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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.

Published August 19, 2026
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Square, Tetsuya Nomura, Kingdom Hearts II, 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.

Published August 19, 2026
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Square, Enix, Hiroki Kikuta, Secret of Mana, Soukaigi, 2025

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.”

Published July 29, 2026
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Taito, Fukio Mitsuji, 1989, Bubble Bobble

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.

Published July 15, 2026
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Nintendo, WARP, Shigeru Miyamoto, Kenji Eno, Mario 64, Wave Race, 1996

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.

Published July 6, 2026
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Taito, Takeshi Kamimura, Hiroshi Aoki, Kojiro Modeki, Tsutomu Matsuda, Hiroshi Osaka, Psychic Force 2012, 1998

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.

Published June 27, 2026
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Square, Sting, Eisaku Kitou, Kazunari Yonemitsu, Takeshi Santou, Treasure Hunter G, 1996

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.

Published June 25, 2026
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Tengen, Time Warner Interactive, Kenichi Nemoto, Shinrei Jusatsushi Taromaru, 2024

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.

Published June 9, 2026
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Nintendo, HAL Laboratory, Ape Inc, Shigesato Itoi, Hajime Kimura, Mother 2, 1994

Yoko Shimomura x Michiru Yamane (2023)

This massive interview with Yoko Shimomura and Michiru Yamane originally appeared in the book Game Ongakuka Interview Shuu.

Published May 26, 2026
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Capcom, Konami, Yoko Shimomura, Michiru Yamane, 2023

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.

Published May 26, 2026
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Qute, M-KAI, Mach, Yuuki Yonezawa, Eschatos, Ginga Force, 2013

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