Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Seeks to Captivate New Fans While Weaponizing Nostalgia for Original
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi aims to appeal to both nostalgic fans of the original 1997 game and newcomers.
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Parents are introducing their kids to classic games like Final Fantasy 7 that they loved when they were young.
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Remake and Rebirth reimagine the original story with updated visuals and new elements to surprise both new and returning players.
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The games weaponize nostalgia to elicit strong emotions, explore gaming's potential, and drive profits.
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Rebirth represents the rewriteable nature of history and lets fans rediscover a classic alongside the next generation.