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358/2 Days Famitsu Scan Translated |
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Written by bittermeats
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Friday, 08 August 2008 |
Thanks to the Light in Chaos for typing up a majority of the text from the scans. I want to note that since the correct way of spelling "Shion" has not been revealed, I'm going to refrain from spelling it otherwise. It appears that there was a mission in the demo where you could fight alongside the 14th, but the details are scarce in Famitsu's report.
If you repost these translations, please make it clear you got it from KH Insider and The Light in Chaos.
358/2 DAYS SCAN TRANSLATION
| "The gears of the 14th turn the axis around, centering on her tragic but brave fate"
・Scene1 The name of the 14th member is "Shion".
Not appearing in KHII, No.14 of Organization XIII, "Shion". As for Naminé knowing her, is it because she interferes with Sora's memory? Or is it something else?
Naminé: "I wanted to meet you."
Naminé: "Shion―――"
・Scene2 Memories of Naminé knowing Shion?
If Sora's memory is not restored completely, surely "she" can't endure it――― In front of the pod Sora sleeps in, Naminé predicts Shion's future. Does DiZ say the word "she" with some doubt?
The destiny awaiting Shion.
Naminé: "Surely she can't endure it."
Naminé: "Not all of the memories have returned."
・Scene3 Two people wielding the Keyblade.
In front of Beast's Castle, Shion encounters Riku. Judging by Shion's condition, pehaps the two have battled and she has lost? Riku calls her a fake, regarding the Keyblade, and perhaps her character as well? Also, Riku removes his blindfold to verify the form of Shion, and in that moment he appears surprised. Was their a clue in her appearance about her original form?
At Beast's Castle.
The 14th with many mysteries and the person who feigns the appearance of the Organization.
Riku: "Who are you? Why do you wield the keyblade?"
Riku: "Regardless, you can't defeat me with a fake."
Shion: "As for you, why do you dress like the Organization?"
Riku: "Maybe I'm the one who doesn't exist."
・Scene4 Shion faces the emotional brunt of Axel.
In front of the haunted mansion in Twilight Town, Axel and Shion are in conflict. Shion already has her Keyblade at the ready. Apparently, Shion's behavior has angered Axel somehow...? Shion removes her hood in this scene, her face can't be confirmed but her hair appears black or dark blue.
Axel: "I'll bring you back no matter how many times you escape."
Axel: "Don't joke with me."
Challenge a mission alongside a member of Organization XIII.
The duty of the members of Organization XIII is to recover hearts from the Heartless. The other members work alongside Roxas...! By the way, Axel is in charge of educating Roxas, so he helps out by accompanying Roxas on missions. Axel keeps an eye out for Roxas.
Axel: "I'm the person in charge of your education, so I'll be around."
・with Xaldin
Go to Beast's Castle with Xaldin. In the mission with Xaldin, you go to the Beast's Castle where he appeared in KHII. He uses lances to wipe out the Heartless. Do you move about the screen trying to avoid being seen by Lumière?
A mission where you sneak in secretly.
Beast: "I do not allow the Heartless to have their way in my castle."
Xaldin: "Would you look at that guy's ugly form? No doubt it's the Beast himself."
Xaldin: "Hm... Is this really his castle...? Roxas, just ignore this guy and go for it."
MISSION INSIDE: Search and suppress an unidentified large scale Heartless.
・with Axel
Axel is good at long distance flame attacks. Will he help out when Roxas is in a bind? Also, after the mission is over, they go to Twilight Town clock tower. An episode seemingly connected to KHCoM is shown. By the way, in the battle screen a Heartless that looks like a large ice cube could possible be confirmed.
Axel: "You're a friend, so I'm telling you, go to Castle Oblivion sometime tomorrow."
・with ???(Shion)
It's the 14th member, together with Shion recovering hearts. Incidentally, her face icon appears wearing a hood. Shion fights using magic attacks (probably fire), she isn't using the keyblade...? Play a mission with Shion!
CHECK
Green square marks show a suspicious device.
In order to accomplish the mission, you must solve a puzzle in the map. Pay attention to the edges, for instance. When you're in the suspicious area of the green square mark, a [!] or [?] field icon appears.
The suspicious areas have been thoroughly checked.
Roxas: "Looks like a wound from a fight."
From the play report.
・To move the camera's point of view, hold on the touch screen and slide the pointer from left to right.
・I attacked Axel on accident, but luckily he didn't receive any damage.
・The magic does not use an MP system, the number of times it can be called upon is already decided upon.
Trailer report.
The scene where Naminé talks about "memories" is confirmed. A detail from the scene: "Memories begin to flow out, but when they are connected with other memories, their original contents can't be restored."
A story related to the rebuilding of Sora's memory? A picture of Axel's scene was released too. "No matter how many times you escape, I will bring you back." However, his target is plural...
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Interesting stuff, wonder why none of the bloggers mentioned the mission with the 14th member.
