China’s biggest tech giants, Huawei and Xiaomi, have set the stage for a dramatic shift in the global semiconductor race, leaving U.S. policymakers scratching their heads. Despite the intense sanctions imposed by Washington, aimed at crippling China’s access to cutting-edge semiconductor technology, these companies have managed to make incredible strides in the chip industry, challenging the very strategy meant to …
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Final Fantasy XVI producer discusses the franchise’s future
On July 8, 2025, the Anime News Network (a website dedicated to reporting and reviewing all things anime) recently conducted an interview with Naoki Yoshida (a.k.a. Yoshi-P), the producer for Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XIV. Yoshi-P was asked a fair number of questions, which included Square Enix‘s plans for Final Fantasy‘s future, his experiences and inspirations, whether or …
Read More »“Not a clear-cut answer” whether Final Fantasy 17 will be turn-based, says Naoki Yoshida, following Clair Obscur’s success
Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida has commented on the possible turn-based future of the series, following the recent success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Over the course of the series, Final Fantasy games have moved away from classic turn-based battles and progressed towards the all-action gameplay of 2023’s Final Fantasy 16, which disappointed some long-term fans. By contrast, Sandfall …
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