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The video centers around the anticipated acquisition of Square Enix's Japanese segment by Sony PlayStation, based on insights from the founder of Eidos Montreal and other industry insiders. Despite the success of games like Final Fantasy 14 and Nier: Automata, Square Enix has grappled with profitability, leading to the sale of its western studios, such as Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal, possibly to make the company a more attractive acquisition. The speaker suggests that while some smaller and mid-tier Square Enix games might remain multiplatform, major titles, particularly from the Final Fantasy series, could become PlayStation exclusives, bolstering PS5 sales. The strong, existing partnership between Sony and Square Enix, with titles like Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Forspoken having PlayStation exclusivity, is highlighted. Speculative discussions on remakes and the overall benefits for Final Fantasy fans are also included, concluding with a call for viewer engagement and future content promotions.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses a significant potential acquisition where Sony PlayStation is reportedly planning to buy Square Enix’s Japanese segment, excluding their western studios. This information comes from the founder of Eidos Montreal and is backed by other industry insiders. Square Enix has struggled with profitability despite the success of titles like Final Fantasy 14 and Nier: Automata. As a result, they sold several western studios, including Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal, at a surprisingly low price, possibly to streamline themselves for an acquisition. The speaker explains the context and possible motivations behind these strategic moves, noting that Square Enix aims to continue producing high-budget, graphically intense games, and the potential implications for future game exclusivity if the deal progresses.
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In this part of the video, the speaker speculates on a potential acquisition of Square Enix by Sony, suggesting it is highly likely to happen soon. The discussion includes how Square Enix has profited substantially from Nintendo Switch exclusives like “Octopath Traveler” and “Triangle Strategy.” The speaker believes that, similar to the Bungie acquisition, where Destiny remains multiplatform, Square Enix’s smaller and mid-tier games might also stay third-party. The focus may remain on boosting PlayStation 5 sales with major titles like “Final Fantasy” possibly becoming console exclusives. The segment also highlights the existing strong partnership between Sony and Square Enix, evidenced by titles like “Final Fantasy 7 Remake” being PlayStation exclusives and “Forspoken” having timed exclusivity.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses Sony’s current trend of creating remakes of older games such as “Medieval,” “Shadow of the Colossus,” and “Demon Souls.” They note that Square Enix is also engaging in similar practices with remasters like “Final Fantasy VIII” and the upcoming “Tactics Ogre Reborn.” They speculate about potential business acquisitions, particularly the possibility of Sony acquiring Square Enix, and suggest that such a move could benefit “Final Fantasy” fans by providing better management. The segment concludes with an invitation for viewer opinions and a mention of another video regarding “Grand Theft Auto 6.”
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