KHWiki:Magazine/Issue 3: Difference between revisions

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|contentscoliseumdesc=Xion4ever and Aixon take on a world debate! La Cité des Cloches vs Castle Oblivion: who will win?

|contentskeyblademasterdesc=TheFifteenthMember tackles the big question: What's up with ''The World Ends With You'' and ''Kingdom Hearts''?

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|ansemreports1title=''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'' launches worldwide!

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The final title, ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', has been remastered into three hours of high-definition cutscenes. Two hours of those are completely new footage, with a two new bonus cutscenes that tie into the events of ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''. One is tied to the online game ''[[Kingdom Hearts X]]'' and features villains [[Maleficent]] and [[Pete]]. {{KHWiki|Destiny|The other}}, which acts as an additional secret ending, features [[Braig]] and a Young Xehanort discussing the plot will unfold in the future of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series.

Following the game's launch in North America, our friends at [http://www.khinsider.com/ Kingdom Hearts Insider] and [http://kh13.com/ KH13] were able to interview the man himself, creator of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series, Tetsuya Nomura. In the interview, Tetsuya revealed that a high-definition remake of ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'' is still being considered, but stated this reality might be a little hard as the KH team don't think 3D will be as well received on its own. In addition, he noted that the mysterious ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Volume 2'' is simply a collection of ideas that are not currently being pursued. It was also shared that Tetsuya is fascinated by the [[Zexion]] data battle, though he wouldn't necessarily call it his favorite.

|ansemreports2title=Marvel and Star Wars in Kingdom Hearts

As most everyone knows, one of The Walt Disney Company's most valuable moves in the last couple of years has been the acquisition of Marvel and Lucasfilm. Included in this package were the rights to beloved franchises such as Captain America, Thor, Indiana Jones, and Star Wars. It's no secret that these franchises are huge all on their own, but what would they be like when combined with the momentous story of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series, specifically ''Kingdom Hearts III''?

<br><big>'''''"Yeah, I can't go into specifics, but there's a LOT of new Disney stuff and we have our plates full. There's a lot to consider - we're looking at all of Disney, the new ones as well, they have a lot of pull and draw."'''''</big><br><br>

This response hints that the development team might be considering what potential these works could have in the future of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. Tai Yasue also said:

A new world, labeled only as "CT", was also teased. Apparently, this world is similar to [[Land of Departure]] in appearance, due to the inclusion of chains and elegant aesthetics. Sora was later seen facing a large window with curtains in what appeared to be a library or a study. Chess-like pieces lined the window sill, some of them with a crown or heart top. {{KHWiki|Recusant's_Sigil|The letter χ}} was seen written on a chalkboard. Our friends at Kingdom Hearts Insider have made a sketch of what they saw, as the footage is most likely not going to be made public.

The footage ends with a note to look out for more information on ''Kingdom Hearts III'' in 2015.

|ansemreports4title=''Kingdom Hearts'' in upcoming ''Disney INFINITY'' games

''Disney Infinity'' is a video game series very much like ''Kingdom Hearts''. Developed by Disney Interactive, ''Infinity'' features characters from the many Disney franchises interacting with each other as the player completes missions and edits their "Toy Box" to create worlds full of endless possibilities. Playing requires physical figurines of your chosen character that one places on a gamepad. These figures become the characters in game, recording experience and giving access to new abilities. They're pretty essential to the game.

'''The Underdrome''': We're nearing the end! The Quarter Finals of the Underdrome are under way, which means that the {{Keyhole|Kingdom_Hearts_Wiki:The_Underdrome/Paradox_Cup|Paradox Cup|#FFD700}} and {{Keyhole|Kingdom_Hearts_Wiki:The_Underdrome/Second_Chance_Bracket|Second Chance Bracket|#FFD700}} are rife with Heroes VS Villains action!

'''End of the Year Contest''': Our users had a heck of a lot of fun participating in a User Trivia and World Creation contest with KHWiki! But we won't reveal too much here... Why don't you head on over to the elusive Page 14 to find out more?

'''End of Year Event:''' Along with the Keyhole, the KHWiki has hosted a {{KHWiki|KHWiki:End_of_Year_Event_2014|marvellous event|#91a0e1}} involving two separate competitions to celebrate 2014. For more information, see page fourteen where the results of the event are announced.

'''Christmas Theme:''' As you may have noticed, the site has a special festive theme with a new logo, main page and background. It was wonderfully designed by {{KHWiki|User:KeybladeSpyMaster|KeybladeSpyMaster|#91a0e1}} so be sure to thank him!

|doortolightnewusers=Each issue, we like to put the spotlight on just a lucky few users, who have joined us recently.

