'Final Fantasy' creator tapped for Xbox 2
C|Net | at | by Mike
Microsoft announced Thursday that is has signed a deal with the creator of the influential "Final Fantasy" series to produce two new titles for the next version of the Xbox.
Hironobu Sakaguchi will create a pair of original role-playing games for the successor to the current Xbox, widely expected to be released late this year. Microsoft Vice President Peter Moore characterized the move as part of a new company strategy to boost Xbox sales in Asia.
"When we think about our plans for the Asian market over the next decade, the investment in intellectual property we own is absolutely critical," Moore said.