Editing KHWiki:Magazine/Issue 1

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|contentscoliseumdesc=TheFifteenthMember and Pea14733 discuss Dark Form VS Final Form.

On June 5, Square Enix released a new trailer (which can be viewed below) for the game, along with an official release date for the HD remaster. A North American release of December 2, 2014 was announced, alongside a European release of December 5, 2014. An official soundtrack for the game was also revealed that same day. A Japanese release date of early October was given for the soundtrack, later specified as October 2, 2014.

Though the trailer was the highlight of ''Kingdom Hearts''' presence at E3, the merchandise announcements were plentiful the following day. A [[Wayfinder]] pendant, a memorial Ultimania for the entire series, new [[Play Arts Figures]], and a soundtrack for the first remaster, ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]'' were all announced. Several bundles were announced for the Japanese release of ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'', in which the game will be available with the Ultimania, with ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX'', with the soundtracks, and with several other combinations.

Later that same day, at 3:30 PDT, Tai Yasue, Co-Director of ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'', held an interview as part of  a series of panels named ''Square Enix Presents''. In this interview, Mr. Yasue confirmed that the game was nearing completion and, despite it being a long-hoped-for addition to ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', there would be no multiplayer capabilities as part of the remaster. He also stated that the cutscenes for ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'' had been extended to three hours, and two of those hours would be completely new.

Finally, Tai Yasue stated that they were considering releasing both ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX'' and ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'' onto next-generation platforms, though nothing was confirmed. Still, this is a welcome sign of hope for those hoping to see the older games on PlayStation 4 or XBOX One one day!

|ansemreports2title=''Kingdom Hearts III'' Teased in latest Trailer!

|ansemreports2=On June 5, Square Enix released a new trailer for ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX''! Along with the new trailer came a thirty-second teaser for the next big title in the series, ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''. The teaser starts by flashing several scenes from ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', and then shares a conversation between two unknown characters. The conversation introduces the concept of Lost Masters. Later, during and after E3, Square Enix confirmed through several people that the teaser would be a central part to the plot of ''Kingdom Hearts III''.  

So, who are the Lost Masters? And who are these two people? All is expected to be answered when the final battle comes to us in ''Kingdom Hearts III''. Be sure to stay tuned for all the latest news regarding the final episode of the Dark Seeker saga!

*'''[http://kingdomhearts.wikia.com/wiki/User:SixRockFire <font color=#FFD700>SixRockFire</font>]''' joined April 18th and is a big fan of ''Kingdom Hearts II''! Are there any fellow Xigbar fans out there?

*'''[http://kingdomhearts.wikia.com/wiki/User:Keyblademaster678 <font color=#FFD700>Keyblademaster678</font>]''', joined on the 8th of May and didn't waste any time in sharing a love for Sora and Roxas. If you share a similar affection, why not drop by and say hi?

*'''[http://kingdomhearts.wikia.com/wiki/User:AxelAndNamineForever <font color=#FFD700>AxelAndNamineForever</font>]''', who joined on the 31st of May, has already made a name in our Recent Changes, by creating a fun set of blogs. AaNF shares opinions on various ''Kingdom Hearts'' characters and also sets some fun queries up for our users to answer. AxelAndNamineForever is just getting used to working on the wiki, so why not hop on by and offer a friendly show of support?

We offer a big hello to those users, as well as all the others we didn't have the time to mention! We hope you enjoy your stay in the Keyhole/KHWiki universe!

*Welcome our newest affiliates [http://kh13.com/ KH13.com] and [http://www.destinyislands.com/ DestinyIslands.com]!

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'''[[Forum:MegaProject: Arise|<font color=#7c7c7c>MegaProject: Arise</font>]]''', which intends to revive interest in the KHWiki and the Kingdom Hearts franchise, has been launched! There are several community projects that are included in this, such as:

*'''The Traverse Town Revival''': Traverse Town, our community portal, isn't as up-to-scratch as we'd like so we've decided to clean it up and update it with the most current and relevant information! Add your input at [[Forum:Updating_our_Projects|<font color=#7c7c7c>this forum post</font>]].

*'''Home Page''': The current main page is dated, text-heavy and in desperate need of a new coat of paint. We envision a new main page that is visually pleasing and engaging to visitors, so help out [[Forum:MegaProject:_Arise_-_Main_Page_Revamp|<font color=#7c7c7c>here</font>]]!

Additionally, our [[Forum:Project:_Manga|<font color=#7c7c7c>manga project</font>]] is up and running but there are still summary sections to be filled out and images to be uploaded! Make sure to take a look at the Flick Rush page (page 13) for more wiki tasks you can help out with!

|doortolightnewusers=With the increased activity from '''MegaProject: Arise''', we were happy to see a gradual increase in users. We welcome all of them into our Wiki and hope to see them stick around! Here's a few newcomers that we'd like to mention:

We send warm greetings to all of you, including those who we did not have the space to mention!

