Final Fantasy XVI's Naoki Yoshida thinks franchise needs newer hands
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JANUARY 12, 2024
For the good of Final Fantasy, producer Naoki Yoshida believes its time for younger developers to get the franchise reigns.
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Game Developer
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For the good of Final Fantasy, producer Naoki Yoshida believes its time for younger developers to get the franchise reigns.
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