FF7 Revelation Director Warns Streaming Could Hurt RPGs, Urges Players to Try It Themselves

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FF7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi warns that the rise of streaming could deprive players of actually engaging with RPGs, calling for developers to inspire people to pick up the game themselves, while noting streaming isn’t inherently negative and can push entertainment to evolve. Revelation is planned for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, with Remake Intergrade and Rebirth already available on the platform.
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