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Square Enix Confirmed for Tokyo Game Show 2013

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Published on June 28, 2013 @ 06:36 pm
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As what must surely come to no surprise to anyone, Square Enix is found among the list of developers and publishers set to appear at this year's Tokyo Game Show. This year in particular, all eyes and ears are kept open and alert on the lookout for two illustrious titles confirmed to be featured by Tetsuya Nomura: Kingdom Hearts III and Final Fantasy XV. However, last year's surprise announcement of Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX- lingers on our minds, and we sit at the edge of our seats wondering if the second remaster, hinted in the credits of the first, will make its debut.

What are you expecting to see at TGS 2013? Will we get a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts 3? Will Kingdom Hearts -HD 2.5 ReMIX- burst onto the scene? And what of the secret The World Ends With You-related project Composer Takeharu Ishimoto has been teasing for almost a year? Let us know!

Tokyo Game Show 2013 takes place from September 19th-22nd (19-20 Business | 21-22 Public) at the Makuhari Messe in Mihama-ku, Chiba, Japan.

Source: Gematsu, Remoon

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raycat27_2003

June 28, 2013 @ 07:11 pmOffline

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I'm hoping for 2.5 and maybe, just maybe, a world reveal for KH3. (I know that's pushing it a little bit, but I can dream, can't I??)

Oracle Spockanort

June 28, 2013 @ 07:29 pmOffline

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Definitely expecting 2.5! It's all I really want, and since 1.5 will be out in NA and EU by TGS, it'd be the perfect time to reveal it to the Japanese audience.

Santiago

June 28, 2013 @ 08:41 pmOffline

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I'm expecting a 2.5 announcement, hopefully for the PS4. I'll definitely be settle with a new KH3 trailer, though.

Sorarocks93

June 28, 2013 @ 08:46 pmOffline

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Santiago
I'm expecting a 2.5 announcement, hopefully for the PS4. I'll definitely be settle with a new KH3 trailer, though.


It's not like it's going to be any different if they make it for the PS3.

We all know KH3 is coming, the only thing I want from that conference is II.5. Everything about KHIII and FFXV is a bonus.

Nazo

June 28, 2013 @ 08:50 pmOffline

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If TGS is where they have 2.5's announcement planned, I want all guns blazing on that. We now know for a fact that KH3 will be arriving within the next few years. I've waited this long, I can wait another year or two. But I want a lot more info on 2.5 than 3.

LightUpTheSky452

June 28, 2013 @ 10:10 pmOffline

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Oh, god... If they announced TWEWY2, I think I would officially die from this year's epic announcements. Even a Live Remix localization would make me very, very happy.

Anyway, I think we'll most likely see a lot on II.5 (something I'm very much looking forward to), and I think there will definitely be something for XV, and maybe a bit for KHIII (though I will be staying away from that info. LOL). Also, I imagine if II.5 is revealed there--and DDD is revealed not to be in it--that Nomura might make a statement about that.

And ya know... I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but maybe we might even hear something about FFVII? I mean, Square said they'd only make the game when they felt they'd created something to rival it, and XV seems to fit that bill perfectly.

And maybe there's also a possibility of a Type-0 localization, a new remaster (like for XI or XII), and maybe a new Dissidia? Granted, I know that a lot of this is EXTREMELY unlikely, and probably won't happen at all, but I suppose we might as well just get all the possibilities out there while we're at it. Although, I highly doubt they're going to do anything bigger than what happened at E3...

rokudamia2

June 28, 2013 @ 10:12 pmOffline

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I'm expecting 2.5 to be shown.

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vlaxmadero

June 28, 2013 @ 10:16 pmOffline

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2.5 for sure if it hasn't already been announced. I doubt they will announce any "new" worlds for KH3 any time soon, but I could see them showing an old one like the Coliseum or Agrabah perhaps?

