Naoki Hamaguchi

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Cloud Strife (Takahiro Sakurai) returns home for the first time since joining SOLDIER in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024), Square Enix
November 27, 2024

‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ Director Says He Wants To Bring Remake Trilogy To “As Many Players Out There As Possible” – But Still Has Yet To Announce PC Release Date For Latest Entry

'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' director Naoki Hamaguchi wants to see the remake trilogy make the jump to more platforms.
November 22, 2024

‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ Director Says He Wanted To Avoid “Fan Service” – But Not The Kind You Think

'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' director Naoki Hamaguchi says that when it came to the game's narrative, he wanted to avoid…
Aerith (Maaya Sakamoto) finds herself at the center of a huge sky lantern display in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2023), Square Enix
March 7, 2024

‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ Director Says Purpose Of Entertainment Is “To Give The People The Will To Live, Today And Tomorrow”

'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' director Naoki Hamaguchi believes entertainment should first and foremost give hope to audiences.
Aerith makes a plea to The Planet in Final Fantasy VII (1997), Square
October 26, 2023

‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ Director Teases “Big Surprise” For Remake’s Take On Original Game’s Most Iconic Scene

'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' director Naoki Hamaguchi says that the game's new timeline will present players with a 'big surprise'.