MyFFXI's The NM: Issue 49: Square Enix Alliance And MerchandiseHello MyFFXI members, today I have some more pics of FFXIII and News from the Square Enix President, he talks about making an alliance. And lastly the new merchandise you will see at this coming Fan Festival 2008...
PART I: Square Enix President Suggests "Japan Alliance" For Gaming
During the Tokyo Game Show 2008, imperial hot Square Enix boss Yoichi Wada voiced concerns about how the West's gaming industry was surpassing Japan's. In an Nikkei Business article on the Japanese gaming "crisis", Wada further explains his position. The gaming industry in the West is growing faster, and developers and publishers have more capital than their Japanese counterparts.
To remain competitive, Wada says, "Therefore, we should consider some sort of 'Japan Alliance'." More medium to small-sized companies will need to realign — case in point, Tecmo and Koei. "Individuality is important," Wada adds. "It's not forcing everything into a single corporate brand. The ideal is a holding company under which several companies and brands can hang." Though, who would head up this alliance? Square Enix? Wada? He did come up with the idea...
世界市場の活況に潜む“日の丸ゲーム”の危機〜ゲーム が破る閉塞（最終回）Source: kotaku.com
PART II: New FINAL FANTASY XI Merchandise!
Square Enix is proud to introduce brand new FINAL FANTASY XI merchandise that is set to make its debut at Fan Festival 2008! A stylish business card case and two meticulously crafted mascot key rings will be available at the merchandise area of the show. The new goods will be available at the Square Enix Official Online Merchandise Store soon after Fan Festival 2008.
FINAL FANTASY XI Original Card CaseThe card case may appear simple in design, but it features a high-class finish emblazoned with the FINAL FANTASY XI logo and world map of Vana'diel on its cover. The sleek design allows for the unencumbered storage and retrieval of business cards or cards of a similar size.
Material: Metal/Synthetic LeatherMetal Key Ring (Goblin & Mandragora)The Goblin and Mandragora are familiar to all adventurers in Vana'diel and now they are getting their chance to shine in the form of solid metal key rings. The exquisite details on the characters are amazing to behold.
Material: MetalSource: PlayOnline
PART III: Newish Final Fantasy XIII Images
Time for more blurry
Final Fantasy XIII scans and pics. These are images that appeared in Square Enix's dazzling Tokyo Game Show 2008 trailer.
The last issue of
Weekly Shonen Jumptells us that the bandana-wearing blonde dude is named "Snow." Reallywish there higher quality images. The TGS trailer looked great.
Source: Shonen Jump, Gamekyo
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