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“I would love to see a new story set in Ivalice” – Hitoshi Sakimoto on His Career, 13 Sentinels, Ogre Battle, The Colors of Harmony Concert, and More
“I would love to see a new story set in Ivalice” – Hitoshi Sakimoto on His Career, 13 Sentinels, Ogre Battle, The Colors of Harmony Concert, and More

We chat with Hitoshi Sakimoto about his 40 year career, Final Fantasy XII, Vanillaware, how he became a composer, working with Yasumi Matsuno, coffee, and much more.

interview by Mikhail Madnani on 31 May, 2026

"It’s my life’s work" - Suga Munemitsu on Utawarerumono, storytelling, Project Kizuna, and more
"It’s my life’s work" - Suga Munemitsu on Utawarerumono, storytelling, Project Kizuna, and more

As the Utawarerumono series comes to an end, we look back on the series with writer Suga Munemitsu.

interview by Blake Simons on 26 May, 2026

Supergiant Games Interview With Greg Kasavin and Darren Korb – Hades II, Early Access Feedback, Boss Themes, the Ending, Coffee, and the Future
Supergiant Games Interview With Greg Kasavin and Darren Korb – Hades II, Early Access Feedback, Boss Themes, the Ending, Coffee, and the Future

We chat with Supergiant Games' Greg Kasavin and Darren Korb about Hades II, the original ending, guitar solos, inspirations, game narrative, streaming Oblivion, and much more.

interview by Mikhail Madnani on 23 May, 2026

"You need to dream a bit. You need something to invent," Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Developers Discuss Ubisoft's First Big Remake, Enhancements, Modern-Day, and More
"You need to dream a bit. You need something to invent," Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Developers Discuss Ubisoft's First Big Remake, Enhancements, Modern-Day, and More

We talk to key developers behind Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, digging into the direction behind Ubisoft's first big remake, what's been added, and how it sets the stage for the series' future.

interview by Hayes Madsen on 21 May, 2026

'Once the Switch 2 was announced, we felt that was a great opportunity to bring Kena to a brand new platform.‘ – Ember Lab COO Josh Grier discusses Kena's Switch 2 port and more
'Once the Switch 2 was announced, we felt that was a great opportunity to bring Kena to a brand new platform.‘ – Ember Lab COO Josh Grier discusses Kena's Switch 2 port and more

We chat with Josh Grier, Chief Operating Officer at Ember Lab, about bringing Kena: Bridge of Spirits to Nintendo Switch 2, a potential physical release, optimization, and much more.

interview by Mikhail Madnani on 20 May, 2026

"This time, portraying a single protagonist was one of our key challenges" Naofumi Matsushita on developing The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
"This time, portraying a single protagonist was one of our key challenges" Naofumi Matsushita on developing The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

We had the chance to ask the team behind The Adventures of Elliot some of what went into designing HD2D's first Action RPG.

interview by James Galizio on 18 May, 2026

"If Shovel Knight is our Mario, Mina would become our Zelda" - Sean Velasco from Yacht Club Games on Mina the Hollower, seven new game plus modes, the price, and much more
"If Shovel Knight is our Mario, Mina would become our Zelda" - Sean Velasco from Yacht Club Games on Mina the Hollower, seven new game plus modes, the price, and much more

We chat with Sean Velasco from Yacht Club Games about Mina the Hollower, indie game pricing, seven new game plus modes, difficulty, potential DLC plans, Switch optimization, Steam Deck support, DualSense features, coffee, and more.

interview by Mikhail Madnani on 15 May, 2026

"Our understanding of what it means to deliver a viable experience on any platform has become much clearer" Naoki Hamaguchi on porting Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Nintendo Switch 2
"Our understanding of what it means to deliver a viable experience on any platform has become much clearer" Naoki Hamaguchi on porting Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Nintendo Switch 2

In the lead up to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Nintendo Switch 2 release, we had the chance to ask the team about their thoughts on taking the game multi-platform.

