Author Topic: DQIX for the Nintendo DS! (Read 11552 times)

Artimus · « **on:** December 11, 2006, 05:07:17 PM »

Not a spinoff. Not a side series. DRAGON. QUEST. NINE.

http://www.famitsu.com/blog/express/ (Translated)
http://boards.ign.com/Message.aspx?brd=8263&topic=132961794&page=1

Wow, the DS really is the world's most powerful system! For the Wii would be awesome as well, but this is just as good. (Though the DS needs it less?) Still, this is a major blow for the Sony!

RiskyChris · « **Reply #1 on:** December 11, 2006, 05:09:46 PM »

This is seriously the craziest piece of gaming news I've heard since I saw the first unveiling of the Wiimote.

Holy crap.

Wow. I'm in tears, not sadness, happiness, or anything, just CRAZED BEWILDERMENT.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 11, 2006, 05:23:13 PM »

This not only proves that S-E means business with Nintendo, the DS is a powerful gaming juggernaut.

I mean, the main DQ games would ONLY appear on the hottest gaming consoles, and this proves it.

Also, it occurred to me...With the announcement of a new main DQ being a Nintendo exclusive I wouldn't be surprised if they included a DQ character in SSB Brawl.

As someone mentioned in Go Nintendo, hopefully the DS version will sell so well DQ X will go to the Wii.

IceCold · « **Reply #3 on:** December 11, 2006, 05:30:05 PM »

Damn, that's unexpected.. although I'm pretty sure that there will be at least one Dragon Quest iteration on a console this generation. Hopefully it's on Wii!

I wonder how much more the DS will sell when this comes out.

EDIT: This is the first non-spinoff/non-remake Square Enix game on a Nintendo platform since the SNES, right?

xanrastafari · « **Reply #4 on:** December 11, 2006, 05:35:13 PM »

Wow. I'm way too tired (w00t 14/20 pages on a term paper done) to comprehend this news right now.

IceCold, I believe that is correct.

BlkPaladin · « **Reply #5 on:** December 11, 2006, 06:08:01 PM »

If you don't include Japan. Square has been making Mystery Dungeon games for the the Gameboy Advance. (Though it could be argued that its a spin off game but its popular in Japan.)

Kairon · « **Reply #6 on:** December 11, 2006, 06:56:16 PM »

This is WOW.

ISure, fanboys would've wanted it on the Wii, but this is almost as good since it shows that SE is willing to throw its weight behind Nintendo again and it means that DQIX will not be a major selling point for the PS3... Now FFXIII is the prop that's holding up the PS3 in Japan and little else... hmm...

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

Crimm · « **Reply #7 on:** December 11, 2006, 07:11:04 PM »

There is a real risk the DS could print too much money, and cause NCL's bank of choice to explode.

Kairon · « **Reply #8 on:** December 11, 2006, 07:32:03 PM »

So... this game is now an action RPG with 4 player wifi co-op... and being developed by the highly respected Level 5 studio.

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 11, 2006, 07:57:37 PM »

I hope Nintendo had already finished building its new plant to manufacture all the DS's that they are about to sell. 300k sold weekly for the next year and 120+ new games announced by various small and large 3rd parties over the next 4-5 months.

Believe.

WalkingTheCow · « **Reply #10 on:** December 11, 2006, 10:22:37 PM »

Crazy. It would have been wonderful if this were announced for Wii. . . But this is also wonderful and absurdly shocking! Ha! I wonder how much heads-up Sony had. I can only imagine their shock. Co-operative online play makes me happy!

Oi! Go you crazy lil' dual-screened handheld!

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 11, 2006, 10:50:03 PM »

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Originally posted by: WalkingTheCow
Crazy. It would have been wonderful if this were announced for Wii. . . But this is also wonderful and absurdly shocking! Ha! I wonder how much heads-up Sony had. I can only imagine their shock. Co-operative online play makes me happy!

Oi! Go you crazy lil' dual-screened handheld!

Like I mentioned in the talkback thread, the Wii was just released. I think Square is waiting to see how the Wii does before dropping its big guns, while the DS is already a proven worldwide success.

Like some has said, if the Wii does well (which will) and the DS game sells well (like it won't!) we can expect DQ X on the Wii, alongside other big names.

This will completely affect Nintendo and its consoles in a BIG way, trust me.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #12 on:** December 11, 2006, 11:06:45 PM »

Absolutely...incredible...Though now looking back on a lot of the comments that the DQ guy has said recently, it makes sense!

Can we start calling the DS a console now? ='D

capamerica · « **Reply #13 on:** December 12, 2006, 01:20:46 AM »

I read about this and my jaw dropped.
This is such a HUGE kick in Sony's teeth.
Not only did they just lost the #1 game in Japan to Nintendo, But they lost it to a handheld!

