"LOS ANGELES, Calif. (March 7, 2003) -- Square Electronic Arts L.L.C. (Square Electronic Arts), the exclusive publisher of all Squaresoft products in North America, and Disney Interactive proudly announced today that Kingdom Hearts was honored by the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) in the category of Excellence in Visual Arts. The award winners were announced last night at the Third Annual Game Developers Choice Awards ceremony during the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Jose, Calif.
Tetsuya Nomura, director and character designer for Kingdom Hearts said, 'On behalf of the Square, Disney Interactive and our development team, I would like to thank IGDA for this incredible award. To be honored with this award makes us realize that not only do our fans appreciate our work, but our peers as well. I couldn't be happier with the success of Kingdom Hearts and would like to continue to create games that offer a unique and exciting visual experience for the gamers.'
Kingdom Hearts was released for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system in September 2002 and sold one million units in North America in the first three months of its release, making it one of the top selling video games in 2002. The game has a suggested retail price of U.S. $50 and is rated "E" (Everyone). Additional information on the title can be found at http://www.kingdomhearts.com."
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March 23rd, 2003 8:40PM(PST)
Kitty
Kingdom Hearts I just love Kingdom Hearts! It is the coolest game! In fact, I love it so much I am going to get rid of my Gamecube and buy a PS2 and a memory card and Kingdom Hearts!
Kingdom Hearts This game is possibly one of the best of all time. Just because it has Disney characters doesn't mean that it was kiddy. The story was very interesting and had its emotional moments. Plus, the real-time combat added to the fun, as you wern't forced to take powerful hits. The graphics were excellent, as well, and there was no slow-down or noticable loading times. In short,another great game from the good folks over at Squaresoft. Now, Squaresoft, how long til the sequel, eh? XD
kingdom hearts the best game ever Kingdom heart is so great I'll kill myself to be like him or to get it. My sister thinks it's lame.I bet no I know she'll like it When my mom say no I feel like I'm going to cry or faint. If don't get when I'm 21 I might steel it. I cant live without it.
May 30th, 2003 2:42PM(PST)
Alaa
Kingdom Hearts Rules This game is like the longest Disney cartoon I ever watched and the most memorable RPG I ever played. To put it short: excellent.
June 1st, 2003 8:46AM(PST)
Maria
Kingdom hearts Kingdom Hearts rules! It's the greatest game ever!
Kingdom Hearts 2 I've got kingdom hearts and if do some extra stuff during the game you get a trailor for Kingdom Hearts 2
KINGDOM HEARTS IS DA BOMB
July 8th, 2003 4:14PM(PST)
person
Kingdom hearts 2 press release I loves kingdom hearts.. the music... the gameplay... the graphics... the storyline... everything. I am so anxious to hear about kingdom hearts 2, but i am a bit skeptical they are actually making a sequel. DOES ANYONE HAVE VISUAL CONFIRMATION THAT THIS IS TRUE, OR THE VIDEO AT THE END OF THE GAME IS JUST A ALTERNATE ENDING IN GENERAL?
July 9th, 2003 4:51AM(PST)
person
Kingdom hearts 2 press release I loves kingdom hearts.. the music... the gameplay... the graphics... the storyline... everything. I am so anxious to hear about kingdom hearts 2, but i am a bit skeptical they are actually making a sequel. DOES ANYONE HAVE VISUAL CONFIRMATION THAT THIS IS TRUE, OR THE VIDEO AT THE END OF THE GAME IS JUST A ALTERNATE ENDING IN GENERAL?
July 21st, 2003 3:42PM(PST)
jesse
Kingdom Hearts Kingdom Hearts is awesome but i still havent beat it yet because i cant beat ansem!
July 21st, 2003 3:42PM(PST)
jesse
Kingdom Hearts Kingdom Hearts is awesome but i still havent beat it yet because i cant beat ansem!
Sephiroth took this game to the ultimate top (not the best, but one of them), with the music, the battle and the legendary character... I just love KH!
August 24th, 2003 4:12AM(PST)
J
Let a Good Thing Rest I don't think there should be a sequel. As much as I'd want a Kingdom Hearts 2, it will never be as surprising as the first one. The song, the grapics, & the storyline were great. How do you top that? Its not like Zone of the Enders which neded to be improved and blew us away in part 2. Leave a good thing alone!
