So we knew Square Enix was going to focus on Games as a Service for at least some titles going forward, but with extra clarification it seems they want to focus on it for basically all of their major titles.
To note, in case the slide is to small to see, they're talking about their HD Games segment as well, which focuses on consoles/handhelds/traditional PC titles. Their MMOs (separate division) and mobile games (separate division) are already service titles.
To note, in case the slide is to small to see, they're talking about their HD Games segment as well, which focuses on consoles/handhelds/traditional PC titles. Their MMOs (separate division) and mobile games (separate division) are already service titles.
Source: http://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/news/pdf/17q4outline.pdfTitles that have become global hits recently have tended
to be offered via the Games as a Service model, and we
believe this is going to be the mainstream model for
gaming in the future. In developing future titles, we will
approach game design with a mind to generate recurring
revenue streams.
From the perspective of Games as Media, we note the
strong demand for the streaming of game contents and
intend to unlock new potential for our arcade business by
streaming arcade game play globally.