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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi has responded to fans asking for a full disc version of the game, saying he "did [his] best" to push for physical media. His comments come as the games industry edges towards an all-digital future, a shift that has left players increasingly wary about whether the games they buy truly belong to them.
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director says he "did his best" to fight for a full disc release
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