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[Sakura Rain]

I don't care who's voicing him, Terra sounds hawt <3

Yeah, we all knew what Ven was going to sound like. Aqua sounds nice as well~

I wish I would've stuck around for the Terra's Pants discussion. D:

 

[wee187]

I don't care who's voicing him, Terra sounds hawt <3

Yeah, we all knew what Ven was going to sound like. Aqua sounds nice as well~

I wish I would've stuck around for the Terra's Pants discussion. D:

But the Terra's Pants thing has been going on like since January... x_x

 

[Sakura Rain]

But the Terra's Pants thing has been going on like since January... x_x

I know, I've taken a bit of an extended break from PC. I don't think I've been regulary posting in here since last year sometime. Dx

Well, that was off-topic. Now I want to find out who's voicing Terra. Yeah I know I said I didn't care but his voice sounds aweeeesome

 

[Rokusasu]

If he does, he deserves a cookie.


How funny would it be to actually see Terra's Pants in the voice credits? XD



*EDIT* English Website update. With English Gameplay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VqFYkZoFy0

(Sorry, don't know how to imbed)

It would so make my day. <3 How do you think the pants would talk anyway? Would one of the legs move like a mouth, or would it be the zipper? o: Or the top?

On a serious note, I'm liking the voices. Aqua's in particular - she seems pretty good. c: (And strong? I dunno, Kairi, Xion and Namine all have much softer voices, Aqua seems to mean business.)

 

[Captain Riolu]

KH rumor: Recoded. New game? Remake? We'll find out at E3.

Phil Snyder is Jiminy's new VA.

Also....new GameInformer

Spoiler:

 

[Riku]

I KNEW IT! It was a trademark GI interview..... Boo.... Still, since Riolu got the pic, I'll get the article up for those having trouble reading it! :3

Spoiler:

Q: The North American versions of Kingdom Hearts games have traditionally included some extras. What kind of bonuses can we expect?

A: There are a variety of new elements, including Critical Mode, which takes the difficulty beyond Proud Mode; Keyblades, abilities, minigame maps, and songs. We're also unleashing a mystery enemy for North American fans, so hopefully everyone will enjoy the challenge.

Q: How did you decide which Disney worlds would be in Birth by Sleep?

A: The process of choosing worlds has been the same with every entry. First, we select the worlds that are essential based on the scenario; in this title's case, the three pricess' worlds. Then, to add some variety to the locations we decided to include Deep Space (Lilo & Stitch) and Neverland (Peter Pan). Since Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep takes place before the rest of the games in the series, we decided to include Olympus Coliseum (Hercules) to show the contrast between past and present. We were able to incorporate more locations because of the hardware's capacity, and also because this title carries the same weight as a numbered Kingdom Hearts title.

Q: How did you decide to set Birth by Sleep before all of the Kingdom Hearts games?

A: We set it before the other games to resolve mysteries that have scattered us thus far, and to clarify what mysteries lie ahead in the series. I hope everyone gets to see the secret ending!

Q: What can you tell us about the new enemy, the Unversed?

A: Heartless are realizations of darkness in the heart, while Unversed are an existence born of negative emotion. They're similar in essence, but more information will be revealed in due time by a certain individual.

Q: How did you decide on featuring playable heroes in Birth by Sleep with different quests rather than a single protagonist like Sora or Roxas?

A: Everything is part of one big story, and there is only one final destination. Fans of the series who already know what happens beyond Birth by Sleep may be able to predict where the three are headed. I thought that by separating the story into three prospectives, and having the player choose the order of progression would deepen the mystery, making the journey all the more interesting. Even if you complete one character's story, you'll become more curious as to what happens to the other two, and eager to see to how everything comes to a close for the three.

Q: Can you explain some of the new combat elements?

A: The main concept for this battle system was to incorporate speed and tension in combat. There are three new systems that comprise the core of the game's battle sytem, and the Command Deck is definitely a key component. Each command has a level assigned to it, and there are several ways to develop them. There is also a charge time for each command, and timing is a crucial factor to using them successfully. You can freely adjust the command column, creating a setup that reflects your personal strategy and battle style.

The Shotlock command is an evolution of the target lock-on, which was one of the few constants throughout the series. You can use it to wipe out multiple enemies at once, or as a special one-shot attack against powerful enemies.

Dimension Link (D-Link) was a concept we took from the scenario and built into the system. It's an extension of the summoning system, and allows you to access other characters' deck commands and special attacks by connecting with them.

Q: What was the inspiration behind the new Command Board?

A: I personally love board games, and this was a concept I had been working on for years as something I wanted to construct as a system one day. It's not a concept I thought of just for this game, but I think we were able to link it very well with the current command leveling system. It's not just a minigame, but an alternate game whose results affect the main game as well.

Q: What did you want to accomplish with the multiplayer gameplay in Birth by Sleep compared to 358/2 Days?

A: In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, you could venture to different worlds to accomplish missions, but this time around players can gather in a world called the Mirage Arena to defeat target enemies. Up to three players can play co-op or against each other three-on-three. There are also minigame battles that are new to the series: Command Board and Rumble Racing. We utilized the hardware's wireless capabilities and capacity to the fullest to offer minigames that people can jump right in and out of. This way, people can enjoy the variety of battles and worlds that the game has to offer.

Q: Translations of your interview in Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep Ultimania seem to confirm that Kingdom Hearts III is coming along with two other games.

