Naoki Hamaguchi, director of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy, initially hesitated to accept his dream job, concerned about the commitment. With the successful release of the first two installments, he shares insights on the challenges of modern game development, the evolving gaming landscape, and his anticipation for future projects beyond this iconic series. Highlighting the significance of cultural adaptation and emerging markets, Hamaguchi also speculates on the future of gaming, including potential advancements in virtual and augmented reality.