Tag: Kingdom Hearts
News Tetsuya Nomura Considers Retirement, and How to End Kingdom Hearts
You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone
Famous for his love of belts and buckles, legendary video game director Tetsuya Nomura says he's considering retirement after an influential career spanning decades. Nomura started as a debugger on Final Fantasy IV in 1991 and, most recently, was the creative director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Love...
Rumour Kingdom Hearts 4 May Be Trapped in the Darkness Until 2026
Hello darkness
One recurring sentiment that’s been shared by RPG fans this year is that, with Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth already released, there’s hope Kingdom Hearts 4 is the next title on the docket from publisher Square Enix. However, according to a well-connected rumourmonger who appears to have inside information on...
News Keighley Sticks a Keyblade in Kingdom Hearts 4 at Summer Game Fest Speculation
Sorry, Sora
Unless he’s sneakily trying to throw fans off the scent, there’ll be no Kingdom Hearts 4 at this year’s Summer Game Fest event. Host and organiser Geoff Keighley said during a Twitch Q&A that “people are setting themselves up for failure” by expecting the next entry in the Square Enix and Disney crossover series, but he...
Rumour Kingdom Hearts 4 Slated for 2025 Release
So says DanielRPK
Kingdom Hearts IV will grace PS5 boxes next year, according to the increasingly reliable online tipster Daniel Richtman (DanielRPK). The TV and film leaker posted to his Patreon that he's heard about a 2025 release date for Kingdom Hearts IV, just days after his claim Sonic Frontiers 2 is in development was backed up by another...
Random Kingdom Hearts XIII Cheers for Sweet Revenge Emo Cover Album Will Have You in Tears
Hel-ena of a concept
Kingdom Hearts fans who want to prove to their now-elderly parents that the emo movement of the late 90s and early 2000s wasn't just a phase can now do just that. XIII Cheers for Sweet Revenge: Kingdom Hearts Goes Emo, a remix album of 15 songs from across the series blended with "sounds reminiscent of My Chemical Romance”, is...
News Kingdom Hearts Surfaces to Celebrate Launch of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
There are many worlds, but they share the same sky
Sora, the spiky-haired protagonist of Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts series, has briefly surfaced to congratulate fellow spiky-haired protagonist, Cloud Strife, on the (largely) successful launch of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. This is a cute thing that Twitter accounts will occasionally do, especially...
News This Mobile Game Will Probably Be Required for Kingdom Hearts 4 on PS5
Missing link
Kingdom Hearts is no stranger to shoving essential snippets of lore into spin-off mobile and browser games, and we doubt the upcoming Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link will be any different when it comes to the implications for Kingdom Hearts 4. In fact, just look at that name – it practically confirms it’s going to contain key plot...
News Square Enix's Tetsuya Nomura Touches on the Future of Final Fantasy in Kingdom Hearts
"That's not exactly what Kingdom Hearts is"
For a small but vocal group of fans, it’s the Final Fantasy characters in Kingdom Hearts that get their pulses racing – not the Disney ones. Therefore there was much disappointment when Kingdom Hearts 3 basically only included the Moogles, and pretty much abandoned all other Final Fantasy characters...
News Kingdom Hearts 4 Graphics Better at Release, Using Unreal Engine 5
Lighting and detail quality much better
Kingdom Hearts IV will reportedly feature much better visuals, including improved lighting and general detail, whenever it actually comes out. Reported by Japanese outlet Famitsu (via VGC), the game's announcement tr
News Kingdom Hearts 4 Revealed, No Date or Platforms Given
Magic in the making
Kingdom Hearts 4 has been announced as part of the series' 20th-anniversary celebration. No platforms are confirmed and neither is a possible release date. The trailer ends with the phrase "magic in the making", suggesting the title is still quite a ways off. The announcement comes at the end of the trailer embedded above, which...
News Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Event Set for 10th April
No livestream to watch
Square Enix will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts with a live event in Tokyo on 10th April 2022. There won't be a livestream for fans to watch, but a VOD will be available "at a later date", the official Twitter account says. It will play host to "a mini concert, a chat and Q&A with the development team, an...
News Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Grooves to the Beat This November
Feel it in your hearts
Announced as part of a quick-fire Nintendo Direct Mini Partners Showcase, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory will also be making its way to PlayStation 4 on 13th November 2020. The big N also debuted some new gameplay, which you can check out in the trailer above. This rhythm-based spin-off has levels themed around classics...
News Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Comes to PS4 Later This Year
That's a Keytar
As far as departures go, it doesn't get any bigger than this. Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory has just been announced for PlayStation 4, arriving later this year, and it doesn't look to be your typical RPG affair. In fact, it appears to consist of numerous mini-games rather than battling the forces of evil in various Disney worlds...
