Final Fantasy Developer Braves Wrath of Gamers with Blockchain Gaming Statements
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Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed gaming giant and the firm behind the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest games, has said that focusing on traditional forms of games would be “not be enough” for the company in the future – hinting that user-created content such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and play-to-earn crypto titles could ensure that the firm continues to grow.In an interview with Gendai (via Yahoo Japan), the firm’s President and CEO Yosuke Matsuda spoke of Square Enix’s desire to “try its hand” at “providing ‘autonomous game content.’” Matsuda has previously spoken of his desire to launch a cryptoasset – much like many of his firm’s East Asian rivals, many of which have delved further into blockchain gaming. Matsuda, Video Games Chronicle noted, has been “criticized by some in the games industry” after issuing a letter earlier this year voicing his support for “emerging trends” and “committing” the company to “making blockchain and NFT games.” He also made mention of the “play-to-earn” concept, which has proven such a hit for the likes of Sky Mavis and its hugely popular Axie Infinity title.The media outlet claimed that gamers are less likely to invest in collectibles than, say music fans, and were reluctant to buy from game developers, who are “generally large, profitable corporations whose relationship with their fans is fraught as best,” adding.