Square-Enix Turns Profit, FFXIII Hits 5.5 Million Worldwide
See Full ImageSquare-Enix's latest numbers show an overall profit of $102.7 million (9.51 billion yen) and games like Final Fantasy XIII and Dragon Quest IX proved to be huge sellers.
As reported by GameSpot, FFXIII has now managed to sell 5.5 million units worldwide and DQIX for the Nintendo DS hasn't been far behind at 4.26 million. Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham Asylum has done very well in North America (1.82 million) and Europe (1.39 million) but unsurprisingly, it has been almost non-existent in Japan, selling only about 30,000 copies. Square-Enix can also thank the likes of Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, which came in at around 1.49 million, and the DS remake of Dragon Quest VI, which garnered 1.29 million units in Japan alone. On the PSP front, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep has sold 760,000 copies in Japan; the long-awaited and critically acclaimed portable RPG will land on North American shores on September 7. Last but not least is the recently released Just Cause 2, which has sold 1.19 million copies as of the end of April. We had some problems with the game's definite lack of sharp and reliable control, but the over-the-top nature of the action has compelled many. And we can understand that.
Well, is it any surprise to see such numbers? Final Fantasy will likely always be a blockbuster...now, about that Final Fantasy Versus XIII...
5/18/2010 9:17:24 PM Ben Dutka
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Jawknee
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 10:05:45 PM
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godsman
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 10:05:46 PM
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godsman
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 10:06:26 PM
I never get used games, I'll make an exception for this.
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tes37
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 10:11:29 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 10:15:36 PM
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Victor321
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 10:16:45 PM
However, after reading the article, I really hope that Tetsuya Nomura (director of FFVXIII, along with being character designer for practially every major FF game; think any big FF character in your head [Cloud, Sephiroth, Tidus, Lightning, etc.] and you now know who designed them ^.^) has a say in this.
Although he's never said it outright in any interviews and whatnot, I know that his heart's with Playstation.
Last edited by Victor321 on 5/18/2010 10:18:03 PM
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Jawknee
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 10:24:29 PM
EDIT:He told who ever asked the question, not Kotaku. Should have clarified that.
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piratedrunk
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 1:08:22 AM
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Jawknee
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 11:24:29 AM
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piratedrunk
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 11:39:55 AM
I definitely wouldn't be surprised if it did happen but man do I ever hope you're wrong.
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ace_boon_coon
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 12:23:06 PM
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Jawknee
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 12:25:30 PM
Last edited by Jawknee on 5/19/2010 12:26:08 PM
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shadowscorpio
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 12:41:26 PM
I have to imagine that going multiplat is more costly for a dev. Why not stick to the machine with the most powerful hardware and make the best game you can make SE? Credibility is more important than easy cash if you're looking to be in business for the long run. Square enix loses creds when they say FF13, The Last Remnant or possibly FF vs 13 is on "Playstation 3 Only" and then go multiplat.
If lying starts to become a trend over and over again with SE, there are going to be people who stop investing in them.
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bridgera
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 4:10:08 PM
I imagine that I'll be doing the same with FFXIII Versus and Agito.
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Alienange
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 10:10:00 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 10:10:28 PM
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Victor321
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 10:20:41 PM
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Jawknee
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 10:28:25 PM
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Alienange
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 10:33:52 PM
WorldEnds, put your damn katana to their throats man! Do SOMETHING!
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 10:34:46 PM
Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 5/18/2010 10:37:44 PM
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Victor321
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 9:47:18 AM
But a man (teenager) can dream right? ^.^
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Snaaaake
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 10:25:04 PM
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I think they're the next EA, no I don't mean in terms of game quality or whatsoever.
It's because probably just about every game from Square Enix will be multiplat.....
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Highlander
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 11:33:49 PM
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Regarding Final Fantasy XIII.
5.5 million Globally.
OK, how many were in Japan?
How many of those copies sold outside Japan were in NA, how many in Europe?
Now, how many copies were sold on PS3 and how many on 360, in North America, and in Europe.
Globally how many PS3 copies sold? and how many 360 copies?
So, just how much did Microsoft pay *per copy* for Final Fantasy XIII to appear on their RROD360?
Inquiring minds want to know.
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Xzer0
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 11:41:28 PM
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bona fide (latin) from Square to say in beginnig that game will be exclusive and then they are taking their words back.
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Highlander
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 12:38:37 AM
Sony has a policy of not specifically buying exclusivity of an existing game. they might commission a game specifically for their platform, but they don't appear to want to buy exclusivity on an existing IP - unless of course it was created specifically for them in the first place.
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Jawknee
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 11:25:24 AM
:)
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BikerSaint
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 1:13:38 AM
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Then, once they've taken over, have Kevin Butler pimp-slap Wada all the way to the West.
Oh wait, we don't want him here in he West!!!