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Gamespot 358/2 + BBS Demo Impressions! |
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Written by Riku Keyblade
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Thursday, 07 August 2008 |
Hey guys, Riku-Keyblade here to let you all know that Gamespot has updated with some demo impressions for 358/2 Days. It should be noted that Gamespot's article goes against what 1UP had said about 358/2 Days' camera. 1UP had sad that there was no way to change the camera angle, but Gamespot is reporting that you can change it two ways: by using the stylus on the touch screen or by using the R button. See below for more details!
Update: Gamespot has updated their site again, this time with some demo impressions for Birth By Sleep. See below for more details!
Gamespot - 358/2 Days Demo Impressions
The Kingdom Hearts series found its way to Nintendo hardware back in 2004, when Square Enix released Chain of Memories on the GBA. So perhaps it was just a matter of time before the franchise made its way back, this time on the DS. But while Chain of Memories played quite differently from the original PS2 game, 358/2 Days hasn't messed around with the series' formula; it fully plays as a similar 3D action game... Read More.
Gamespot - Birth By Sleep Demo Impressions
The Kingdom Hearts franchise thus far has been a story about the two protagonists, Sora and Riku, who find themselves holding the keyblade and going on an adventure in the Disney Kingdom. The upcoming PSP release, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, will go in a different direction and will be somewhat of a prequel that focuses more on the keyblade itself. The game tells the story of keyblade warriors who existed before Sora and Riku's time, and it will be centered on three keyblade apprentices: Terra, Ventus, and Aqua. If you've beaten Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix, you've probably seen the secret movie that gives a sneak peek at the three characters. The movie was done in a realistic-looking CG sequence that didn't match up with the Kingdom Hearts universe, but for fans who are wondering if Birth by Sleep is going to go in that direction, don't worry. The actual game felt very similar to previous installments in terms of both visual style and gameplay... Read More.
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A Closer Look @ New Scans |
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Written by bittermeats
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Wednesday, 06 August 2008 |
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Finally images from the trailers for the three new Kingdom Hearts games that were played at DKΣ3713 have been released in Famitsu and Dengeki magazine! A first look at Aqua! The third hero of Birth by Sleep has officially been presented to the public.
Since the scans are too low quality to translate, I've edited the important screens and put them in context so you can better understand whats going on. Click the images to see larger versions!
BIRTH BY SLEEP: A first look at the three heroes of Birth by Sleep together!
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This scene appears to take place in the opening of the Birth by Sleep trailer played at DKΣ3713. Here's the excerpt from the trailer:
In a castle courtyard. Aqua is dancing about with a keyblade, Ven and Terra are watching. Ven looks toward a staircase, someone comes from the entrance, and the three gather.
The second image offers a closer look at Aqua herself. This is from when Aqua pleas with Ven about Terra.
Ven: "It's a lie..."
Aqua: "Don't be fooled, Ven!"
Aqua runs toward Ven.
Aqua: "Terra isn't like that, you know that!"
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| In this scene, Terra and Aqua discuss Master Xehanort's whereabouts. Look's like they're in Cinderella's castle.
Aqua: "Is there a clue of Master Xehanort?"
Terra: "He is interested in hearts of pure light."
Aqua: "A heart of pure light..."
Terra: "We'll chase the light too."
Terra: "Master Xehanort should appear if we do so."
In the second shot Terra has approached Snow White and is thinking to himself about her.
Terra: (I can feel the pure light...)
Terra: (After all, does this girl have a heart of pure light?)
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In this dramatic scene, Aqua confronts Maleficent outside her castle. After their talk, Maleficent transforms into a dragon and attacks Aqua. It's the ending of the Birth by Sleep trailer played at the event.
Aqua: "I'll ask again."
Aqua: "Was what you said to Ven a lie?"
Maleficent: "It was all true."
Maleficent: "Terra succumbs to darkness in order to gain power."
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CODED: THEIR TORMENT HAS BEEN LESSENED
| The new scans featured numerous shots of Coded in action, from 3D to 2D play sequences. Unfortunately it did not contain more screens of the trailer played at the DKΣ3713 event.
The trailer ends with this scene. What could this mysterious message mean? It no doubt has a connection to the other mysterious message found in the journal, "We must return to free them from their torment."
The King, Jiminy, Goofy, and Donald peer into the journal.
"Their torment has been lessened", is written in the journal.
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358/2 DAYS: A LOOK AT THE MYSTERIOUS 14TH MEMBER
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This a very dramatic scene from the 358/2 Days trailer. Riku and the 14th member confront one another outside the Beast's Castle. It appears they have just battle, and that the 14th has lost.
The 14th collapses in pain, she is holding the Kingdom Key.
Riku closes in on her and lifts her hood, she resists.
He lifts one eye of the blindfold to see her face.
Riku's expression changes to that of surprise.
Riku: "Who are you? Why do you have the keyblade?"
14th: "Why are you dressed like a member of the Organization?"
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| Their conversation continues in these screens. So many mysteries surround the 14th member.
Riku walks away from her, towards the castle.
Riku: "So no one interferes with Sora's sleep."
Her keyblade is sticking out of the ground.
Riku picks it up and hurls it toward her.
Riku: "What you have... That keyblade must be a fake."
