Naoki Hamaguchi (浜口直樹, Hamaguchi Naoki) is a Japanese video game programmer and director. He currently works at Square Enix. Hamaguchi was heavily inspired to make games after playing Final Fantasy VI, wanting to make a game of its quality.

Naoki Hamaguchi (浜口直樹, Hamaguchi Naoki?) is an employee at Square Enix who has worked on the Final Fantasy series since Final Fantasy XII (2006). He is a member of Square Enix's Business Division 1.

Dec 16, 2024 · When Naoki Hamaguchi found out he'd landed his dream job directing remakes of his favourite game, Final Fantasy VII, he almost didn't accept. "I realised this was...

Mar 1, 2024 · Director Naoki Hamaguchi talks with Variety about making Rebirth, sealing Aerith’s fate in the remake and teases future plans for Cid and Vincent.

2 days ago · Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi has clarified his previous comments against modding, saying he believes it’s a positive thing for gaming. Hamaguchi talked about the value of the ...

Naoki Hamaguchi works at Square Enix in Japan, where he currently serves as Manager/Director/Lead Programmer. On Final Fantasy VII: Remake he served as Co-Director for both the 2020 release and the subsequent Integrade version in 2021, focusing on game design and programming.

Feb 29, 2024 · Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director, Naoki Hamaguchi, hopes the changes made to the iconic 1997 RPG for this remake induce feelings of wonder, excitement, and anxiety.

Mar 4, 2024 · Here, director Naoki Hamaguchi speaks to Deadline about expanding the trilogy, recreating the Loveless scene, and the thematic importance of life and death.

Dec 18, 2024 · Co-director Naoki Hamaguchi and producer Yoshinori Kitase dive into the making of one of the year's top-rated games.

Mar 1, 2024 · Director Naoki Hamaguchi answers our questions about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's ending, some of the potential additions to Part 3, and more.