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Dragon Quest IX "Almost Finished"

P4P — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:23:36 MST

9 versions of mediocrity.

and that's being nice

P4P

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Rocksteadily — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:04:01 MST

Siliconera link is broken..

Dragon Quest IX will probably be my first Dragon Quest game. Why has it taken this long??

Rocksteadily

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Kikouken — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:31:00 MST

lololol funny. I just bought DQ8 TODAY.

Kikouken

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Dudemeister — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:19:06 MST

Mmm, can't wait for this game.

Dudemeister

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metadae — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:11:39 MST

I don't mind the menu-based combat. What I don't like is that every game in the series seems to have a part where you have to gain 15 levels before you can continue.

metadae

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Do Kesubei — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:07:27 MST

Oh, yeah. I totally forgot about this game. I pretty much decided to ignore it now that the battle system isn't real-time anymore. Plus, there's not alot of suspense about it. You know what to expect from the game and you now it'll sell like crazy. There's nothing to look forward to.

Do Kesubei

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Dragon_Warrior — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:26:22 MST

Square Enix had better bring the DQ IV,V,VI remakes to America, or I'm going to have to learn Japanese.

Dragon_Warrior

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derean — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:25:50 MST

@kirstpo: yeah its funny that they dont admit anywhere that this is the reason why the game got delayed, it was pretty obvious that the game had suck written all over it when they first showed it, im glad they're back to the roots now

derean

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Feigr — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:53:25 MST

This (and Puzzle Quest) is the reason I bought a DS. I'm a huge DQ fan. Now if only the remakes would be released outside of Japan.

Feigr

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daddybojangles — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 04:46:46 MST

@Shindokie: I want a chrono sequal also, but I dont think squenix was remembering thaqt 4 million plus copies dragon quest 8 sold in japan alone.

Dragon Quest IX yes please.

daddybojangles

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Foxstar Sixtail — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 04:18:09 MST

@3/9/2008+7 days=1 helluva week!!: It's Dragon Quest. Got a large cult following in the US, and a massive one in Japan. Honestly if you haven't ever enjoyed a Dragon Quest game before now, you may not like this one.

As for the DS, this is great news and going to lead to a month of Media Center sales tracking showing 100k a week DS sales.

@Kenaue: Your not very informed, plus you miss the fact that the DS has a larger install base then any of the current systems. It can do nothing but make craploads of money on the DS for SE.

Foxstar Sixtail

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I'm A Gamer Type Guy!! — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:53:18 MST

@dowingba: ROFLMAO

I'm A Gamer Type Guy!!

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I'm A Gamer Type Guy!! — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:52:51 MST

Uh...ok. Hate to be the one...but whats so exciting about this game? NOT bashing it. Just havent played it...would like to get some detailed info. Would it be worth getting the Cobalt DS for???

I'm A Gamer Type Guy!!

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Irenicus-the one and only — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:20:15 MST

@Rickster773: You have been of the delay train? I been riding it since 20years ago, I hear there will be a stop soon, the conductor said so!

Irenicus-the one and only

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SupaPhly — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 02:50:53 MST

then it comes in the us a year later, and europe a year after that. hop aboard the delay train!

SupaPhly

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Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 02:12:43 MST

@Draconis:
Well, you can play with four DSes. I thought everyone knew that!

Brian Ashcraft

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gamadaya — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 02:06:14 MST

@kirstpo:
Figures they would complain. It breaks tradition. Personally, I like action better than menus. Don't understand why anyone would like menus more, but whatever. Can't stand Enix's stuff anyway.

gamadaya

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dowingba — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 02:01:13 MST

Will DQ9 require DX10?

dowingba

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kirstpo — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:56:38 MST

I wonder how it'll be mutliplayer when they supposedly switched DXIX from an action rpg to a menu turnbased rpg after the Japanese complained. I'll pick attack. You pick attack. The other guy picks special attack. Jelly takes 15 dmg. Hopefully it'll be a lot more fun than just portrayed. I've been looking forward to this game for a while.

kirstpo

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FP Shindokie — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:31:08 MST

@TheIrishNinja: I'm glad you know that. I'm waiting for my copy. I want to buy the Xenogears artbook but i don't have 200+ laying around.

FP Shindokie

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Yin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:28:12 MST

@Lot krotan (wut?): Evo was awesome. I'd love a sequel to it. :D
But If we're talking Squeenix making sequels... How about some Bushido Blade? Possibly for the Wii, with Die By The Sword-esque-but-with-stances controls XD

@Irenicus-the one and only: Same here.

Yin

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dowingba — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:26:22 MST

Dragon Quest MMO confirmed!

dowingba

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Draconis — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:13:58 MST

Multiplayer? Wait, what?

