👀 Part 3 of the Final Fantasy VII remake is ALREADY playable from beginning to end, game director Naoki Hamaguchi told Nintendo Life.

The interview came as Nintendo Switch 2 nears launch. According to Square Enix, the trilogy's finale is slated no later than 2027; an announcement is expected this year, and, having dropped timed exclusives, it will be multiplatform at launch.

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🧪 Naoki Hamaguchi, game director of Final Fantasy VII Remake, says he's replayed the game about ~40 times, but won't show Part 3, NOT YET.

The team is still polishing and actively testing the build; they want players to appreciate the work of the programmers. No date for a full announcement yet, and Hamaguchi admits he's starting to blur whether games are FUN or just his job.

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Director Naoki Hamaguchi says he's ALREADY completed full runs of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth over 40 times and is obsessively polishing the trilogy's finale, work is on a tight schedule and inspiration even comes on walks. 🔥

The team is fine-tuning a balance of old-school nostalgia and modern innovations to deliver an unforgettable ending after a decade-long wait. No release date yet, but current progress strongly hints the story...

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⚡ Final Fantasy VII Remake, the closing chapter is being built to be HUGE, says project lead Naoki Hamaguchi. Work on part three is reportedly on schedule.

The first game leaned on story and characters, Rebirth expanded into an open world, and the finale is being pitched as more than a neat ending, it should unlock the series' full potential. Hamaguchi casually teased the return of the Highwind, which hints at wider traversal and...

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I'm shook.

I just watched the Japanese movie Evil Does Not Exist by Ryūsuke Hamaguchi. Until the climactic finale, it was a fabulous slow burner with very interesting commentary and great characters. And now I'm flattened.

I think this was actually an awesome movie. I mean, I'm no fan of shakey cam, and did not enjoy the music, but everything else was brilliant. The ending makes you view the entirety of the movie through a different lense though, and likely requires a rewatch that I'm not inclined to give it any day soon.

I would say that if you like a complex movie that results in a mind fuck, this is a movie that fits the bill. It is very good art. It possibly is more meaningful for Japanese audiences, but I suspect not. I think the director likes to set you up for a sound slapping, which he certainly did here. Likely to have you (and me) wondering about the ending for some time.

If the above hasn't put you off, I recommend you watch this movie. It really is very good. But the ending is crushing. And don't imagine you can see it coming, it's not as obvious as you'd think.

https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/movie/evil-does-not-exist/2410291267691
https://trakt.tv/movies/evil-does-not-exist-2023
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28490044/

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Just saw Evil Does Not Exist, the 2023 film from Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi (who also made the excellent Drive My Car). Methodical and slow paced, there is so much to unpack and chew on after viewing. Very recommended.

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Watching WHEEL OF FORTUNE AND FANTASY (2021)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_Fortune_and_Fantasy

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