Murdered: Soul Suspect

Square Enix makes a profit during three months it barely released anything in

It looks like Square Enix has found some new ways to make money.

Traditionally, the Japanese publisher and developer depended on big, triple-A games to bring in the majority of its earnings through sales. However, during a three-month period that ended on June 30, Square Enix managed to post a profit of 3.4 billion yen (about $33 million). This was during a time that the company only had one notable release, Murdered: Soul Suspect, an adventure-stealth game that critics and fans met with indifference.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.