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white devil on 13 December 2007
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rukusa said:
white devil said:
rukusa said:
white devil said:

Where are you getting this notion that SE is putting priority to Sony systems? Take Dragon Quest 9. Most everyone assumed it would be a PS3 title, but SE said "Screw that, we want a giant userbase" and went ahead and put on the DS. Keep in mind DQ in Japan is huge. It's one of the few games that can put up Halo level first week sales (though it admittedly has not displayed any form of legs). More than a few SE ppl have hinted and talked about the possibilities that multiplatform games may be the way to go for HD systems (hinting at a possible FFXIII port) as well as expanded business overseas. And FFXIII has been very much a mystery title, with rumored slow development. Rumor is SE is dragging their feet to wait for a viable PS3 userbase to sell to. SE does not prioritize Sony systems.


Considering how many shares Sony owns of Squarenix (3rd biggest shareholder), it wouldn't be unrealistic that SE prioritizes the PS3.


Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression Sony owned less than 20% of SE's shares. If that's the case, they would definitely have a voice, but not enough of one over the majority shareholders to steer SE development into a direction that would be beneficial for the PS3, but not for Square-Enix's long term growth.


So what youre basically saying is that they wouldn't mind seeing their investors lose money. lol

You have to be kidding if you believe its not beneficial for SE. So basically what youre further saying is that you believe Square is making wrong decisions.


 Look at the situation between Microsoft and Bungie. Minus a rumored first-dibs deal, Bungie ultimately can make whatever decision they want.

 SE has been talking up a global, multiplatform strategy for a while now. So, yes, I would say it is a bad decision for SE. PS3 sales suck, and Square-Enix knows this. They've bitched about, since one of their biggest games is exclusive to it. But beyond that, it's just a bad decision for SE to bank on any single console if they want to grow into a bigger publishing force. They recognized the need to diversify, and they have done that. No big publisher puts their eggs in one basket, and for good reason. They don't want to be tied to the fortunes and whims of Sony. Also, I would say yes, beyond their games succeeding on the PS3/PSP, the majority shareholders don't care about Sony's fortunes. They're looking to make SQUARE-ENIX a larger, more profitable venture, not Sony. And if Sony doesn't like that, they can sell their stock and I'm sure there are plenty of companies/people out there willing to buyout their shares. Besides, it's in Sony's interest as a shareholder for SE to be a bigger money maker. If they wanted an exclusive studio, they would attempt to buy a majority share in the company.  I repeat, a minority shareholder does not have the power to force the kind of decision you are talking about.