Nazo

June 29, 2013 @ 01:50 amOffline

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Is anybody else still hoping that they announce 2.5 next Saturday during Japan Expo instead? It's doubtful, since it takes place in France and most Kingdom Hearts games are always first revealed in Japan (with the beautiful exception of KH3). I don't think it'll happen, but I'll still be keeping on eye out next Saturday just in case.

Sign

June 29, 2013 @ 01:57 amOffline

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Not really. They've surprised us before, but Japan Expo is more of a convention than an industry event, where such an announcement would be much better noticed.

Nazo

June 29, 2013 @ 02:29 amOffline

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Sign
Not really. They've surprised us before, but Japan Expo is more of a convention than an industry event, where such an announcement would be much better noticed.


That's kind of what I figured...

BUT TGS IS SO FAR AWAY! I'LL NEVER SURVIVE!
Not really I'm just impatient.

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Gram

June 29, 2013 @ 03:44 amOffline

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Not expecting another kh3 trailer so soon but I expect/hope to see a kh2.5 or maybe even TWEWY2!
Can't wait to find out~

The_Echo

June 29, 2013 @ 04:30 amOffline

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I'm hoping, of course, for 2.5 news. Hopefully it won't have such a long time between the Japanese and international releases.

Also, an English release of The World Ends with You -Live Remix-, that'd be nice.

Maybe some more info about χ

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kupo1121

June 29, 2013 @ 04:49 amOffline

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I'm expecting 2.5 honestly but not TWEWY 2, my body cannot take this much surprise in one year. I swear if TWEWY2 is announced on top of more KH3 news and an official 2.5 announcement, I will fly out to SENA and just start throwing money at their HQ doors since I won't be let inside (could be Monopoly money) while I scream at them to take it...TAKE IT NOW!

Taochan

June 29, 2013 @ 06:33 amOffline

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I really want Nomura and SE to put KH3 news back on the back burner and instead focus on 2.5. TGS is the perfect time for its reveal.

rokudamia2

June 29, 2013 @ 06:43 amOffline

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Tacochan
I really want Nomura and SE to put KH3 news back on the back burner and instead focus on 2.5. TGS is the perfect time for its reveal.


My memeory's a bit fuzzy but, i believe COM, and KH2 were both announced at TGS 03. During which they focused most of their advertising (Magazine articles) on COM, while at events like TGS, E3, and Jump Festa Trailers for both were shown. When COM was released they focused their advertising on KH2.

Taochan

June 29, 2013 @ 06:45 amOffline

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rokudamia2
My memeory's a bit fuzzy but, i believe COM, and KH2 were both announced at TGS 03. During which they focused most of their advertising (Magazine articles) on COM, while at events like TGS, E3, and Jump Festa Trailers for both were shown. When COM was released they focused their advertising on KH2.

That has nothing to do with what I said?

rokudamia2

June 29, 2013 @ 06:48 amOffline

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Tacochan
That has nothing to do with what I said?


What I'm saying is that they did put Kh2 on the back burner when COM was announced. So they'll probably do the same thing with KH3. When 2.5 is announced.

So I'm agreeing with you.

Sign

June 29, 2013 @ 06:51 amOffline

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Why didn't you just say that instead of beating around the bush lol

rokudamia2

June 29, 2013 @ 06:52 amOffline

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Because I was trying to explain why I agree with her.

Taochan

June 29, 2013 @ 06:54 amOffline

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rokudamia2
What I'm saying is that they did put Kh2 on the back burner when COM was announced. So they'll probably do the same thing with KH3. When 2.5 is announced.

So I'm agreeing with you.

You really buried the lead on that one, lol. From E3 though, it sounds like we're due for more KH3 news while we just have to wait for confirmation on 2.5.

Nayru's Love

June 29, 2013 @ 06:56 amOffline

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rokudamia2
What I'm saying is that they did put Kh2 on the back burner when COM was announced. So they'll probably do the same thing with KH3. When 2.5 is announced.

So I'm agreeing with you.


That's a...pretty extreme example, given how a company can change so much in virtually a decade, but alright.