;[[KHWiki:Roundtable#Meeting_24_.28Part_One.29.2C_April_04.2C_2014_Summary.5B26.5D|April 2014 (Part One)]]

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Whether you are a Keyblade master or an aspiring apprentice, completing everything ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' has to offer is no easy feat. Perhaps one of the more difficult achievements is successfully completing everything pertaining to the [[Gummi Ship]]- specifically, the [[Gummi Missions]]. In this issue, I will focus solely on the third mission of the first Gummi Route: [[Asteroid Sweep]].

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The goal and basic strategy of this mission is to slash-and-blast your way through as many enemies as possible, hoping to rack up enough points to earn an [[File:Icon Rank S.png|20px]] rank. There are several larger enemies that will appear, such as the Spider, as well as red and gold enemies which yield higher points. While you should try to go after these types of enemies, it is important to note that a gathering of several smaller enemies should not be ignored in order to remove a single enemy. Regardless of how many points they release, the rule of thumb for this mission is ''quantity not quality.''  

A red [[Spider]] will appear twice in this level. However, unlike before, the enemy will not appear by itself. Instead, the Spider will either: show up by itself then be followed by a giant swarm of enemies, or spawn in the middle of a group of enemies. This makes destroying both the Spider and other enemies very difficult. Instead of focusing your forces on the Spider, shift the camera around when needed and blast the smaller enemies.  However, if you can, take out the Spider to receive a hefty amount of points. When both the Spider and massive waves of enemies are flooding you, keep shooting them down, simultaneously using barrel rolls to avoid their attacks. It is during these moments that you can potentially fail the mission, either by a [[Game Over|game over]] or losing mission points due to taking damage. If your ship gets surrounded, unleash Full Auto and rotate constantly. This increases your chances of eliminating key enemies that trigger the red and gold enemy ships.

|roundroominthisepisode=<center>'''Episode 1: Firey Hats and Key Lime Pie!'''<br>[[User:Erry|Erry]], [[User:UnknownChaser|UnknownChaser]], [[User:Chainoffire|Chainoffire]], and [[User:Neumannz|Neumannz]] gathered around an imaginary table for the first time to discuss the events of E3 2014, our hopes for the upcoming ''Kingdom Hearts'' games, and theories for ''Kingdom Hearts III''.</center>

|roundroomaudio=[http://soundcloud.com/chainoffire-1/firey-hats-and-key-lime-pie <big><big><font color=white>Click to listen!</font></big></big>]

|roundroomnotes=<center>Below are links to the topics we discussed in this episode.<br><br></center>

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*[[Winner's Proof]]

*[[No Heart]]

*[[Hunter of the Dark]]

*[http://www.khinsider.com/news/The-Mirage-Arena-will-NOT-be-playable-online-in-2-5-ReMIX-35404 Mirage Arena will NOT have Mutiplayer]

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bjo4Geq4SU Mysterious Figure IS Eraqus' Nobody]

*[http://www.khinsider.com/news/The-Connection-Between-Kingdom-Hearts-3-and-chi-3485 KHx is connected to KH3]

*[[Xehanort%27s_Report#Xehanort.27s_Letter|Xehanort's & Eraqus's Keyblade Master]]

*[http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Lulu Lulu]

The video starts with a few cryptic scenes with [[Xehanort|<font color=FCFF33>Xehanort</font>]] in his youth, followed by [[Aqua|<font color=FCFF33>Aqua</font>]] in the [[Dark Margin|<font color=FCFF33>Dark Margin</font>]], and continues onto a conversation between [[Donald|<font color=FCFF33>Donald</font>]] and [[Goofy|<font color=FCFF33>Goofy</font>]] before concluding with a meeting between [[Mickey Mouse|<font color=FCFF33>King Mickey</font>]] and [[Yen Sid|<font color=FCFF33>Yen Sid</font>]]. Before we continue, why not take a look at the full ending below?

For me, the secret ending's main weakness is the fact that it consists entirely of dialogue. Although this helps build the tension for the revelation at the end, it makes Another Guardian of Light pale in comparison to the pizazz of previous secret endings, such as [[The Gathering|<font color=FCFF33>The Gathering</font>]].

|markofmasteryexamtopfivetopic=Gameplay Mechanics

|markofmasteryexamtopfive=The ''Kingdom Hearts'' series has had time to experiment with many systems of gameplay throughout its seven, main instalments. This list shows my personal favourites.

#[[File:Icon Movement KHBBS.png]] '''[[Flowmotion|<font color=FCFF33>Flowmotion</font>]]''': Introduced in the most recent ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance|<font color=FCFF33>Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance</font>]]'', Flowmotion indulges players with the freedom of locomotion and thrill of motion attacks. After soaring the landscape with Flowmotion, I began to look at walking pedestrians with pity.

