This Week in Games: Kingdom Hearts 4, Princess Maker Return
The column frames a week of major Kingdom Hearts announcements against the loss of the franchise's original Kairi voice actor, setting a somber tone for the series' future.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
Anime News Network's weekly games column covers Sony's State of Play with Phantom Blade Zero, the return of Kingdom Hearts and Princess Maker, plus Kingdom Hearts 4 footage from D23 and a new Kingdom Hearts TV series. The column also notes the passing of Hayden Panettiere, the original voice of Kairi.
The column opens with the tragic news of Hayden Panettiere's death, remembering her as the original voice of Kairi. The official Kingdom Hearts account posted condolences, and current Kairi voice actor Alyson Stoner was among those who paid tribute.
On the brighter side, D23 brought new Kingdom Hearts 4 footage showing a Coco-inspired world, and a Kingdom Hearts TV series was confirmed. The column also covers Sony's State of Play, including Phantom Blade Zero and the return of Princess Maker.
- Kingdom Hearts 4: New footage from D23, featuring a Coco-based world
- Kingdom Hearts TV series: Confirmed, though the column expresses skepticism
- Phantom Blade Zero: Shown at Sony's State of Play
- Princess Maker: The series returns
- Hayden Panettiere tribute: The original Kairi voice actor passed away
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