starcraft on 10 April 2008
Sony would not have direct influence over the decisions the board of directors makes. Where it's influence would come from is the board of director's wish to keep the a significant shareholder like Sony happy, without annoying other investors.
Here is what I suspect has happened.
Sony: "Help us out here"
SE: "We'll keep FFXIII and Versus exclusive but you have to shut up and let us do what we want with everything else."
Sony: "We'll do whatever you want, just put out FFXIII ASAP"
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