This massive interview with Yoko Shimomura and Michiru Yamane originally appeared in the book Game Ongakuka Interview Shuu.
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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
Noriyoshi Ohba x Rieko Kodama (2001)
Originally featured in the Sega Consumer History book, this interview with Noriyoshi Ohba and Rieko Kodama is a nostalgic look back at their careers.
Phantasy Star Online – 2002 Developer Roundtable
These two lengthy Phantasy Star Online developer interviews originally appeared in the PSO Episode 1&2 Setting Materials book.
Paper Mario – 2000 Developer Interviews
In these interviews, developers from Nintendo and Intelligent Systems discuss the making of the original Paper Mario, an RPG with a unique papercraft aesthetic.
Cyberbots – 1998 Developer Interview
This Cyberbots interview with producer Takashi Kyono and designer Katsuhiro Nakano originally appeared in the 10/98 issue of Gamejin magazine.
Mega Man Legends – 1998 Developer Interview
This humorous Mega Man Legends interview with director Keiji Inafune originally appeared in the 2/98 issue of GameJin magazine.
Guwange – 2010 Developer Interview
This insightful Guwange interview with lead designer Junya Inoue first appeared in the Esprade/Guwange Artworks book published in 2010.