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Yes you read the title correct, it is true, Sup Com 2 is coming out! Square Enix and GPG, they have partnered with each other to bring out this game and by now your probably sweating with excitement so I'll let you read the post to get your hopes even higher and leave it at that.
[quote]Square Enix, Inc. and Gas Powered Games Announce Strategic Partnership
12/11/2008 - 11:48
LONDON, November 12 /PRNewswire/ --
- Development Begins on Real-Time Strategy Game Supreme Commander 2
Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix(R) interactive
entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories (Square Enix),
today announces that Square Enix, Inc., a U.S. sister company headquartered
in Los Angeles, California, and development house Gas Powered Games Corp., a
U.S. company headquartered in Redmond, Washington (Gas Powered Games) have
formed a strategic partnership. With the commencement of this strategic
partnership, development has begun on Supreme Commander(R) 2, a sequel to the
award-winning real-time strategy series.
This strategic partnership represents one of the first steps
Square Enix Co., Ltd., a sister company of Square Enix headquartered in
Tokyo, Japan, and its affiliates (collectively, Square Enix Group) are taking
towards their goal of increasing western development efforts aimed for the
global markets. Square Enix Group has previously worked exclusively with
Japanese development companies, so the decision to form strategic
partnerships with developers located outside of Japan serves as a new
cornerstone of its strategy to create games targeted primarily at consumers
in Europe and North America. Additionally, Square Enix Group's foray into the
real-time strategy genre is a significant expansion of its product lineup,
largely known for its leadership role in the genre of role-playing games.
"We see great opportunities in European and North American
markets, both of which are expected to be maintaining sustainable growth over
these coming years," said Yoichi Wada, president and representative director
of Square Enix Co., Ltd. "Therefore, it is crucial we create alliances with
proven developers such as Gas Powered Games in order to serve these
significant markets better by providing products and services in tune with
customer tastes."
"Gas Powered Games is an accomplished development house that
has demonstrated its ability to successfully create and develop intellectual
properties," said John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of
Square Enix Ltd. and Square Enix, Inc.. "We are extremely excited to begin
working with Gas Powered Games' talented personnel and see this strategic
partnership as a significant step in our efforts to bring Square Enix titles
to a broader global audience."
Creator of hit titles such as Dungeon Siege(R), and Supreme
Commander, Gas Powered Games(R) was founded in 1998 by one of the game
industry's most imaginative and dynamic visionaries Chris Taylor, who serves
as chief executive officer. "It is truly a great honour to join forces with
as renowned a developer and publisher as Square Enix, Inc." said Taylor:
"Everyone at Gas Powered Games is thrilled about this collaboration, and the
results will surely delight video game fans around the world."
Details on Supreme Commander 2 including gameplay features, platform(s)
and release date will be available at a later time.
About Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square
Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, develops,
publishes and distributes entertainment content including interactive
entertainment software and publications in Asia, North America and Europe.
Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling franchises - FINAL FANTASY,
which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST(R) which has
sold over 46 million units worldwide - under one roof. Square Enix is one of
the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world
and continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings
Co., Ltd. with offices in Los Angeles, California. It handles operations in
North America, including development, localization, marketing and publishing
of Square Enix titles.
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix
Holdings Co., Ltd. with offices in London, Square Enix Ltd. handles
operations in Europe and other PAL territories including sales, marketing and
publishing of Square Enix titles. More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be
found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com
About Gas Powered Games
Gas Powered Games (GPG) was founded in May 1998 by acclaimed
game designer and industry visionary, Chris Taylor. The founding principle
for GPG was to create immersive AAA games that push the boundaries of
interactive entertainment. GPG is known for its popular Dungeon Siege and
Supreme Commander franchises, plus the upcoming Demigod(TM). GPG is located
in Redmond, Washington. For more information, visit www.gaspowered.com.
DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are
registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in United Kingdom
and/or other countries. SUPREME COMMANDER is a registered trademark of Square
Enix, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. DEMIGOD, DUNGEON
SIEGE, GAS POWERED GAMES and the GAS POWERED GAMES logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Gas Powered Games Corp. in the United States and/or
other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Square Enix Limited is a company registered in England & Wales under the
number 3679704 whose registered office is Castle House, 37-45 Paul Street,
London EC2A 4LS.
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