Today, Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory was updated (on PlayStation 4 to Version 1.04) with a few minor fixes, and curiously, one cutscene in particular was updated as well. In cutscene #30 "Arrival", which can be unlocked by playing the story campaign, a short conversation can be heard over static: Vexen: "What's happening!?"Ienzo: "And just when things were going well."Ansem the Wise: "Something's wrong. Shut it down!"• Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory - #30: "Arrival" While it likely lends more context to the goings-on in the background, specifically the Radiant Garden group's efforts to delve into Kairi's memories, one can't help but think about what the future has in store for Kingdom Hearts. In a message concluding service for Kingdom Hearts χ Dark Road last month, series creator Tetsuya Nomura shared that "The KH series has entered a preparation phase for what's coming next. That includes the Union χ team, so once the story is over I will have them merge with the rest of the team." Whether that means these separate teams are combining for a specific new title is yet unknown. You can catch our playthrough of Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVO3TjLyeIo&list=PL0DOYNMCfGEk3DgoU4PhYZnQFpYKAqsjh&index=1&t=5908s Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory is now available on

Square Enix has announced that the Kingdom Hearts series in it's entirety, including the recently released Melody of Memory, is at last coming to PC via the Epic Game Store. Releasing on March 30th, 2021 players can embark on a journey across Disney-themed worlds and fight against the spooky Heartless in a heart-warming story surrounding the power of friendship and the struggle between light and darkness. The full list of games include the following titles: Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIXKingdom Hearts Final MixKingdom Hearts Re: Chain of MemoriesKingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (Remastered cinematics only)Kingdom Hearts II Final MixKingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final MixKingdom Hearts Re:coded (Remastered cinematics only) Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter PrologueKingdom Hearts Dream Drop DistanceKingdom Hearts 0.3 Birth by Sleep –A fragmentary passage–Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover (Movie) Kingdom Hearts III + ReMind DLCKingdom Hearts Melody of Memory The games are available right now for pre-order on the Epic Games Store, and players who purchase Kingdom Hearts III + ReMind DLC will receive an exclusive "Elemental Encoder" Keyblade to use in the game. Additionally, Producer Ichiro Hazama had a few words to share in regards to this announcement: “It is truly a great pleasure to bring so many Kingdom Hearts adventures to

Square Enix is no stranger to rhythm games. Over the years they’ve come out with the Theatrhythm series which carried on its back the likes of both Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. These unusual entries in their storied franchises were met with a chorus of resounding success and so fans began to wonder: would Kingdom Hearts or other games get the same treatment? Fast forward to the present and the answer is clear, though it’s arriving in a far expanded package. While the Theatrhythm games were created for the Nintendo 3DS’s mobile experience, Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory graces the current generation of home consoles on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and for the first time on Nintendo Switch. Despite this evolution, the game is absolutely a rhythm game to its core. But how does it all work? And how does it fit into the rest of the often complex and increasingly convoluted Kingdom Hearts series. Right from the jump, Melody of Memory opens with visual recap of the series along with a number of tutorials that help you ease into the game. Don’t be fooled: if you’re not used to rhythm games things can be deceptively difficult – the 3D presentation can be

A free demo for Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory went live today on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, giving players a sample of the newest entry in the franchise set to release on November 13th. The demo features six songs to try, as well as a couch co-op mode for two players. If you're on the Switch version, you can check out a local multiplayer mode where up to eight players can compete for the best score. Using the music of the series to create a rhythm game, Melody of Memory blends in staples of Kingdom Hearts gameplay. Much like Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and it's different versions, the type of song you pick will correspond to a different type of stage. Some will involve combat against Heartless enemies, while others be set over key event scenes from the series. What sets it apart is that characters can attack, jump, glide, and use abilities in real time, more closely resembling a Kingdom Hearts experience. These different functions are mapped to buttons in a layout Kingdom Hearts players will find familiar, but if you want a simpler experience, the game offers a "One Button Mode" that will allow you to focus more

The demo for Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory, an upcoming rhythm based game, is releasing tomorrow on October 15 according to an official Twitter post. The demo will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, allowing fans a chance to experience the musical adventure before it's release this November. In addition to the demo release date announcement, the official Kingdom Hearts twitter account shared the main menu for the game in the form of a short teaser video, accompanied by a few words from series director Tetsuya Nomura: "Along with the date changing on the 15th, the demo version of KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory will be available. Whether you’re good at rhythm games, not good at them, a KH series fan, or new to the series, please play this game!" "Along with the date changing on the 15th, the demo version of KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory will be available.Whether you’re good at rhythm games, not good at them, a KH series fan, or new to the series, please play this game!" - Tetsuya Nomura, Series Director pic.twitter.com/PawSCNH8S9— KINGDOM HEARTS (@KINGDOMHEARTS) October 14, 2020 Square Enix has also released a bundle of new high-quality screenshots that showcase various elements

