Square-Enix Changed its Business Model [UPDATE]

By Rolando . April 20, 2007 . 6:28pm

[UPDATE: Thanks to Siliconera user jeffx, Joystiq has learned that this story, which was also posted on their site, was taken from a very obvious satirical post on this video game website. I admit it. Siliconera, Joystiq, and any other blogging video game site that posted this story just got Punk'd.]

 

In before someone says, "OMG FFVII PS3 REMAKE CONFIRMED!"

Square Enix Changed its Business Model [UPDATE]

According to the latest blog post on PSU, Square-Enix Japan revealed on its official website Wednesday night that with the success of their latest Final Fantasy DS and GBA remakes comes a new change in their business model. Translation: Square-Enix will now be focusing on entering the remake world of video gaming and bringing some of their Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest (maybe), along with some other classic Square and Enix titles (big maybe), in remake glory to unnamed consoles and handhelds and maybe even cellphones. This, apparently, will keep Square-Enix satisfied as we all love a good remake. Right?

 

Should Square-Enix really change its business model and actually plan on venturing into the remake world, I think this could really give some people who missed out on great Square and Enix games the chance to play some of their missed/unknown gems. I call for a remake of Illusion of Gaia.


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  • vfx2

    well you know lots of company can have sub divisions… why not have the top tier producers be in the main team working on new and innovative games while a more graphic oriented team remake the old stuff with overseers? would that not make sense? But then again, how many remakes can you make? One per next gen? hmmm…

  • vfx2

    well you know lots of company can have sub divisions… why not have the top tier producers be in the main team working on new and innovative games while a more graphic oriented team remake the old stuff with overseers? would that not make sense? But then again, how many remakes can you make? One per next gen? hmmm…

  • vfx2

    well you know lots of company can have sub divisions… why not have the top tier producers be in the main team working on new and innovative games while a more graphic oriented team remake the old stuff with overseers? would that not make sense? But then again, how many remakes can you make? One per next gen? hmmm…

  • vfx2

    well you know lots of company can have sub divisions… why not have the top tier producers be in the main team working on new and innovative games while a more graphic oriented team remake the old stuff with overseers? would that not make sense? But then again, how many remakes can you make? One per next gen? hmmm…

  • Beowulf

    CHRONO TRIGGER…… ’nuff said.

    @jim its two words.

  • Beowulf

    CHRONO TRIGGER…… ’nuff said.

    @jim its two words.

  • Beowulf

    CHRONO TRIGGER…… ’nuff said.

    @jim its two words.

  • Beowulf

    CHRONO TRIGGER…… ’nuff said.

    @jim its two words.

  • Aoshi00

    Been said alrdy, but Chrono Trigger desperately needs a full 3-D remake w/ Blue Dragon -like graphics (I can’t play a port anymore after all those ports). I’ve waited for a direct sequel all these years. If they aren’t making a new one, then re-make this.

  • Aoshi00

    Been said alrdy, but Chrono Trigger desperately needs a full 3-D remake w/ Blue Dragon -like graphics (I can’t play a port anymore after all those ports). I’ve waited for a direct sequel all these years. If they aren’t making a new one, then re-make this.

  • Aoshi00

    Been said alrdy, but Chrono Trigger desperately needs a full 3-D remake w/ Blue Dragon -like graphics (I can’t play a port anymore after all those ports). I’ve waited for a direct sequel all these years. If they aren’t making a new one, then re-make this.

  • Aoshi00

    Been said alrdy, but Chrono Trigger desperately needs a full 3-D remake w/ Blue Dragon -like graphics (I can’t play a port anymore after all those ports). I’ve waited for a direct sequel all these years. If they aren’t making a new one, then re-make this.

  • http://www.deeko.com/news/ Mike T

    I want my Final Fantasy 8 remake, that’s all and make it on 360. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE,!!!!!!!

  • http://www.deeko.com/news/ Mike T

    I want my Final Fantasy 8 remake, that’s all and make it on 360. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE,!!!!!!!

