Square-Enix Announces Dragon Quest IX

Square-Enix held a press conference and announced something totally unexpected: Dragon Quest IX for the Nintendo DS. Update And two real screenshots added for visual impact.

Industry giant Square-Enix held a press conference in Tokyo to announce the next iteration of their Dragon Quest series. As many gamers did not expect, the company announced the game for the Nintendo DS instead of the logical PS3 or Wii platforms.

Development of the ninth installment of Dragon Quest, which will be the first network-based title from the series (yes, Wi-Fi confirmed), is performed at Level 5 studios, the same company which is also behind the upcoming Nintendo DS title Professor Layton and the Mystery Village.

Square-Enix is aiming for a Japanese release in 2007, with a big chance of the game leaving the country after that.

Update And two real screenshots added for visual impact.

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  Looks great! I guess this will be my first Dragon Quest game.

  NPC, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  looks pretty nice, it'll most likely be my first dragon quest as well.

  darkshadow61, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Already got those, but couldn't upload them. Thanks though :)

  Dennis, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  They are crazy, why they didn't develop this on a home console? There are so many Dragon Quest past episodes that could be converted on portable consoles...

  Olpus Bonzo, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  I....Want....This

  jedibmoney, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Woah o_O Amazing.. still too good to believe *rubs his eyes*

  Sildorian, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  For the fans: http://ruliweb.dreamwiz.com/ruliboard/read.htm?table=game_nin02&num=6675&main=nin Video footage :)

  Dennis, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  HUGE FAN OF THE SERIES!! This looks incredible!! on a side note, thanks NPC for notifying me about it!

  nothings_shadow, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Well how 'bout that.

  pm5000, 30-11--0001 at 00:00