*{{KHWiki|User:Shixoh|Shixoh}} joined in November and has played her first ''Kingdom Hearts'' game in Japanese!

*{{KHWiki|User talk:BGMaxie|BGMaxie}} also made his account in November and has helped by writing up some strategies for bosses.

We offer you all a warm welcome, including those who we unfortunately didn't have the time to mention. Happy editing!

;{{KHWiki|KHWiki:Roundtable#Meeting_30.2C_October_03.2C_2014_Summary.5B33.5D|October 30, 2014}}

*The Kingdom Hearts Wiki will attempt to join the Nintendo Independent Wiki Alliance (NIWA).

*Userboxes will be created for the trophies for ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]''.

*A page will be created for users to sign up to record videos of the KH series for the wiki. They will be uploaded to the wiki's YouTube account. If necessary, and only after users have had the chance to sign-up, the wiki will ask its YouTube affiliates for help with this project. The videos in the Game:-space will be replaced with these new videos.

*The temporary alliance will be formed, and the several wikis involved will be informed and asked to join. A separate meeting will be held at a later time to discuss the issue further with the several wikis.

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TWEWY and KH share a common theme of friendship and the TWEWY crew are the same age as the KH protagonists, so it's actually not surprising that the mashup turned out well. In fact, some may think that TWEWY's characters merge with KH even better than ''Final Fantasy'''s. The smaller age gap means believable friendships, as opposed to Sora becoming such close friends with people twice his age, like Cid. Wasn't that just a little off? Another comparison can be made with world choice. TWEWY was self-contained within the world of [[Traverse Town]], which was formerly the hub for FF characters. But what if things had been different? In this article, I'm going to speculate over how the TWEWY world of Shibuya would fit into a future KH game.<br><small>I'll be honest; I was originally going to do this for the 2014 End of the Year Event's Design-a-World contest, but then I realised that TWEWY was not an "unused" property. I'm an idiot, ik >.></small>

First of all, I'll talk about the general atmosphere of Shibuya. Many people worry about the modern day being introduced to KH since the franchise tends to avoid busy, populated areas <small>(yes, I am thinking about the podcast)</small>. However, [[La Cité des Cloches]] was set in Paris, which would have been a bustling, lively city in the 19th Century. The famous Notre Dame was entirely deserted of any NPCs but, as players, we never noticed because we were too busy fending off against the [[Dream Eaters]]. With Shibuya, central areas such as the Scramble Crossing and 104 can be littered with NPCs and shops (but not too littered), as it is in [[Twilight Town]], while others areas will be [[Heartless]] zones (imagine battling in alleyways, streets, graffiti hotspots, and tunnels). Even three or four random NPCs loitering around the Scramble will be enough to make the world feel like a lived-in settlement. Buildings will feature electronic billboards and fluorescent lights, not unlike those in the [[Dark City]]. To sum up, the fact that Shibuya is a modern city is not a problem at all. On the contrary, I think a city environment will do much to liven up and add variety.

TWEWY's concept of Noise is also perfectly compatible with the KH universe — these monsters are like [[Heartless]] with a different name. The Reapers control them, sending the Noise to do their dirty work in the same way Maleficent and the other Disney villains beckon the Heartless. The themes are already there and there are so many ways in which the TWEWY cast and setting could be used to create interesting scenes and dialogue. Plus, the Noise from TWEWY can be used as base designs for the Heartless of that world.  

Lastly, you may be wondering what the basic plot of the Shibuya world would be. Well, KH3D is set after the events of TWEWY, so, as we know it, Joshua has led the others back to Shibuya to live in the RG. Hence, the Reaper's Game cannot be played in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''. If Shibuya were to happen, I'd imagine that the directors would have some sub-plot to act as a hype-builder to the plot of TWEWY 2 (if that's ever going to happen) or it'd be like Traverse Town, Twilight Town, or [[Hollow Bastion]], where the world plots take a backseat so that the main storyline can unravel. Then, the TWEWY cast will be there to hang around, but the story of KH3 is actually the focus (whatever Nomura has planned for that).

And that's the end of my skit. Highly unpolished, yes it is. But even still, I'd love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to leave a comment on the comments page!

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[[Sora|<font color=#A0DCEB>Sora</font>]], [[Donald|<font color=#A0DCEB>Donald</font>]], and [[Goofy|<font color=#A0DCEB>Goofy</font>]] arrive in Game Central Station, where they meet the Surge Protector. He mentions to the crew that Wreck-It Ralph has just flown into Sugar Rush in some sort of space ship, and notes how troublesome Ralph often is.

