While the acquisition of Eidos by Square Enix was finalized some weeks ago, today plans were announced for the company's European arm. Eidos will become part of what is referred to as Square Enix Europe, with former Eidos head man Phil Rogers leading the new division (John Yamamoto remains head of Square Enix in North America). Eidos will no longer be a publishing label, instead becoming the brand for games developed by various Eidos studios.
“Square Enix and Eidos Interactive are pleased to announce plans to create a new organization to drive forward their European business,” said an Eidos spokesperson to MCV. “Square Enix Europe (final name TBC) will include Eidos’ global network of studios and combine the Square Enix and Eidos European sales and marketing businesses to create one efficient and powerful structure for game publishing."
“In North America the current Square Enix organization will continue to serve this market. All marketing, sales and distribution functions will be transferred from Eidos to Square Enix in this territory," continued the spokesperson. “Unfortunately we are expecting some jobs to be impacted directly by this in both Europe and North America. We are hoping to minimize this wherever possible and offer support and advice to any employees directly affected.”
