| white devil said: 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. |
Boy do you have alot of things turned upside. But I can see that youre bitter about some of SE's choices on many levels. That really stands clear.
First of all, Bungie and Microsoft were in a completely different situation. Squarenix has not worked under direct first party ties to Sony. Bungie though, has worked in an internal relationship with Microsoft for a long time. So they naturally have a preference.
And they are using a global strategy already; the xbox 360 has had the pleasure of games like Project Sylpheed and in the upcoming future Infinite Undiscovery & Last Remnant. Plus you should joyous of the rumor (I've had faith in 1up since the bionic commando rumor came true) of Front Mission coming exclusively to X360. That would be fucking neat for X360 owners.
PS3 sales are bad? I dont know what youre talking about lol. Of course, comparison as to how its currently standing in total, the rivals do indeed dwarf the console sales figures. But on a weekly basis its selling well, its selling decent, plus its sold more than the X360's first year. Calling it a failure today, with 7 million consoles sold during 1 year would be oh, so wrong.
I dont see anything bad with SE wanting to make a profitable venture with Sony. Dont convince yourself that this kind of agreement is wrong, especially since it will probably have a profitable cause. Youre having a very superficial view on their business choice, especially since this kind of mutual agreement is a long term investment. SE does not need to prove to any one that they will make profit. Consider SE a designer brand in the world of gaming. If they've gotten that far they probably know what they're doing.
They do hold a certain amount of leverage, Sony bought shares from SE to ensure a continuate business relationship plan. Otherwise the shares would be useless. The benefit doesnt lie in the value pr. share, but how much of Sony owns of SE. And Sony is definitely not a minority at SE. So please dont play dumb my good man, you know Sony CORP has at least a few fingers in SE's work.
Dont worry, you shouldn't be concerned about SE, they know what they're doing ;). Obviously they make choices they believe it. So relax SE games will sell despite which console its on.
P.S: I dont see Bungie as a worthy developer to be acknowledged in the league of SE. Bungie has great commercial support from Microsoft. Plus I have never, gotten the deal about Halo. People may enjoy it, but for all that I know, its just a commercial succes. All this is off topic though.
Nintendo & Sony supporter:
Consoles: Wii & PS3.
