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The number of “FFXI” subscribers has been increasing
at a steady pace since its launch in Japan (May 2002)
and North America (Oct. 2003), reaching approximately
500,000. “FFXI” has now grown to be one of the top
MMORPGs (Massively Multi-player Online RPGs) in the
world. Game servers for the service are concentrated
in Japan, and since access peak times differ from
one continent to another, the operation efficiency has
increased significantly as service areas have expanded.
In addition, sales are steadily growing for “Cross Gate,”
an MMORPG developed specifically for the Asian market,
and the title has acquired a top-tier position in terms of
membership in the Chinese online gaming market.
Consequently, net sales in the Games (Online)
segment totaled ¥13 billion (up 55.2%), and operating
income was ¥4 billion (up 112.4%).
Mobile Phone Content
The Company plans, develops and provides content
such as ring tones, wallpapers, games and portals for
mobile phones.
We have been deploying our original content making
the best use of its strength through providing a mobile
network game, “BEFORE CRISIS -FINAL FANTASY VII-,”
which takes advantage of network and digital camera
functions, a full-port version of “FINAL FANTASY II,”
an RPG for Nintendo Family Computer, and a mobile
simulation game, “FRONT MISSION 2089.” Furthermore,
we collaborated in creating an interface for “EZ Game
Street!,” a game portal service for au-brand mobile
phones. In addition, an expansion overseas in North
America, Europe and Asia has been in progress.
Consequently, net sales in the Mobile Phone Content
segment was ¥4 billion (up 63.2%), and operating
income amounted to ¥1 billion (up 50.0%).
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Annual Report 2005
©2002 - 2005 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
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©2004 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved. CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA
Consolidated Sales by Geographic Segment Fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 Millions of yen
Japan North America Europe Asia Total
Consolidated net sales 59,092 12,295 1,298 1,179 73,864
Percentage of share 80.0% 16.6% 1.8% 1.6% 100.0%