interview by James Galizio on 29 April, 2026

"I'm mostly interested in solving impossible problems" – Brian Bucklew Discusses Caves of Qud's Development, the Switch Port, Expansions, Coffee, and Much More
"I'm mostly interested in solving impossible problems" – Brian Bucklew Discusses Caves of Qud's Development, the Switch Port, Expansions, Coffee, and Much More

We chat with Freehold Games' Brian Bucklew about Caves of Qud, the recent Switch port, the many years of work that went into controller support, Qud expansions, Yakuza, coffee, and much more.

interview by Mikhail Madnani on 26 April, 2026

"We want players to spend their time actually enjoying the content they're passionate about" – Honkai: Star Rail Developers Discuss the Future, Potential Switch 2 Port, Himeko’s Coffee, and More
"We want players to spend their time actually enjoying the content they're passionate about" – Honkai: Star Rail Developers Discuss the Future, Potential Switch 2 Port, Himeko’s Coffee, and More

Ahead of its third anniversary, we spoke to the Honkai: Star Rail development team to discuss plans for the future, a potential Trails collaboration, Steam Deck and Switch 2 support, Himeko's coffee, and much more.

interview by Mikhail Madnani on 26 April, 2026

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Interview - Owlcat discusses adapting the series, high-risk combat, shaping the narrative, companions, and more
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Interview - Owlcat discusses adapting the series, high-risk combat, shaping the narrative, companions, and more

The game director of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn takes a deep dive into how the game embraces the sci-fi series' unique elements, companion design, how Owlcat's CRPG history prepared it for a third-person shooter, and more.

interview by Hayes Madsen on 23 April, 2026

"One of our many goals was to bridge the gap between old-school AC players and RPG-era players" - Assassin's Creed Shadows director on the game one year later
"One of our many goals was to bridge the gap between old-school AC players and RPG-era players" - Assassin's Creed Shadows director on the game one year later

With Assassin's Creed Shadows' post-launch support at an end, Associate Game Director Simon Lemay-Comtois reflects on tackling the much-requested setting.

interview by Hayes Madsen on 21 April, 2026

"I believe we’ve created a Dragon Quest experience that is highly intuitive and very easy to play on mobile." - Yuji Horii on  Dragon Quest Smash/Grow being a gateway to the originals and more
"I believe we’ve created a Dragon Quest experience that is highly intuitive and very easy to play on mobile." - Yuji Horii on Dragon Quest Smash/Grow being a gateway to the originals and more

Yuji Horii and the Dragon Quest Smash/Grow development team discuss why they they chose the genre, launching globally, potential collaborations, and more.

interview by Mikhail Madnani on 20 April, 2026

"It's freaking awesome" - Jason Charles Miller on being in The Primals, working on FF14, Cyberpunk 2077, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and Much More
"It's freaking awesome" - Jason Charles Miller on being in The Primals, working on FF14, Cyberpunk 2077, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and Much More

We chat with Jason Charles Miller about his career in games, composing for Cyberpunk 2077, singing with The Primals in FF14, Rules of Nature from Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and much more.

interview by Mikhail Madnani on 03 April, 2026

Zero Parades Interview - ZA/UM writers discuss moving on from Disco Elysium, literary genres, and changes in the creative team
Zero Parades Interview - ZA/UM writers discuss moving on from Disco Elysium, literary genres, and changes in the creative team

At GDC 2026, I had a chance to sit down with ZA/UM writers Siim “Kosmos” Sinamäe and Honey Watson as we discussed ZA/UM's sophomore title, changing genre styles, the intersection of role-playing and narrative writing, literary inspirations, and changes in the creative team.

interview by Adam Vitale on 30 March, 2026

Netmarble's Ken Kim discusses the approach to free-to-play RPG Mongil: Star Dive and how it sets itself apart
Netmarble's Ken Kim discusses the approach to free-to-play RPG Mongil: Star Dive and how it sets itself apart

At GDC 2026, RPG Site had a chance to sit down with Netmarble Monster CEO Ken Kim and talk about the upcoming free-to-play monster collection RPG.

interview by Adam Vitale on 29 March, 2026

EverQuest Legends development team discuss its conception, vision,  and adjustments made for a nostalgic but casual experience
EverQuest Legends development team discuss its conception, vision, and adjustments made for a nostalgic but casual experience

