Final Fantasy Creator Wants More Politically Aware Games From Industry

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Games Need To be Thought Provoking For Players!

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  • Final Fantasy remains one of the most successful franchises in the industry. 
  • When discussing the core ingredients behind the IP’s success, its creator stated that being politically aware was key.
  • He further stated that the story and world were core ingredients for its success.

The gaming landscape has found itself in a difficult spot. Subjects like politics, inclusivity, and diversity have proven highly controversial, yet developers continue to push for these topics.

Most gamers seem to believe that avoiding these subjects entirely is the best approach, but the creator of the iconic Final Fantasy series has a different approach. He believes games should reflect current events and incorporate those themes into their stories.

Why it matters: The focus on creating experiences for a more modern audience has led to debates around the industry. Some critics have even pointed to a lack of diversity and inclusivity as negatives when reviewing modern AAA games.

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During a recent interview with Inverse, Hironobu Sakaguchi discussed several topics and shared his thoughts on Final Fantasy’s success.

He believes that political awareness was one of the core ingredients that made the series successful. Hironobu Sakaguchi also thinks that these elements should be part of most games.

The world setting needs to contain some kind of thematic element that is loosely tied to current events.

-Hironobu Sakaguchi 

He believes that the story and world in games need to be thought-provoking for players. The creator of Final Fantasy also says that games should offer a different perspective for audiences.

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The Final Fantasy franchise has remained relevant for multiple decades, so Hironobu Sakaguchi’s philosophy has been quite successful. Most publishers, including Bandai Namco and Capcom, are also pushing for further diversity to adopt a similar approach.

Many might disagree with the Final Fantasy creator’s perspective since the likes of Sweet Baby Inc. have divided audiences. However, it seems the gaming industry will continue to portray these elements as much as possible moving forward.

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