Just ship his butt to Antarctica.
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Vitron
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 8:02:47 AM
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Scarecrow
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 1:52:29 AM
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This is the kind of game you give the middle finger to Sqeeenix with
Expect FFXV to have "FPS elements"
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Highlander
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 2:08:04 AM
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Vitron
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 7:22:22 AM
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BikerSaint
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 2:34:04 PM
Yeah, I like to chenge my "Dawg Pound" up here & there....
so say hi to "Yoda Yorkie"
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Gordo
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 2:14:11 AM
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I am loving the story and cut scenes as well. Very professional and cutting edge video game.
In my opinion, am I missing the towns, the lack of save points, the grinding and the getting lost? Nope. Not in a million years.
If I was a student and had 100 hours then maybe I would like all that filler to think that I got my moneys worth but as a grown up I like the stripped down version that is high on action, story and graphics and low on wandering around and faffin about.
Congratulations on the sales Square Enix. Thanks for the experience.
Not trying to criticise anyone by the way. Just wanting to state that not everyone is disappointed with the new direction of FF.
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DeathOfChaos
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 10:51:20 AM
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Underdog15
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 2:37:46 PM
But I understand where you're coming from.
I find myself at a crossroads. I loved the game too, and I still enjoy it. My life is much busier since I am no longer a student and work in the real world. So at times, it's a great quick fix of enjoyment.
On the other hand, the missing elements account for the things I typically enjoy most about the series. So my immense (and it was immense) disappointment stems from that feeling that I no longer get the experience I love about the series.
The game, for me, is essentially an emotional roller-coaster. At times, you experience such highs from it being a genuinely great game, while at others I lament frustration at how easy the game was and how it didn't feel like what I expected. Maybe I set the bar too high, and I could be blamed for that. But still... hard to explain properly how you can enjoy a game, but still have a sour taste in your mouth.
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OriginalSin
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 3:31:58 AM
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F*ck no that will be the end of me supporting SquareEnix for good....
Seeing they sold 5,5 Mil of FFXIII i guess it proves to them that multiplat games sell no f**** matter what.
So they will screw their long time loyal fans and just whore out to the money....
Fine by me but if that is true you whores (SquareEnix) won't be getting my money ever again....
Sorry guys but just the though of that higly upsets me....
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FullmetalX10
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 3:52:19 AM
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The trailers all friggin' say, in huge caps, PLAYSTATION ONLY WORLDWIDE, as if to make up for ffXIII not being exclusive, if they don't make Versus exclusive, I'll lose my fate in Kingdom Hearts III, and that will be the end of Square Enix for me.
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Fane1024
Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 4:55:05 PM
Remember when Japanese businessmen used to believe in honor and integrity? Good times.
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ZettaiSeigi
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 4:45:16 AM
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Karosso
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 9:05:21 AM
I have been thinking about it for the longest time, why don't Sony creates its own RPG developer...?
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shadowscorpio
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 12:49:06 PM
That would be fine by me. I would hope that everyone that believes in Tetsuya Nomura's vision would leave with him. Just like how Nintendo bought Monolith Soft, Sony should instantly pick up Tetsuya Nomura and his loyal gang.
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DeathOfChaos
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 10:49:10 AM
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Mista
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 11:21:07 AM
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Square seems to forget where their true fan base resides and what made them the top RPG maker in the world. I was gonna but FFV13 new day one but if it indeeds goes to 360 it will be another used buy for me. Last announcement I need to hear is the next Kingdom Hearts game is also gonna be multiplat and the last hope I had for the new Squaresoft will be thrown out the window. With other great RPGs being made by BioWare and Bethesda and others I can honestly care less about Squeenix for every non true JRPG they produce.
At this point unless a real FFVII remake or KH3 is announced as a real PS3 exclusive Squeenix can take their new direction straight to hell. Wired how a company can go from being elite to mediocre all on their own efforts in such a short time, but I think we all know who is to blame at their camp for this fiasco. Sony should indeed start their own RPG studio for PS3, when FFVII came out Legend of Dragoon ( which I still have my original launch copy of ) was right on par with FF imo.
Last edited by Mista on 5/19/2010 11:22:31 AM
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shadowscorpio
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 12:59:47 PM
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Sony isn't oblivious like SE. SE would just become another competitor like Microsoft and Nintendo. Sony would be inovative and strive to do RPGs and JRPGs better than SE.
And the best thing of all? When Sony says its for the PS3 "only", you can damn as well believe that it WILL BE for the PS3 "ONLY".
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Highlander
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 1:43:49 PM
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Scarecrow
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 2:30:25 PM
Expanding their company so that they could make more rpgs would be even better
Wish I knew where the guys who made Legend of Dragoon are...
You know which company Sony should buy? RED Company! <3
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eLLeJuss
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 9:52:28 PM