Mistwalker as a whole has never been in an exclusive relationship with Microsoft, remember they did make a handful of DS games. IIRC, the 360 games were contract work for Microsoft, who have a tendency to remain exclusive to Microsoft. :)

I would actually prefer that Mistwalker remains in an exclusive relationship with Microsoft. This game is supposed to be 'next gen' according to Sakaguchi's statements, and it would be nice if he ditched the Unreal Engine, built something from scratch that's built around the 360 and its strengths, and pushed the thing for all its worth. I know that Blue Dragon had a custom designed engine, but I'd like to see what say, a Lost Odyssey II, would look like on an engine that's built around 360 and an engine that's made for JRPGS. I loved Blue Dragon by the way.

I'm hoping Sakaguchi really delivers on the battle system this go around. Even turn based can still be good. Grandia 3 and Shadow Hearts: From the New World are proof of that. And Blue Dragon has an amazing battle system.

Lastly, I'd like for this game to have a great deal more FMVs than Lost Odyssey, of which I thought was a major weakness. I also didn't like the way discs would be completed in that game, on a whimper. Back in the PS One days, you'd complete a disc on a fantastic note. So yeah, those are my feelings on Mistwalker's next game.

Mistwalker as a whole has never been in an exclusive relationship with Microsoft, remember they did make a handful of DS games. IIRC, the 360 games were contract work for Microsoft, who have a tendency to remain exclusive to Microsoft. :)

I would actually prefer that Mistwalker remains in an exclusive relationship with Microsoft. This game is supposed to be 'next gen' according to Sakaguchi's statements, and it would be nice if he ditched the Unreal Engine, built something from scratch that's built around the 360 and its strengths, and pushed the thing for all its worth. I know that Blue Dragon had a custom designed engine, but I'd like to see what say, a Lost Odyssey II, would look like on an engine that's built around 360 and an engine that's made for JRPGS. I loved Blue Dragon by the way.

I'm hoping Sakaguchi really delivers on the battle system this go around. Even turn based can still be good. Grandia 3 and Shadow Hearts: From the New World are proof of that. And Blue Dragon has an amazing battle system.

Lastly, I'd like for this game to have a great deal more FMVs than Lost Odyssey, of which I thought was a major weakness. I also didn't like the way discs would be completed in that game, on a whimper. Back in the PS One days, you'd complete a disc on a fantastic note. So yeah, those are my feelings on Mistwalker's next game.

I can’t reveal the platform, release date or the content of the game itself, but I’m putting my full strength into this project; including 120% of my emotions.

Singular.

The control system will have a special mechanism, while overall game will have a blend of RPG-style strategy and character growth. Interesting reaction will occur corresponding to surroundings and circumstances.

For some reason I immediately thought of Natal. He has proven that he is not afraid of progressive control methods and game mechanics, so at the very least I expect something interesting.

*cough*

But no, seriously, I'm curious about this, too. I'd fully expect it to be multiplatform unless Mistwalker remain hellbent on making bad decisions for themselves. :/

I'd be very interested in a sequel to the original Blue Dragon on 360 or DS, but then the same would go for Lost Odyssey, though a new IP too would be indeed be tantalising.

So Peggle was secretly developed by Mistwalker?!?!!!!!!!!!11eleven?

Mistwalker finally redeemed! MEGATON

(ahem).