Square Enix clarifies Final Fantasy status on Xbox 360
It can be recalled that Japan’s Nikkei BP has quoted Square Enix‘s Shinji Hashimoto as saying, “As for Final Fantasy on the Xbox 360, it’s currently a completely blank page.” Now this may sound like a ruling out of Final Fantasy titles on the Xbox 360, however, a Square Enix spokesperson says that the mentioned interpretation of the quote isn’t that accurate.
Speaking to Games Industry, the Square Enix spokesperson clarifies: “Hashimoto-san was talking about the current situation.” What does this mean? This means that the possibility of Final Fantasy titles on the Xbox 360 isn’t ruled out entirely.
If the multiplatform title The Last Remnant performs well in Japan, particularly on Microsoft‘s Xbox 360, then perhaps in the future, we may see more Square Enix titles made for the console – perhaps even a Final Fantasy. Why so much caution though regarding console releases from Square Enix? Here’s Wedbush Morgan’s Michael Pachter‘s analysis:
Square Enix faces a dilemma: put the next game on the 360 only and alienate Japanese fans, depart with tradition and make it multi-platform, or go with PS3 as an exclusive and deal with the backlash from the west.
I view Square Enix as a tradition-bound company, and expect the last alternative to be chosen…
Perhaps The Last Remnant is Square’s attempt to hit two birds with one stone. For one thing, it can be argued that the title tests the waters when it comes to future title performance on specific consoles. Also, as previous reports have said, the title does target both East and West.
This blogger certainly hopes that things pan out well. More titles on more consoles is always a good thing right? At least we get more options, right?
It can be recalled that Japan’s Nikkei BP has quoted Square Enix‘s Shinji Hashimoto as saying, “As for Final Fantasy on the Xbox 360, it’s currently a completely blank page.” Now this may sound like a ruling out of Final Fantasy titles on the Xbox 360, however, a Square Enix spokesperson says that the mentioned interpretation of the quote isn’t that accurate.
Speaking to Games Industry, the Square Enix spokesperson clarifies: “Hashimoto-san was talking about the current situation.” What does this mean? This means that the possibility of Final Fantasy titles on the Xbox 360 isn’t ruled out entirely.
If the multiplatform title The Last Remnant performs well in Japan, particularly on Microsoft‘s Xbox 360, then perhaps in the future, we may see more Square Enix titles made for the console – perhaps even a Final Fantasy. Why so much caution though regarding console releases from Square Enix? Here’s Wedbush Morgan’s Michael Pachter‘s analysis:
Square Enix faces a dilemma: put the next game on the 360 only and alienate Japanese fans, depart with tradition and make it multi-platform, or go with PS3 as an exclusive and deal with the backlash from the west.
I view Square Enix as a tradition-bound company, and expect the last alternative to be chosen…
Perhaps The Last Remnant is Square’s attempt to hit two birds with one stone. For one thing, it can be argued that the title tests the waters when it comes to future title performance on specific consoles. Also, as previous reports have said, the title does target both East and West.
This blogger certainly hopes that things pan out well. More titles on more consoles is always a good thing right? At least we get more options, right?