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Maybe, when was the release date for DDD announced?
BTW. I wonder which team is making it. Is it the same team that made DDD?
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The Japanese release date (March 29) was announced on January 18th.
With Tai Yasue co-directing, it seems to imply that, yes.
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The Re:CoM look stretched somehow. Does that mean they didn't remaster the cutscenes in that? I could be seeing things.
I still can't wrap my head around the 70% thing...why would they only represent 70% of Days' story into cutscenes? What about the other 30%? @x@ And why does Nomura say that if they had gone ahead with fully remaking Days, it would have pushed them back from starting on the new title. What new title is he talking about? He can't be talking about 1.5, can he? o.o Lastly, he says he wants to remake the games up to KH2 before we get to 3...does that mean we shouldn't expect 2 to be bundled with BbS, Re:Coded...maybe even DDD? O-O
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Because the other 30% are probably filler scenes that have no importance.
That's what it looks like.
We'll see when the time comes.
I did the rest of the article above the interview too! (Please credit Famitsu and KHI and/or me, you know the drill haha)
Report on Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX-: Pictures of prettied-up screens and an Interview with Mr. Tetsuya Nomura
This year marks 10 years since the first Kingdom Hearts title was born, and now with the time ripe it is being remastered in HD. Let's peruse the content from these screencaps and an interview with director Mr. Tetsuya Nomura!
A new door opens in HD
Kingdom Hearts (hereon KH) is an action RPG series loved throughout the world. Of the seven stories that have been revealed so far, KH Final Mix and KH Re:Chain of Memories have been remastered in HD in KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX-, releasing in 2013 for PS3. On top of this, KH 358/2 Days is also included as a volume converted to video! Without further ado, let's check out the new images of each title, born again and more gorgeous than ever.
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts, in which Sora, the protagonist of the series, and Donald and Goofy travel through various Disney worlds. This title, which released in March 2002, returned triumphantly as KH Final Mix, which used the North American version that released the same year in December as a base with added components and the English voicing. This Final Mix version has been remastered in HD in KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX-. The voicing that was in English will be in Japanese.
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
The protagonist of KH 356/2 Days is Roxas, a young man who played an important role in KH2. The story of Roxas and Axel, who takes care of him, and Xion, a girl who has newly joined 'Organisation XIII', unfolds. In KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX-, you can appreciate the main story of KH 358/2 Days put to video and bestowed new voicing as a video volume.
Kingdom Hearts for PC Browser (tentative title)
Kingdom Hearts for PC Browser (tentative title), announced at Tokyo Game Show 2012 with KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX-, will be a free to play online game for PC browsers. As a player you will customise an avatar that will represent you and adventure through Disney worlds. It seems that undertaking quests and cooperating with friends to defeat enemies will be elements?
We Ask Director Mr. Tetsuya Nomura about KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX-
―Please tell us the details of how the release of KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX- came to be.
Mr. Tetsuya Nomura (hereon Nomura): All the titles in the series so far are a collection, first establishing the internal set-up, called the 'Seeker of Darkness Chronicles' (※), and I wanted to bring together the whole story arriving at KH2 before we turn to its conclusion.
―There's strong meaning behind going over it again, isn't there. Will there be changes or additions to the content of the games?
Nomura: The two titles that are included as games will have trophy support. We intend to include an extensive range of trophies, from the more orthodox to ones that won't go down easily. Also, the controls in KH1 have been modified to be a little closer to the ones in KH2. We've also replaced some of the models of the main characters with the most recent ones.
―Why are you remaking KH 358/2 Days as a video volume rather than a game?
Nomura: Actually, I had also been thinking about doing a full remake like KH Re:Chain of Memories (hereon KH Re:CoM). However, if we had started that it would have considerably delayed starting work on the new title, so it ended up being included in the form of something like the 'theatre mode' that we already have in the series. We are changing 70% of the main story into cutscenes, with freshly-recorded voicing too, and we are currently working on around 100 scenes. If you watch from start to finish, you will know and understand the story of KH 358/2 Days. Though it's in a different form than the game I think people will enjoy it.
―Can you please tell us a little more about the series-first KH game for PC browser?
Nomura: This is not a title with an emphasis on story, but we are working premises in. That said, for the first time in the series you can enjoy the content completely separately from the main series, so even beginners to the series might be able to be at ease playing it. The battling is different again from KH Re:CoM, and we are aiming for something with simple controls and flashy movements. I think customising is important to this type of game, so we are filling it with new elements in that area.
―By the way, what of a HD version of KH2 and up?
Nomura: It would be unnatural not to (laughs).
―Here's hoping! And now, lastly, a message for the gamers please.
Nomura: Because the series so far has been scattered over different consoles, I think there have been people who found it difficult to access, with sequels such as KH2 that might already have come out by the time they came to know about the series. With KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX- you can enjoy the story from the beginning, and in HD quality on top of that, so if you haven't played yet please by all means use this opportunity to do so. I think even those who have already played through the series may make new discoveries regarding foreshadowing of sequels and lines that reference previous lines and such by taking another look at everything aligned in chronological order. I would be happy if this title turns out to be a 'restart' for the series.
