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Kingdom Hearts made assembling Final Fantasy 10's dev team "difficult" after Tetsuya Nomura and other JRPG veterans were assigned to the Disney crossover, lead says
Final Fantasy 10 producer Yoshinori Kitase revealed that assembling the development team for the game was challenging due to the concurrent development of Kingdom Hearts, which involved key staff like Tetsuya Nomura. Nomura, who was the director of Kingdom Hearts, also served as character designer for Final Fantasy 10, leading to divided attention and the need to bring in new talent or promote existing staff for core development roles.
What's the best summer-themed videogame track?
This article discusses the best summer-themed video game music tracks, highlighting examples like Destiny Islands from Kingdom Hearts, Ginger Island from Stardew Valley, New Bodhum from Final Fantasy 13-2, and Seaside Resort from Tekken 8. The author expresses a preference for more subtle tracks that evoke nostalgia for late summer nights over overtly tropical themes.
Kitase says it was hard building a team for Final Fantasy X due to Kingdom Hearts
Square Enix director Yoshinori Kitase revealed that assembling the development team for Final Fantasy X was challenging due to key staff members, including Tetsuya Nomura, being occupied with the Kingdom Hearts franchise. This situation impacted the resources available for Final Fantasy X's production.
What’s Next For Disney Games? D23 Is About To Tell Us
Disney will provide updates on its video game projects at the upcoming D23 expo in August 2026. Panels will cover the 25th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts, new content for Disney Dreamlight Valley, and upcoming Star Wars titles like Star Wars: Zero Company and Star Wars: Galactic Racer. Insomniac's Wolverine game is also expected to be present, though likely without mature content due to the family-friendly nature of the event.
Kingdom Hearts will have a big presence at a Disney fan event next month, but you probably shouldn't get too excited about Kingdom Hearts 4
Kingdom Hearts will be featured at the upcoming D23 Disney fan event, focusing on the series' history rather than new reveals for Kingdom Hearts 4. While a trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 was recently shown, featuring gameplay and confirming its release on the Nintendo Switch 2, the D23 event will feature a 'deep dive' into the franchise's past with "creative minds" and "character voices."
Kingdom Hearts to be featured at D23 this August
Square Enix will host a panel on the Kingdom Hearts series at the D23 event on August 15th. The panel will offer a 'deep dive' into the franchise, with details about potential announcements yet to be revealed.
Kingdom Hearts event confirmed for D23
Square Enix has announced a special 'Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts' event at D23 on August 15, 2026, celebrating 25 years of the series. While it's unclear if Kingdom Hearts 4 will be showcased, the event promises insights from the creative minds behind the franchise. The Kingdom Hearts collection is also set to release on Nintendo Switch in October.
Rumour: Next Fortnite season to feature Crash Bandicoot, Sonic, Mega Man, Kingdom Hearts and more
A rumour suggests that the next season of Fortnite will feature a crossover with several gaming legends, including Sonic, Mega Man, Crash Bandicoot, and Kingdom Hearts. While Epic Games has not officially confirmed these details, the season is expected to heavily feature established intellectual properties.
How to Play the Kingdom Hearts Games in Order
This guide outlines the correct order to play the 13 games in the Kingdom Hearts series. Understanding the chronological or release order is essential for following the complex narrative across multiple platforms.
Epic Games makes peace with ex-Fortnite insider as huge leak lawsuit comes to an end
Epic Games has settled its lawsuit against former contractor Hayden Cohen, who was accused of leaking unannounced Fortnite content. The agreement permanently bans Cohen from sharing Epic's confidential information and does not include any public payment. The leaks reportedly revealed dozens of upcoming collaborations and development plans.
Square Enix doesn't promise to keep games playable forever, but it will "continue to create pathways" for fans to enjoy them "even after service has ended"
Square Enix has stated it will continue to find ways to make games enjoyable after their service has ended, though these methods may not always be what fans desire. While the company shares cutscenes on platforms like YouTube for titles such as Nier, and preserves some remasters, the article argues this is insufficient for true game preservation, citing examples like Kingdom Hearts where entire games are only available as cutscene compilations.
Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy maestro Tetsuya Nomura says Super Mario 64 "truly shaped my current guiding…
Tetsuya Nomura, known for his work on Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy, revealed that Super Mario 64 on the Nintendo 64 was the primary inspiration for his guiding principle of enabling free movement in full 3D. He contrasted this with the development of Final Fantasy 7 on PlayStation 1, where only characters were 3D and backgrounds were rendered images, limiting free exploration.
Evening Reading - June 22, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news and features. It includes reviews for The Adventures of Elliot and UFC 6, a preview of Rhythm Heaven Groove, and updates on Sega's new titles, Steam Machine components, and a potential Sea of Thieves live-action movie. The article also touches on Final Fantasy 7 Remake director's desire for original projects and the possibility of custom Steam Machines with an updated SteamOS.
Sorry Kingdom Hearts nerds, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi says sea salt ice cream "isn't a…
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi clarified that the sea salt ice cream featured in the game is not a reference to Kingdom Hearts, but rather inspired by a popular Japanese popsicle called Garigari-kun. Despite this clarification, the article touches upon the ongoing development of Kingdom Hearts 4 and the general nostalgia associated with the Kingdom Hearts series.
Despite playing a key role in Final Fantasy 7, JRPG icon Tetsuya Nomura says "Kingdom Hearts has become my…
Tetsuya Nomura, a key figure in Final Fantasy 7, stated in a Famitsu interview that the Kingdom Hearts series has become his life's work. He expressed surprise at its longevity and the realization of early discussions with Disney. Nomura also teased new developments in the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 4, which is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Tetsuya Nomura calls Kingdom Hearts his lifelong work
Tetsuya Nomura has stated that the Kingdom Hearts franchise has become his life's work, a journey he never anticipated would be so long since its PlayStation 2 debut. He believes there is still significant potential and longevity within the series.
This Week in Switch 2 - Rhythm Heaven Groove preview, Xbox falls & Kingdom Hearts or Kingdom Farts
This Week in Switch 2 covers recent gaming news including a preview of Rhythm Heaven Groove, discussions on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 4K Remake, and the perceived fall of the Xbox brand. The episode also features a Kingdom Hearts trivia game and mentions free interactive maps for other games.
Gruv’s Father’s Day Blu-ray Sale Lets Bundle Multiple Movies At Big Discounts
Gruv is holding a Father's Day sale featuring bundle deals on 4K UHD and standard Blu-rays, as well as discounts on Clint Eastwood's filmography and TV series box sets. Customers can purchase three 4K Blu-rays for $33 or two standard Blu-rays for $16, with various classic and modern titles available.
Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 Is Now Available To Preorder, Out in October
The Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 is now available for preorder, with a release date set for October 8. The collection bundles the first three main installments of the popular action RPG series.
Preorders For Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III
Preorders are now available for the Kingdom Hearts I-III Collection, a comprehensive compilation of the entire saga, releasing on October 8 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The collection includes updated versions of all main titles and bonus preorder content such as exclusive Keyblade skins for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2.
