Posts tagged keyblade

Nomura: The Kingdom Hearts Keyblade was originally a chainsaw

by JC Fletcher (Jul 8th 2009 9:58PM)

In an interview with Famitsu, Square Enix character designer and Kingdom Hearts creator Tetsuya Nomura revealed some secrets about the early history of the franchise. The ensemble-cast design of the games, for example, stemmed from a disagreement between Square and Disney over the protagonist: ...

Rad keyblade auction also benefits Child's Play

by Justin McElroy (Nov 27th 2007 9:00AM)

We love helping sick kids as much as the next staff of surly bloggers, but even our moral compass is being tested by this eBay listing for an incredible Keyblade replica. We'd like to say the best part is that 35% [Update: In their FAQ, the seller says 100%] of the funds raised are going to Child's ...

Game weapon lets us into our hotel room

by Vladimir Cole (Sep 23rd 2006 2:30AM)

Pictured above: a life-size statue of Sora, the protagonist from hit action-RPG franchise Kingdom Hearts (PS2). We have it on good authority that he held that rictus grin all day, despite the sweaty photogs who shoved lenses in his face. Pictured below: the key to our hotel rooms at the Century ...