When and where was Naoki Yoshida born?
Naoki Yoshida was born in 1973 in Hakodate, Japan. He grew up in a family with very little money and spent his childhood working to play games.
Questions about Naoki Yoshida
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What games inspired Naoki Yoshida to become a game producer?
Naoki Yoshida was inspired by Mario Bros. and Dragon Quest III. Mario Bros. showed him that people could control what was shown on television, and Dragon Quest III made him want to become a writer.
When did Naoki Yoshida join the video game industry?
Naoki Yoshida joined the video game industry in 1993. He studied at a school run by Hudson Soft while simultaneously completing an internship there.
When was Naoki Yoshida appointed director of Final Fantasy XIV?
Naoki Yoshida was appointed director of Final Fantasy XIV in December 2010. Company president Yoichi Wada attributed this decision to Yoshida's experience, charismatic leadership skills, and passionate will to satisfy customers.
What role did Naoki Yoshida hold at Square Enix in 2015?
Naoki Yoshida became an executive officer at Square Enix in 2015. He served as the Head of Square Enix's Creative Studio III and part of the Final Fantasy Committee.
When did Naoki Yoshida end his regular column for Famitsu?
Naoki Yoshida ended his regular column for Famitsu in December 2019. He stopped writing the column due to lack of time to write it.