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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Director Says Multiplatform Release Has Changed Development Process

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Director Says Multiplatform Release Has Changed Development Process

Naoki Hamaguchi spoke about how teams used to develop for a single platform first before then porting games over to other platforms.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Gets Stylish New Trailer Ahead of Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S Launch

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Gets Stylish New Trailer Ahead of Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S Launch

If you’ve been itching to give this one a shot on your Xbox or Switch 2, then you won't have to wait long for its June 3rd launch.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Announced, Should Launch Before Dragon Quest 12

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Announced, Should Launch Before Dragon Quest 12

The latest addition in the spin-off series features new protagonists and is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 1 and 2.

Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate Renamed to Beyond Dreams Following Development Reset

Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate Renamed to Beyond Dreams Following Development Reset

Following many "hurdles" with the original vision, the team has shifted to something new, which creator Yuji Horii says fans will "love."

Dragon Quest 11 S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24th

Dragon Quest 11 S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24th

The acclaimed enhanced edition, which features new character stories, an orchestral soundtrack, and more, is finally Switch 2-bound.

Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Livestream Announced for May 27th With An “Update” From the Team

Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Livestream Announced for May 27th With An “Update” From the Team

We may finally hear more about the long-awaited Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate, which was announced a whopping five years ago.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2 Might Need 102 GB of Storage

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2 Might Need 102 GB of Storage

The storage requirement doesn't yet seem final, however, with the game's European listing noting that it weighs in at 91.5 GB.

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Video Goes Behind-the-Scenes With the Remake’s Development

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Video Goes Behind-the-Scenes With the Remake’s Development

It’s always a challenge for artists to perfectly balance their work, but this insight into an inspired recreation shows us how it's done.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Xbox Series X | S – Everything You Need to Know

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Xbox Series X | S – Everything You Need to Know

Cloud finally continues his journey on Microsoft’s home console, but a suite of Xbox-specific enhancements ensure this isn’t just a simple port.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Prologue Demo is Out Now, Includes Save Transfer

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Prologue Demo is Out Now, Includes Save Transfer

Explore the first chapter with restrictions and transfer progress over when the game launches on June 18th for consoles and PC.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Won’t Comment on Theories to Avoid “Search for The ‘Right Answer'”

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Won’t Comment on Theories to Avoid “Search for The ‘Right Answer'”

Naoki Hamaguchi also comments on how events can be interpreted, calling the discussion a "clear sign that this design is working."

Square Enix is Making “Steady Progress” to Release New Games in Tentpole Franchises More Frequently

Square Enix is Making “Steady Progress” to Release New Games in Tentpole Franchises More Frequently

The move is part of Square Enix's medium and long-term business plans that revolve around opting for "quality over quantity."

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Says Clair Obscur’s Success Shows Appetite for More Action Gameplay

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Says Clair Obscur’s Success Shows Appetite for More Action Gameplay

Naoki Hamaguchi still believes that turn-based RPGs should be around, since they offer a strategic layer missing in real-time games.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Says “No Option Than a Trilogy Was Realistic” For the Remakes

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Says “No Option Than a Trilogy Was Realistic” For the Remakes

Naoki Hamaguchi also noted that the decision to make a trilogy also led to the studio needing to decide on clean breakpoints for each game.

Dragon Quest 12 Director Teases Announcement on May 27th

Dragon Quest 12 Director Teases Announcement on May 27th

On the franchise's 40th anniversary, creator Yuji Horii says there will be an announcement for "the next game," among other things.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Director Says Vincent and Cid Have “Incredibly Appealing” Skills

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Director Says Vincent and Cid Have “Incredibly Appealing” Skills

While Naoki Hamaguchi prefers to use the "very versatile" Yuffie whenever possible, he "can't wait" for fans to try out the newcomers.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Director Already Has 40+ Playthroughs, Excited About Current Progress

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Director Already Has 40+ Playthroughs, Excited About Current Progress

Naoki Hamaguchi also talked about capitalising on the release of Remake and Rebirth for Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy Won’t Bring Large Changes to Story, Says Director

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy Won’t Bring Large Changes to Story, Says Director

Director Naoki Hamaguchi spoke about having to change the order of events some times to ensure that emotional beats are hit.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Announcement Preparations Are “Steadily Underway”

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Announcement Preparations Are “Steadily Underway”

"We know many fans are eagerly waiting... Please look forward to it just a little longer," said director Naoki Hamaguchi.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo is Available Now on Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo is Available Now on Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2

Experience everything up till the end of Chapter 2, with progress carrying over to the game when it launches on June 3rd.