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The First Kingdom Hearts Featured Final Fantasy In A Way I Wish The Series Would Again

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Kenneth Shepard Kotaku
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Kingdom Hearts
Active · 2002–2027
Latest · Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
Top genres · rpg, adventure, fps
406 articles 145 writers 34 games
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Final Fantasy
Active · 1987–2027
Latest · Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy
Top genres · rpg, adventure, fighting
3399 articles 482 writers 196 games
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