Draconis

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TheIrishNinja — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:08:55 MST

@Shindokie: hey man, i kinda liked the first one! after that, it was varying degrees of cool and just kinda ok...but yeah, at no point was it xenogears. granted.

TheIrishNinja

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Sinfjotle — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:57:34 MST

@Lot krotan (wut?): Consider me your backup. I'm probably the only other person who played it though, so don't get your hopes up.

Sinfjotle

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Digitalguardian — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:55:31 MST

Damn it square enix, stop giving Togashi reasons not to work on Hunter x Hunter. You know DQ is like crack for him, yet you keep putting out.

Digitalguardian

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Irenicus-the one and only — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:55:00 MST

@Kenaue: I enjoy DS more then any home console atm so no thanks.

I hope they take their time, I'm stuck in a pile of DS games already lol

Irenicus-the one and only

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thejakeman has died of dysentry — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:54:55 MST

@Monger King: you win comment of the week!

thejakeman has died of dysentry

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Kenofthedead — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:54:20 MST

Play the bloody game, then judge it.

Kenofthedead

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Kenaue — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:50:18 MST

Gonna suck on DS or PSP, whichever they made it for. Shoulda been a home console game and THEN ported to the DS.

Kenaue

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FP Shindokie — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:45:15 MST

@Lemming To The Sea: Thats what i'm going to do as well. I was talking to someone else about just getting them on the ds or psp over rom. I hate pirating but there are some games i jump flaming electrifying piranha hoping hoops for. Now i just need to get a psp.

FP Shindokie

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Lemming To The Sea — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:42:25 MST

@Shindokie: Haha I was thinking the same thing, except -Chrono Cross cuz I already own it. "Hmmm maybe I should finally pick up Chrono Trigger and Earthbound with my tax refund..."

Lemming To The Sea

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Lot Krotan — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:38:37 MST

A new Chrono game would be nice, but a new Evo game for DS would be amazing. Come on Enix fans, back me up!

I'm hoping that Spore will fill in some of the void.

Lot Krotan

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FP Shindokie — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:36:29 MST

@Lemming To The Sea: From what i heard is that the genius' behind the game separated and therefore cannot create a game for it. Plus the License for the game is up in there as well. I don't really mind if they don't make a sequel if its going to be bad. I enjoyed Chrono Cross, but not as much as the first. Either way I just realized that i really need to go out and find these games. Stupid Chrono Trigger auction.

Also your right money is involved and I think they would sell a lot of copies of that game. I mean i will buy three. I might be poor, but surely i will be happy.

FP Shindokie

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Lemming To The Sea — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:33:36 MST

@Shindokie: What logical reason could you provide that Square Enix is "holding back" on a Chrono Trigger sequel? It's obvious from the Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Star Ocean, and Mana series that Square Enix isn't afraid of making sequels, there has to be some sort of other factor like maybe the Chrono games didn't sell as well as people thought (although I'm a firm believer that they do) or someone (the gooch, possibly) has control over Chrono games that is no longer affiliated with Squeenix that make the sequels impossible at this point in time.

Square Enix is a company, and therefore I'd assume they'd take any chance possible to make money, so SOMETHING has to be cockblocking a sequel and everytime I see one demanded my heart sinks a bit cuz I know it's not gonna happen :(

Lemming To The Sea

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FP Shindokie — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:29:27 MST

@Lemming To The Sea: I actually don't. It is possible but to actually make it any good as Chrono Trigger is what worries me. I have so much love for the game i'm just scared.

FP Shindokie

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Lemming To The Sea — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:28:14 MST

@Shindokie: Don't you think if they thought a new Chrono game was viable (or possible, maybe there's some underlying factors that make it a non-option at this point) they'd have made it by now or at least announced something?

Lemming To The Sea

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FP Shindokie — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:25:18 MST

How is this going to support Multiplayer? I Hope they are able to pull it off though. I mean i don't konw. I don't want Dragon Quest i want a new Chrono games. Think about the long time fans. Maybe just maybe a proper sequel to Xenogears. Please don't bring up Xeno Saga we both know it wasn't a proper sequel or prequel.

FP Shindokie

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Double J — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:22:15 MST

Man, my work is going to be PISSED at me after this comes out....

Double J

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devmas — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:20:54 MST

It is interesting to see that DS games are getting high production values. From my past experiences with handheld games, the production values are lacking compared to console counterparts.

devmas

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Monger King — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:14:11 MST

Sweet, soon there will be another game for 90% of American DS owners to pirate.

Monger King

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Saint Anima — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:13:33 MST

This is going to be great. Though, I wonder when we will get it in the states. They should port those DS remakes of the older games in the meantime to soothe the pain of the waiting.

Saint Anima

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Thorax — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:09:25 MST

Great, a reason to become more hopelessly addicted to my DS. 30-40 hours of my life lost while rocking back and forth in the corner, here I come.

Thorax