According to Famitsu magazine, Square-Enix is still #1 in the hearts of our fellow fantasy gamers over in Japan. Here are the results of a recent poll held to predict the most successful games/firms of 2004:
Most Successful Games in 2004:
Players:
1. Final Fantasy XII (PS2, Square Enix)
2. Metal Gear Solid 3 (PS2, Konami)
3. Dragon Quest V (PS2, Square Enix)
Developers:
1. Final Fantasy XII (PS2, Square Enix)
2. Dragon Quest VIII (PS2, Square Enix)
3. Gran Turismo 4 (PS2, Sony)
Dealers:
1. Final Fantasy XII (PS2, Square Enix)
2. Dragon Quest VIII (PS2, Square Enix)
3. Dragon Quest V (PS2, Sony)
Most Successful Firms in 2004:
1. Square Enix
2. Nintendo
3. Namco
4. Sega
5. Capcom
6. Konami
Top of the polls in every list! That's an impressive achievement for any company, but it's even more special for Square-Enix when you take into account the trials and tribulations the company has experienced within the last couple of years. Let's hope Square-Enix continue to rise above the rest, and I'm sure we're all looking forward to seeing what Final Fantasy goodness 2004 has to offer.
[Source: The Magic Box]
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