seems gamers are none too happy about NFTs because they're already familiar with broadly similar exploitative paid weapons/skins/loot boxes/etc.

"What would a Final Fantasy, Tomb Raider, or Deus Ex look like if it were partly powered by the blockchain, so gamers could make money from their contributions? You may get to find out: Square Enix president Yosuke Matsuda has revealed that _...Read More_

[https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/128874/square-enix-plans-to-invest-more-in-blockchain-gaming-in-2022](https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/128874/square-enix-plans-to-invest-more-in-blockchain-gaming-in-2022) >"One of the world's best-known gaming companies intends to grow its footprint in the world of blockchain-based gaming this year."

After selling out its first Ethereum NFTs in Japan, Square Enix signals plans to ramp up its blockchain efforts. Traditional video game publishers are starting to embrace NFTs and crypto gaming, with third-party giants like Electronic Arts _...Read More_

"Square Enix is ramping up its mobile game efforts by opening a studio devoted to phone titles. The publisher has launched a Square Enix London Mobile _...Read More_

I believe it was a coincidence. Mostly because of the inevitability.

Square Enix has released the first footage of Final Fantasy XIV running on a PS5 console.

A new patent filed by Square Enix might imply that the developer is working on a new multiplayer title with a unique way of connecting.

Marvel's Avengers DLC will add Kate Bishop and a new villain on December 8