A: Kingdom Hearts III is not a confirmed title. I actually phrased my asnwer for the Ultimania "two titles other than III" to avoid speculation that we were working on Kingdom Hearts III.

Q: Are there any hints you can provide about these new games?

A: Hints would give away too much, and for Kingdom Hearts we're contractually obligated to keep any information that has not been official released under wraps. However, I can say one of the two projects mentioned above came into existence because we wanted to do something for the North American fans, so we'll be announcing it at E3.

Q: Any chance these new games will spread to consoles that Kingdom Hearts hasn't been on yet like Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, or iPhone?

A: We have no plans at the moment, but have been discussion opportunities with various parties, so once we've completed the two new projects we'll begin thinking about the next steps.

Q: Final Fantasy Versus XIII is your current primary project. How is it coming along?

A: Developement is progressing smoothly, but starting with E3 and through winter, there are a number of titles I am involved in that will be announced. And of course, the company as a whole has many upcoming projects, so we'll take it one step at a time. We do have plans to officially showcase the title at a certain point.

Still, he did confirm a new enemy and some new Keyblades. That makes me happy. Plus, we are indeed getting a Critical Mode. YAY!

 

[Rokusasu]

If Re:CoM's anything to go by, it could be a portable remake? Though there's the possibility it could be one of the two 'spin-offs' and a sequel to Coded.

Edit: Srsly, you guys are like ninjas. XD;

 

[Riku]

Why thank you, Roku! I appreciate being called something as awesome as a ninja. Now: I'll give you something to ponder: Terra's Pants as a Ninja. Does that break the fabric of reality because it is so awesome or what?

Also, I'd appreciate a Westernized Coded. That'd be sweet~

BTW, how's your vacation coming along?

 

[Rokusasu]

Terra's Pants as a ninja wouldn't work, because there are many ninja and only one Terra's Pants. Terra's Pants are in a league of their own.

Aaaand my vacation is over. I'm just waiting for DiZ to come badger me into going back inside Sora. ._.;

 

[Riku]

Well,since Terra is good with a blade, maybe so is his pants! He could be the first ninja-samurai hybrid! That'd be unique, wouldn't it? Oh well.... I tried.


Hey! DiZ will not touch you. Xamthos will kick his butt! (BTW, if anyone can guess where Xamthos came from, you get a cookie. You get an additional one for figuring out what it really is, too!)

 

[Crystal-Heart]

KH rumor: Recoded. New game? Remake?

Recoded? I haven't heard of it. Based on the name though, I'd guess a remake of Coded for another system, like DS, PSP, or something else. This may there way of releasing it in other territories since cell phone games of that calibur aren't released often in NA/EUR.

 

[Riku]

Yeah.... No one really knows what it'll be. It just kinda popped up on this website.... it's legitimate, too, so....


http://web.mac.com/phoolholy/iWeb/philsnyder.net/Jiminy Cricket .html

 

[Sakura Rain]

Recoded? I haven't heard of it. Based on the name though, I'd guess a remake of Coded for another system, like DS, PSP, or something else. This may there way of releasing it in other territories since cell phone games of that calibur aren't released often in NA/EUR.

That'd be cool, since I've been relying on YouTube to get the plot of Coded, annnnd I can never find any subbed vids. ;_;

 

[Cherrim]

u_u Am I the only one who really doesn't like Aqua's voice in the English version so far?

Granted, we only have basic voice clips but still. D: Not really enjoying what I'm hearing. She's too gruff, imo. She lacks the softness that I really liked about the Japanese voice. (ie, tough, but still sounding very kind-hearted. idk.)

 

[Riku]

I'm still not a fan, I just don't mind it as much. At least she doesn't sound like a complete softy like some of the other main girls.... Still, I agree: Aqua needs to be softer as she speaks. I'm hoping it's just her in-battle voice that's like that.

 

[Cherrim]

._. I don't want her to sound super soft--she's still a very determined person, but she seems to come across... idk... like she's not the kind of person you would go to with a problem, or not as caring as she actually is. D: I just don't think the voice fits her. But you're right, hopefully it's just in-battle and in cutscenes it won't be so bad...

 

[Riku]

Yeah.... but still, I doubt they could ever find an English-speaking VA who can make their voice as gentle and loving as the Jap actress. They can match the gruffness (as we've seen) but... I dunno.

 

[Cherrim]

Well, I don't think it'd be hard to find someone--this is Disney, after all, and they're very good at dubbing and finding good voice actors.

:/ I think they just wanted star appeal for this game, so grabbing an actress from a popular TV show seemed like the best bet. And honestly, it could definitely be worse (ie, using one of their teen idols like Miley Cyrus DDD:).

 

[Riku]

*shivers*

Yeah.... Miley = fail. But, it's also Square. They usually don't use actors just because they're famous. They use ones that they know can do the job. I doubt Disney would interfere with that. They wanna boost sales and reduce cost (once again, as you said, because it's Disney) so... yeah. Besides: if they wanted a big actress from TV, I woulda went with a more... well known and liked show than Gossip Girl.

 

[Cherrim]

I'm pretty sure both Disney and Square-Enix handle the voice acting for KH but if I had to wager which one did more work on the hiring process, I'd say it's Disney. They do ALL of the Disney-character voice acting and if they're doing casting calls for that, they might as well do it for the other characters that need acting. But again, I dunno. It is Square-Enix that does most of the selection in Japan, so maybe it's the same here. :s