※ Seeker of Darkness Chronicles... mentioned as the phrase 'Xehanort Chronicles' in a previous interview with Weekly Famitsu, this refers to Xehanort the Seeker of Darkness being the pivot of the whole series. 'Seeker of Darkness Chronicles' is the formal name first used in the project proposal.
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Ok now I seriously will go to bed 8D It is like 4:30am ahhh
Thank you for all the lovely words, people <3
Report on Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX-: Pictures of prettied-up screens and an Interview with Mr. Tetsuya Nomura
This year marks 10 years since the first Kingdom Hearts title was born, and now with the time ripe it is being remastered in HD. Let's peruse the content from these screencaps and an interview with director Mr. Tetsuya Nomura!
A new door opens in HD
Kingdom Hearts (hereon KH) is an action RPG series loved throughout the world. Of the seven stories that have been revealed so far, KH Final Mix and KH Re:Chain of Memories have been remastered in HD in KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX-, releasing in 2013 for PS3. On top of this, KH 358/2 Days is also included as a volume converted to video! Without further ado, let's check out the new images of each title, born again and more gorgeous than ever.
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts, in which Sora, the protagonist of the series, and Donald and Goofy travel through various Disney worlds. This title, which released in March 2002, returned triumphantly as KH Final Mix, which used the North American version that released the same year in December as a base with added components and the English voicing. This Final Mix version has been remastered in HD in KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX-. The voicing that was in English will be in Japanese.
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
The protagonist of KH 356/2 Days is Roxas, a young man who played an important role in KH2. The story of Roxas and Axel, who takes care of him, and Xion, a girl who has newly joined 'Organisation XIII', unfolds. In KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX-, you can appreciate the main story of KH 358/2 Days put to video and bestowed new voicing as a video volume.
Kingdom Hearts for PC Browser (tentative title)
Kingdom Hearts for PC Browser (tentative title), announced at Tokyo Game Show 2012 with KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX-, will be a free to play online game for PC browsers. As a player you will customise an avatar that will represent you and adventure through Disney worlds. It seems that undertaking quests and cooperating with friends to defeat enemies will be elements?
We Ask Director Mr. Tetsuya Nomura about KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX-
―Please tell us the details of how the release of KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX- came to be.
Mr. Tetsuya Nomura (hereon Nomura): All the titles in the series so far are a collection, first establishing the internal set-up, called the 'Seeker of Darkness Chronicles' (※), and I wanted to bring together the whole story arriving at KH2 before we turn to its conclusion.
―There's strong meaning behind going over it again, isn't there. Will there be changes or additions to the content of the games?
Nomura: The two titles that are included as games will have trophy support. We intend to include an extensive range of trophies, from the more orthodox to ones that won't go down easily. Also, the controls in KH1 have been modified to be a little closer to the ones in KH2. We've also replaced some of the models of the main characters with the most recent ones.
―Why are you remaking KH 358/2 Days as a video volume rather than a game?
Nomura: Actually, I had also been thinking about doing a full remake like KH Re:Chain of Memories (hereon KH Re:CoM). However, if we had started that it would have considerably delayed starting work on the new title, so it ended up being included in the form of something like the 'theatre mode' that we already have in the series. We are changing 70% of the main story into cutscenes, with freshly-recorded voicing too, and we are currently working on around 100 scenes. If you watch from start to finish, you will know and understand the story of KH 358/2 Days. Though it's in a different form than the game I think people will enjoy it.
―Can you please tell us a little more about the series-first KH game for PC browser?
Nomura: This is not a title with an emphasis on story, but we are working premises in. That said, for the first time in the series you can enjoy the content completely separately from the main series, so even beginners to the series might be able to be at ease playing it. The battling is different again from KH Re:CoM, and we are aiming for something with simple controls and flashy movements. I think customising is important to this type of game, so we are filling it with new elements in that area.
―By the way, what of a HD version of KH2 and up?
Nomura: It would be unnatural not to (laughs).
―Here's hoping! And now, lastly, a message for the gamers please.
Nomura: Because the series so far has been scattered over different consoles, I think there have been people who found it difficult to access, with sequels such as KH2 that might already have come out by the time they came to know about the series. With KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX- you can enjoy the story from the beginning, and in HD quality on top of that, so if you haven't played yet please by all means use this opportunity to do so. I think even those who have already played through the series may make new discoveries regarding foreshadowing of sequels and lines that reference previous lines and such by taking another look at everything aligned in chronological order. I would be happy if this title turns out to be a 'restart' for the series.
※ Seeker of Darkness Chronicles... mentioned as the phrase 'Xehanort Chronicles' in a previous interview with Weekly Famitsu, this refers to Xehanort the Seeker of Darkness being the pivot of the whole series. 'Seeker of Darkness Chronicles' is the formal name first used in the project proposal.
