Here at KHInsiders, we are always keeping our eye out for Kingdom Hearts tidbits, no matter how small. Checking at the local bookstores, here's a roundup of Kingdom Hearts name drops in the mainstream American gaming magazines.

EDGE Magazine - June 2008 - Something About Japan

The article relates how Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+ topped Famitsu's 2007 games of the year, a list dominated by other Japanese titles. It goes on to ponder if a Western title will ever top the lists in Japan. Wh...

An interview with director Tetsuya Nomura was featured in the latest DKΣ3713 edition of Famitsu Magazine. He disusses the latest projects coming from Square Enix that will debut at the DKΣ3713 Event, including the Kingdom Hearts compilation games. The article also contains an image of KH: coded being played on a mobile phone, as well as an older screenshot of KH: Birth by Sleep.

Here is the excerpt from the article containing Nomura's discussion about Kingdom Hearts. Thanks...

Great news! In this week's Famitsu Magazine, Tetsuya Nomura, Director of the Kingdom Hearts Series, held an interview concerning the upcoming DKΣ3713 Event in August. He had a lot to say, and we finally have confirmation of what is playable and what is not! Thanks to Neogaf's Duckroll for the information!

Interview:
-This is a private show. For the general public that wants to see and play the games, please wait for the Tokyo Game Show in October.
-It will be in the ...

Deeman here with some rather intriguing information. According to the Japanese anime fan site known as Moon Phase, listed among a long and detailed list of animes - animes that have aired, will air, or have been rumored to be aired - was the title Kingdom Hearts. This is just the tip of the iceberg, so let's break it down for you.

A Kingdom Hearts anime. Is it possible? Well, according to this experienced and apparently accurate fan site, it is. Next to those daring words was the ...

Hey kiddos! Oathy here, it's been a while. I'm here with a small bit of news on the Kingdom Hearts soundtrack front. The KH score composer, Yoko Shimomura, is going to be featured in Gemaga Magazine's upcoming video game music feature. She's seen in the picture on the right holding a copy of the Kingdom Hearts Complete soundtrack.

Shimomura-sensei has been in the forefront lately, with the release of her brand-new album Drammatica, which featured orchestral performances of some of h...

Finally we have the event we've been waiting for! Square Enix is hosting their own event called DKΣ3713 Private Party 2008! This seems like a strange title compared to the previous years "Square Enix Party", but the title is actually a code for what games are going to be at the event. =)

Games at the Event

「FABULA NOVA CRYSTALLIS FINAL FANTASY XIII」シリーズ

* ・FINAL FANTASY XIII (PLAYSTATION® 3...

It is no doubt Kingdom Hearts news has been slow the first half of the year (but it is already looking better!) This has left the KHInsider staff with some extra time to dirty their hands in a brand new project. While it is not Kingdom Hearts, we are sure it will be a treat to most of you guys, introducing FinalFantasyXIII.net!

This site has been created by Owner Kyle Wynen (you should remember Kyle from the FXN podcast that KHInsider had an opportunity to guest star on) and wi...

The immense amount of hype surrounding the recently leaked Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep trailer is certainly unsurprising! I was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled upon this much more higher quality trailer, and with English subtitles as well! Check it out!

Downloadable Versions:
[Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep Trailer - Megaupload]
[Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep Trailer - Easy Share]
[Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep Trailer - MediaFire]

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A new trailer of Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep has been leaked online. We won't hold you up any longer from watching the awesome video, click play already!

Here's what you can expect to see in the trailer:
- Master Xehanort speaking with Terra in a deserted wasteland.
- Terra summoning his keyblade.
- Actually gameplay footage with the new system.
- Master Xehanort's confrontation with Ven in the Coliseum.
- Ven & Mickey vs. The...