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Hiromichi Tanaka, Square Enix
Interview by Adam Riley :: Thursday, February 1st, 2007

Yesterday Cubed3's Adam Riley was lucky enough to be invited to interview Square Enix's Senior Vice President Hiromichi Tanaka on a vast array of subjects. The purpose of Tanaka-san's visit to Europe was to help push the French and German releases of Final Fantasy XI, as well as promote Final Fantasy III on the DS. However, being such a amiable person he was more than open to fielding a few other questions, such as ones related to his recent" target="_blank" class='fmlink'>http://www.cubed3.com/news/6710/]recent comments regarding a Chrono Cross sequel not being forthcoming.

Whilst we wait on the audio file that should be on its way courtesy of Freelance Journalist and Writer Lesley Smith, here are some morsels of information from the questions Adam personally asked about in the quite intimate interview with the man that has reached legendary status now:

When asked about the Final Fantasy 20th Anniversary project and whether Nintendo systems would see anything, considering the series started on the NES, he wryly smiled and said that games will be brought to many platforms as part of the project;

The issue of the future for the Chrono games was brought up and clarification asked for, due to recent comments saying a sequel to Chrono Cross not being planned. In response, he stated that it certainly is not out of the question Chrono will make a return, and as for seeing Chrono Trigger return in any form (a port, remake or Virtual Console release

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jb on 01.02.2007 at 13:16#1

In response, he stated that it certainly is not out of the question Chrono will make a return, and as for seeing Chrono Trigger return in any form

Fantastic, absolutely great news.

Top Interview Adam, another great exclusive! Smilie

Regards to online FF:

However, the key point to mention is that Square Enix is currently in talks with Nintendo about resolving this point of contention!

Awesome, if S-E are all up for bringing their top games to the Wii Nintendo should do all they can to cater.

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LuigiGBA on 01.02.2007 at 13:53#2

Nintendo you fool!
Save yourself from oblivion and open up your online.

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The Croft on 01.02.2007 at 15:42#3

Great work Adam.

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Mason on 01.02.2007 at 15:48#4

Brilliant work Adam, great read. :- Smilie Let's hope they sort out that 'point of contention'!

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Laurelin on 01.02.2007 at 17:03#5

they are in negotiations with Nintendo about FF XI? That's quite good news. Meaning, that they want to do it! That's great, people! Think about it. I always thought, that no core-FF is brought to big Nintendo consoles anymore...! Fingers crossed for FFXIV for Wii. Smilie

I find your lack of faith disturbing!

Darkflame on 01.02.2007 at 17:15#6

Phantasy Star Online on the cube is no different to FinalFantasy in terms of online users.

I dont think Nintendo has anything in principle against lobbys and such, its only they havnt had time to make or run their own.

Friend codes are just like an email address anyway, there no different to an msn system in that way.

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Jacob4000 on 01.02.2007 at 17:34#7

Awesome interview Adam, great work! Smilie

I still need to get FF3; reviews haven't been very great, what do the C3 faithful think of it?

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Mr. T on 01.02.2007 at 17:51#8

Swanky stuff Adam, so really good information there. I look forward to the interview in full soon Smilie

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Adam Riley on 01.02.2007 at 18:49#9

I really did exclaim just how much people are eager to see Chrono Trigger make a return in some form.

Same goes for expanding the world of FFXI onto Wii...Did the best I could do Smilie But at least I got that titbit about the negotiations with Nintendo. Thought that'd be the case anyway, considering FFCC should be using the system.

And hallelujah - don't know if you lot have seen how FFI and FFII look on the PSP, but Nintendo fans should not be missing out since the series bloody started on the NES!! Smilie

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ROCKAMANIAC on 01.02.2007 at 21:22#10

You didnt even care to ask if FF7 would be ported to DS or if it was possible.. so sad..

thanks alot though.

jb on 01.02.2007 at 21:55#11

I would love a CT remake, love it to itty bitty pieces. I wish that PC one being made by fans was still in development Smilie

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Adam Riley on 01.02.2007 at 23:25#12

That was a shame, yes, as it looked fantastic!

As for questions on FFVII, sadly I didn't have time to ask about both that and the FF Anniversary project.

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Raff on 01.02.2007 at 23:31#13

Boohoo no FFIX!

It's going to be shit and you jolly well know it.

Megadanxzero on 02.02.2007 at 00:10#14

They need Chrono Trigger on the VC... There needs to be at least 1 game really worth getting

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Daniel Primed on 02.02.2007 at 05:01#15

You must be thrilled about the interview. Nice job, I look forward to hearing the audio file.

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dojo on 02.02.2007 at 08:33#16

Super entrevista there Smilie

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Phantasy Star Online on the cube is no different to FinalFantasy in terms of online users.

Yes, it is. Smilie

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Zapp on 03.02.2007 at 02:14#17

awsome interview man... it was a good read.... and to be honest i dont think we will ever see Chrono

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Adam Riley on 03.02.2007 at 12:10#18

I think if enough people pester Nintendo, then we'll at least see it appear on the Virtual Console.

By the way, just added a titbit about why the original FFs haven't surfaced - just check out the penultimate bullet point Smilie

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zeab on 15.06.2007 at 15:57#19

are you remaking final fantasy V for the psp.
if you are, will you redesign the characters into 3D from the 2D gameplay (which looks much cooler),
or will you design by
there artwork(which seems to have no fun or color to it),the one used
in the playstation version...?

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