Entries in 'yoichi wada' (13)

Yoichi Wada steps down as Square Enix warns of extraordinary losses

Yoichi Wada steps down as Square Enix warns of extraordinary losses

Square Enix president Yoichi Wada is stepping down.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2013 at 9:44AM in News
Cloud Control - Square Enix's Wada and Rogers talk digital gaming

Cloud Control - Square Enix's Wada and Rogers talk digital gaming

To run any business or team properly, you have to have enormous self-belief that your strategy and vision is the right one.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Sep 17th 2012 at 2:33PM in News
Square Enix CEO and the death of consoles in this week's MCV

Square Enix CEO and the death of consoles in this week's MCV

This week's MCV is now available to download - and it is jam-packed with great features, including an extensive interview with Square Enix CEO, Yoichi Wada.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Sep 13th 2012 at 10:48AM in News
Square Enix quashes FF Versus XIII cancellation rumours

Square Enix quashes FF Versus XIII cancellation rumours

Final Fantasy Versus XIII has not been cancelled, according to the boss of Square Enix.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 24th 2012 at 12:46PM in News

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Square Enix to relaunch Final Fantasy XIV

Square Enix to relaunch Final Fantasy XIV

Publisher Square Enix is preparing to relaunch and remake its troubled Final Fantasy MMO.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 14th 2011 at 9:50AM in News
Square Enix posts £91m loss

Square Enix posts £91m loss

Square Enix has posted a loss of £91m (YEN 12bn) for its fiscal year ending March 31st, 2011.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 13th 2011 at 11:23AM in News
Square Enix reports strong Q2

Square Enix reports strong Q2

Japanese publisher and developer Square Enix has reported an impressive 814 per cent year-on-year increase in operating profit to YEN 5,434m for the quarter ending June 30th 2010.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 6th 2010 at 12:50PM in News
Will Square Enix reinvent Final Fantasy?

Will Square Enix reinvent Final Fantasy?

Comments from Yoichi Wada suggest that Square Enix may take a different approach to developing future Final  Fantasy games.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jul 16th 2010 at 4:02PM in News

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Wada's vision

Wada's vision

How does one of the world’s oldest games publishers build its reputation on the global stage and prepare for the online tidal wave that will up-end the console business? Michael ...

Michael French
by Michael French
on Dec 9th 2009 at 6:26PM in News
Square: Japan’s game industry ‘almost xenophobic’

Square: Japan’s game industry ‘almost xenophobic’

As Square Enix expands its presence in the west with the £84.3 million acquisition of Eidos, global president Yoichi Wada has criticised Japan's development culture for being too inwardly-focused.

by Rob Crossley
on Apr 28th 2009 at 9:00AM in News
Square Enix ready to acquire in '08

Square Enix ready to acquire in '08

Talking to Reuters, Square Enix president Yoichi Wada has once again pledged to grow his company globally – but this time added that he expects to buy stakes in ...
by Tim Ingham
on May 20th 2008 at 3:24PM in News
Japanese games industry to hit record high in ‘08

Japanese games industry to hit record high in ‘08

Speaking at a gathering for Japan’s Computer Entertainment Supplier body, Square Enix president Yoichi Wada has predicted that the Japanese games market will enjoy a third consecutive year of growth ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 14th 2008 at 1:41PM in News

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Square Enix: Sony needs to define PS3

Square Enix: Sony needs to define PS3

Yoichi Wada, the CEO of Japanese games giant Square Enix, has claimed that Microsoft is the only current platform holder who remains dedicated to selling in the games market, that ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 5th 2007 at 11:50AM in News