RPG Site had a chance to speak with key staff from Daybreak Games and Game Jawn as they discussed their vision for this reimagined MMORPG.

interview by Adam Vitale on 24 March, 2026

"A brand new .hack// that will be a new representative game for the company" Sitting down with CyberConnect2 Vice President Taichiro Miyazaki during GDC 2026
"A brand new .hack// that will be a new representative game for the company" Sitting down with CyberConnect2 Vice President Taichiro Miyazaki during GDC 2026

During GDC 2026, we once again had the chance to sit down and chat with Taichiro Miyazaki, Vice President of CyberConnect2 - this time on the recently announced .hack//Z.E.R.O.

interview by James Galizio on 21 March, 2026

"We're considering producing an English version of the [Seven Mysteries of Honjo sequel] manga" - Paranormasight director Takanari Ishiyama hopes to reach more overseas players
"We're considering producing an English version of the [Seven Mysteries of Honjo sequel] manga" - Paranormasight director Takanari Ishiyama hopes to reach more overseas players

We got another chance to chat with Paranormasight series director Takanari Ishiyama and producer Kazuma Oushu to discuss the development of its new entry, The Mermaid's Curse, and the various challenges they faced when crafting the follow-up to the unexpected hit that released three years ago.

interview by Josh Torres on 17 March, 2026

"Starfield will eventually become something that will be legendary" – Inon Zur on Music Composition, Working With Todd Howard, Fallout 4’s Main Theme, and More
"Starfield will eventually become something that will be legendary" – Inon Zur on Music Composition, Working With Todd Howard, Fallout 4’s Main Theme, and More

We chat with Inon Zur about his legendary Fallout 4 theme, the soundtracks for Starfield, working with Team Ninja on Rise of the Ronin, Syberia, and much more.

interview by Mikhail Madnani on 10 March, 2026

"We began asking ourselves how a tabletop version of Resident Evil might feel" - Vultures developers on creating a turn-based survival horror game
"We began asking ourselves how a tabletop version of Resident Evil might feel" - Vultures developers on creating a turn-based survival horror game

Vultures - Scavengers of Death hopes to bring a fresh perspective on the survival horror genre. We talk to its developers about the difficulty of making a turn-based tactical horror game.

interview by Hayes Madsen on 06 March, 2026

Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Director and Producer Discuss Player Feedback, the Possibility of a Mega Man Legends Legacy Collection, and More
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Director and Producer Discuss Player Feedback, the Possibility of a Mega Man Legends Legacy Collection, and More

"When we consider new collection projects in the future, a Mega Man Legends collection would also be one of the possible candidates." - Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Producer.

interview by RPG Site Staff on 05 March, 2026

Towerborne Interview:  Stoic Discusses 1.0 Release, Supporting Solo Players, Improving Combat, and More
Towerborne Interview: Stoic Discusses 1.0 Release, Supporting Solo Players, Improving Combat, and More

Towerborne's design director and lead combat designer discuss the lengthy road the game has taken across early access, and why they've changed key features.

interview by Hayes Madsen on 27 February, 2026

“I don’t ever want to be mainstream.” – New Blood Interactive’s Dave Oshry on Dungeons of Dusk, RPGs, Steam, Preservation, Epic, and More
“I don’t ever want to be mainstream.” – New Blood Interactive’s Dave Oshry on Dungeons of Dusk, RPGs, Steam, Preservation, Epic, and More

Ahead of its launch later this year, we chat with New Blood's Dave Oshry about Dungeons of Dusk, Doom RPG, Switch 2 ports, PC handhelds, Epic Games Store, coffee, and more.

interview by Mikhail Madnani on 22 February, 2026

Avowed Interview: Obsidian discusses the PlayStation 5 version, Anniversary Update, and feedback one year later
Avowed Interview: Obsidian discusses the PlayStation 5 version, Anniversary Update, and feedback one year later

Gameplay Director Gabe Paramo answers questions about the Anniversary Update and reflects on Avowed.

interview by Adam Vitale on 19 February, 2026

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