News Kingdom Hearts All-in-One Package Is a Big Headache in One Box
Sora mad
How much Kingdom Hearts can you handle? How about all the Kingdom Hearts in one big, bumper edition box for the PlayStation 4? Square Enix would do well to bundle some paracetamol with this beefy compilation. Here’s what you get for $49.99, per the press release: Kingdom Hearts Final Mix Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories Kingdom...
News Don't Get Your Hopes Up, Kingdom Hearts Game 'Coming Surprisingly Soon' Is for Mobile
What a buzzkill
Project Xehanort is the next spin-off game in the Kingdom Hearts franchise and you won't be able to play it on either your PlayStation 4 or even the upcoming PlayStation 5. After revealing yesterday that it has multiple projects in the works, Square Enix has pretty much killed off all hype by announcing that the Kingdom Hearts game...
News Multiple Kingdom Hearts Games Now in Development, One 'Coming Surprisingly Soon'
This train doesn't stop
If you thought last year's Kingdom Hearts III and tomorrow's Re Mind DLC would put a stop to all things Kingdom Hearts then boy do you need to reconsider things. This train is set to keep on trucking as director Tetsuya Nomura has now confirmed that multiple new entries in the franchise are now in development. The legendary...
News Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind Trailer Brings Back Data Battles and Dark Forms
Still no release date though
Despite the lack of a solid release date, Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind is supposedly almost upon is. It's set to release between now and 2020, and the DLC's latest trailer has us hyped up all over again. The base game is one of the year's very best titles, and it looks like 2019 will go out with a Sora-shaped bang whenever...
E3 2019 Kingdom Hearts III Re:Mind DLC Confirms a Winter Release, Playable Roxas, Aqua, and Riku
Spoilers ahead
Square Enix loves to break fairly major news in the most random places, doesn't it? Tetsuya Nomura took to the stage at the Kingdom Hearts Orchestra: World of Tres concert overnight to announce that the upcoming Kingdom Hearts III Re:Mind expansion will launch on PS4 this winter. We recommend you check out the reveal trailer above,...
News Kingdom Hearts III Details Upcoming Free and Paid DLC, Includes Extra Scenarios
Let us ReMIND you
Just off the back of its Critical Mode update, series director Tetsuya Nomura has revealed what fans can expect from Kingdom Hearts III when it comes to post-launch content. There'll be a number of further free updates, while more significant expansions will require payment. The content rollout has a suitably stupid name - titled...
News Kingdom Hearts III's Critical Mode Comes to PS4 Tomorrow as a Free Update
New mode changes things up
The eagerly awaited Critical Mode for Kingdom Hearts III is set to release tomorrow as part of a free update, with a tweet from the game's official Twitter account stating that the mode will do things a little differently compared to previous titles. For those that don't know, Critical Mode is the title's hardest...
News A Watermark Accidentally Left in Kingdom Hearts 3 Has Been Found by Players
Hey Arnold
Man, the internet picks up on everything. If you make the tiniest of mistakes, you can be sure as heck you'll be called out on it -- especially when it concerns uber-popular media. It's Kingdom Hearts III that's been put under the microscope this time, as it seems one particular frame of one particular cutscene bears an unsightly...
News Kingdom Hearts 3 Is the Fastest Selling Entry in the Series with 5 Million Units Shipped
The key to success
Fans of Square Enix's Disney RPG series have been waiting a long time for Kingdom Hearts III, so when the game launched at the end of January, they didn't hang around. As announced by the publisher itself via the game's Twitter page, the long-awaited sequel has quickly become the fastest selling game in the series. Five million...
News Kingdom Hearts III Pre-Load Is Available Now on PS4
Download ahead of time
The wait is almost over. Fans have been clamouring for Kingdom Hearts III for years, and it's now just a week away from launch on PS4. For a title of this size, some may still opt for a physical version of the game, but there will be many eager players who've put in a digital pre-order on the PlayStation Store. If you're in...
Round Up Kingdom Hearts III Reviews Signal the End of a Long, Long Saga
Finally
The embargo has lifted on reviews for Kingdom Hearts III -- a game over a decade in the making. We imagine that most fans of the series will be grabbing a copy regardless of critical reception, but we've gone ahead and listed some review scores anyway. It's looking pretty great for Sora and the gang so far, with most scores edging into 8...
Come on now, Nomura
What's the best thing to do when your game gets leaked ahead of its official release date? Why, it's to tell everyone that for future games, you might scrap the idea of a worldwide launch entirely. Makes perfect sense to us. In a new Famitsu interview, Kingdom Hearts III director Tetsuya Nomura is asked about the situation that...