#[[File:Heartless Emblem.png|10px]] '''[[Dark Mode|<font color=FCFF33>Dark Mode</font>]]''': Most disliked ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories|<font color=FCFF33>Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories</font>]]<nowiki>'</nowiki>'' slow-paced card system, which made Dark Mode all the more refreshing. Not only did Dark Mode have powerful attacks, the increased mobility allowed players to break the mundane routine that battles could become. What's more, Dark Mode was a balanced system that didn't ruin the game's difficulty, like Drive Forms did.  

'''FR: Ah, I suppose a few teething problems are expected. Glad it all worked out though! The podcast is over on page 9 and is a must see... or hear, if you prefer the audio version.<br>So, Chain, over on the Keyhole you're an admin. That's a lot of responsibility,  

mister! Any tips for new editors that hope to achieve adminship one day?'''

Cof: A certain song by Journey comes to mind... but try your hardest and don't be afraid to make mistakes. If someone cuts you down, keep going anyways and show them that you can do it! Also, make friends and brown nose the higher-ups.

Cof: If the final mixes were an option, it would definitely be ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', but since the closest would be ''Kingdom Hearts II'', my vote goes towards that one. It introduced the organization and gave them really fun battles. Plus, it gave you Axel!! Some of my favorite non-ORGXIII battles are in that game too, so that's where my vote is going!

'''FR: Three choices? And Sazh would have to have Chocobo Chick, so that makes a grand total of four characters. Did you just cheat on the interview?'''

'''FR: *Punches Chainoffire on the nose*<br>Now the nose punches are magazine canon. Good job.<br>So what about worlds? Are there any new areas you'd love to see Sora run through?'''

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8. The basic embodiment of negative emotion

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|flickrushmailbagquestion1=What do you think will happen the future with Kingdom Hearts after Kingdom Hearts III?

|flickrushmailbagauthor2=FinalRest

|flickrushmailbaganswer2=Because we can!<br><br>*Fireworks explode in the sky and can-can dancers pour into the streets, kicking their legs to the beat of a large crowd chanting "BECAUSE WE CAN!"*<br><br>Really, though, this new magazine serves three purposes.<br><br>First, it's a great way to showcase all the amazing things our editors are capable of. Whether it's showcasing their artwork, their opinions or the simple fact that they are part of what makes our two sites tick, it's amazing to have a place where our editors are given pride of place.<br><br>Second, it's a way to reach out to all our editors from staff to newbies and bring them together. We also hope to grab the attention of passers-by and encourage them to sign up and get involved in our communities. We hope showcasing several of the amazing things both the series and our wikis are made up of will entice readers to pitch in and help our sites flourish and grow.<br><br>The third, most simple reason for making this magazine is fun. We have fun planning it. We have fun writing it. We have fun posting it. We'll have fun seeing what people think.<br><br>In releasing four issues each year (one in January, one in April, one in July and one in October) we hope to create an encouraging, fun spotlight on our joint community. And isn't that an awesome reason for this magazine to exist?<br><br>*Can-cans into the sunset*

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|flickrushmailbaganswer3=Chainoffire: 42. And bacon. And hakuna matata. Also, <xemnas voice> KINGDOM HEARTS!!!!!! </xemnas voice><br><br>FinalRest: I agree. Kingdom Hearts is life.<br><br>*Ominous chanting echoes throughout the room*<br><br>Voices: KINGDOM HEARTS. KINGDOM HEARTS. KINGDOM HEARTS.<br><br>*FinalRest turns around and her eyes are spinning heart symbols*<br><br>*Sacred moon begins playing*<br><br>*Chainoffire and FinalRest start floating in the sky, bacon raining down from the heavens*<br><br>*A fire erupts, cooking the bacon to perfection*<br><br>*Suddenly, a sea monster tears out of the ocean and runs towards Chainoffire and FinalRest*<br><br>*Chainoffire and FinalRest lift their hands, which let forth streams of burning energy. The sea monster explodes into a thousand copies of ''Kingdom Hearts''*<br><br>*The 1000 ''Kingdom Hearts'' games spin in a circle around Chainoffire and FinalRest*<br><br>*Chainoffire and FinalRest float down to the ground, resting their feet upon a bacon laden ground*<br><br>FinalRest: So, yes, Chainoffire and I ''are'' able to turn sea monsters into copies of ''Kingdom Hearts''. Wait, what was the question again?<br><br>*Keyblades appear in Chainoffire and FinalRest's hands. They shoot magic beams at the ''Kingdom Hearts'' games, until only 42 copies remain. One game for  

every piece of bacon*<br><br>Chainoffire: What question?

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