September 4th, 2003 8:52PM(PST)
Maleificent
When is the sequel? I think that Kingdom Hearts is THE best game out there. Now that I've beaten it twice I want to know when the sequel is. I do know a little information though like: some have said summer 2004 and others said 2006. please post anything you know about the sequel
kingdom hearts Possibly the greatest game ever made.Story line was perfect Gameplay was a 10 out of 10 and the music really made the game outstanding. Visually Speaking one of the best games (its no Final Fantasy 10 Graphics wise with detail)For the character development. Had this game been a truly Squaresoft i would think the graphics would have been more than anything anyones seen. But being a disney game the graphics had to be a little cartoonish so thats my review.
September 17th, 2003 5:17PM(PST)
tyler
kingdom hearts kingdom hearts is the best game ever! Ican't wait for the 2th one!
September 28th, 2003 12:51PM(PST)
Sea shell
Kingdom Hearts 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I so love this game I am so getting the 2nd one If you have any info please post.
September 28th, 2003 12:55PM(PST)
Sea shell
Kingdom hearts 2 I need pictures please post where I could get picts
December 2nd, 2003 4:09PM(PST)
CHEESEBOY
Kingdom Hearts DA BOMB!!!!!!! Whoever said Kingdom Hearts sucks IS A GAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY FAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG Because Kingdom Hearts Is DA BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 2nd, 2003 4:12PM(PST)
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December 2nd, 2003 4:15PM(PST)
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s Well MR. I've seen better graphics on Pacman You can SUCK BALLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 6th, 2003 12:14PM(PST)
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m Whoever said Kingdom Hearts sucks IS A GAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY FAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG Because Kingdom Hearts Is DA BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 6th, 2003 12:14PM(PST)
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s Well MR. I've seen better graphics on Pacman You can SUCK BALLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 6th, 2003 12:17PM(PST)
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s Well MR. I've seen better graphics on Pacman You can SUCK BALLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 6th, 2003 12:18PM(PST)
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m Whoever said Kingdom Hearts sucks IS A GAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY FAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG Because Kingdom Hearts Is DA BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ansem is a real pain! i cant beat ansem ive tried and tried but i cant beat him anny tips for me? i think the game is cool i love the game i live the game my fave caricter is genie his summon power is really helpful.
January 8th, 2004 10:59PM(PST)
Jessica
I love it I really enjoy this game though I'm not done with it yet. Great graphics, storyline, and it's just great fun. I highly recommend it.
January 15th, 2004 4:04AM(PST)
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January 15th, 2004 4:06AM(PST)
Kheart
... huh was it the bad ? really ? damn i thought it was alrite made me laugh anyways
Kingdom Hearts I love Kingdom Hearts! It rocks! I have it and it is so awsome!! I can't get enough of it! My oldest brother is like "It is so stupied" But i say it isn't! This may sound dumb but Riku and Sora are so cute!! And i love the way Kairi looks like! I love that begining with the song Simple and Clean! Anyway SCREW YOU ALL WHO DON"T LIKE IT!!
gay is when... Hey, let's get Lance Bass to play Sephiroth.
March 21st, 2004 5:05PM(PST)
Cloud
... ....Dose anyone know how to beat him on his third form - Ansem
March 21st, 2004 5:05PM(PST)
Cloud
... ....Dose anyone know how to beat him on his third form - Ansem
March 23rd, 2004 9:44PM(PST)
Sagman
kh2 info k so word on the street is that theres this new kid whos all like "hey, i am cool and im gonna help sora fight bad guys cuz hes cool and im not gonna let anyone see my face till the game comes out cuz im a dick!" and mickey and riku are all "hey, lets get in black ponchos and kik sum ass!" and soras all "hey, black is cool and im gona dress in it!" and... ya thats about it
Kingdom Hearts 2 I just can't wait unstill Kingdom Hearts 2 comes out, i've got all the trailers and its looks wicked, Riku looks amazing in it. Anyone who thinks this game is shit, have no taste what so ever! Anyone who thinks this game is the best, you're my kind of person!The storyline to Kingdom Hearts is excellent, the best game i've ever played and i love it when Simple and Clean comes at the end. If anyone knows when KH2 is coming out please comment!I know when Chain of Memories comes out (august 13 2004) but am dying to know when KH2 is out, don't think its lame how Japan get everything first!!!! Well cya later!
Kingdom Hearts hey! I know that you love this game, but dont call people fags or other stufs. My sister alredy past the game and I did most of it. I am from Mexico and my full name is Andres Pineda Ochoa. trie to difit the game by your self, because is fun to solved by your self. Well by.
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Kingdom Hearts
I just love Kingdom Hearts! It is the coolest game! In fact, I love it so much I am going to get rid of my Gamecube and buy a PS2 and a memory card and Kingdom Hearts!