Square, Namco, Enix joint plans revealed

[06.18.01] » Online gaming to start, followed by world domination.

   Square has posted the initial plans for their joint venture with Namco and Enix, and Video Senki has the translated details.

   The main thrust of the three companies' cooperation will be in online gaming. A separate company, owned by all three, will spin off to handle PlayOnline and further plans in that area. Furthermore, any future online games from any of the three companies will now take advantage of PlayOnline, which should help Square defray the costs a bit.

   Other online-related aspects of the plans include an online RPG co-developed by Square and Enix, and possible networked arcade machines from the three companies. Finally, though it may not have much bearing on U.S. audiences, the three will also create development tools for cell phone games.