- AKA
- The Man, V
Yoichi Wada stepping down
- Thread starter Ⓐaron
- Start date
- AKA
- Katie; Seta.
It probably has a lot to do with the poor ratings of recent games and money, no doubt, but they will be diplomatic in reasoning to those who do not - well, honestly, have business knowing the details. Nothing may be lost, but will anything be gained? That's the question. Eh - I'm just typing to myself - tired, little sleep, and need to get up soon...
Hopefully it means they'll get someone that doesn't rock back and forth between saying things like "Western gamers just don't get it" and "We will not take a risk on anything that won't fit the mold that appeals to Western gamers"
Splintered
unsavory tart
Alex Strife
Ex-SOLDIER
It was bound to happen.
Still, I honestly thought TLS would rejoice more.
I mean, I don't feel good by rejoicing at someone stepping down from a position at a company, but I'm happy if this means better times ahead, which I think (hope) it does.
Still, I honestly thought TLS would rejoice more.
I mean, I don't feel good by rejoicing at someone stepping down from a position at a company, but I'm happy if this means better times ahead, which I think (hope) it does.
Frontpaged. Good spot, Aaron.
Oh well, I hope it's a start of good times ahead.
- AKA
- Jesse McCree. I feel like a New Man
It's been a long while, but if he can revive the dead dog that is MOST of the FF games then let's throw this guy a shot. There's been alot of weird shit that had seemed to reduce the epicness in Square's products so lets hope it heads in the right direction now. And hopefully, with this guy now in charge, stop delaying shit with versus and release it or cancel it.
- AKA
- Smooth Criminal
About. Fucking. Time.
- AKA
- Satsu, BRIAN BLESSED, MIGHTY AND WISE Junpei Iori: Ace Detective, Maccaffrickstonson von Lichtenstafford Frabenschnaben, Polite Krogan, Robert Baratheon
I'm kind of ambivalent about this, tbh. I don't want to jump to conclusions that dumping Yoichi Wada will bring about some sort of Final Fantasy golden age of nothing but terrific first-party titles, because there's outward factors like sales and public perception and shit, but then there's also boardroom politics, which for giant companies like Square Enix can be a little opaque.
Also, say what you will about the guy but lately as a publishing and merchandising company Square Enix has been on the top of their game for finding talent.
edit: hehe, game.
Also, say what you will about the guy but lately as a publishing and merchandising company Square Enix has been on the top of their game for finding talent.
edit: hehe, game.
Last edited:
Jiro
Average Jiro
I don't think a change of face will see any significant changes or improvements, at least not in the short term. Maybe Matsuda will turn things around and Square Enix will get back on top of their game. Maybe.
I have to say though, this guy gets a promotion that comes with a pay cut. Talk about a kick in the balls. I guess prestige is important to Japanese people because he was better off where he was.
I'm not thrilled about seeing Wada go, but he's staying within the company so anything he was bringing to the table hasn't been lost. It's just interesting to see where it all goes from here.
I have to say though, this guy gets a promotion that comes with a pay cut. Talk about a kick in the balls. I guess prestige is important to Japanese people because he was better off where he was.
I'm not thrilled about seeing Wada go, but he's staying within the company so anything he was bringing to the table hasn't been lost. It's just interesting to see where it all goes from here.
Splintered
unsavory tart
Well apparently this comes with a massive restructuring but I have absolutely no idea what that means.
I'm actually not sure how I feel about this. I mean, it's Wada and who likes Wada but at least I could understand where Wada was going, he made stupid comments but they were honest comments, things like "hey mobile games cost little and make profit!11" well, now mobile games are on their way out. So that's one thing.
But what pisses me off is that they are complaining about Western game sales as the problem. And this could affect Eidos/Crystal Dynamics and all their Western property they've been recently publishing. This includes Tomb Raider, Hitman, Sleeping Dogs, Deus ex Series, Thief, Kane and Lynch.
Or it could mean that they are talking about their own games not selling well in the worldwide market, which means they could try and target Final Fantasy to western audiences completely, or start focusing on their own market- doing things like not even bothering putting games like localizing Type-0- which already was unlikely to because of the move to Vita/low PSP sales around here.
Meanwhile I don't know Yosuke Matsuda. At least I knew where Wada stood in with games, all I know is that imdb puts him as an executive producer for one game, Unlimited Saga, and special thanks in Dissidia and Dirge. And he might be in charge of finances which means he is also a money man.
So yeah, *shrugs*
Last edited:
Jiro
Average Jiro
Given that a lot of popular Japanese games aren't released outside the Japanese market, I wouldn't be surprised if that was one of the strategies they employed, but oh sweet Jesus I hope they don't.
And yeah, if they fuck with the Eidos et al games I will probably murder them myself.
And yeah, if they fuck with the Eidos et al games I will probably murder them myself.
- AKA
- The Man, V
Forbes has a new article about what Wada's resignation may mean for the company. While it's difficult to know for sure what's going to happen, some of the proposed changes in addition to Wada's departure seem rather encouraging.
- AKA
- TresDias
Quoted for lulz and relevance:
Interesting that it's been almost two years since Wada made that comment about an internal revamp taking approximately that long.
Dear Yoichi Wada: Here's an internal development revamp for you that would take two minutes and have positive results as quickly:
Interesting that it's been almost two years since Wada made that comment about an internal revamp taking approximately that long.
Forbes article Aaron posted said:
Haha! Wow, I expected some boring suit's take on the situation, but apparently the guy actually knows his stuff.
I've found Forbes to be surprisingly intuitive with their web writing at least - especially when it comes to the video games industry. Some of the best articles from the debacle surrounding the original Mass Effect 3 ending were from Forbes writers, and it's because of the sever consumer backlash and the precedent it may or may not have set. I think.
They're good guys is what I'm trying to say
They're good guys is what I'm trying to say
- AKA
- Tets
New president wants to review entire company:
http://www.siliconera.com/2013/04/0...m_campaign=Feed:+siliconera/MkOc+(Siliconera)
http://www.siliconera.com/2013/04/0...m_campaign=Feed:+siliconera/MkOc+(Siliconera)