[12/05] Hashimoto teases Final Fantasy XV for E3. Pleased be excited, etc.
Square-Enix producer Shinji Hashimoto arrived in Thailand to deliver his keynote for Comic-Con. A poster from one of my affiliate forums, BoN at Mognet Central, took the opportunity to ask Mr. Hashimoto what the likelihood is of Final Fantasy XV's appearance in Los Angeles next month for this year's E3.
Mr. Hashimoto noted that the process of developing an RPG up to its final stage of shipping is a long task. Until he is able to officially reveal anything further, he assures the Comic-Con fans that there will be events featuring Final Fantasy XV due "from now on", urging fans of the series to diligently wait a little longer for such occasions.
To quote from BoN's post, is a transcribed extract from a Q&A session (grammar and syntax have been edited, and phrases have been paraphrased):
On Kingdom Hearts III:
On the sale of Sony's Square-Enix stock back to the company:
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Square-Enix producer Shinji Hashimoto arrived in Thailand to deliver his keynote for Comic-Con. A poster from one of my affiliate forums, BoN at Mognet Central, took the opportunity to ask Mr. Hashimoto what the likelihood is of Final Fantasy XV's appearance in Los Angeles next month for this year's E3.
Mr. Hashimoto noted that the process of developing an RPG up to its final stage of shipping is a long task. Until he is able to officially reveal anything further, he assures the Comic-Con fans that there will be events featuring Final Fantasy XV due "from now on", urging fans of the series to diligently wait a little longer for such occasions.
To quote from BoN's post, is a transcribed extract from a Q&A session (grammar and syntax have been edited, and phrases have been paraphrased):
Q. Will there be any new information concerning Final Fantasy XV and Kingdom Hearts III in this upcoming June's E3?
A : We would like to keep it secret. It just only a few months from now. I'm pretty sure you will be surprised.
Actually it is not only in June, there will be many events from now on such as San Diego Comicon, Tokyo Game Show, and others.
We might tell you what our plans are, but it's better you see for yourself in Tokyo. (laugh)
Actually it is not only in June, there will be many events from now on such as San Diego Comicon, Tokyo Game Show, and others.
We might tell you what our plans are, but it's better you see for yourself in Tokyo. (laugh)
On Kingdom Hearts III:
Q. About KHIII, could you tell us more about the characters, (combat?) systems, and story?
A : We are sorry. They are secret. Please wait.
A : We are sorry. They are secret. Please wait.
On the sale of Sony's Square-Enix stock back to the company:
Q. What is the reason for Sony's decision to sell all SQEX stocks formerly under their possession?
A : We didn't think this would become big news. (laugh)
Back in 2001, Square had financial problems and Sony bought our stocks. Now the situation has reversed.
Since that time, we have enjoyed great support from customers when it came to our products, so SQEX have been able to return to their feet, while Sony has declined.
The President of both companies underwent negotiations and came to the very result that everyone is now aware of. We did not have arguments. As Sony once provided us assistance, so it was time we returned the favour.
Mognet Central | Gematsu | NeoGAFA : We didn't think this would become big news. (laugh)
Back in 2001, Square had financial problems and Sony bought our stocks. Now the situation has reversed.
Since that time, we have enjoyed great support from customers when it came to our products, so SQEX have been able to return to their feet, while Sony has declined.
The President of both companies underwent negotiations and came to the very result that everyone is now aware of. We did not have arguments. As Sony once provided us assistance, so it was time we returned the favour.
Our non-news of the day!