Sora, Donald, and Goofy, now joined by Ralph, follow Vanellope to the race track. There, Sora, joined by Donald and Goofy, attempt to chase her down. Their efforts are interrupted by Ralph, who runs into them covered in frosting. After this, the group is taken to King Candy, who tells them to get out of Sugar Rush. Ralph, however, finds a racecar lying around, and hijacks it, taking Sora and the group with him, and initiating a mini race.

The trio try to chase him down, but instead run into Fix-It Felix, Jr., who joins them, telling them that he's been looking for Ralph to take him back to his game before the arcade opens for the day. The group go up to King Candy's castle to explain their dilemma, but Sour Bill locks them up in the dungeon before they're able to say anything. There, they attempt to break out, but their attempts are foiled everytime by Felix's hammer.

Suddenly, they're rescued by Ralph, who appears to ask Felix to fix Vanellope's car. The group makes their way to the race track, where they see Vanellope race off. Just then, Sergeant Calhoun shows up and attacks Ralph, reprimanding him for letting a Cy-bug into the game. Immediately, Cy-bugs appear and begin to attack, and Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Ralph take to destroying the virus.

|divetotheheartwikitutorialtitle=Becoming Adept with Redirects!

|divetotheheartwikitutorialauthor=TheFifteenthMember

So how do we make a redirect ourselves? First, begin by creating a fresh new page with the title of your redirect. If you need help with that, check out the extensive tutorial RoadtoDawn wrote for Issue #2 of the Twilight Times!

For this one, what you need is a small ship, kinda like this:

Did I say ''a'' small ship? I meant TWO. Configure both clone ships to transform between one another. Why? Even though you have the smallest ship possible, some obstacles are almost impossible to avoid, so you'll need a dose of invincibility, which you can get by transforming. Use the O button to go slower so you can dodge obstacles better, and for the hard ones you will HAVE to transform.

|roundroominthisepisode=In this special edition of the podcast, [[User:UnknownChaser|UnknownChaser]], [[User:Chainoffire|Chainoffire]], [[User:Neumannz|Neumannz]], and special guest [[User:Byzantinefire|Byzantinefire]] talk about what worlds could appear in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and why ''Super Smash Bros'' for the 3DS/Wii U is the hypest game ever.

|roundroominthisepisode2=In the spookiest podcast yet, the skeletons of UnknownChaser, Chainoffire and Neumannz sit around the fire to read some terrible ''Kingdom Hearts'' creepypastas.

|roundroominthisepisode3=UnknownChaser, Chainoffire, Neumannz, and special guest, [[User:Coldasfire|Coldasfire]], talk about old people, Nomura working for DC Comics, Utada's obsession with bears, and the theory of stuff in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series.

|roundroominthisepisode4=Our heroes discuss their new year wishes for the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series and read mail from our fans (read: "fellow editors"). Chain shows us his horrible Santa impression, [[User:Erry|Erry]] makes his triumphant return to the Round Room (for the first half), and Nezzy tells us which Disney character he would kill off (the answer may surprise you)!

|roundroomnotes=<center>Below are links to the topics we discussed in episode 2-X.5.<br><br></center>

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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Game_Show Tokyo Game Show]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMmfUc5WN5o 2.5 New Features Trailer]

*[http://www.siliconera.com/2014/09/17/tabata-takes-final-fantasy-xv-tetsuya-nomura-moves-kingdom-hearts-iii/ Nomura Moves On To KH3]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuWmF0uBgqQ Final Fantasy Versus XII E3 Trailer]

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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey,_Donald,_Goofy:_The_Three_Musketeers Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers]

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_(2012_film) Brave]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzYm3ig7tak Brave's bar fight]

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravity_Falls Gravity Falls]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWRdwqxqafI Konami Code in Gravity Falls's opening]

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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Cinematic_Universe Marvel Cinematic Universe]

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daredevil_(film) Daredevil film]

|markofmasteryexamtopfiveauthor=Aixon

|markofmasteryexamtopfivetopic=Memorable Quotes

'''Note from the user:''' As much as I was eager to do this, choosing five separate quotes to describe as "the most memorable" has been somewhat...difficult for me. There are so many that I enjoy and relate to in more ways than one. This sequence is entirely subjective and merely reflects hard thought on my part. So please, enjoy!

