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Square Enix president says his company’s need for reform is ‘urgent’

Square Enix president Yosuke Matsuda stressed the need for the publisher and developer to reform its business model in an interview with Japanese outlet Infoseek, as originally spotted by Games Industry International.

In the interview, which Siloncera translated, Matsuda discussed the changes in gaming development culture, where content must now be created on a more consistent basis. He says developers can no longer lock themselves away from the public while they work for years on a single project.

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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.