RPG Interviews - Page 2
![A discussion with Ben Starr and Ralph Ineson, the voices of Clive and Cid in Final Fantasy XVI](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/14419/list/clivecidminipic.png)
During the Final Fantasy XVI launch event we had the chance to sit down and discuss Final Fantasy, brotherly love, and the road to playing the main characters of the latest Final Fantasy.
interview by James Galizio on 21 June, 2023
![Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg Interview - A Chat with Junzo Hosoi](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/14392/list/junzohosoimarieminipic.png)
We had the chance to ask the Head of Gust some questions on the upcoming remake of the original Atelier game.
interview by James Galizio on 15 June, 2023
![“We have a dream team on 16” - Final Fantasy XVI Developer Interview](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/14257/list/dx1dc.jpg)
We sit down with FF16's Naoki Yoshida, Hiroshi Minagawa, and Michael-Christopher Koji Fox and talk finding new audiences, hopes, fears, and the identity of the hardest-working American on the planet.
interview by Alex Donaldson on 25 May, 2023
![Shunsuke Minowa Interview - A talk with the Director of Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/14254/list/disgaea7interviewminipic.jpg)
Disgaea 7's western release is fast approaching, and the game's director has spilled the beans about what went into its development.
interview by James Galizio on 25 May, 2023
![Paranormasight Interview - talking overseas reception, development stories, and the pout with the creative staff](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/14129/list/paranormasight-interview-mini.jpg)
We speak with director & writer Takanari Ishiyama, music composer Hidenori Iwasaki, character designer Gen Kobayashi, and producer Kazuma Oushu about Square Enix's small, beloved horror mystery-adventure title that recently released.
interview by Josh Torres on 30 April, 2023
![Tactics Ogre: Reborn Interview - How Square Enix approached revisiting a beloved classic RPG](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/13682/list/tmini.jpg)
We had a chance to ask some questions about the remastered groundbreaking RPG to the development team, including producer Hiroaki Kato, director Takashi Katano, and lead game designer Naoyuki Takahashi.
interview by Adam Vitale and Quinton O'Connor on 16 January, 2023
![An Interview with KEIZO, the creator of Astlibra Revision - 15 years in the making, Nintendo Switch version in development, Baker's Daughter Mini Story DLC, and more](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/13567/list/astlibra-interview-small.jpg)
Quickly becoming a rising star in the indie scene, Astlibra Revision is a Japanese indie game largely developed by a single person and we got the chance to speak with him!
interview by Josh Torres and Kite Stenbuck on 09 December, 2022
![Star Ocean: The Divine Force Interview - Tri-Ace on their first major release in over 6 years](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/13425/list/staroceandevinterviewminipic.jpg)
Star Ocean: The Divine Force has been a long wait for players, and we had the chance to ask Tri-Ace about the journey it took to get here.
interview by James Galizio on 01 November, 2022
![Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & The Secret Key interview: Junzo Hosoi on Ryza's latest adventure](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/13286/list/Atelier-Ryza-3_20220915_22.jpg)
With Ryza's last Atelier adventure on the horizon, we had a chance to talk with the game's producer and head of Gust Junzo Hosoi about what players can expect.
interview by James Galizio on 16 September, 2022
![Trails from Zero Interview: Toshihiro Kondo on the Crossbell Problem and Beyond](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12970/list/trailsfromzerointervewminipic.jpg)
With Trails from Zero finally coming to the west soon, we ask Nihon Falcom's president about the series' past and future.
interview by James Galizio on 25 June, 2022
![Fire Emblem Awakening: Official Developer Interview [Archive]](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12657/list/dx1dc.jpg)
Long since deleted from the Nintendo website, here is an archive of an official developer Q&A originally published on the official Fire Emblem portal.
interview by RPG Site Staff on 19 April, 2022
![Rune Factory 5 Interview: Director Shiro Maekawa on romance, influences, and hopes for the series](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12598/list/Rune-Factory-5-Director-Interview.jpg)
On the heels of RF5's launch, we learn a little from Maekawa on the dev team's romance hopefuls and design inspirations.
