Yoichi Wada implies XIII release possible in ‘08

Categories: Final Fantasy, XIII

XIII

Yoichi Wada (President of Square-Enix, Co, Ltd) recently hinted that Final Fantasy XIII could, theoretically be released in 2008. However, it is highly unlikely they will risk this, as they are also releasing the DS title Dragon Quest 9 this year. Upon merging, Square and Enix unanimously agreed that Final Fantasy was Square's big draw-card, and Dragon Quest was Enix'. In Japan, Dragon Quest is actually bigger than Final Fantasy. Hense why Wada decided Dragon Quest 9, the next major release in the ... [Read More]

Square Enix plans future simultaneous worldwide releases

Categories: Final Fantasy, XIII, XIII Agito, XIII Versus

SquareEnix

Square Enix president Yoichi Wada told Japan's Nihon Keizan Shimbun that the company from here on out will be "making simultaneous releases". That means no more playing catch up for us european (PAL) gamers. Rumor has it that they plan to Release Final Fantasy XIII along side Dragon Quest IX. This is speculated to be within 2009. The Company also has other plans, they stated they're interested in the possibility of making development studios outside of Japan and selling overseas-developed games. [Read More]