Author Topic: Dragon Quest IX Sells 2.3 Million in the First Two Days in Japan (Read 7269 times)

Flames_of_chaos · « **on:** July 14, 2009, 03:35:23 AM »

The latest Dragon Quest title is selling at a faster rate when compared to its predecessor.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=19017

Media Create reports that 2,318,932 copies of Dragon Quest IX have been sold in Japan for the first two days in the market. When Dragon Quest VIII was released for the PS2 in 2004, it sold 2.23 million copies in the first two days, which shows that the latest Dragon Quest title is already selling at a faster pace.

Media Create also reports that Dragon Quest IX had a sell-through rate of 81% of the initial shipment, which usually indicates that many retailers have sold all their copies of the game. Japanese retailers and analysts expect that Dragon Quest IX will sell five million copies domestically; in comparison, the lifetime sales of Dragon Quest VIII in Japan are 3.68 million.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2009, 11:21:47 AM »

Single save cart and multi-player will help this game achieve maximum sales.

vudu · « **Reply #2 on:** July 14, 2009, 03:08:15 PM »

Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on July 14, 2009, 11:21:47 AM

Single save cart will help this game achieve maximum sales.

I hadn't thought of that. You're an evil genius ....

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #3 on:** July 15, 2009, 06:05:57 PM »

BREAKING NEWS, IGN and GameSpot are reporting that Dragon Quest is officially "casual for casuals."

Most of the internet can quickly figure out that any franchise that finds success on Nintendo DS effectively abandons traditional gaming and gamers in general in favor of appealing to much larger audiences. Now, we've got journalists giving the stamp of approval to that phenomenon to help describe Dragon Quest's newsworthy transformation.

In one part, GameSpot dug deep into DQ's foundation, going straight to Square-Enix's new company line, which reads:

"Square-Enix is dedicated to working with its partners in publishing, media and retail to bring a wide range of original, entertaining and high quality video games to market for all audiences from hardcore gamers to families and casual gamers."

It's apparent 2/3 of The Market consists of "families" and "casual gamers," making them the dominant force that drives the yearly spending dollars this generation. GameSpot identifies Dragon Quest IX as the unspoken spearhead of Square-Enix's casual direction of modern entertainment.

Last, IGN throws in their thoughts on the new path Square/DQ has taken:

"There is a market for casual gamers. But this is definitely not the direction I would like Dragon Quest to go, because I think it should go in the direction of movies - more creativity, more new ideas, more authors - rather than going in the direction of toys. And from a technical point of view I must admit I'm still slightly skeptical about the future of this once-classic franchise."

Wow.

Stogi · « **Reply #4 on:** July 15, 2009, 06:21:56 PM »

It that the most sales ever in that period of time?

vudu · « **Reply #5 on:** July 15, 2009, 06:59:17 PM »

Quote from: Kashogi Y. Stogi on July 15, 2009, 06:21:56 PM

It that the most sales ever in that period of time?

Yes. The previous record holder was Dragon Quest VIII.

Deguello · « **Reply #6 on:** July 15, 2009, 07:19:03 PM »

Pro's post is either satire that bites or biting satire.

I think the latter, myself.

Stratos · « **Reply #7 on:** July 15, 2009, 08:13:49 PM »

Quote from: Deguello on July 15, 2009, 07:19:03 PM

Pro's post is either satire that bites or biting satire.

I think the latter, myself.

It is Biting Satire That Bites.

What claims do they have that DQ9 has been 'casualized'? I have not even read any impressions yet. Is it touch screen functionality? I think people are just upset that it is not on a "hardcorezorz machine" with Hardly Defining graphics.

broodwars · « **Reply #8 on:** July 15, 2009, 08:37:36 PM »

Nice, I was worried for a little while there. After all, after the Japanese have continually failed to buy these glorifed 8-bit RPGs 8 straight times now, it wasn't looking good for this one.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #9 on:** July 15, 2009, 10:47:01 PM »

Quote from: broodwars on July 15, 2009, 08:37:36 PM

Nice, I was worried for a little while there. After all, after the Japanese have continually failed to buy these glorifed 8-bit RPGs 8 straight times now, it wasn't looking good for this one.

IC what you did.

Ymeegod · « **Reply #10 on:** July 17, 2009, 01:50:13 PM »

I loved DQVIII myself and was a bit sadden by the gameplay changes but it did recieve high scores (40/40 and A+) so I'm still going buy it whenever it's ported stateside.

I don't mind the casual aspect neither. There wasn't much strategy do any of the DQ games I've played they were simple and fun and that what matters. As for gameplay changes, yeah I love the ole-school turn based gameplay but it could use a updated a bit and not so grind-heavy.

Wonder how long before more DQX news?

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 17, 2009, 02:00:40 PM »

I wouldn't expect to hear much about DQX again till E3 2010 at the earliest, but more likely Tokyo Game Show 2010

BwrJim! · « **Reply #12 on:** July 17, 2009, 04:24:08 PM »

so it goes something like this?

Make good game = makes mucho $$$ = Casual audience = sell out?

mac<censored> · « **Reply #13 on:** July 17, 2009, 09:50:52 PM »

I've never even thought of buying a dragon quest game before, but I must admit, seeing the long list of features this game has made me wanna get it. It seems like it takes the hoary old JRPG to a new level...

I dunno what's with IGN's whining. OK, I suppose it's IGN, and whining is what they do.

SalesBot · « **Reply #14 on:** July 27, 2009, 10:46:07 PM »

DQIX sells 3.2 million

Stratos · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2009, 06:42:54 PM »

What is Sales Bot doing out of his cage in the sales thread? Who left the door open this time?

mac<censored> · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:10:22 PM »

Quote from: Stratos on July 28, 2009, 06:42:54 PM

What is Sales Bot doing out of his cage in the sales thread? Who left the door open this time?

They keep that cute li'l guy in a cage ... ?!

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 28, 2009, 09:15:47 PM »

Quote from: mac<censored> on July 28, 2009, 07:10:22 PM

Quote from: Stratos on July 28, 2009, 06:42:54 PM
What is Sales Bot doing out of his cage in the sales thread? Who left the door open this time?

They keep that cute li'l guy in a cage ... ?!

Sales bot is a victim of forced labor? or is the cage for his or our own protection?

Caliban · « **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2009, 10:50:50 PM »

A man chooses. A slave obeys. A bot?

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2009, 11:00:31 PM »

Quote from: Caliban on July 28, 2009, 10:50:50 PM

A man chooses. A slave obeys. A bot?

Does that mean that Sprite suggest that I should be a slave to my thirst!!?

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Caliban · « **Reply #20 on:** July 28, 2009, 11:21:08 PM »

You're a slave if you obey to their message, but you're a man if you choose to drink whether the message is there or not. I suppose.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #21 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:49:46 AM »

Yes yes now obey the Hypnotoad.

Caliban · « **Reply #22 on:** July 29, 2009, 10:53:10 AM »

Stratos · « **Reply #23 on:** July 31, 2009, 05:28:29 AM »

Quote from: Caliban on July 29, 2009, 10:53:10 AM

...obey...

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