News Get a Taste of Kingdom Hearts III Gameplay in New Overview Video
Become a keyblade master
The wait for Kingdom Hearts III is almost over, and early reviews indicate that it's been worth the wait. Fans have just a few more days to wait until they can explore the long awaited sequel in the Disney/Square Enix series. To tide you over, the publisher has released a new video, going over some of the core gameplay...
Site News Where's Our Kingdom Hearts III Review?
Broken hearts
The time has come for games critics to reveal their reviews for Kingdom Hearts III, but unfortunately, you won't be getting a review from us here at Push Square just yet. Obviously Kingdom Hearts III is a big deal -- this is a sequel that people have literally been waiting over an entire decade for -- but as you may have already...
News Kingdom Hearts VR Delayed Out of Scheduled Xmas Window
The dark defeats the light
It wouldn’t be Kingdom Hearts without a delay along the way, would it? Originally scheduled to release on Christmas Day in Japan, publisher Square Enix has delayed the Kingdom Hearts VR Experience until 18th January. The interactive music video will be followed by a second part in the spring. Remember that after an...
News Latest Kingdom Hearts III Trailer Releases a Day Early
Final battle
Following on from some pretty big leaks over the last few days, it seems Square Enix isn't taking any more chances. The latest trailer for Kingdom Hearts III was due to release tomorrow, but the publisher has posted it today instead. It's another decent trailer for the highly anticipated RPG, with a montage of footage taken from
News Kingdom Hearts III's Epilogue and Secret Movie to Be Added at Launch
Not included in leaked copies
A message from Kingdom Hearts III director Tetsuya Nomura has suggested that the sequel’s epilogue and secret movie scenes will be patched in to the final product at launch. The insinuation comes after Square Enix was forced to release a statement due to copies of the long-awaited title leaking almost a month prior to...
News Kingdom Hearts III Copies Hit the Streets a Month Before Release
Taking the Mickey
You may want to be careful out there Kingdom Hearts fans: copies of the long-awaited third instalment in the series have leaked – over a month prior to the sequel’s launch. Kingdom Hearts III videos are already being uploaded and shared around the web after an errant copy of the full-game found its way into one lucky player’s...
News Kingdom Hearts III PS4 Pro Bundle Announced
Limited edition console is a looker
Sony has unveiled a limited edition Kingdom Hearts III PS4 Pro console, and it's a good one. As you can see from the images, the console has a subtle yet intricate design that features lots of Kingdom Hearts iconography. Even if you're not a fan of the series, it's hard to hate this. As always, the bundle...
News Kingdom Hearts: VR Experience Arrives in Time for Christmas
A gift to fans
Kingdom Hearts’ previously announced PlayStation VR experience will arrive on 25th December – well, in Japan at least. The virtual reality music video promises to take you on a tour of the franchise’s history, with a second part set to release as a patch from 18th January. It’ll be available as a free download from the...
News Kingdom Hearts III's Opening Movie Is More Or Less Exactly What You'd Expect
Face your fears
Crikey! Square Enix has released the opening movie for Kingdom Hearts III, and it’s pretty much exactly what you’d expect it to be. In this 90-second clip, slick CGI is paired with The Chainsmokers-esque electropop – this game knows its audience almost too well. The song is actually a collaboration between long time series...
News Kingdom Hearts III Is Finally, Definitely Coming as Square Enix Wraps Up Development
New trailer released
Yes, Sora fans, it's time to break out the champagne -- Kingdom Hearts III has gone gold. Development of the elusive title is over at last, and hopeful players can now rest assured that it'll definitely make its 29th January release date. Tetsuya Nomura, the game's director, confirmed this in a recent tweet. He also shared a...
News Winnie the Pooh Is in Kingdom Hearts III Now
"I want us to be together forever"
So yeah, this is a thing that's happening: Winnie the Pooh is in Kingdom Hearts III. Watch on for one of the cringiest trailers you're ever likely to see. The game's due out at long last on 29th January.
News Tangled Shines in New Kingdom Hearts 3 Trailer
January is looking too good
Yes, guys! Kingdom Hearts 3 is a mere three months away, and short of a last-minute disaster, it finally does look like the game will see the light of day. Judging by this latest trailer at least, it looks ready to be taken fresh out the oven. Square Enix just a while ago gave fans a better glimpse on Twilight Town and...
News New Kingdom Hearts III Screenshots Give a Closer Look at the Twilight Town Gang
Is their summer vacation over?
At this point, one might think Square Enix has already spilled a lot of beans regarding story in Kingdom Hearts III, with trailers dropping left and right since E3 2018. Yet, we veterans know that, as many trailers and images bombard our screens, the series' plot has become as convoluted as Alice's trip to Wonderland...