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<br><br><center><font color=black>'''"My show now, Keyblade Master. Who am I? Oh, my name's Axel. Got it memorized?"'''</font></center>

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:'''<font color=teal>ANX:</font>''' I remember watching ''Kingdom Hearts'' playthroughs of the first and second games after I had read the KHFM manga at the local library at my swim meets, and I probably googled a character (because of my fascination) and found the wiki that way. I thought it was totally cool to have these original characters mixed in with the Disney characters we know and love! ^^

'''<font color=darkblue>FM:</font> Okay, how about some questions about you. I hear that you enjoy studying languages? Which languages do you know?'''

'''<font color=darkblue>FM:</font> Yeah, language is the best subject, no matter what the guy from my maths class says <font face=timesnewroman>*looks around warily*...</font> Okay, favourite animal?'''

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|naminessketchbook2artist=[[User:AxelAndNamineForever|AxelAndNamineForever]]

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|gridbanishthebeastartist=FinalRest

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<font color=orange>'''Counter-Note from FM:''' Huhu, you got me. Good thing I'm sending the email to CoF so I can add another note and get the last say *evil laugh*. Draaek was there when Aixon gave us the list and didn't save it either. Share the blame, you! And yes, if we missed you and my hugs do not win you over, how does a cookie sound?<br>P.S: Also, check [http://i.imgur.com/OGqJnyG.png <font color=#44DEFF>this</font>] out. *hands a sack of cookies to each of them*</font>

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|flickrushkhwikitask2=Add a story section for an enemy. Information about this task can be found {{KHWiki|KHWiki:Project_Enemy/STORY|here}}.

|flickrushkhwikitask3=Attend a roundtable. Times and agendas for wiki roundtables can be found {{KHWiki|KHWiki:Roundtable|here}}.

|flickrushkhwikitask5=Take on one of the tasks listed for {{KHWiki|KHWiki:Project_World|Project World}}.

|flickrushpollresultsauthor=FinalRest

|flickrushpollresultsquestion=What new content are you most looking forward to in ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]''?

|flickrushpollresultsinfo=It looks like we've got a lot of fighters, as New Bosses (such as [[Roxas]], [[Lingering Will]], [[Monstro]], and Armored Masters) were the most anticipated of the new 2.5 content, with 23 supporters and a whopping 48% of the total votes.

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{{!}} colspan="2" style="color:#000000;" align="center" width="500px"{{!}}<center>[[File:Magazine Issue 3 EoYETitle.png|x120px]]<br>by [[User:TheFifteenthMember|<font color=#000000>TheFifteenthMember</font>]]</center><br>

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For the unaware, the KHWiki launched an {{KHWiki|KHWiki:End_of_Year_Event_2012|End of Year Event}} back in 2012, which was a lot of fun and offered a lot of enjoyment. For 2014 we wished to recreate something similarly exciting but we also wanted something fresh. This time, the KHWiki cooperated with the Keyhole and two new ideas were selected for 2014's event.

The event happened over December and, in this article, I will announce the results and winners of the two contests!

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<center><big>'''BREAKDOWN'''<br><font color=blue>Team Éclair</font> win with 83%!<br><font color=red>Team χ</font> end at 50%!</big></center>

First, let's take a look at Team Éclair's scores.

Team Éclair are an Aixciting bunch of FResh minds. They RNergetic, ANXazing, CAFantastic, and full of Braviado! <small>Read that sentence out aloud; I am going to get skewered for including that in :P</small> Not to mention, I'm on that team! They scored 83% with four of their members guessing all questions correct! Planning and discussing together over the campfire definitely paid off. On the other hand, only five got the bonus question correct.

Now, we go over to Team χ.

<br>Team χ scored 37%, but did better at the bonus question than Team Éclair, as ''six people'' answered correctly! That gives them the additional 13% added to their scores, leaving them with a final score of 50%.

That means Team Éclair are the winners, so congratulations to all of Éclair's members! Everyone on the team shall be awarded a shiny winner plaque and, more importantly, we can all treat ourselves to that victory éclair! <small>Ooooh :D</small>

And that ends the user trivia contest! With fifteen users involved and a month of team conversation, <small>(including some inter-team haggling...)</small> I'd call it a success! Special thanks to {{KHWiki|User:ANX219|ANX219}} for coming up with the wonderful idea and applause for everyone who took part!

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For the Design-a-World contest, competitors wrote up skits for a world idea that could be used in a future KH game. Once we had all the nominations, the public voted on their favourite world idea. Now, we shall announce the results of the votes!

Altogether, there were ten votes.