Hello everyone, this is bittermeat reporting that I am officially leaving Kingdom Hearts Insider to pursue my own ventures.

I've been an active part of staff since December 2007 and have enjoyed all the time I spent working on this site. It's grown a lot since then and I am very happy to have lent a hand in it's progress. But now I am quitting and wish the best luck to my coworkers in keeping this site updated. Thanks for everything guys!

I will continue to translate and update a...

Just a small, quick update about a detail that has surfaced regarding the gameplay of Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days. When the player's HP drops and the HP gauge turns red, the player can initiate a Limit Break by holding down the A button for a few seconds. During the Limit Break, the player's speed and attack power increases.

We expect to get more details regarding this new feature in the coming months as the Japanese Release Date fast approaches! Thanks go to our very own bittermeats for...

The official Japanese Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days site updated with a new trailer, as well as two new wallpapers under the Downloads section, the Information section was updated, and four new Events scenes were added.

Click here to visit the Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days site!

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Famitsu.com released an article with details about the Nintendo DSi Bundle and the release date for Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. Just translated it, you can read it below.

If you were considering importing the game, Play-Asia.com now has it up for preorder. Their price is $44.50. No info for importing the bundle yet.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Release Date May 30 Announced! The DSi Bundle Revealed Too!

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Minimin's Memo has updated with details from the Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days article featured in the April issue of V Jump. The magazine goes on sale Feb. 21st.

UPDATED: Thanks to FF7AC Reunion for the scans!

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 DaysThe article contains new information on the Customize feature of 358/2 Days. According to the Customize feature, there are variations in magic of the same type, resulting in different effects. For example, Blizzard is a strong attack but it can only ...

The most recent issue of V-Jump lists May as the new release month for the Japanese release of Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. I'll get a hold of a copy asap, but I think it's pretty solid. Thanks to FF7AC reunion for the heads up.

UPDATE: We now have a scan of the V Jump article listing May as the release date. The scan also features missions with Luxord in Wonderland dealing with the Queen of Hearts. Click the thumbnail on the right to view it.

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I translated the Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days article in my copy of the March issue of VJump for you guys, hope you enjoy reading the four page spread entirely in English! The spread focuses on the Panel System and the scenario taking place in Olympus Coliseum, as well as offering some explanation to the new cutscenes being revealed. Just click the thumbnails to read them:

Famitsu.com also updated their website today with an article featuring similar information as well some of the screens...

Finally have the exclusive interviews with Tetsuya Nomura found in the Re:Riplai book translated! Thanks for everyone's patience, I'd nearly forgotten about them over vacation, but I have them available now. Please enjoy reading them and if you post them outside of Kingdom Hearts Insider don't forget to credit us.

 

Re: Riplai Interview with Tetsuya Nomura KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep

Q. Why does Maleficent know about "Kingdom Hearts"?
A. She is influenced by conta...

Next week's issue of Japanese magazine Shonen Jump features an article on Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days!

The article contains the first detailed look at Demyx and his role in the new title, as well as Roxas participating and training inside the Olympus Coliseum! In the bottom left of the scan, details about the new panel feature are shown. The panels can be set to change your character's attributes, much like an accessory. Thanks to FF7AC Reunion for the scan!

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