A bunch of new information regarding the upcoming rhythm game, Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory, has surfaced. Square Enix has revealed more in-depth explanations of the previously revealed single-player and multiplayer modes, as well as providing a small tease for some of the promised 140 songs that will be available when the game launches. Additionally, two newly released interviews have provided further insights to what players can expect from this music-centric title. General Overview The story will be taking place after Kingdom Hearts III ReMind, and will focus heavily on Kairi. Though what she is doing could not be discussed in an interview with GameInformer, it was revealed that she will be narrating the story and sharing various experiences through past titles, ultimately guiding us and the story toward the future. It was also hinted that that we will catch glimpses into Kairi's mysterious childhood. Gameplay looks like it will be relatively simple to understand. As seen in the previously released Switch trailer, the floating enemies the player will face will act as music notes, and you only need to attack the notes on time to succeed. Depending on how well you time the hit, the attack will either be considered Excellent, Good

Following the game's release date announcement and boxart reveal, Square Enix has gone live with the final trailer for Kingdom Hearts Memory of Melody. As a rhythm game, this title acts as a recap of the key events that have transpired in the Kingdom Hearts series thus far, as well as acting as a sequel to Kingdom Hearts III, offering an all-new chapter centering around Kairi. Check it out: English Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwIXYvIvhY4&feature=youtu.be Japanese Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6wgmwT1Pxc Memory of Melody is set to release on November 13 this year for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

Announced via the Nintendo Direct Mini and on the official Twitter accounts, Kingdom Hearts Memory of Melody has received new keyart drawn by director Tetsuya Nomura, a release date and a tease from Nomura himself that a final trailer for the game will be coming in the next few days. Kingdom Hearts Memory of Melody is set to release November 13, 2020 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with pre-orders going up for availability later today for the Switch, with other consoles possibly following soon after. As previously announced, it will be a rhythm game that features various songs from throughout the series. Kairi appears to also play a major role in the game, as Memory of Melody takes place after Kingdom Hearts III. Additionally, the official Japanese Website has been updated, and features a jazzed up version of Dearly Beloved alongside screenshots and more. The English website was also launched as well. Key Art Sources: Twitter(ENG), Twitter(JP), KHInsider

Kingdom Hearts Dark Road is out now for iOS, Android, and Amazon-powered devices. Available from the updated title screen of Kingdom Hearts Union χ app, Dark Road follows a young Xehanort along a path that will see him become the "Dark Seeker". The game is free-to-play but includes optional in-app purchases with real money. Dark Road begins by introducing us to Xehanort entering a portal of darkness created by a mysterious robed figure. On the other side, he finds himself in Scala ad Caelum, a world where keyblade wielders train to become keyblade masters. They do so to fight Heartless that threaten the many worlds outside its borders. Xehanort's classmates: Eraqus, Hermod, Bragi, Urd, and Vor are tasked with a special mission when seven upperclassmen suddenly vanish during their Mark of Mastery exam. They are to venture out into the various worlds to find them and bring them home. You'll make a party of three, two of which will be Xehanort and Eraqus, while the third slot can be rotated between the four remaining students. In combat, five cards from a deck are drawn belonging to three different colors. Flicking or tapping three of them will trigger an action like attacking or

Kingdom Hearts Dark Road, a new mobile game from Square Enix, is now available to download for free on iOS, Android and Amazon devices. Players and fans interested can now delve into the mysterious past life of the former antagonist Xehanort and uncover the reasons he became the Seeker of Darkness. To access Dark Road, players only need to visit the Kingdom Hearts Union χ page on the App Store, Google Play or Amazon. After downloading the game -- or the patch update for regular KHUX players -- you will have access to choose between KHUX and Dark Road from the main menu. Utilizing the touch-based controls and card-themed gameplay, players will travel to familiar Disney themed worlds to explore and defeat Heartless as a teenage Xehanort, who is joined by a young Eraqus and a new cast of Keyblade Wielders: Hermond, Bragi, Urd and Vor. You can see small biographies for each of the characters, and their Mentor, below. Celebrating Dark Road's launch, Kingdom Hearts series director Tetsuya Nomura had a few words to share in regards to the game and it's story in an official tweet: "Kingdom Hearts Dark Road launches today. I'm sure you're wondering, "didn't the dark seeker saga