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Nippon Ichi's financial problems could mean good things for PlayStation 3 owners next year. The Japanese publisher announced today a plan to help it recover from expected losses. The PS3 features heavily in the plan.

For the current year, Nippon Ichi recently lowered its sales and profit earnings. The company originally expected sales of 1,788 million yen and a modest operating profit of 30 million yen. It now expects sales of 1,131 million yen and a massive loss of 299 million yen.

The company's recovery plan for the upcoming fiscal year calls for a more focused lineup, with just eight new releases, six of which are original titles. Included in the eight is a new PS3 Disgaea game of some form.

Nippon Ichi also hopes to recover through a greater focus on overseas markets. The PS3 benefits here too, as the company said that the PS3 and North America would be central to its overseas business expansion.

Expect to see a good deal of Prinny in the coming year, especially if you're a PS3 owner.