“But we at Square Enix also have a problem – it takes too long for us to produce a game…In reality I think the issues we have are basically the same. On one side you might say that because of the budgetary constraints they released the games without having the games polished to perfection, but on the other side we take too long to release the game. So we have the same issue in the management and control of the process isn’t strict enough. Even though we’re producing entertainment products we need to have the right production process in place – and that is something that I’d like to implement across the entire business in our group.” – Square Enix president and CEO, Yoichi Wada
Square Enix also has issues announcing games before they are actually in development. I’m looking at you, FFCC: The Crystal Bearers!
Eidos brand to remain and company to run as independent, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings.
Eidos will remain as an independent operation, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co.,Ltd., following the completion of the £84 million acquisition last week.
Phil Rogers will continue in his role as CEO of Eidos, reporting directly to Yoichi Wada, President and CEO Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. and Eidos will continue to focus on delivering on the clear strategy to leverage the company’s franchises and develop world class games. Also confirmed is that the ‘Eidos’ brand will continue to be the brand identity for the business.
The table is set for card-flipping fun with this week’s release of Clubhouse Games™ Express: Card Classics on Nintendo DSiWare™, while the new Paper Airplane Chase™ packs portable challenges for fans of airborne action. WiiWare™ users will find Cocoto Platform Jumper, a wildly imaginative new platformer populated by mysterious creatures. Last but not least, Nobunaga’s Ambition, a classic strategy game from the Super NES™ system era, finds its way to the Virtual Console™.
As an added bonus to help celebrate the recent launch of the new Nintendo DSi™ system, Club Nintendo members now will be able to earn coins for registering, linking and providing feedback about their Nintendo DSi systems. They also will be able to earn coins for providing feedback about Nintendo DSiWare titles, which will be automatically registered on their Club Nintendo account when they link their Nintendo DSi Shop to their Club Nintendo account.
1 – WII FIT NINTENDO 1
2 THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK: DARK ATHENA ATARI –
3 THE GODFATHER II EA GAMES 2
4 FIFA 09 EA SPORTS 3
5 – RESIDENT EVIL 5 CAPCOM 5
6 – PROFESSOR LAYTON AND THE CURIOUS VILLAGE NINTENDO 6
7 – MARIO KART WII NINTENDO 7
8 – WII PLAY NINTENDO 8
9 – CALL OF DUTY: WORLD AT WAR ACTIVISION 9
10 – CARNIVAL: FUNFAIR GAMES 2KPLAY 10
Thanks to Jake for the last few news tips.
Best Buy
Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword (DS) – $9.99
Tecmo Bowl (DS) – $9.99
Samba de Amigo (Wii) – $9.99
PopStar Guitar (Wii) – $9.99
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (DS) – $19.99
Target
Disney Sing It: High School Musical 3 Senior Year (Wii) – $29.99
MySims Party (DS) – $19.99
