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[SquareEnix] Wada: "We're now in the age of the multi-platform. "

July 29, 2008 in News comments 23

It seems that SquareEnix wishes to take a new direction this generation with them beginning to focus more on multiplatform games. Today Yoichi Wada has spoken out, defending this new stance for the company.

Square Enix president Yoichi Wada has told GamesIndustry.biz that the RPG specialist is neutral when it comes to dealing with publishing and platform partners.

"We always consider the territory and hardware for titles, and I just want to make sure that we're neutral about dealing with companies," said Wada speaking in an exclusive interview published today.

"In Japan we know that the Xbox 360 isn't really that strong yet, but for me I feel very calm about dealing with any company, and we're not partnering exclusively with any particular company."

Wada said that the company will continue to support multiple formats in its efforts to reach beyond a core audience, and the Xbox 360 offers strong opportunities to expand into the US market.

"In North America Microsoft is doing very well with its hardware, and for that reason it's a very important partner for us," he said.

"We're now in the age of the multi-platform, but depending on age and territory, users have different tastes.

"Therefore it's very difficult to just deal with one company or one hardware platform - in order to offer our product to the vast majority of gamers we need to deal with multiple companies and platforms," added Wada.
Cruxis Mana via gamesindustry.biz »
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  • 1
    Livewire_19 Jul 29, 08
    So they gave 13 to Microsoft because the PS3 is not strong enough in the us.
    • 1
      Cruxis Mana Jul 29, 08
      Pretty much.
      • 1
        Bunnyburn Jul 30, 08
        Sounds like a good plan from the economic point-of-view.
  • 0
    McClubbin Jul 29, 08
    So basically what he's really trying to say is, "We're now in the age of whoring out our franchise to make $$$." A legit reason by all means. With the financial crises all over and the steep price of oil, corporations need a lot more of the green stuff to survive nowadays. $_$
    • 4
      Slumpy monkey Jul 29, 08
      If you had the choice of: Making some money or: Making MORE money and a platform to get more money in the future.

      What would you choose?
      • 1
        Big Willie Jul 30, 08
        Exactly. Square Enix is a business. A business's purpose is to make profit. Why would they shoot themselves in the foot? I don't understand why some of you are so ticked that a game is being released on BOTH platforms. It can only help Square Enix. More platforms = more customers = more profits = more investment for next game = bigger, more epic game.
  • 0
    kik36 Jul 29, 08
    Whatever they wanna do I suppose. What I don't like seeing is when they do one game on one system, then the sequel on another, then the next sequel on a whole 'nother.......makes it tough to be loyal to any gaming company like that, and I think SE is the worst when it comes to that.

    I have a DS, Wii, PSP, PS2, PS3.......I'm not buying a 360 god damn it!!! Do you hear me Square Enix?! They talk all of that shit in that article and still aren't there 3 games exclusive to the 360?
  • 5
    Cruxis Mana Jul 29, 08
    @ kik36.

    Yeah. That's my stance too.

    - The Last Remant (Timed 360 exclusive)
    - Infinite Undiscovery (360 exclusive)
    - Star Ocean: The Last Hope (360 exclusive)

    Then add to that Final Fantasy XIII which is multi-platform.

    Of course the PS3 is still getting FFXIII and The Last Remanant, alongside Versus XIII, but Wada can't come out and say things like this when they are quite obviously prioritising one platform over another.

    SquareEnix are so full of shit these days.



    Oo and SquareEnix-to-Wii: lul.
    • -1
      Red 9 Jul 29, 08
      This is also after they BS'ed us by saying they see PS3 being dominant.

      Whores they are indeed. Especially after completely switching the console SO4 was exclusive on.
      • 0
        BlackLabel Jul 30, 08
        They didn't just because they are multi platform doesn't mean they don't like the PS3's power.
  • 2
    Shadow net583x s Jul 29, 08
    I really hope this means something for Kingdom Hearts 3.
    • 0
      Red 9 Jul 29, 08
      KH3 isn't going anywhere. Nomura's the head of the Versus team, and also worked on KH series, and Nomura hates 360 (kind of like Valve and the PS3).

      So I doubt that.
      • -1
        Bunnyburn Jul 30, 08
        Is that why the PS3 got the Orange Box as well? Because Valve hates it?
        • 2
          Raziel_326 Jul 30, 08
          Giving EA to do a shitty buggy port of Orange Box and Valve ignoring the complaints from PS3 owners, I'd say so.
    • 0
      Demonfurby Jul 30, 08
      Really that's the only thing I care about. Like I give a shit about FF
  • 0
    Final Blade Jul 30, 08
    KH3 and Versus sounds possible to go multiplatform. Eh I don't care anymore. Its apparent they have a reason, and it seems logical.

    Nomura would be stupid not to make those titles Multiplatform.

    Well I guess Sony are going in a new direction themselves.
  • 2
    Bale Fire Jul 30, 08
    If this is the age of multiplatforms then why are ever more Square titles going 360 exclusive or timed exclusive? I call bullshit
  • 3
    gonzab Jul 30, 08
    *bleep*. YOU. WADA.

    Srsly, how the hell can he say that when he gets quabahatrillions of exclusive games to the 360?! And LOL, none or almost none to the Wii!

    This man has completely lost his mind I really hope he dies sometime soon.
  • 3
    Miss Razz Jul 30, 08
    If Squeenix were truly interested in gaining more fans through making their games multiplatform, then they would make FFXIII multiplatform in Japan too. It's silly for Wada to say that Squeenix want to "offer our product to the vast majority of gamers" when they clearly have no interest in releasing the game on 360 in Japan because it won't bring in the truck-loads of cash that they want.

    It's all about money, money, money with Squeenix. And not in a regular gaming business sort of way - They seem to have put easy-money over what fans genuinely want. we know that the numerous crappy FFVII spin-offs, re-re-re-releases of FF games, and remakes aren't about pleasing fans. It's all about getting a quick buck from a fanbase that they believe will buy anything with the name "Final Fantasy" on the box.
  • 1
    DragoniteBallZ Jul 30, 08
    None of Square Enix games are guaranteed exclusives. They make games and port games at their own convenience.

    Just like Final Fantasy 13 was to PS3, Infinite Undiscovery and Star Ocean: The Last Hope were announced for the 360 only but they did NOT say they were exclusive. That's just the apparent status at the moment.

    Yes, going multi-platform means more money and reaching out to a wider audience. What logical reason is there not to go that direction?
    • 1
      gonzab Jul 31, 08
      That's not the point. The point is, the guy just shamelessly contradicts himself because he probably thinks we're a bunch of fools who don't understand. That or he is completely mad. Besides getting the games exclusively on the 360 may get him more money depending how much Uncle Bill payed him to do so.

      All in all, what he says is completely bullshit.
      • 0
        Cruxis Mana Jul 31, 08
        I think Infinite Undiscovery was funded by MS BTW.
  • 1
    OuterHaven Jul 31, 08
    age of multiplatform ? what about Infinite Undiscovery, Oddyssey ? why those were xbox360 only why not ps3 ? so what does multiplatform means to squenix i don't know :/

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