According to MCV in an exclusive interview with Square's European and US division's John Yamamoto, Square Enix is strongly considering the purchase of Western development studios, in particular European ones.

Said Yamamoto, who claimed that Square Enix is not currently negotiating any buy-outs, "We are now more focused on developing product that will help our expansion in the Western markets and of course this includes more fully localized titles than ever before."

He continued, "In addition, we understand the importance of more global simultaneous releases and this too is a priority. Finally, we are also carefully examining options available for adding product from Western developers to accelerate our growth outside of Japan."

Yamamoto detailed acquisition as "an option" that would help in this endeavor.

New Resistance 2 Interview Videos [1/17/08] 50% match
Hirai Looks for PS3 to Start Turning Profi... [1/07/08] 50% match
Nintendo Facing 'Planning Problems' Due to... [12/20/07] 50% match
Xbox Originals Interview Up, How's $15 for... [11/14/07] 50% match
Sony President Comments on PS Home, BC iss... [11/08/07] 50% match
New Uncharted Drakes Fortune Interview, Ja... [10/30/07] 50% match
Katamari Creator Talks Noby Noby Boy and t... [10/29/07] 50% match