Kingdom Hearts III Is Being Made with Unreal Engine 4
In a recent interview, game creator Tetsuya Nomura revealed that Kingdom Hearts III is now being developed on Unreal Engine 4. Oh. Alright, then.
Tetsuya Nomura Talks Kingdom Hearts III, But Is Quiet on FFXV
Square Enix recently revealed that Tetsuya Nomura is no longer helming Final Fantasy XV. Now he can work on getting Kingdom Hearts III out quickly.
This Is The Intro To Kingdom Hearts III
Last week, when Square Enix published their E3 trailer for Kingdom Hearts 2.5, they added a little teaser for Kingdom Hearts III. We knew that already.
Square Enix Says Not To Expect Final Fantasy XV and KHIII at E3
Because Final Fantasy XV and Kingdom Hearts III, that's why. Or, rather, something about optimal timing. But don't worry, everything is just fine!
Square Enix Teases Kingdom Hearts III Some More
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Ostensibly this is a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts 2.5 Remix, which comes out this December for PS3. It looks great and all, but really, what's exciting here is the little teaser for the game we've all been waiting for: Kingdom Hearts III.
Japanese Developers on the PS4's Strengths and Weaknesses
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The PlayStation 4 comes out in Japan in one month. The privileged who got to pick up theirs out west have been enjoying it for over two months now, but over in Japan gamers and developers alike are anxiously awaiting its release.
Kingdom Hearts Director Addresses the Remaining HD Remake Left to Do
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With Kingdom Hearts I.5 HD Remix out and II.5 HD Remix on the way next year, there's nothing left to re-tell as we prepare for the eventual release of Kingdom Hearts III. Oh wait, yes there is.
According to an unconfirmed Famitsu leak, Kingdom Hearts III will give Sora a Keyblade that transforms, changing how it's used. Kotaku will confirm this once the magazine is released in Japan.
Utada Hikaru's music has appeared on previous Kingdom Hearts games, which is why a Twitter user asked her and her father, music producer Teruzane Utada, if they were involved with the KHIII theme song. The elder Utada replied, "Yes."
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Kingdom Hearts III remote play on PS Vita or tablets? In an interview with Famitsu, Kingdom Hearts designer Tetsuya Nomura said that this sort of thing was being looked at.
Our First Good Look at Kingdom Hearts III Gameplay
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Here's our first real look at Kingdom Hearts III in action since the brief snippet of gameplay shown in the announcement trailer back in June. Check out massive enemies, new weapons, and a mature Sora who doesn't seem to have aged a bit.
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Star Wars? In Kingdom Hearts III? Maybe!
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Disney helps make Kingdom Hearts. Disney owns Star Wars. Seems like a match made in carbonite heaven, right?
60 Minutes Of Tetsuya Nomura Talkin' 'Bout Final Fantasy XV, KHIII
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Go make yourself a cup of tea, get some cushions and settle in, Square Enix fans. This is an hour-long chat with Final Fantasy character designer Tetsuya Nomura, recorded during E3 but only uploaded earlier today, in which he opens up about Final Fantasy XV and Kingdom Hearts III.
Kingdom Hearts A PS3 Exclusive, Will Be Seen At TGS
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No, You Cannot Party Demo Final Fantasy XIII (Only Watch!)
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On August 2nd and August 3rd, Square Enix is holding a "private party" with the utterly ridiculous name DKΣ3713 that will be limited to only 2,400 attendees, picked by raffle through the Japanese Square Enix Members website.. It will showcase Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts games. And just like we thought, Final…