)