This delightful interview between Shigeru Miyamoto and Satoshi Tajiri was originally featured in the 4/93 issue of Hippon Super.
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The Making of Xevious (1983)
This behind-the-scenes look at Xevious’ groundbreaking development was originally featured in the May 1983 edition of LOGiN magazine.
Kingdom Hearts II – 2005 Developer Interview
These two Kingdom Hearts II interviews with director Tetsuya Nomura originally appeared in Hyper Playstation 2 magazine in 2005.
Hiroki Kikuta – 2025 Composer Interview
In this interview with legendary composer Hiroki Kikuta, he expounds on his ideas about game music, creativity, and life at Square in the 90s.
Fukio Mitsuji – What Makes an Interesting Game? (1989)
This installment of Fukio Mitsuji’s Game Design essay series takes a closer look at kakehiki, a Japanese term meaning “tactical back-and-forth.”
Shigeru Miyamoto x Kenji Eno (1996)
In July 1996, Kenji Eno visited Nintendo HQ to speak with Shigeru Miyamoto as the first of his “cross-talk” series.
Psychic Force 2012 – 1999 Developer Interview
This Psychic Force 2012 interview originally appeared in the PF2012 Official Art Setting book and looks at the initial planning stages and character design.
Treasure Hunter G – 1996 Developer Interview
This rare Treasure Hunter G interview originally appeared in Square’s official strategy guide published in 1996 and covers the team’s inspirations and character design.
Shinrei Jusatsushi Tarōmaru – 2024 Developer Interview
This illuminating interview with graphic designer Kenichi Nemoto covers the conception and design of the Sega Saturn cult classic Shinrei Jusatsushi Taromaru.
Earthbound – 1994 Developer Interview
This Earthbound interview between Shigesato Itoi and writer Hajime Kimura originally appeared in the 9/94 edition of Family Computer Magazine.