I pretty much agree with mrstickball, which is another way of saying I can't think of much to add, the problem is though, is that while having two or or three big games a year boosts sales Microsoft still hasn't really done much to change their perception in Japan( the whole DO!DO!DO! dealio) I suppose the best thing they have done is show Japanese devlopers that while their games may not sell well on the 360 in Japan, they can have a great deal of success targeting western audiences ala Capcom. It seems like this generation Microsoft is slowly attempting to change people's perceptions about the system, but Mistwalker and Rare won't be able to do it on their own, though they certainly will help.
On another note I weep every time I see that game. Very Star Ocean-esque, very gorgeous.
