Kingdom Hearts Strategy Guide gives players the key to unlimited adventures

Signature Series guide serves as ultimate resource for the game

INDIANAPOLIS - Sept. 10, 2002 - The best of both worlds. This best describes Square and Disney Interactive's new amazing adventure, Kingdom Hearts, for the PlayStation(r) 2 computer entertainment system. Players of this highly anticipated action-RPG will find endless twists and turns that will require the essential information provided in the Kingdom Hearts Official Strategy Guide by BradyGames to truly appreciate and succeed in this unique game.

In the game that marks the first joint project between Square and Disney Interactive, players embark on a quest to defeat ominous creatures known as the Heartless and save the universe. The epic tale seamlessly fuses Square role-playing with the charm of Disney characters and worlds, making it a classic for Square and Disney fans alike. Gamers will interact with more than 100 Disney characters and relive their favorite moments from Disney films like Aladdin, Tarzan(tm), Alice in Wonderland, Nightmare Before Christmas and more. The long-awaited game has been described as one of the best, most innovative games to be released this year.

The Kingdom Hearts Official Strategy Guide by BradyGames will aid players in their epic journey. The all-inclusive walkthrough and area maps of each world will help players successfully seal all the worlds and find every key item. Complete mini-game coverage includes details on 99 Dalmatians, Jungle Slider, and more, while the Gummi Garage will give gamers the inside track on building their own gummi ships. Exhaustive inventory lists of abilities, weapons, accessories, and items, along with other essentials like a bestiary, boss strategy, trinity locations, and magic spells, will all play an integral part in strategic planning. In addition, hidden bosses exclusive to the U.S. version of the game are also revealed for added gameplay options.

"Kingdom Hearts is the result of one of the most amazing collaborations in gaming history, and we are thrilled to be a part of it," said David Waybright, Publisher for BradyGames. "Our guide is exactly what people have come to expect from BradyGames' Signature Series. It's a great example of what a strategy guide should be."

As the latest edition to the Signature Series, BradyGames' line of deluxe strategy guides, the Kingdom Hearts Official Strategy Guide is sure to impress gamers with its quality design and extensive content. Some special features gamers will find in this guide are:

* Special collector's edition cover with foil, matte laminate and spot gloss varnish.

* Full-color art on the inside front and back cover.

* An exclusive poster and sticker activity journal to help gamers track their progress in the 99 Dalmatians mini-game.

"This Signature Series guide is a wonderful tribute to our game and will be loved by gamers and collectors alike," said Jun Iwasaki, President of Square Electronic Arts.

"BradyGames was the natural choice for the Kingdom Hearts strategy guide," said Kerry O'Donnell, Licensing Manager for Disney Interactive. "They lead the industry with high standards for quality and content, and that is what this game deserves."

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