Kingdom Hearts
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Kingdom Hearts Has Invaded Fortnite, And There’s A Lot To Collect
Kingdom Hearts content has been added to Fortnite, including new cosmetics like Sora, Riku, Kairi, and Roxas outfits, as well as the Kingdom Key weapon. In-game events and overrides are available, with a special 'Kingdom Hearts Power Hour' scheduled. The crossover also touches on the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 4 and recent leaks.
Kingdom Hearts’ Kairi Has Suffered Enough, Will Now Headshot You In Fortnite
Fortnite is adding Kingdom Hearts characters Sora, Riku, and Kairi as skins, featuring their Kingdom Hearts II appearances and Keyblades. This crossover allows players to finally play as Kairi, who has historically been a damsel-in-distress in her own series, and potentially use firearms in Fortnite. The update is expected on September 17th.
Fortnite – “Kingdom Hearts Arrives” Gameplay Trailer
Fortnite is set to receive a collaboration with Kingdom Hearts later this week, as announced in a new gameplay trailer. The trailer showcases gameplay featuring elements from the Kingdom Hearts series within Fortnite.
Fortnite Kingdom Hearts Collaboration, Including Sora Skin, Lands This Week
Fortnite has officially confirmed its long-awaited collaboration with Kingdom Hearts, featuring at least four skins. The collaboration, including the Sora skin, is set to launch this week.
Kingdom Hearts' Sora joins Fortnite this week, and it looks like more characters may follow
Sora from the Kingdom Hearts series is joining Fortnite as a playable character this week, with a teaser showing his iconic Keyblade. While Sora is confirmed, cryptic posts from Fortnite's social media suggest other characters like Roxas, Kairi, and Riku may also be added. This collaboration follows recent leaks and the excitement surrounding Kingdom Hearts 4.
Kingdom Hearts is finally coming to Fortnite "this week," Epic confirms, and it's seemingly not just Sora…
Epic Games has confirmed that a Kingdom Hearts collaboration is coming to Fortnite this week, featuring the protagonist Sora and potentially other characters like Riku, Kairi, and Roxas. The collaboration includes a Sora skin and a Keyblade pickaxe with a Fortnite llama keychain. This adds to the ongoing gaming-themed season, Override, which also has upcoming crossovers from Persona 5 and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
Sora from Kingdom Hearts coming to Fortnite this week
Sora from the Kingdom Hearts franchise is coming to the free-to-play game Fortnite this week. Epic Games revealed Sora's in-game render, showcasing his fresh design for the popular battle royale.
Review: Duskfade (Nintendo Switch 2)
Duskfade is a third-person action-adventure game for the Nintendo Switch 2 that pays homage to PS2-era titles. While it features engaging platforming, challenging boss fights, and a lovely visual style, the lack of an in-game map and some personality quirks in its companion character detract slightly from the experience. Overall, it's an enjoyable and fun indie title for fans of the genre.
The JRPG Players Guide to Handheld Game Consoles, Part 1: The New Toys
This guide explores handheld gaming options for JRPG players, focusing on modern devices like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch, as well as budget-friendly retro handhelds from companies like Retroid and Anbernic. It discusses how to choose a device based on desired games, portability needs, and budget, highlighting specific JRPGs that perform well on different platforms.
Kingdom Hearts 4 Star Wars world confirmed by Steam achievement mega leak
A massive leak of Steam achievements has revealed details about over 70 upcoming games, including the worlds planned for Kingdom Hearts 4. The leak confirms a Star Wars-themed world, likely Tatooine, and several other Disney properties such as Toy Story, Zootopia, and Coco. Square Enix is reportedly furious about the accidental leak, which also includes unannounced games.
Final Fantasy Resonance modders have already reinstated the original mobile game's biggest icon, Ariana Grande
Modders are already adding content to the demo of Final Fantasy Resonance, a reconstruction of the mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. The "FFR Vision Studio" mod reintroduces nearly 1,300 units from the original game, including guest characters like Ariana Grande and Katy Perry, which were not planned for Resonance. Producer Keisuke Nakashima stated Ariana Grande's character wouldn't fit the new game's vibe, a sentiment some fans disagree with.
Fall’s Video Game Release Slate Is Intimidatingly Good And Completely Doomed
The Fall 2026 video game release schedule is packed with highly anticipated titles, but this glut is predicted to cause a 'bloodbath' in the industry. Intense competition for consumer dollars and a worsening global economy are expected to lead to significant underperformance, layoffs, and potential studio closures, particularly for smaller developers. Even major publishers may struggle to navigate the crowded market, with few likely to emerge unscathed.
Disney almost had a Smash Bros.-style fighting game following the success of Kingdom Hearts
Disney considered a Super Smash Bros.-style fighting game, tentatively titled Disney's Action Figure Face Off, following the success of Kingdom Hearts. The concept, which would have featured characters from various Disney franchises, was developed by illustrator Ken Christiansen and published by Activision for the GameCube, but it never progressed beyond the prototype stage.
Kingdom Hearts almost led to Disney making its own version of Super Smash Bros, former dev says
A former Disney Interactive concept artist revealed that Disney explored creating a Super Smash Bros.-style fighting game featuring its characters, inspired by the success of Kingdom Hearts. The project, tentatively titled 'Disney's Action Figure Face Off,' never progressed past prototypes due to internal hesitations about character crossovers, though similar concepts like Disney Infinity and Disney Speedstorm were later released.
Disney Was Working on Its Own Smash Bros.-Like Fighting Game, Confirms Ex-Concept Artist
A former concept artist for Disney Interactive has confirmed that the company was developing a crossover fighting game inspired by Super Smash Bros. and Kingdom Hearts. The project, however, never moved beyond the concept stage.
Square Enix denies it's going private following Japanese reports to the contrary
Square Enix has officially denied reports from Japanese magazine Sentaku suggesting the company is exploring going private. The publisher stated that no such consideration is currently being given. Speculation was fueled by major shareholder 3D Investment Partners' previous criticism of management and recent company restructuring, including layoffs and studio sales.
Usual June mixes Hades-esque action, crystal crabs and ghosts to make for a game that'll do well in your Halloween rotation
Usual June is an upcoming action-adventure game that blends Hades-like combat with a classic Halloween aesthetic. Players control June, a college student who must defend her town from crystalline crabs and ghosts using a morphable wrench. The game is set to release on October 28th and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Kingdom Hearts story has gotten so complex Square Enix hired a loremaster
Square Enix has hired a lore master to manage the increasingly complex narrative of the Kingdom Hearts series. Director Tetsuya Nomura stated that even dedicated fans find the story convoluted, necessitating this role to maintain continuity.
Kingdom Hearts' Story Has Gotten So Complex That Tetsuya Nomura Says Square Enix Hired a Loremaster to Keep the Plot Cohesive
Square Enix has hired a dedicated loremaster to manage the increasingly complex narrative of the Kingdom Hearts series. Director Tetsuya Nomura stated that this role is necessary to maintain the cohesion of the game's extensive lore.
Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 pre-orders have landed on PS5 and Switch 2, and the goofy box art has thankfully been…
Pre-orders are now available for the physical Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, launching October 8. This collection includes games from Kingdom Hearts Final Mix up to Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re Mind, with a release date for Kingdom Hearts 4 set for late 2027. Purchasers through US Amazon will receive exclusive in-game keyblades and a poster, while other retailers offer a reversible inlay with a 25th-anniversary design.
