It almost feels like forever since Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep was announced for Europe. Only a vague Summer release window was given by Square leaving Western fans guessing when the game will finally be out.
Well all of us can stop guessing now and save up our money in anticipation for the release of the PSP exclusive title now dated for the 7th of September for North America and the 10th of September for Europe. Fans are no doubt fed up of waiting for the elusive prequel to the original Kingdom Hearts but at least the date has finally been confirmed.
I must pay my respects to the fans out there who have refused to spoil the game for themselves no matter how tempting it may be. Only a few more months to go before the game is finally in your hands.
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep is due to be released sometime in the Summer and Square Enix have provided fans in Europe with their very own Birth by Sleep website.
The website does not contain much information at the moment but it is expected that Square will update it and add much more information as the Western release date draws near. As it stands however, there are a few screenshots to view and a news section which includes the press release confirming the Summer release window for the game.
The website can be viewed in a multitude of languages catering to most of Europe instead of just an English option, these include French, German, Italian and Spanish with a further option for Americans to view the North American site.
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep has now been confirmed for Europe as well as the earlier confirmation of the North American release. Fans in both territories can expect the release of Birth by Sleep in the Summer of 2010.
Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd, spoke about the announcement, saying, "Birth by Sleep is one of the most beautiful titles to grace the PSP and we’re excited about its forthcoming release across PAL territories".
Square Enix have even posted a teaser site for the upcoming PSP title which is assumed to have more information added to it as the Western release date approaches. So far, the website contains images taken from the game and a small reminder that Birth by Sleep will be available in summer, 2010.
Square Enix were always a bit worried about the performance of Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days in the UK, but to try and counter this, they undertook a more extensive marketing campaign than usual.
Despite announcing that pre-orders were exceeding expectations, it's unclear whether it made any real difference, as Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days debuted at #17 in the UK Charts, provided by Chart Track.
Compared to other new mainstream titles, the latest Kingdom Hearts title under performed, but hopefully sales will pick up as Christmas approaches.
Good news for Europeans, as today Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days has been released on the Nintendo DS. It's been quite a long wait since the game was initially revealed, but thankfully localisation didn't take too long in comparison to the North American version.
The game focuses around the exploits of Roxas, and Organisation XIII have a big role to play. By doing this, the game hopes to expand upon some of the story elements that were established in Kingdom Hearts 2, on the PlayStation 2.
Hopefully fans won't have to wait too much longer for the next game, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, which is approaching its Japanese release.
Square Enix have been quite busy lately as not only was the Kingdom Hearts Coded website updated to add in information about the third episode of the game, but now they have launched the European Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days website.
There isn't anything new on the site, but there are still a good selection of screenshots to look through depicting Roxas and the other Organization XIII members. There are also more world based screenshots, and character ones such as Pete, The Genie, Wonderland and Halloween Town.
Information sections explaining the premise of the game, the initial story, and the various features that players can come to expect from the title. The trailer can also be viewed on the website.
Expect to hear more about the title as it nears its release in this Fall 2009 in Europe.
Square Enix Europe have just announced that Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days will be coming to PAL territories in October, 2009. This will come as a relief to European gamers as it is shortly after the North American release.
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days is a spin-off from the main franchise that is set to appear on the Nintendo DS, the first game in the franchise to appear on the console. It follows the story of Roxas, who first appeared in Kingdom Hearts 2.
The full release date is the 9th of October, 2009, just over a week behind the North American release date.
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