Final Fantasy Developer Braves Wrath of Gamers with Blockchain Gaming Statements

cryptonews.com:

Square Enix, the 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 spoke about “utilizing the power of” gamers to create games that will continue to evolve, and explained:

“If, instead of relying on goodwill, we can also provide incentives to those who contribute to development by utilizing technologies such as blockchain, there is a possibility that innovative and interesting content can be created from the ideas of users.”

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.

In his previous letter, the Square Enix chief stated:

“I realize that some people who ‘play to have fun’ and who currently form the majority of players have voiced their reservations toward these new trends, and understandably so. However, I believe that there