The "DRAGON QUEST" series has sold over 88 million units worldwide as of the end of June 2023, celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2021.
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Square Enix Group's corporate philosophy is to spread happiness globally by providing unforgettable experiences through high-quality content, services, and products.
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The company faces challenges in game development, including increased difficulty and prolonged timelines due to console advancements, intense competition for talent, and a diminishing number of external partners for large-scale projects.
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Square Enix is focusing on structural transformation of its internal development organization, including strengthening development processes, recruiting talent, and establishing training capabilities.
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The company is investing in new growth domains: AI, cloud technology, and blockchain games, alongside its existing Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Publication, and Merchandising segments.
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The Group reported an impairment loss of ¥109 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, primarily related to amusement equipment and buildings in Tokyo and Ishikawa.
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Yosuke Matsuda, a director, received ¥308 million in remuneration, including ¥100 million in performance-linked restricted stock and ¥108 million in restricted stock remuneration, before retiring on June 23, 2023.
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The "DRAGON QUEST" series has sold over 88 million units worldwide as of the end of June 2023, celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2021.
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Square Enix Group's corporate philosophy is to spread happiness globally by providing unforgettable experiences through high-quality content, services, and products.
03
The company faces challenges in game development, including increased difficulty and prolonged timelines due to console advancements, intense competition for talent, and a diminishing number of external partners for large-scale projects.
04
Square Enix is focusing on structural transformation of its internal development organization, including strengthening development processes, recruiting talent, and establishing training capabilities.
05
The company is investing in new growth domains: AI, cloud technology, and blockchain games, alongside its existing Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Publication, and Merchandising segments.
06
The Group reported an impairment loss of ¥109 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, primarily related to amusement equipment and buildings in Tokyo and Ishikawa.
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Yosuke Matsuda, a director, received ¥308 million in remuneration, including ¥100 million in performance-linked restricted stock and ¥108 million in restricted stock remuneration, before retiring on June 23, 2023.