News Kingdom Hearts Tells 'The Story So Far' with Complete Edition on PS4
1.5 + 2.5 + 2.8
Kingdom Hearts III is only a few months away from release now, and to celebrate that, Square Enix has bundled together every single game in the series for a complete edition on PlayStation 4, dubbed Kingdom Hearts - The Story So Far. Everything included in the collection has already been available on the PlayStation 4 for quite a...
Soapbox Kingdom Hearts III Was My First Taste of Kingdom Hearts
Did the light defeat the dark?
I’ve had a morbid obsession with Kingdom Hearts III for a fair share of its worryingly protracted development cycle. See, here’s the thing: I kinda like Disney – well, mid-90s Disney anyway. I was a snotty nosed tween when the company was enjoying its cinematic renaissance, so I grew up with legendary movies like...
News So, Er, Skrillex Is Composing Kingdom Hearts III's Theme Song
Collaboration with singer songwriter Hikaru Utada
Here’s a headline we didn’t expect to write today: eight-time Grammy Award winner Skrillex is composing the theme song for Kingdom Hearts III alongside singer songwriter Hikaru Utada. If you are one of those nerd types who pretends to know nothing about popular culture, here’s an example of a...
TGS 2018 Kingdom Hearts III Brings the Whimsy with Glitzy PS4 Slim Bundle
Fit for a king
Sony’s already announced a PlayStation 4 Pro bundle for Kingdom Hearts III, but why not double down with a PS4 Slim as well? Due out in Japan alongside the game on 25th January in the region, the console sports a golden patchwork pattern featuring various symbols from the series, as well as an emblem in the centre. It comes with all...
News Kingdom Hearts III's PS4 Box Art Is Fit for a King
A right royal reveal
You’ve seen the brand new trailer and screenshots, but now it’s time to feast your eyes on Kingdom Hearts III’s fantastic PlayStation 4 box art. Sketched by series director Tetsuya Nomura himself, the image shows key characters like Sora, Mickey Mouse, and Donald Duck. Love or loathe the franchise, it’s hard to deny that...
News New Kingdom Hearts III Trailer and Screenshots Offer a Better Look at Big Hero 6 World
It's a small world after all
We've already seen some footage of Kingdom Hearts III's take on Big Hero 6, but this new trailer from Tokyo Game Show 2018 gives us another look at the newly unveiled world. We also see snippets from other worlds in the game, including Tangled, Frozen, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Alongside the new trailer, Square Enix...
News Kingdom Hearts III Grabs Big Hero 6 World
TGS 2018 trailer reveals all
A shortened version of Kingdom Hearts III’s impending TGS 2018 trailer has confirmed the inclusion of a Big Hero 6 world, which is a Disney franchise that has frankly flown so far under our radar that we’re literally on the Wikipedia page right now. Apparently it came out in 2014 and won a bunch of Academy Awards?...
News Free Kingdom Hearts: VR Experience Lets You Relive Series Moments
Sprinkling some magic dust this winter
Kingdom Hearts is snagging a free PlayStation VR experience, which should get you in the mood for the rapidly approaching Kingdom Hearts III. Due out this coming winter, the 10 minute interactive video will allow you to relive iconic moments from the series – all from a brand new virtual reality perspective...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake and Kingdom Hearts III Were Announced Too Early, Admits Dev
Wow, really?
In a rather open interview with Italian site Multiplayer -- as translated by Kingdom Hearts Insider -- Square Enix game director and artist Tetsuya Nomura admits that both Final Fantasy VII Remake and Kingdom Hearts III wer
E3 2018 Check Out This Stunning Kingdom Hearts III PS4 Pro
Look but don't touch
It's been an exciting few days for Kingdom Hearts fans at this year's E3, and to top it all off, Square Enix has revealed a gorgeous limited edition PS4 Pro ahead of Kingdom Hearts III's release. Oh boy, isn't it a sight for sore eyes? However, it doesn't look too good for people living outside Japan, where Square Enix...
E3 2018 New Kingdom Hearts III Trailer Introduces Pirates of the Caribbean
A pirate's life for me
Kingdom Hearts III has been all over E3 2018, and it's shown up once more for Sony's press conference. This time, however, we were treated to a brand new trailer, and this one reveals the world of Pirates of the Caribbean. All the major characters you know from the movies are...
E3 2018 New Kingdom Hearts III Trailer Features a Whole Lot of Frozen
Frozen Hearts
During Microsoft's Xbox E3 press conference, Square Enix showed off a brand new trailer for Kingdom Hearts III, which appears to feature a whole lot of characters from the movie Frozen. We also saw many from Tangled, Monsters Inc., Toy Story, Hercules, and Mickey Mouse. An interesting feature we noted was that you can...
