This massive interview with Yoko Shimomura and Michiru Yamane originally appeared in the book Game Ongakuka Interview Shuu.
Month: May 2026
Ginga Force – 2013 Developer Interview
This pre-release Ginga Force interview was originally featured in volume 6 of Shooting Gameside and looks at the game’s design and origins.
Super Mario Bros. – 2015 Developer Interview
This Super Mario Bros interview with Takashi Tezuka originally appeared in the 11/30/2015 edition of Sankei Shinbun as part of SMB’s 30th anniversary.
Phantasy Star IV – 1993 Developer Interviews
Phantasy Star IV – 1993 Developer Interviews This lengthy Phantasy Star IV interview was compiled from several shorter pre-release magazine interviews conducted in 1993. It covers the usual bases, exploring the origin of the development and its relation to other Phantasy Star games. I’ve also included a commentary from Rieko Kodama, and a full interview… Continue reading Phantasy Star IV – 1993 Developer Interviews