I don't really see why you keep referencing ASH. The DS is swamped with RPGs, while the 360 is begging for them.
Look at the JPN install base of the 360 now, compared to how it was a year ago when BD came out. It is hardly any different.
Mistwalker hyped themselves up too much with their uber team of meisters, and while they promised so much, so far they have delivered very little (including ASH). If they aren't careful they are going to get swept aside. As it stands, they have precious little time before some big hitting RPGs hit the PS3. Level 5's White Knight Story looks set to be huge. Lost Odyssey ,or any other effort on the 360 isn't going to be able to compete. I don't think that is what Sakaguchi wants.
Also, while MS may be made of money, they do draw the line somewhere. So far this collaboration with Mistwalker hasn't exactly paid off...
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