Developers from the East and the West sides of the planet tend to be two negative sides to a magnet. Neither can really get a hold in the other’s market place, with few exceptions.

So how about this for a universe-breaker: Square-Enix is taking a traditionally Japanese franchise, completely changing the genre  to appeal to western audience, and going as far as working with a western developer to make sure the job is done right.

Short of a teaser trailer, and some basic details people have gotten from previous games in the Front Mission franchise, there wasn’t much going around. All we knew for sure was that this was supposed to be a much different game from previous entries, and western developers Double Helix would be working with Square-Enix on its creation.

We sent our man, Alex Donaldson, to get more information from E3, and he delivered in style. Below is his report on a small conference between himself and representatives from Square Enix and Double Helix.

Representing Square Enix is producer Shinji Hashimoto, and representing Double Helix is development director Jeremy Lee.

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