Its funny 1pU was going on about how this "unknown" DragonQuest game was most likely going to be a PSP game since its being announced on the same day the PSP was released in Japan 2 years ago. Tis a Dark day for Sony Fanboys everywhere. But its a day of celebration for us Nintendo fans!

From JoyStiq

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The strange and somewhat pathetic sobbing you hear in the background originates from the offices of Microsoft and Sony, where once diligent executives have now completely broken down and given up on much of their lives. Square Enix just handed Nintendo the keys to the Death Star. As if the DS wasn't already an unrelenting steamroller in terms of sales and popularity, it was announced today that Dragon Quest IX would be released exclusively on the most touchy-feely of portable systems.

In the unlikely event that you've been stuck in some sort of spatial anomaly (like Disneyland) for the last few years, it's important to remind you that the Dragon Quest franchise is one of the most popular properties ever in the minds of Japanese gamers. It was widely expected that the next instalment in the franchise would move to the PS3, an expectation that has now been crushed beneath Satoru Iwata's diamond-encrusted boot. Expect more news on the title as the week continues -- for now, all we know is: it's being developed by Level 5, it supports multiplayer battles and the subtitle is something along the lines of "Protector of the Starry Sky."

couchmonkey · « **Reply #14 on:** December 12, 2006, 02:14:56 AM »

This makes so much sense!

- no gambling on new systems that are barely available to the public
- compared to putting it on Wii, it's probably not as enraging for Sony or for gamers that were expecting it to be on PS3
- strategically, it doesn't doesn't help Wii create a Nintendo monopoly in Japan

Anyway the game looks pretty nice, I hear the battle system is going action based - I'm all for that but I hope it plays well. Nice news!

Crimm · « **Reply #15 on:** December 12, 2006, 03:07:53 AM »

So, what color DS will Nintendo put out for this game?

Athrun Zala · « **Reply #16 on:** December 12, 2006, 04:09:46 AM »

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Originally posted by: IceCold
EDIT: This is the first non-spinoff/non-remake Square Enix game on a Nintendo platform since the SNES, right?

no, there was that "Egg Monster Hero" game for the DS a while back... which sold like crap, so you can consider DQIX the first

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #17 on:** December 12, 2006, 04:35:09 AM »

I thought Egg Monster Hero was a sequel to a GBA game...

Ceric · « **Reply #18 on:** December 12, 2006, 04:45:56 AM »

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Originally posted by: Crimm
So, what color DS will Nintendo put out for this game?

Personally I'm hoping for the next iteration of the DS itself. Physically Larger and brighter Screen, Thinner, More ergonomic, better batter life, and quality internal speakers.

SixthAngel · « **Reply #19 on:** December 12, 2006, 05:33:49 AM »

Its official, handhelds are the new consoles. Everyone is shocked that the real deal is being released on a handheld. Handhelds have always been looked at as some sort of secondary, wannabe system. Some people here are even disappointed it isn't on a console. Welcome to a world where a handheld can satisfy all your gaming needs. In the past companies always tried to move the experience of consoles to handhelds, believing the console experience was what people wanted. Now we have the big games going to handhelds and the handhelds being used as a basis for consoles. Welcome to the future, or maybe we just entered bizarro world.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 12, 2006, 05:39:41 AM »

DQIX 4 player action

for all of you waiting to see it in motion, here it is.

edit: and some DQIX details

Source - GamesAreFun

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-The game has been secretly under development for over a year now.

-DQ IX can be played through as a single-player game. It's stressed that since this is part of the main series, it wouldn't be right for it to just be an online multiplayer RPG. Thus, having great single-player is very important too.

-As if it wasn't obvious already, Akira Toriyama will be returning for the character designs. He says the DS has made things fresh.

-When you change your characters' equipment, the changes will be visible on their bodies.

-The 4-player online demo played at the conference took place in the starting town and nearby field.

-Monsters will be seen moving around on the field; no random battles. If you get close to one, it may approach you and attack. In battle, you'll be able to move around and attack enemies in real-time.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #21 on:** December 12, 2006, 07:06:33 AM »

This game looks and sounds all kinds of impressive for the DS hardware. N64 1.5 FTW!

vudu · « **Reply #22 on:** December 12, 2006, 07:14:01 AM »

I wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone of this Penny Arcade strip. Sitting In A Tree

Truer words were never spoken. (or written on a hat)

RiskyChris · « **Reply #23 on:** December 12, 2006, 07:49:24 AM »

Wow! This sounds like the coop game for DS I've been searching for.

Hurry up and release this baby already!

Blue Plant · « **Reply #24 on:** December 12, 2006, 02:27:27 PM »

Many of those replies on Joystiq's article are hilarious.

Quote from a Mr./Mrs. OrganicShadow "Sure, the DS is selling like crazy and tons of people have one, but is sales of the game worth sacrificing the depth and graphical brilliance that Level5 keeps nailing on consoles? I think not. SE/Level5 are making a very grave mistake by basically raping a franchise for it's revenue."

What it must be like to live in their heads...

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