Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days in stores

How long have you waited for something, no, anything in the Kingdom Hearts universe to be released since Kingdom Hearts 2? Well if you are one of those people, Square Enix has your back today. f Square Enix and Disney Interactive Studios have released Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days to retail stores across North America. This new game attempts to uncover the mysteries surrounding the story of Roxas, that “other hero,” with the latest entry in the series.

The first Kingdom Hearts title developed for Nintendo DS, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days is also the first in the series to feature multiplayer capabilities. Fans can now explore the Disney worlds alongside friends, choosing to play as any member of Organization XIII, each with their own personality and abilities.

The game is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) by the ESRB and is available at North American retailers for a suggested retail price of $34.99. Find out more about the game by visiting na.square-enix.com/khdays.

It came from retail: Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, 2009

Games making their way to retail this week are like cable television: plenty of selection with not much really worth getting involved in. On the other hand, the new PSP GO system - you know that new PSP with a new design, high price tag and the ability NOT to play UMD disc is in stores on Oct. 1, assuming you’re looking forward to that.

There are some promising prospects this week including the new RPG Risen from Deep Silver, Beaterator, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and Tornado Outbreak. Full list below, sorted by date and alphabetical order for your convenience!

Sept 28:

Midnight Club: Los Angeles Complete Edition - Xbox 360, PS3

Sept. 29:

Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition - Wii

Battle of Giants: Dragons - DS

BCFX: The Doug Williams Edition - Xbox 360

Beaterator - PSP

Deca Sports 2 - Wii

Dreamer: Top Model - DS

Family Fun Football - Wii

Family Party: 30 Great Games Outdoor Fun - Wii

Family Feud - Wii, DS, windows

Hidden Mysteries Titanic - Wii, DS

Imagine: Salon Stylist - DS

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - DS

MySims Agents - Wii, DS

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 - PS3

Rock Band: Beatles Special Value Edition - Wii, Xbox 360, PS3

Tornado Outbreak - Wii, Xbox 360, PS3

Undead Knights - PSP

Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga - Wii

Wii NERF Switch Shot w\ Red Reveal - Wii

Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road - DS

Oct. 1:

Fallen Earth: Welcome to Apocalypse - Windows

Gran Turismo - PSP

Sony PSP GO (Black)

Sony PSP GO (Pearl White)

PSP Go 2GB M2-Pro with Adapter - PSP Go!

PSP Go 4GB M2-Pro with Adapter - - PSP Go!

PSP Go 8GB M2-Pro with Adapter - PSP Go!

PSP Go Carry Case - PSP Go!

PSP Go Component Cable - PSP Go!

PSP Go Screen Protective Film - PSP Go!

PSP Go In-Ear Headset - PSP Go!

PSP Go Traveler Case - PSP Go!

Oct. 2:

Risen - Windows

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days in Sept.

Square Enix and Disney Interactive Studios announced at E3 that Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days will launch in North America on September 29. The popular action RPG franchise makes its debut on Nintendo DS by adding a brand new multiplayer mode, giving players the option to tackle the action alone or with friends.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days revolves around Roxas, the “other” hero from Kingdom Hearts II. Players follow Roxas through his days among Organization XIII’s ranks, unraveling the events that took place during the year that Sora was asleep, and revealing one of the series “most shocking secrets.” Players will join Roxas, his friend Axel and the mysterious fourteenth member of Organization XIII on a journey across worlds full of Square Enix’s and Disney’s familiar characters.

The game uses the local wireless capabilities of Nintendo DS to introduce the series’ first ever multiplayer mode, in which players can take control of their favorite Organization XIII members and tackle a variety of missions with friends. Other features include

a Panel System that allows you to customize Roxas’s arsenal by placing abilities, items and weapon parts into allotted slots; multiplayer for up to four players; and tons of Kingdom Hearts secrets. More info at na.square-enix.com/khdays.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days will be available at North American retailers for a suggested retail price of $34.99.