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Ok now I seriously will go to bed 8D It is like 4:30am ahhh
Thank you for all the lovely words, people <3
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Goldpanner you are a goddess ;A;
Chaser is beautiful for staying up, too <333333
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Oh my god Riku stop being a cutie.
Sora, your eyes. And your face. ;A; Congrats on both. If this is the team in Osaka, then they deserve all of the awards for their work on the eyes. I can't help but stare at them.
The eyes are fixed here, too ;~; Kairi's eyes are definitely more purple.
Chaser is beautiful for staying up, too <333333
Sign is <333333
Oh my god Riku stop being a cutie.
Sora, your eyes. And your face. ;A; Congrats on both. If this is the team in Osaka, then they deserve all of the awards for their work on the eyes. I can't help but stare at them.
The eyes are fixed here, too ;~; Kairi's eyes are definitely more purple.
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the 30% would probably be...
Introductions on how to use the game. Missions that teaches you how to attack, use limit breaks, how to understand the panel. Basically mostly tutorial part of the game.
Looks beautiful.
It might just be me, but in that picture of Marluxia and Naminé, the walls look more detailed. Also, the shading on their hair looks more refined.
Kairi's model in KH1 is awesome! Plus, did they change the Guard Armor's coloring, or was that already done in Final Mix? I distinctly remember it being purple. I like it this way better, though!
And do I NEED to say anything about 358/2 Days? Roxas, Axel and Xion in HD!
Can't wait to see the other members, especially Saïx, Luxord, and Demyx! Plus 100 cutscenes without gameplay. This will probably be as close as Kingdom Hearts will ever be to being a movie.
It's an awesome time to be a KH fan!
P.S.: I wonder if there might be additions to "Ansem"s Reports. It would take little time to edit/add to those, surely? It's more likely than getting additional whole scenes forshadowing KH3, anyway.
P.P.S.: I'm using a Wii to comment here (don't ask) and I have to edit the posts I make so it's not one paragraph. Good news is that I have more time to proofread and edit my comments.
It might just be me, but in that picture of Marluxia and Naminé, the walls look more detailed. Also, the shading on their hair looks more refined.
Kairi's model in KH1 is awesome! Plus, did they change the Guard Armor's coloring, or was that already done in Final Mix? I distinctly remember it being purple. I like it this way better, though!
And do I NEED to say anything about 358/2 Days? Roxas, Axel and Xion in HD!
Can't wait to see the other members, especially Saïx, Luxord, and Demyx! Plus 100 cutscenes without gameplay. This will probably be as close as Kingdom Hearts will ever be to being a movie. It's an awesome time to be a KH fan!
P.S.: I wonder if there might be additions to "Ansem"s Reports. It would take little time to edit/add to those, surely? It's more likely than getting additional whole scenes forshadowing KH3, anyway.
P.P.S.: I'm using a Wii to comment here (don't ask) and I have to edit the posts I make so it's not one paragraph. Good news is that I have more time to proofread and edit my comments.
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Thats probably because its just one color with different shadings, its easier to look more detailed if you're using a monochromatic scheme.
Looks beautiful.
It might just be me, but in that picture of Marluxia and Naminé, the walls look more detailed. Also, the shading on their hair looks more refined.
Kairi's model in KH1 is awesome! Plus, did they change the Guard Armor's coloring, or was that already done in Final Mix? I distinctly remember it being purple. I like it this way better, though!
And do I NEED to say anything about 358/2 Days? Roxas, Axel and Xion in HD!
It's an awesome time to be a KH fan!
P.S.: I wonder if there might be additions to "Ansem"s Reports. It would take little time to edit/add to those, surely? It's more likely than getting additional whole scenes forshadowing KH3, anyway.
P.P.S.: I'm using a Wii to comment here (don't ask) and I have to edit the posts I make so it's not one paragraph. Good news is that I have more time to proofread and edit my comments.
All enemies' colors are changed in the Final Mixes, so that was already like that.
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llllllllloord~
*too excited to look at the screens to say anything else atm*
*too excited to look at the screens to say anything else atm*
Thanks gp. <3
So he's gone from calling it the Xehanort Chronicles to the Seeker of Darkness Chronicles. I guess that makes sense, certainly has a better ring to it for people unfamiliar with the series, I imagine.
So he's gone from calling it the Xehanort Chronicles to the Seeker of Darkness Chronicles. I guess that makes sense, certainly has a better ring to it for people unfamiliar with the series, I imagine.
Yep, it just sounds cooler too. Sure, Xehanort is an awesome name, but newcomers would look at it and go "Huh? Who? Is he the hero?" due the familiarity of having series or stories usually being named after the hero and not the villain.
This is my favourite. Look at the detail with expression on her face.
And the clothing got an upgrade too thank god.
I love this screenshot too. Kairi looks so detailed now especially her eyes and hair.
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