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
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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.
Sega 1991 Developer “Relay Essays”
In 1991, Megadrive FAN magazine published a monthly feature on Sega history which included these charming “relay essays” by various Sega developers.
Skies of Arcadia – Developer Interview Collection
Skies of Arcadia – Developer Interview Collection This massive selection of Skies of Arcadia interviews chronicles the development of the game from 1999 through 2000. After the two Famitsu Dreamcast interviews with Producer Rieko Kodama and Director/Planner Shuntaro Tanaka, I’ve arranged the remaining Dreamcast Magazine interviews in chronological order. Gameplay, characters, inspiration, worldbuilding, and more… Continue reading Skies of Arcadia – Developer Interview Collection
Skies of Arcadia – 2019 Developer Interview
Skies of Arcadia – 2019 Developer Interview This massive, comprehensive Skies of Arcadia developer interview from 2019 was originally featured as a part of IGN Japan’s “Motto Kikasete!” series, hosted by MC Aoi Tatsuse. Featuring producer Rieko Kodama and director / writer Shuntaro Tanaka, it covers numerous aspects of the legendary Dreamcast RPG, including the… Continue reading Skies of Arcadia – 2019 Developer Interview
Phantasy Star II – 1993 Developer Interview
This short interview from 1993 talks about various aspects of the development of Phantasy Star II, including the reason for its terrifically complex dungeons.
Phantasy Star – 1993 Developer Interview
This long interview with the original Phantasy Star development team (except Yuji Naka, sadly) was found in the 1993 “World of Phantasy Star” book.