Square-Enix Expects High FFXIII Sales, Pushing New IPs
Final Fantasy XIIIFinal Fantasy is an iconic franchise and one that should always rake in plenty of profit for Square-Enix. Hence, their lofty sales prediction for FFXIII isn't surprising in the least.
According to Andriasang citing a recent Reuters interview with S-E CEO Yoichi Wada, the company expects the newest FF iteration to ship more units worldwide than its predecessor, which means FFXIII would have to top 6 million units. Wada also mentioned that the price drops for the PS3 and 360 should help push sales even higher and furthermore, he wants to remind everyone that Square-Enix is no longer a one-trick pony. He emphasizes the new stuff; saying they've got "two or three titles" scheduled to be released towards the end of next year that might wow the crowds. Furthermore, they want to have "around 8 IPs that could provide a continual influx of 2 million unit sales for the company." What are these 8 games? Well, one of them is undoubtedly the freshly revealed Nier but beyond that, we'll just have to wait on pins and needles for more IP announcements. Also, bear in mind that Square-Enix now includes Eidos in their stable, so Wada could very easily be referring to several titles from that side of the corporation, too.
Square-Enix has yet to really make their mark this generation; everyone is waiting for Final Fantasy XIII to keep us fat and happy for months. But don't discount the other stuff they're working on...new IPs are always interesting.
Related Game(s): Final Fantasy XIII
9/29/2009 10:39:21 AM Ben Dutka
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godsman
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @ 12:07:28 PM
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Wage SLAVES
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Jawknee
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @ 11:55:13 AM
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Glad a new FF is coming. It is time.
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godsman
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @ 12:10:16 PM
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @ 12:52:36 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @ 3:16:34 PM
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Douchebaguette
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @ 3:38:40 PM
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On subject of TLR: Have reached the first city [just after the cheesy and stchupid intro]. So far I think the main character is a tard, the English voiceovers are HORRIBLY GAY, and the story structure already seems somewhat something I'd see in a less than decent generic anime.
But I'm still willing to play on and forgive.
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HAMCHUNKS
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @ 7:50:48 PM
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man i need a job lol
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___________
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 1:59:07 AM
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the less the better, i hope it sells less than 2 million copies.
but i wont hold my breath.
then, and only then will SE learn they have to stop selling their soul to the devil and stop being cheap greedy bastards.
but meh i probably would have better luck convincing capcom that.
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Highlander
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @ 10:58:23 AM
It's not like it takes a rocket scientist to figure that out.