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Publisher: Ubisoft

Thu, 29 June 2006

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by: Hillelman

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What the hell is Goofy? Well, for one thing, he's a character in an RPG from Square Enix. The first Kingdom Hearts definitely gained some fans (hello Illusion). This sequel should please those fans to no end and will probably also garner even more gamer's appreciation. In the Australasian territories Ubisoft have recently become the RPG pimps and, therefore, one of my favourite publishers.

As both an RPG and animation geek, I look forward to reviewing Kingdom Hearts II. I only wish it allowed you to kick the crap out of Mickey, because that mouse really gets on my nerves for some reason. Donald Duck is way cooler- I love how he cracks the shits at everyone. And just look at his threads! It takes one gutsy duck to get around in an outfit like that.

To see the Press Release and a couple of screens, look below right.....now!

UBISOFT AND SQUARE ENIX TEAM UP TO DISTRIBUTE KINGDOM HEARTS® II

Ubisoft to distribute the RPG in spring (ANZ) 2006 across selected PAL territories

Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announces that it has entered a distribution agreement with Square Enix Ltd. to bring KINGDOM HEARTS® II to Australia, New Zealand, France, Benelux and the Nordic territories including Iceland. KINGDOM HEARTS II will be available exclusively on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system in PAL territories in spring (ANZ) 2006.

Give it up, big ears, that angry face isn't going to scare anyone

The world of KINGDOM HEARTS joins classic Disney characters and worlds together with characters and locations created by Square Enix®. The result is an immensely rich and original universe that appeals to fans around the world.

Since 2002 the KINGDOM HEARTS series has sold over 9.1 million units worldwide and continues to gain popularity with gamers and fans of both Disney and Square Enix across the planet. KINGDOM HEARTS II has already sold more than 2.4 million units in Japan and North America combined since its release in December 2005 and March 2006 respectively.

"KINGDOM HEARTS is the encounter of both Disney and Square Enix characters that brings together two different but complementary creative universes that has bewitched millions of players. Thanks to these unique settings, it is one of the rare games to be a blockbuster that appeals to a global audience" said Alain Corre, Executive Director for EMEA territories at Ubisoft. "Ubisoft is eager to bring this latest episode to European gamers."

"We're delighted with this collaboration to bring KINGDOM HEARTS II to key territories in Europe," said John Yamamoto, President and CEO, Square Enix Ltd. "Ubisoft has strong distribution channels and they play an important role in getting our games onto shelves and into homes."

About KINGDOM HEARTS II

Tron! Sweet action

KINGDOM HEARTS II follows Sora, Donald and Goofy on their continuing quest, following the events of KINGDOM HEARTS and KINGDOM HEARTS: CHAIN OF MEMORIES™. Sora and friends are joined by a vibrant new cast of characters. Together, they will encounter countless dangers in worlds both familiar and new.

by: Hillelman

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