Final Fantasy creator Square Enix announces AI vision
Square Enix's President Takashi Kiryu opened 2024 with a New Year's letter that hinted at the company's future, especially when it comes to integrating AI into game development.
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Square Enix ventures deeper into Web3 gaming with Elixir partnership
The "strategic partnership" seeks to merge Web2 and Web3 gaming to help drive blockchain-based gaming adoption and bring new experiences to mainstream gamers.
Square Enix President Yosuke Matsuda stepping down after 10-year run
Yosuke Matsuda is set to be replaced by Takashi Kiryu, who currently serves as a director within Square Enix. Kiryu was previously a general manager at metaverse-related firm Dentsu Innovation Initiative.
Final Fantasy creator Square Enix confirms major investment in blockchain gaming
Yosuke Matsuda, Square Enix president, wrote in his customary letter to shareholders that blockchain-backed game development will be the centerpiece of the company in the new year.
Square Enix enters into 7 billion yen deal with NFT mobile developer
Square Enix remains optimistic that NFTs will play a crucial role in transforming the gaming industry as it strikes a deal with Gumi to create a game based on blockchain technology.
Square Enix sells off studios and IPs to invest in blockchain gaming
The Japanese video game company behind "Tomb Raider" has signed a deal to sell off some of its game development studios and IPs to fund new blockchain, AI, and cloud services investments.