Final Fantasy XIII-2
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Time vs. History in JRPGs
This paper examines how Japanese Roleplaying Games (JRPGs) that use time travel as a narrative or gameplay mechanic represent history, and what those representations imply for both players and scholars of Historical Game Studies.
- The paper argues that fantasy JRPGs with time-travel mechanics shape how players understand history, rather than merely being interpreted through modernist academic frameworks.
- It introduces the concept of chrononormativity, the conventional linear expectation about time, and asks whether departures from it lead players to see history as fractured and in need of repair.
- The analysis closely reads a selected set of titles, including Final Fantasy XIII-2, Radiant Historia, Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross, Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward, Tales of Phantasia, and Tales of Destiny 2.
Square Enix Holdings Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2012
Square Enix achieved a notable financial turnaround during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, transitioning from a significant loss in the previous period to a net income of 6.06 billion yen.
- Square Enix returned to profitability for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, reporting a net income of ¥6,060 million compared to a net loss of ¥12,043 million in the previous fiscal year.
- Consolidated net sales grew 2.1% year-on-year to ¥127,896 million, while operating income rose 46.2% to ¥10,713 million.
- The Digital Entertainment segment drove performance through the release of major titles including 'FINAL FANTASY XIII-2' and 'DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION,' alongside continued growth from the browser-based 'SENGOKU IXA.'
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. Reference Materials: Nine-Month Period Ended December 31, 2011
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. provides a financial overview and strategic outlook for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2011.
- For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2011, Square Enix Holdings recorded total consolidated net sales of 95,738 million yen.
- The Digital Entertainment segment was the primary revenue driver, contributing 53,701 million yen to the total nine-month sales figure.
- The Amusement segment generated 31,675 million yen in net sales during the nine-month period ending December 31, 2011.
Square Enix Holdings Consolidated Financial Results: Nine-Month Period Ended December 31, 2011
Square Enix Holdings’ consolidated financial results for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2011, reflect a strategic focus on strengthening profitability across its core business segments.
- Square Enix reported a significant recovery in profitability for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2011, with net income rising 175.2% year-on-year to 5,013 million yen.
- Operating income increased by 24.6% to 11,220 million yen, despite a slight 2.5% decline in total net sales to 95,738 million yen compared to the same period in 2010.
- The Digital Entertainment segment, the company's primary revenue driver, saw net sales grow 6.2% to 53,701 million yen, bolstered by the releases of 'Deus Ex: Human Revolution' and 'Final Fantasy XIII-2'.
Results Briefing Session: Six-Month Period Ended September 30, 2011
The Square Enix Holdings results briefing for the six-month period ending September 30, 2011, outlines the company’s financial performance and strategic pivot toward a network-centric business model.
- Square Enix achieved 8.42 million unit sales for the six-month period ending September 30, 2011, driven primarily by 'Deus Ex: Human Revolution' which sold 2.18 million units.
- The company is aggressively shifting to a 'Network Centric' model, resulting in a 208% revenue increase in web, smartphone, and social network game content compared to the previous half-year period.
- Strategic expansion into digital services includes the launch of the 'SQUARE ENIX MARKET' portal for Android and the implementation of Paid Downloadable Content (PDLC) for major titles like 'Deus Ex: Human Revolution' and 'Final Fantasy XIII-2'.
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. Reference Materials: Three Month Period Ended June 30, 2011
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. experienced a significant decline in financial performance during the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012.
- Square Enix reported a significant decline in performance for the quarter ending June 30, 2011, with net sales falling to 24.5 billion yen (a 24.6% decrease from 32.5 billion yen in the same period last year) and operating income dropping to 2.2 billion yen.
- Net income for the quarter fell to 690 million yen, down from 1.8 billion yen in the prior-year period, reflecting a contraction in operating margin from 17% to 9%.
- Despite the weak first quarter, the company maintains an optimistic full-year forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012, projecting net sales of 130 billion yen and operating income of 10 billion yen.
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