Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation lead says "the way we design games also needs to evolve" as streaming over buying becomes more common, even if he does "fully support" content creators
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi believes game design must evolve alongside streaming culture, even while fully supporting content creators. He aims to ensure the game offers a unique experience for players, whether they are playing or watching.
Sorry Kingdom Hearts nerds, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi says sea salt ice cream "isn't a…
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi clarified that the sea salt ice cream featured in the game is not a reference to Kingdom Hearts, but rather inspired by a popular Japanese popsicle called Garigari-kun. Despite this clarification, the article touches upon the ongoing development of Kingdom Hearts 4 and the general nostalgia associated with the Kingdom Hearts series.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy director would like to tackle an original project after Revelation
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, expressed his desire to work on an original IP after the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy concludes. While currently focused on the 2027 release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, he is more interested in creating a new grand RPG rather than another remake.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's queer representation "enhances the world's realism," lead says, and the RPG's devs were "incredibly happy" people picked up on it
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that the inclusion of diverse, authentic relationships, including same-sex couples, enhances the realism of the game's world. He expressed that the development team at Square Enix was pleased to see players noticing and appreciating these subtle interactions.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games for May 2026
Nintendo has released the best-selling digital games for May 2026 on the Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShops. Pokemon Pokopia topped the charts for Switch 2, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream led sales on the original Switch. The data includes a variety of titles, with several Final Fantasy games appearing on the Switch 2 list.
Nintendo 2 Switch eShop charts – June 21, 2026 – Star Fox and The Adventures of Elliot compete for the top spot
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of June 21, 2026, show Star Fox leading in pre-loads, followed by The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. The charts detail the top-selling games, including various editions and expansions for popular titles like Zelda and Pokemon.
Naoki Hamaguchi explains why they stuck with Unreal 4 for Final Fantasy VII: Revelation
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, explained the decision to continue using Unreal Engine 4 for the final part of the Final Fantasy VII remake series. This choice was made to maintain consistency and leverage existing development pipelines for the upcoming installment.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director explains why the game is sticking with Unreal Engine 4 instead of 5
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi explained the decision to stick with Unreal Engine 4 instead of upgrading to Unreal Engine 5. Hamaguchi stated that switching engines would have significantly extended development time, which was not ideal from a business or player perspective. The team was able to implement a Nanite-like rendering system within Unreal Engine 4, achieving comparable visual quality.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
Square Enix explains how it came up with the name for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation
Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi explained that Tetsuya Nomura chose the name 'Revelation' for the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 game because it is an easily understood word that signifies the end of the story and the truths that will be revealed. The game, which concludes the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series trilogy, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch next spring.
What We Played – The Adventures of Elliot, Control Resonant & Cat Quest 3
This week's gaming experiences include The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Control Resonant, and Cat Quest 3. Other titles played include Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Tour de France 2026, Lost Castle 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Witchspire, Destiny 2, Copa City, Bellwright, Crimson Desert, The Necromancer's Tale, 007 First Light, Gothic Remake, God of War HD, Umineko: When They Cry, Touhou: Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom, Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok, Starseekers, and 33 Immortals.
Famitsu software sales (6/8/26 – 6/14/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of June 8th to June 14th, 2026. Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 for the Nintendo Switch topped the charts with 100,976 units sold. The Nintendo Switch and its successor, the Nintendo Switch 2, dominated the top 30 list with numerous titles.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Says He Cries During a Certain Scene Every Time He Plays
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that a specific scene focusing on Cloud's identity and his connection to Zack and Aerith makes him cry every time he plays it, even after 40 playthroughs. He explained that 'Revelation' was chosen as the title to signify the end of the trilogy and the unveiling of all answers. The game is set for a simultaneous worldwide release in Spring 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Japanese Charts: Tomodachi Life Finally Slips From The Top Spot
Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 has topped the Japanese sales charts, knocking Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream from the number one spot. The Nintendo Switch dominated hardware sales, with the Switch 2 leading the pack, followed by the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and Nintendo Switch Lite.
Nintendo Download: Four Ages, One Mission
Nintendo's latest download update features new releases like The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and Observer: System Redux for Nintendo Switch. The update also highlights Father's Day game recommendations, pre-orders for Devil May Cry 5, and a Game Trial for EA SPORTS FC 26 for Nintendo Switch Online members. Additionally, promotions for Nintendo Switch Online memberships and various eShop sales are detailed.
Famitsu Sales: 6/8/26 – 6/14/26
Famitsu has released its physical game sales data for Japan for the week of June 8-14, 2026. Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 for Nintendo Switch was the top seller, with 100,976 units sold. Hardware sales were led by the Nintendo Switch 2, followed by the PlayStation 5 family of consoles.
Famitsu sales (6/8/26 – 6/14/26) – Nintendo Switch 2 hardware leads in Japan
The latest Japanese hardware sales data from Famitsu shows the Nintendo Switch 2 leading with 25,793 units sold for the week of June 8-14. The PlayStation 5 and its variants followed, with the Nintendo Switch Lite and OLED models also showing strong performance. In software, Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 debuted at number one on the charts.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's portrayal of an "essential" scene from the OG JRPG made game director Naoki Hamaguchi cry in each of his 40 playthroughs
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that a specific scene related to Cloud's identity and his connection to Zack and Aerith has made him cry in all 40 of his playthroughs. He described the scene as essential to the story and one of the most memorable experiences in the game, promising fans an emotional moment when it releases next spring.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for Switch 2 is a portable journey best played at home
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has been ported to the Nintendo Switch 2, offering the same JRPG adventure but with significant compromises in visual fidelity and performance, especially in handheld mode. While the core gameplay remains strong and combat is fluid, the port suffers from blurry visuals, long load times, and simplified assets, making the docked mode the only recommended way to play. Despite its technical shortcomings, the game's ambitious nature and the fact that it runs on the device at all are noted as impressive achievements by Square Enix.
Famitsu software sales (6/1/26 – 6/7/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of June 1st to June 7th. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch topped the charts, followed by Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and eFootball Kick-Off on Nintendo Switch 2. The data includes sales figures for various games across Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 platforms.
