Square’s franchise-pimping “new business model” exactly the same as old model

Guys, I've got some bad news. Turns out that the franchise-spewing womb that is Square-Enix has decided to make its recent antics a little more official. PlayStation Universe is reporting that the monolithic company has updated its website with what they're calling the new business model, one that revolves primarily around remakes of and sequels to existing titles. This means more ports to more platforms, more updates of old classics and a renewed hope for the oft-rumored Final Fantasy VII remake on the PlayStation 3.
Essentially, this news only serves to solidify what many have already come to suspect: original IP isn't exactly a high priority for Square-Enix. For those of you happy with the company's recent antics, rejoice: nothing's going to change. And to the rest of you a bit disappointed in the lack of original creative vision within the once-infallible giant, it's going to get worse before it […]

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