14th: "Don't tell me that! You're deceiving too!"
Riku: "Indeed, maybe I'm the one who doesn't exist."
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The 14th member is also shown fighting with Axel. It seems though Xemnas may have welcomed her warmly, she is having trouble in the Organization.
In front of the Twilight Town mansion.
Axel: "You're gotta be kidding! Don't make a fool out of me."
The 14th member turns to yell at Axel.
Appearing in his hands are his chakrams covered in fire.
Axel and the 14th are confronting one another.
Axel: "I've decided. No matter how many times you escape, I will bring you back."
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| The first screen shows another image of Namine talking to DiZ about Sora's memories.
Namine: "Regardless of how I assemble the memories, they begin to flow out... If another memory is connected, it can't return to it's original source.
In the second screen, Namine awaits the 14th's arrival inside the white room of Twilight Town mansion. It is the last scene in the trailer. It cuts off with the 14th member removing her hood, so her face is not seen.
The 14th comes to Namine's side.
Namine: "I wanted to meet you, Xion."
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Famitsu - BBS, 358, Coded! Tons of new Screens! |
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Written by Monkey
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Wednesday, 06 August 2008 |
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The fun just doesn't want to let up! =) Japanese Weekly Famitsu Magazine was released this week with coverage on the DKΣ3713 Event earlier this week. What does that mean? Loads of new screens for Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days, and Kingdom Hearts: Coded. Click the thumbnails below to view!

Another scan from Dengeki magazine:
Things to Find:
-First look at Aqua in Birth by Sleep! See a group shot of our new three heroes, Terra, Aqua, and Ventus!
-Terra talking to Snow White, as well as near Aurora (Sleeping Beauty). Disney Princess worlds reconfirmed.
-Battle screens, another in depth look at "Shot Mode" in Birth by Sleep.
-Ven is shrunk in Cinderlla world and playing with a ball of yarn!
-Ven fighting Lucifer (Black Cat in Cinderella).
-Aqua facing off against Maleficent.
-Roxas and Axel in Twilight Town. Roxas and Xaldin in Beast's Castle.
-Namine with Diz. Riku faces off against the XIVth Organization Member, Xion.
-Loads of battle screens for 358/2 Days! Delicious!
-Mickey, Goofy, Donald, and Jiminy together.
-Coded battle screens in both 2D and 3D modes!
-A look at "Kingdom Hearts Mobile".
If you'd like to delve into the information contained in these scans, scroll down a bit to our "DKΣ3713 Wrap Up". For now, enjoy, and join in on the discussion!
Source: FF7AC Reunion, 2CH, Thanks Kyle for the help!
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IGN.com Presents 358/2 Days and BBS Footage! |
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Written by bittermeats
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Wednesday, 06 August 2008 |
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IGN.com has released a video showing small snippets of the new Kingdom Hearts titles 358/2 Days and Birth by Sleep in action from the Square Enix party, DKΣ3713. The video is embedded below. Though the clips are small, the gameplay looks great!
I thought I'd also point out that in the footage of Ven fighting Lucifer, he has definitely shrunk not unlike Sora in the Alice in Wonderland world from Kingdom Hearts! Looks like a fun battle.
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HIGHER QUALITY SCANS RELEASED
Seems Gamekyo.com has released high quality versions of the scan released a few days prior to the DKΣ3713 event which can be found translated here. Now that we've heard about the trailer and demo impressions, we can put these images in context.
358/2 DAYS
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Title text reads: The highly anticipated follow up on the 3 Kingdom Heats titles!
The dream of Disney and Square Enix, the collab title, the Kingdom Hearts series! The 3 games, each title a new gaming experience presented to the world!
Many mysteries are revealed in the three games! Three stories of three different main characters is told, each on a mobile device! Pay attention to each title equally!
In the second screenshot, Namine and Diz talk together from the 358/2 Days trailer.
Namine: "If its connected to another memory, surely she can't endure it."
Diz: "She...?" |
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| Also a scene from the 358/2 Days trailer, Axel confronts the 14th member.
Axel: "I've decided. No matter how many times you escape, I will bring you back."
The second is a screenshot of the single play mode mission with Xaldin in the Beast's Castle. You team up together to defeat a Darkside in the West Wing of the castle. |
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BIRTH BY SLEEP
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Ven is shown beside the Jaq the mouse in Cinderella's world, Castle of Dreams. It appears he has shrunk to a similar size as the mouse in order to help create Cinderella's dress for the ball!
This is a better look at how Ven holds his keyblade! It certainly is a strange angle.
The second screenshot shows the new technique known as the Shot Lock System in use. Terra can lock onto multiple enemies and shoot sparks of light out of his keyblade. |
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| More views of the Shot Lock System in action. It appears the technique is very similar to the shooting ability Sora has in Kingdom Hearts II when he uses the Wisdom drive form. The major difference being that multiple enemies can be locked on with this new ability.
The name of the Shot Lock System attack is called the "Photo Charge". Ven can also use the same technique, but his is called "Star Burst".
Players of the Birth by Sleep demo at DKΣ3713 were able to try the technique out first hand. |
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