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'''''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''''' is a ''[[Kingdom Hearts (series)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' prequel for the [[wikipedia:Sony Playstation Portable|Sony Playstation Portable]] (PSP). It was released in Japan on January 9, 2010, September 7, 2010 in North America, and September 10, 2010 in Europe.<ref name="SE Release">[http://www.psxextreme.com/psp-news/2049.html Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep Nets North American Date, PSX Extreme (2009-05-17), accessed 2010-05-17]</ref> The game's name is shared with the secret video at the end of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', "[[Birth by sleep (video)|Birth by sleep]]", which depicts a stylized version of a scene from the game. ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' was developed by the same team that created ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]''. | '''''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''''' is a ''[[Kingdom Hearts (series)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' prequel for the [[wikipedia:Sony Playstation Portable|Sony Playstation Portable]] (PSP). It was released in Japan on January 9, 2010, September 7, 2010 in North America, and September 10, 2010 in Europe.<ref name="SE Release">[http://www.psxextreme.com/psp-news/2049.html Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep Nets North American Date, PSX Extreme (2009-05-17), accessed 2010-05-17]</ref> The game's name is shared with the secret video at the end of ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', "[[Birth by sleep (video)|Birth by sleep]]", which depicts a stylized version of a scene from the game. ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' was developed by the same team that created ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]''. | ||
The game's premise is the origins of the series' hero and villain, [[Sora]] and [[Xehanort]], and dwells deep into the mysteries of Xehanort's bleak past and forgotten memories as well as how Sora and [[Riku]] came to wield the Keyblade in the first place. | |||
Like ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', the main theme song for the game is "[[Simple and Clean]]", performed by [[wikipedia:Utada Hikaru|Utada Hikaru]]. This game is the sixth in the series to be released, but is set first chronologically. The overseas release includes a number of new features, including the [[Sticker Album]], a new boss, new Keyblades, abilities, mini-game maps, and songs, and the addition of Critical Mode.<ref>'''''Game Informer'' 207'''; '''Bryan Vore''': "The North American version of Kingdom Hearts games have traditionally included several extras. What kind of bonuses can we expect?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "There are a variety of new elements, including Critical mode, which takes the difficulty level beyond Proud mode; Keyblades, abilities, mini-game maps, and songs. We're also unleashing a mystery enemy for North American fans, so hopefully everyone will enjoy the challenge."</ref> In September 2010, the Final Mix version was announced in Japan, which will have the added features of the North American and Europe version, as well as some additional extras. | Like ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'', the main theme song for the game is "[[Simple and Clean]]", performed by [[wikipedia:Utada Hikaru|Utada Hikaru]]. This game is the sixth in the series to be released, but is set first chronologically. The overseas release includes a number of new features, including the [[Sticker Album]], a new boss, new Keyblades, abilities, mini-game maps, and songs, and the addition of Critical Mode.<ref>'''''Game Informer'' 207'''; '''Bryan Vore''': "The North American version of Kingdom Hearts games have traditionally included several extras. What kind of bonuses can we expect?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "There are a variety of new elements, including Critical mode, which takes the difficulty level beyond Proud mode; Keyblades, abilities, mini-game maps, and songs. We're also unleashing a mystery enemy for North American fans, so hopefully everyone will enjoy the challenge."</ref> In September 2010, the Final Mix version was announced in Japan, which will have the added features of the North American and Europe version, as well as some additional extras. | ||