Video games have a unique way of teaching us some valuable real-world skills, whether we realize it or not. Managing inventory in an RPG forces us to learn how to prioritize our resources, coordinating raids in an MMO builds teamwork, horror titles teach us to manage our anxiety, and strategy games can practically be history lessons sometimes.
But while we are used to games pushing us to sharpen our minds without us even noticing it, Square Enix is simply taking that concept to a whole new level by literally rewarding you for keeping your real-life finances and civic duties in check.
That is because the Japanese company is partnering with government authorities in Japan to turn tax season into a win for MMORPG fans – especially those who love to venture in Eorzea.
Paying Taxes Never Felt so Rewarding (in Japan)
According to Famitsu, Square Enix has officially started offering highly desirable in-game rewards for Final Fantasy XIV players who participate in the hometown tax donation program for Tokyo’s famous Shibuya ward.
Their headquarters are famously located right in the heart of Shibuya, and the studio is using this initiative to give back to the local community while...