That being said, I'm hoping that there'll be a flat-out confirmation of an absence of KH3 coverage, or at least anything of particular significance. Sometimes expectations can ruin the reality of what really happens, no matter how unrealistic they are. Not saying that this would affect me, but to the particular fans who eye over KH3 coverage like hawks.

Pestilence

June 29, 2013 @ 09:17 amOffline

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Sorarocks93
It's not like it's going to be any different if they make it for the PS3.


Exept the difference of having native 1080p, 60fps, with great AA and the option of remote play with Vita. Also easy port to Xbox One from the PS4 version.

Also for what all previews are saying PS4 has much better controller than PS3.

Plus if they made PS4 version they would have to do a digital release for those who want it that way.

Nayru's Love

June 29, 2013 @ 09:20 amOffline

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Pestilence
Exept the difference of having native 1080p, 60fps, with great AA and the option of remote play with Vita.

I'm not sure how much of a difference that'll make for games primarily developed for the PS2/PSP.



Also for what all previews are saying PS4 has much better controller than PS3.



Sounds juicy, I just might look into that.

Sorarocks93

June 29, 2013 @ 09:25 amOffline

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Well as long as they make it for the PS3 too, not that it will matter though. I'll probably force myself to buy the PS4 version cause I'd consider the PS3 inferior.

Anyone remember the difference between PS2 and PS3 versions of Force Unleashed?

Pestilence

June 29, 2013 @ 09:33 amOffline

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Nayru's Love
I'm not sure how much of a difference that'll make for games primarily developed for the PS2/PSP.

Dude, 60 fps makes a world of difference for action games. Once you get used to that you cannot go back.

Resolution is not a HUGE difference since from what I understand 1.5 has quite good upscaled 1080p but it still would be nice to have native. AA is hard to comment on since I haven't played 1.5 yet personally but the old trailers had terrible lack of AA in places but from what I hear it is much improved in the final release. Anyhoo with PS4 you would get really good image quality while maintaining 60 fps.

I'm not saying they would make PS4 version only. Obviously they will have PS3 version too but there could definately be a big difference even if it is just a PS2 game. With BBS the difference would probably be smaller.

Nayru's Love

June 29, 2013 @ 09:43 amOffline

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Makes sense to me. That being said, I think 2.5 would be a pretty good multiplatform, given that it'd be a prelude of sorts.

Pestilence

June 29, 2013 @ 09:50 amOffline

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Nayru's Love
Makes to me. That being said, I think 2.5 would be a pretty good multiplatform, given that it'd be a prelude of sorts.


For those interested here is a sample of KH2 running in 60fps vs 30fps on an emulator. Thanks for the PCSX2 community members Alo81 and Peronmis.
You can especially see it if you watch the hp/drive orbs animation and the treasure chest that appears above Sora.

Here is a video of it running mostly 60fps (with slowdowns >_<) music is double speed cause the audio isn't fixed.
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Sorarocks93

June 29, 2013 @ 09:56 amOffline

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Whoa! That looks smooth as hell.

Launchpad

June 29, 2013 @ 02:38 pmOffline

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I want III more than II.5. They can't surprise me with II.5, I WANT KINGDOM SHADER, I WANT TO SEE THAT IN ACTION AAAAAAA

Pestilence

June 29, 2013 @ 07:43 pmOffline

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LaunchpadMcQuack
I want III more than II.5. They can't surprise me with II.5, I WANT KINGDOM SHADER, I WANT TO SEE THAT IN ACTION AAAAAAA




Theres a sneak peek for you :lol.

Launchpad

June 29, 2013 @ 07:44 pmOffline

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Pestilence


Theres a sneak peek for you :lol.



Don't play with my feelings, you heathen, THE POLYCOUNT ISN'T ANY HIGHER THAT'S JUST A TEXTURE SWAP YOU DAMN DIRTY FIEND

Squabble

June 29, 2013 @ 11:28 pmOffline

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I think it's a little disappointing that Re:Coded will probably be included in KH 2.5 HD Remix instead of Dream Drop Distance. I think DDD would be a better pick for story purposes.