interview by Andrea Kasparian and Paige Chamberlain on 31 March, 2022
![Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream Interview - Speaking characters, themes, challenges, and more with producer Junzo Hosoi](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12377/list/amini.png)
RPG Site chats with producer Junzo Hosoi about returning to the Mysterious Trilogy, Sophie's character, Atelier themes, and more in our lengthy interview.
interview by Paige Chamberlain on 11 February, 2022
![NEO: The World Ends With You Interview - Discussing creation and localization with the team behind the revived cult classic](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/12116/list/tmini.png)
We got a chance to ask some questions to both the development and localization staff for this unexpected sequel to a cult-classic
interview by Adam Vitale and Cullen Black on 16 December, 2021
![Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars Interview - Talking tabletop, cards, and more with the dev team](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/11991/list/vmini2.png)
We had a chance to get some questions answered by the key staff behind this card RPG.
interview by Paige Chamberlain on 22 November, 2021
![Monster Rancher Interview - Executive Producer Kazumi Fujita talks the past, present, and future of the distinct monster-raising series](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/11990/list/mmini.png)
RPG Site chats with Executive Producer Kazumi Fujita to chat about all things Monster Rancher, past and present.
interview by Kite Stenbuck on 19 November, 2021
![Tales of Arise Interview - Speaking characters, skits, exploration, and a new era for Tales with Yusuke Tomizawa](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/11591/list/tmini.png)
We had a chance to speak with Bandai Namco producer Yusuke Tomizawa to discuss the latest entry, characters, skits, visuals, exploration, Cure Points, and more.
interview by Adam Vitale on 13 August, 2021
![SaGa Series Interview 2021 - Talking the current state and future potential of a renewed franchise](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/11395/list/smini.png)
We had a chance to chat with SaGa boss Akitoshi Kawazu, and SaGa producers Masanori Ichikawa and Hiroyuki Miura about the current state of SaGa, localization, the future, and more.
interview by Adam Vitale on 25 June, 2021
![Fuga: Melodies of Steel Interview - A Q&A With Creative Director Yoann Gueritot](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/11371/list/fugadirectorminipic.jpg)
CyberConnect2's first self-published title is nearly upon us, and we asked the title's Creative Director about what players can expect from the title, and the company, going forward.
interview by James Galizio on 19 June, 2021
![Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin's staff explain the game, its name, and even those character designs](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/11368/list/dx1dc.jpg)
Nomura and the others get into the nitty-gritty with Famitsu.
interview by Alex Donaldson on 18 June, 2021
![Why Neo: The World Ends With You has deeper RPG mechanics than the original - interview](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/11095/list/dx1dc.jpg)
A quick chat with the minds behind the long-awaited sequel to The World Ends With You.
interview by Alex Donaldson on 08 May, 2021
![Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends and the Secret Fairy Interview - Talking Growth and Reflection with Junzo Hosoi](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/10534/list/aimini.png)
Ahead of the game's release, we had a chance to speak with Gust's Brand Manager about the series growing popularity worldwide.
interview by Cullen Black on 01 December, 2020
![Final Fantasy XIV interview: Naoki Yoshida on working from home and passing the torch to others](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/10352/list/ShadowSmall.png)
The game director of Final Fantasy XIV talks about patch 5.3 and what's to come next for the popular MMORPG.
interview by Kyle Campbell on 07 October, 2020
![Genshin Impact: The 'Right Before It's About to Launch' Interview](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/10285/list/gmini.png)
We had a chance to ask questions to the development team ahead of the game's September 28 launch.
interview by Josh Torres on 25 September, 2020
![Scarlet Nexus Interview - Talking Inspiration, Systems, and Originality with Keita Iizuka & Kenji Anabuki](https://images.rpgsite.net/articles/thumbnail/da49c9a1/10109/list/smini2.png)
We chat with producer Keita Iizuka & director Kenji Anabuki about this upcoming new Action RPG.
interview by Adam Vitale on 28 August, 2020