Square Enix's global aspirations hindered by PlayStation exclusivityFinal Fantasy publisher Square Enix wants to simultaneously release games across all markets, but this move has been hindered by exclusivity deals.Now after many years of such deals, PlayStation has become the dominant platform that publishers like Square Enix simply can't afford to ignore, which gives Sony significant power when negotiating deals with third-party partners like Square Enix.Read Also: Square Enix's top 3 game franchises have sold nearly 300 million copies combinedThe idea is to create "One Square Enix" that releases games simultaneously across worldwide markets.If Square Enix wants to engage more of the global market then it would behoove the publisher to focus on widespread releases for large AAA titles.Even still, Square Enix is doing well for itself right now, but the company did sell off a treasure trove of talent, studios, and intellectual property including the entirety of Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and major franchises like Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Legacy of Kain, Thief, and many others for just $300 million."