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.
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.
Shining Force III – 1998 Developer Interview
In this Shining Force III interview, the team discusses the motivation for making a trilogy, world design, and the connections between Shining the Holy Ark.
Beyond the Revolution – Roundtable Interview (2001)
Originally published in the July 2001 issue of Famitsu DC, this roundtable discussion saw industry luminaries Masanobu Endou, Yuji Naka, Kenji Eno, Kenichi Nishi, Hideo Suzuki and Kenichi Nishi convene after Sega’s announced withdrawal from the home hardware market.
Sonic Rush – 2005 Developer Interview
This Sonic Rush interview with director Akinori Nishiyama originally appeared in Nintendo Dream magazine as part of their “Creator Hotline” series.
Yuji Naka – 2000 Developer Interview
Yuji Naka – 2000 Developer Interview This lengthy interview with Yuji Naka was originally featured in Game Maestro volume 2. Here Naka recounts his otaku-origins and how he came to work at Sega, followed by musings on his selected works, including Girl’s Garden, Phantasy Star, and of course, Sonic the Hedgehog. Finally, an amusing anecdote… Continue reading Yuji Naka – 2000 Developer Interview
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.
Sonic Adventure – 1999 Developer Interview
These two Sonic Adventure interviews with Yuji Naka and several other members of the development originally appeared in Dreamcast Magazine.
Girl’s Garden – 2002 Developer Interview
This light-hearted Girl’s Garden interview with Sega legend Yuji Naka originally appeared as a part of the meisaku interview series.