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 Square Enix is one of the largest video game publishers and developers in the world.[([[https://worldline.com/en-lu/home/main-navigation/resources/resources-hub/customers/square-enix-customer-story.html|worldline]])]
+===== Flagship Series =====
+The Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series are among its most iconic and beloved franchises.[([[https://screenrant.com/final-fantasy-dragon-quest-more-popular-west/|screenrant]])]
+===== Manga Publishing =====
+Square Enix is not only involved in video games but also manga publishing. They own Gangan Comics, which publishes popular manga like Fullmetal Alchemist and Soul Eater.[([[https://www.cbr.com/fullmetal-alchemist-soul-eater-square-enix-gangan-manga-publisher/|cbr]])]
+===== Kingdom Hearts =====
+Square Enix collaborated with Disney to create Kingdom Hearts, a series that combines Disney characters with Square Enix's Final Fantasy.[([[https://www.quora.com/Video-Game-Industry-What-made-the-collaboration-between-Square-Enix-and-Disney-so-successful-when-making-Kingdom-Hearts|quora]])]
+===== Worldwide Presence =====
+Square Enix has offices and subsidiaries in multiple countries, including the United States, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and China.[([[https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/group/|hd.square-enix]])]
+===== Diverse Portfolio =====
+Beyond RPGs, Square Enix produces a wide range of games, including action, adventure, and mobile games.[([[https://square-enix-games.com/en_GB/news/introduction-to-saga|square-enix-games]])]
+===== Square Enix Music =====
+They have their music division called Square Enix Music, responsible for producing and publishing video game soundtracks.[([[https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Square_Enix|fandom]])]
+===== Hironobu Sakaguchi =====
+Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of Final Fantasy, co-founded Square and served as its executive vice president until he resigned in 2001.[([[https://laststory.fandom.com/wiki/Hironobu_Sakaguchi|laststory]])]
+===== Square Pictures =====
+The company once had a subsidiary called Square Pictures, which produced the animated film Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within.[([[https://www.jstor.org/stable/4241231|jstor]])]
+===== Hihgly Rated Games =====
+Many Square Enix games have received critical acclaim and numerous awards for their storytelling, graphics, and gameplay.[([[https://ffvii-remake-intergrade.square-enix-games.com/|ffvii-remake-intergrade]])]
+===== Yuji Horii =====
+Yuji Horii, the creator of Dragon Quest, originally aspired to become a manga artist but found success in game development.[([[https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/08/29/how-dragon-quests-creator-invented-jrpgs-an-hour-with-yuji-horii|ign]])]
+===== Innovative Technology =====
+Square Enix has been at the forefront of using cutting-edge technology in gaming, evident in their use of CGI in movies and games.[([[https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/04/21/square-enix-reflects-on-final-fantasys-drive-for-cutting-edge-tech.aspx|gameinformer]])]
+===== Milestone Titles =====
+Final Fantasy VII, released in 1997, is considered one of the most influential and best-selling RPGs of all time.[([[https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2010/05/masterpiece-final-fantasy-vii/|arstechnica]])]
+===== Cultural Impact =====
+Final Fantasy has had a significant impact on pop culture, inspiring merchandise, spin-offs, and even a feature film.[([[https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_in_popular_culture|fandom]])]
+===== MMORPG Success =====
+Final Fantasy XIV, despite a troubled launch, was re-released as Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn and became a massive success in the MMORPG genre.[([[https://time.com/3817373/final-fantasy-14-naoki-yoshida/|time]])]
+===== Constant Evolution =====
+ The company continues to innovate and expand its gaming experiences, branching into virtual reality and other emerging technologies.[([[https://www.academia.edu/35289233/Square_Enix_Business_Model|academia]])]
+===== Partnerships =====
+Square Enix collaborates with various companies and studios, resulting in crossovers and joint projects.[([[https://www.codeweavers.com/about/news/press/20190628|codeweavers]])]
+===== Tomb Raider =====
+Square Enix acquired Eidos Interactive, the company behind Tomb Raider, expanding its portfolio with iconic titles like Lara Croft's adventures.[([[https://press.na.square-enix.com/square-enix-crystal-dynamics-and-eidos-montreal-celebrate-tomb-raiders|Square Enix]])]
+===== In-house Engines =====
+Square Enix develops its game engines, like the proprietary Crystal Tools and the more recent Luminous Engine.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/FFXVI/comments/x2ro5c/which_engine_would_ffxvi_use_crystal_tools_or/|reddit]])]
+===== Cultural Localization =====
+They are known for their meticulous localization efforts, ensuring their games are enjoyable and understandable across different languages and cultures.[([[https://onlinegamingcircuit.com/bringing-games-to-a-global-audience-the-art-of-game-localization/|onlinegamingcircuit]])]
+===== Legacy of Nobuo Uematsu =====
+Nobuo Uematsu, known for composing many Final Fantasy soundtracks, has become an iconic figure in video game music.[([[https://www.everand.com/book/576619495/The-Music-of-Nobuo-Uematsu-in-the-Final-Fantasy-Series|everand]])]
+===== Chocobo Series =====
+Square Enix expanded the Final Fantasy universe with the Chocobo series, featuring the iconic bird-like creatures.[([[https://www.thegamer.com/final-fantasy-chocobos-trivia/|thegamer]])]
+===== Fantasy Earth Zero =====
+This MMORPG was the first game to use Square Enix's Crystal Tools engine.[([[https://squareenix.fandom.com/wiki/Square_Enix|fandom]])]
+===== Square Enix Collective =====
+An initiative supporting indie game developers by providing funding, marketing, and publishing assistance.[([[https://collective.square-enix-games.com/en_GB/about|square-enix]])]
+===== Diverse Gameplay =====
+They've produced games covering a wide spectrum of genres, from turn-based RPGs to action-packed adventures and even racing games.[([[https://www.quora.com/Will-Square-Enix-ever-make-another-traditional-turn-based-RPG-like-FF2-3-7-etc|quora]])]
+===== Technology Integration =====
+Square Enix has explored integrating real-world technology with gaming, such as using mobile devices as controllers for console games.[([[https://venturebeat.com/games/square-enix-boss-sees-value-of-films-comics-xr-ai-and-embracing-change/|venturebeat]])]
+===== Esports Ventures =====
+They have entered the esports arena, supporting competitive gaming tournaments for their titles.[([[https://www.linkedin.com/posts/samuel-jones-7858b182_ffxiv-gamesindustry-marketing-activity-7122188164521160705-qXKr|linkedin]])]

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