New Square-Enix game: 'My Pet Shop.' Really, SE? Really?

BlankChocobo · Feb 05 2009, 07:21 AM

http://www.mypetshopgame.com/

^ Why?

I'm still not used to seeing young kids' games next to Final Final Fantasy. Apparently they're starting a line/brand called Pure Dreams?

Also:
Snoopy: http://www.square-enix.co.jp/snoopy/
A penguin thing: http://www.square-enix.co.jp/pingu/

I'm aware that they put out some random stuff before like All Star Pro-Wrestling III and Mario Hoops 3-on-3, but does it seem like they're publishing more random stuff than usual to anybody else?

Sundance Kid · Feb 05 2009, 07:24 AM

...........

>_>

Probably gonna be for the DS

Sadistic · Feb 05 2009, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BlankChocobo

I'm aware that they put out some random stuff before like All Star Pro-Wrestling III and Mario Hoops 3-on-3, but does it seem like they're publishing more random stuff than usual to anybody else?

yeah, I've been noticing that too. It's just wtf all over the place. The new Space Invaders game, where you play as the aliens? Just one of the random games.
It's all a money grab, imo. Appeal to the younger market and you can rake in tonnes of cash.

BlankChocobo · Feb 05 2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by IBeatSephiroth

yeah, I've been noticing that too. It's just wtf all over the place. The new Space Invaders game, where you play as the aliens? Just one of the random games.
It's all a money grab, imo. Appeal to the younger market and you can rake in tonnes of cash.

I imagine that has something to do with Taito, and I know the new pet shop game does too.

I would have thought that SE's more mature star power would make it more profitable for them to sell something less..... generic.... but maybe not...

Selryam · Feb 05 2009, 08:56 AM

..........

This is a joke, right?

Please tell me it's a joke.

BlankChocobo · Feb 05 2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Selryam

..........

This is a joke, right?

Please tell me it's a joke.

Nope. It just came in my emailbox today.

And the least they could have done was put in a Chocobo. Japanese people sure seem to like penguins.

Daemon · Feb 05 2009, 09:25 AM

*sigh* marketing...
What's not to like about penguins? Hehe...I remember Pingu, it used to be on TV.

Lord Of Dumbasses · Feb 05 2009, 10:15 AM

I don't like penguins... Too calm for me. Anyways, I guess that besides gathering some money, maybe SE wants to get younger fans so when they grow up they'll their more advanced stuff (You know what I mean) And hell, there are going to be lots of awsome rpg titles on the DS ( CT remake, VP...), so why coulnd't they just go different for once?

Neal · Feb 05 2009, 10:50 AM

Most companies make shitty Wii/DS games to turn some more profit. Ubisoft used to be a great company, and now they're making more shitty animal pet DS games than ever.

Wandering Hands · Feb 05 2009, 10:51 AM

I used to watch Pingu all the time. Shit is awesome. I'd buy it.

bonimality · Feb 05 2009, 11:09 AM

3+ ......

Moklin · Feb 05 2009, 03:10 PM

At least they didnt name it: Final Fantasy Pets .

Vidya · Feb 05 2009, 03:12 PM

Oh, Square Enix. I really wonder about you sometimes and your shenanigans.

3FinalGamer3 · Feb 05 2009, 04:01 PM

Aha.. I refuse to look on the petshop stuff site too much, it might ruin my good thoughts about SE

mercy0001 · Feb 05 2009, 04:46 PM

SE doesn't give a damn about gamers. Only about $$$$$

RonTheDawn · Feb 06 2009, 06:38 AM

Oh yeah! I got an email about this game after registering on the FFXIII UK website. Came out of nowhere. Pretty random considering I never got an update about FFXII itself...

Sabin · Feb 06 2009, 01:34 PM

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SE doesn't give a damn about gamers. Only about $$$$$

True, but it's shit games like this that generate money for them, so they can keep doing their Final Fantasies.

Dark Chaos · Feb 06 2009, 01:53 PM

I was shocked when I opened my email and saw that.............

............... I think this stuff is quiet pathetic.