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> Yoshida noted, as a general argument, that Xbox has struggled in Japan due to the low number of users. "Naturally, because we are Japanese developers, we have a desire for many people in our country to play our games," said Yoshida, adding it's "really a tough point in terms of a business standpoint".

> He continued: "However, at Square Enix, we have been changing our policy. So now we are moving towards the policy of releasing our games on a multiplatform basis, and we really want as many players as possible to play our titles. So with Final Fantasy 14 as the starting point, we do want to release more Square Enix games on Xbox, and there will be more of our titles released on Xbox. So I hope players will look forward to future things to come on the platform."

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Aside from Dragonball, Toriyama had created character designs for Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger.

He will be missed.

As it wasn't stated here, the same embargo that is in place on [email protected] will apply here. All discussion should be had within megathreads on that community.

Releases 6th February 2024 and will be available on PS Plus.

Some key points:

• Net sales were up ¥10.8bn but down in operating income ¥11.4bn, down in ordinary income ¥17.1bn, and down in owners profit ¥12bn.
• Net sales rose in “HD subsection” due to Final Fantasy XVI and Pixel Remaster.
• Net sales in “MMO subsection” fell.
• Net sales in “Mobile subsection” fell.
• Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail and XBox release expected to boost sales towards end of financial year.
• Merchandise sales for Final Fantasy XVI were “brisk”
• Final Fantasy XVI sales met expectations.

https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ir/stock/pdf/meeting_20230707_en.pdf

Some Points:

• Director Kitase was asked about the drama after Takahiro Sakurai was found having martial affairs with the stakeholder noting “I believe has hurt the role of the character and the image of the title.” Asked whether Takahiro Sakurai would be returning, Kitase was unable answer.
• Stakeholder noted in a question that they believe Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest would hold an advantage in technology areas such as blockchain.
• A stakeholder asked whether there were plans to remaster more titles, pointing out they “would like to play Xenogears.” Kitase couldn’t commit to naming but said they were “considering various ideas” and there would be “forthcoming announcements.”

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1151911

> > Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator Yuji Naka has been given a suspended prison sentence and fines of around $1.2 million (or 173 million yen) after he was found guilty of insider trading [...] While the court handed out a 2.5-year prison sentence, Jiji reports that it was suspended by four years. > > Not a good way to go

cross-posted from: https://kbin.social/m/gaming/t/140683

> Square Enix is officially in on the joke surrounding Final Fantasy 14's infamous low-poly grapes as the publisher is giving away real versions of them at Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/979659

> The sale is running from June 29 to July 13. > > Here’s a list of everything in the sale: > > - FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS: 50% off > - FINAL FANTASY III (3D Remake): 50% off > - FINAL FANTASY IV (3D Remake): 50% off > - FINAL FANTASY VII: 50% off > - CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION: 30% off > - CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION Digital Deluxe Edition: 30% off > - FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE: 43% off > - FINAL FANTASY VIII: 50% off > - FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered: 50% off > - FINAL FANTASY IX: 50% off > - FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster: 50% off > - FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE: 50% off > - FINAL FANTASY XIII: 50% off > - FINAL FANTASY XIII-2: 50% off > - LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII: 50% off > - FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION: 50% off > - FINAL FANTASY XV: Episode Ardyn: 50% off > - FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD: 60% off > - DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT Standard Edition: 65% off > - DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT Deluxe Edition: 65% off > - DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT Season Pass: 65% off > - WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY: 60% off > - WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY Complete Edition: 60% off > - WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY MAXIMA UPGRADE: 60% off > - STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN: 30% off > - STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN Deluxe Edition: 30% off > - STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN Deluxe Upgrade: 30% off > - STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN Season Pass: 30% off