Major Final Fantasy produces, Square Enix are stating that they are not happy what-so-ever with the complexity of the Playstation 3 or Xbox 360. Square Enix are currently working hard on a new Dragon Quest game, exclusive to the Nintendo DS handheld system. They are saying both the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, and I quote, "are over-engineered" and have "too many specs." I personally disagree, specs are good, specs are great! Either way, what will this mean for the later release of popular games such as Dragon Quest, or Final Fantasy on Sony or Microsoft? Opinions better change fast, I'm not buying a Wii solely for a Final Fantasy game.
"The Chief executive for Square Enix Yoichi Wada has stated that the Xbox 360 and PS3 are too complex.
The news comes as Square Enix is working hard on a new Dragon Quest game which will be an exclusive for the Nintendo DS platform. The report continued by stating that Square Enix believes the Nintendo Wii is the ideal platform for their future games.
The quote which is going to get the most attention here is that Wada believed that the PS3 and Xbox 360 are "over-engineered" and have "too many specs."
Wada stated that in a year or two they could do better but for now it is too much to ask consumers to have a broadband internet connection, high-definition TV, etc.
Development costs are causing developers such as Square Enix to go to a simpler platform due to a new user base.
He stated that "In the old days, we could just focus on the PlayStation or (Nintendo) GameBoy, but the environment has changed completely."
The announcement of Dragon Quest being exclusive to the Nintendo DS is a sign of the future for Square Enix as the franchise has been exclusive to the PlayStation and PlayStation 2 in the past.
Wada believes the casual gaming market is leading the way to a whole new group of gamers."
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How much has Nintendo paid you, Square Enix?
They might have to "learn" it, though. Other wise it's off to the Wii for SE. Either way, SE makes great games so I could care less what platform it's on.
Wada stated that in a year or two they could do better but for now it is too much to ask consumers to have a broadband internet connection, high-definition TV, etc."
I just want a bloody console. Not all the fancy shit that comes with it.
notttttt!!!!!