Various worlds are shown, and one of which is familiar to us all.
“Olympus Colliseum” is making another comeback, followed by a brand new
world, that of which resembles Sleeping Beauty.
This
is nothing new, but there’s been no news for a while now; so I compiled
this together from the Tokyo Game Show to use on the forum. I’m sure
you know all of this already. I’ll edit this tomorrow as there’s still
a lot more that should be added.
KINGDOM HEARTS NEWS AT THE TOKYO GAME SHOW~
The post month has been abundant with Kingdom Hearts news, what with
the highly anticipated Tokyo Game Show 2007 taking place. There were
quite a lot of interesting announcements given regarding the future of
Kingdom Hearts. Here are the main stories which have got people talking:
NOT ONE GAME… BUT THREE~
Prior to the Tokyo Game Show this year, there were a lot of Kingdom
Hearts fans hopeful that Square-Enix would announce a continuation of
the popular series - a Kingdom Hearts 3 for the next-gen - but they had
bigger plans for us.
Tetsuya Nomura had earlier given an interview stating that Kingdom
Hearts fans should expect to see a side-story on the DS, PSP or mobile
phones, giving the option of three characters and left us to guess what
would happen and debate about which would be the better game to play –
well, we needn’t have bothered because Nomura planned on releasing all
three! I don’t think many people anticipated him meaning all three, but
it was a nice – if not surprising – announcement. Square-Enix showcased
off three trailers of these games, unfortunately in a private
screening. All we had to go by were written up descriptions of the
trailers, and here they are along with all of the other important
information we have already.
BIRTH BY SLEEP~

WHAT DO WE ALREADY KNOW?
☆ The unseen trailer~
Here is a description of the Birth by Sleep trailer:
Scenes of the ending of Kingdom Hearts 1 flash by on the screen, and
two phrases are seen clearly onscreen. One reads “Deep Past” and the
other “Shut-Eyes gives birth to the concealed fate.”
We are then confronted by a young boy who looks like Roxas
conversing with another young boy with black hair. Their surroundings
seem to resemble Hallow Bastion (Radiant Garden). The name “Ven” is
thrown outward, referring to the boy who looks like Roxas.
The scene change various times before stopping at an iamge of the
Old Man from the KH2FM+ secret ending. He is called “Master Xehanort”
by Terra. Soon after, Terra summons his keyblade and the screen changes.
Various worlds are shown, and one of which is familiar to us all.
“Olympus Colliseum” is making another comeback, followed by a brand new
world, that of which resembles Sleeping Beauty.
The video then changes back to Terra battling against a dark figure,
whom you can tell is male. This is the same man from the Secret Ending
of KH2FM+, the one who the Old Man creates. Terra is able to forceably
get the man’s helmet off, but his face is concealed.
King Mickey is shown summoning kis keyblade, and then the scene
changes very quickly to Terra on a beach. He seems to be watching two
boys play in the ocean. After he rests his weapon into the ground, the
two boys he was watching are clearer and they look like Sora and Riku.
Soon after, Terra says “Please don’t depend on me, just erase me…
friend.”
The phrase “Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep” arises.
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High quality scans of Birth by Sleep can be found in the following links:
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m274/bekkiglittz/Pictures/09da0145.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m274/bekkiglittz/Pictures/947c4974.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m274/bekkiglittz/Pictures/43613330.jpg
☆ The plot
Taking place in the past, this game will focus on the scenes we have
already witnessed from the secret endings found in Kingdom Hearts II
and Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+. Three apprentices go in search of
their missing master.
☆ The characters~
Terra - Already seen previously in Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix as a
boss, he is now one of the three playable characters you can control in
a choice of three different scenarios.
Master Xehanort - A mysterious old Keyblade Master, also resembles
Xehanort’s Heartless a lot, but I wonder if this means anything?
Aqua - Shares a connection with Ven, although we do not know what
kind of relationship they have. So far, her role in this game is
undefined, as she hasn’t been mentioned a lot.
Ven - His true identity will be explored in Birth by Sleep.
–
☆ The confirmed worlds
So far, there have been a few new worlds confirmed - and some not-so-new. Here is the full list so far:
• Sleeping Beauty
• Olympus Coliseum
• Cinderella
• Hollow Bastion
• Destiny Islands
• Sunset Horizons (A fan-name as far as I’m aware)
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☆ The console~
Birth by Sleep will be released for the PSP.
–
☆ The release date~
So far, unknown. All we know is that this game has been planned to be released last out of the three games.
☆ The timeline~
This game is set before the events of Kingdom Hearts 1.
☆ The gameplay~
An improved version of the deck system used in CoM will be used in
Birth by Sleep. However, instead of cards, the user will choose from
commands, which will be implemented into their menu.
358/2 Days~

WHAT DO WE ALREADY KNOW?
☆ The unseen trailer~
Here is a description of the 358/2 Days Trailer:
We are introduced with the scene where Kingdom Hearts: Chain of
Memories had came to an end, and are then confronted with the phrase
“The other side attached to Sora still sleeps”, along with “The mind
comes back whenever they touch.”
The video then focuses upon Roxas and Axel, sitting atop the clock
tower in Twilight Town. This seems to be the same scene from Kingdom
Hearts 2 Final Mix+. Soon after, the video shows Roxas being invited
into Organization XIII. He is being greeted by all, and introduces
himself, and they do the same to him. Then the scene fades into Roxas
actually joining the Organization.
Following this is a short clip of Mickey talking about Axel, and
Saix near Roxas. Roxas is shown pulling out both of his keyblades, and
it moves into gameplay. The gameplay confirms indifenatley that you may
play with Roxas, Axel, Saix and Xigbar.
Xemnas then mentions something very interesting. He explains that a
14th member has joined their Organization, and that this member is
female. This scene is quickly followed by the title of the game:
“Kingdom Hearts 358/2 days” and a whsipering Roxas saying “I will
disappear from this world in 151 days”
☆ The scans~
High quality scans of 358/2 Days can be found in the following links:
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m274/bekkiglittz/Pictures/5b0cdb65.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m274/bekkiglittz/Pictures/642a0e82.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m274/bekkiglittz/Pictures/5f333379.jpg
☆ The characters~
Every Organisation 13 character WILL be playable, according to
Tetsuya Nomura. We also know that a 14th member will be introduced - a
female member - but nothing is known about her yet, except that she
ISN’T Naminé and that she wasn’t present in Kingdom Hearts 2.
☆ The confirmed worlds
Not many worlds have been confirmed so far, but Wonderland is making a return.
• The World That Never Was
• Twilight Town
• Wonderland
☆ The console~
358/2 Days will be released for the DS
☆ The release date~
So far, unknown. All we know is that this game has been planned to be released first out of the three games.
☆ The timeline~
This game takes place from Roxas’ birth, (in KH1), his entrance and
time in the Organisation, into the events of CoM, and when he leaves to
find more about himself and his TRUE self, and then eventually, when he
gets taken to the digitised Twilight Town.
☆ The gameplay~
There will be single and multiplayer options in this game, and
Tetsuya Nomura has revealed that there is a bonus to using both modes:
“The character’s growth is shared between the two modes,”
Also during multiplayer mode, the bottom screen of the DS can be
used as a chat system, if you wish. Players will be able to communicate
with each other as they play the game; by drawing pictures on the
screen! Although not official yet, Nomura and his team are planning to
add some further plans to this feature.