  • http://www.deeko.com/news/ Mike T

    I want my Final Fantasy 8 remake, that’s all and make it on 360. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE,!!!!!!!

  • jim

    if they make another FF, or even any remake past FF VI, im gonna choke. i’m determined that anyone requesting FFVIII and above to be remade has never sat down and played the true classics.

  • jim

    if they make another FF, or even any remake past FF VI, im gonna choke. i’m determined that anyone requesting FFVIII and above to be remade has never sat down and played the true classics.

  • jim

    if they make another FF, or even any remake past FF VI, im gonna choke. i’m determined that anyone requesting FFVIII and above to be remade has never sat down and played the true classics.

  • jeffx

    Backed. Bring out a new gem every once in a while (FF12) but keep pumping out remakes by the truckload. I was just thinking today how the “Enix” part of Square-Enix was pretty quiet these days when I saw E.V.O. and Robotrek cartridges at my friend’s place.

  • jeffx

    Backed. Bring out a new gem every once in a while (FF12) but keep pumping out remakes by the truckload. I was just thinking today how the “Enix” part of Square-Enix was pretty quiet these days when I saw E.V.O. and Robotrek cartridges at my friend’s place.

  • Doug Fisher

    All I want is for Secret of Mana to be released on the Wii’s virtual console.

  • Doug Fisher

    All I want is for Secret of Mana to be released on the Wii’s virtual console.

  • Doug Fisher

    All I want is for Secret of Mana to be released on the Wii’s virtual console.

  • jeffx

    Soooo, according to Joystiq, this whole story is a hoax.

  • jeffx

    Soooo, according to Joystiq, this whole story is a hoax.

  • jeffx

    Soooo, according to Joystiq, this whole story is a hoax.

  • Albino 2K

    Chrono Trigger, Chrono Trigger, Chrono Trigger, Please for the love of all that is holly please remake Chrono Trigger,,,,,,,,,And Final Fantasy 7 if you have time. That’s all I ask of square enix

  • Albino 2K

    Chrono Trigger, Chrono Trigger, Chrono Trigger, Please for the love of all that is holly please remake Chrono Trigger,,,,,,,,,And Final Fantasy 7 if you have time. That’s all I ask of square enix

  • Roli O.

    @ jeffx

    Thanks for pointing that out. After reading that post, I was convinced it was to be true until it went completely wrong midway. You win a cookie.

  • Roli O.

    @ jeffx

    Thanks for pointing that out. After reading that post, I was convinced it was to be true until it went completely wrong midway. You win a cookie.

  • http://www.cyclechaos.com/blog/ Motorcycle Guy

    Haha and this is why sites like wikipedia are bad lol.

  • http://www.cyclechaos.com/blog/ Motorcycle Guy

    Haha and this is why sites like wikipedia are bad lol.

  • John

    seriously there is no point in having FF8 remade you have to be Fuc***g retarted, id like to see 7 remade no more block hands and cheap character graphics and the CS need alot of help also. Have them throw in some voices and a few extra stuff and u got urself a amazing remake game

  • John

    seriously there is no point in having FF8 remade you have to be Fuc***g retarted, id like to see 7 remade no more block hands and cheap character graphics and the CS need alot of help also. Have them throw in some voices and a few extra stuff and u got urself a amazing remake game

  • sherby

    final fantasy’s are the gr8st games in the world i say after they remake 7 remake 8 and 9 aswell i really wona see ff 9 remade betta graphics and voices would be amazin

  • sherby

    final fantasy’s are the gr8st games in the world i say after they remake 7 remake 8 and 9 aswell i really wona see ff 9 remade betta graphics and voices would be amazin

  • Adrian

    theres only one remake I care about. FF6 My faverite rpg ever. But I dont want to see it remade on a handheld. I want full cg cutscenes I want A real singer singing Celes’ Opera song!

  • Adrian

    theres only one remake I care about. FF6 My faverite rpg ever. But I dont want to see it remade on a handheld. I want full cg cutscenes I want A real singer singing Celes’ Opera song!

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