But I'm so stoked to play 2 and Birth by Sleep in HD. Come on Square-Enix show this at TGS!

VoidGear

June 29, 2013 @ 11:33 pmOffline

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Squabble
I think it's a little disappointing that Re:Coded will probably be included in KH 2.5 HD Remix instead of Dream Drop Distance. I think DDD would be a better pick for story purposes.

What? Re: Coded is a great game and all though DDD does follow kh3 there not going to release a remastered hd, for probably ever

Nexus

June 30, 2013 @ 02:27 amOffline

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Coded is the only Kingdom Hearts game I haven't played yet..So if they decide to that in the 2.5 than awesome :D, but if were getting DDD, I wouldn't mind some HD goodness :)

kupo1121

June 30, 2013 @ 05:43 amOffline

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Squabble
I think it's a little disappointing that Re:Coded will probably be included in KH 2.5 HD Remix instead of Dream Drop Distance. I think DDD would be a better pick for story purposes.


I don't think it is Re:Coded's fault that DDD isn't appearing, if anything, DDD is still too new having just been released last year, to be included in a collection. DDD is definitely more important story-wise though, so I can see SE including a recap of it in KH3 before you start the game. It wouldn't make sense if they tried to get people to play KH3 without getting them a recap of DDD, the game RIGHT before it.

Zephyr

June 30, 2013 @ 05:50 amOffline

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Squabble
I think it's a little disappointing that Re:Coded will probably be included in KH 2.5 HD Remix instead of Dream Drop Distance. I think DDD would be a better pick for story purposes.

But I'm so stoked to play 2 and Birth by Sleep in HD. Come on Square-Enix show this at TGS!


While that may be preferable, I do think they shouldn't leave out Re:coded altogether. It would be weird if Re:coded was the only game that didn't had the same treatment as the other games. The ReMIXs intend to revisit all the previous games in HD quality.

Oracle Spockanort

June 30, 2013 @ 06:01 amOffline

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kupo1121
I don't think it is Re:Coded's fault that DDD isn't appearing, if anything, DDD is still too new having just been released last year, to be included in a collection. DDD is definitely more important story-wise though, so I can see SE including a recap of it in KH3 before you start the game. It wouldn't make sense if they tried to get people to play KH3 without getting them a recap of DDD, the game RIGHT before it.


Don't really agree with KH3D being too new. PW was barely a year old when it was included in the HD collection of MGS. There have been multiple Resident Evil games on the 3DS that, a year and a half later, came out on PS3. I think the 3DS Castlevania game was made in HD then down-ported to 3DS so they could eventually release it on a home console...

I don't expect KH3D in 2.5, but it is definitely possible. It is over a year old in Japan and will be in by the end of July for NA and EU. We'll see what happens at TGS, though~ (Or what the special message in 1.5's artbook is if it is related...)

Tanoichi

June 30, 2013 @ 11:57 amOffline

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Quick question though~ Will it be streamed? I'd really like to see a live stream of this being shown..But yes what i'm guessing it's Kingdom hearts 2.5, OR a little more of a sneak peak of KH3...I can't wait.

Squabble

June 30, 2013 @ 04:31 pmOffline

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Yeah some sort of recap of DDD would be great. Especially since some plotpoints that the game introduced will be very important in KH3. To be fair I haven't played Re:Coded so maybe I shouldn't judge but that game seemed very "filler"-like.

Sorarocks93

June 30, 2013 @ 04:34 pmOffline

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Tanoichi
Quick question though~ Will it be streamed? I'd really like to see a live stream of this being shown..But yes what i'm guessing it's Kingdom hearts 2.5, OR a little more of a sneak peak of KH3...I can't wait.


I think TGS is closed doors. We'll certainly get the details after that though.

Sign

June 30, 2013 @ 06:13 pmOffline

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Sorarocks93
I think TGS is closed doors. We'll certainly get the details after that though.

Nah, it's always streamed, and SE stopped that Closed Mega Theater nonsense in recent years.

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