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[Korigama]

I would say things are sounding more like the PS1 golden days.

Much too optimistic, I'd say. Improved over the JRPG situation with the previous gen, but comparing it to the PS1 days would be getting carried away (especially when most of the games announced are far from ready and we've yet to see the quality of the final products).

That said, this does look promising.

 

[Velcro Fly]

Getting trophies and maybe a platinum trophy definitely will soften the blow if we don't get the 3DS version

 

[manueldelalas]

I'm curious why people keep saying this. The only difference is they didn't show PS4 combat.

No NPCs, an awful camera angle, a monster that glided there that basically did nothing. If that's not early, I don't know what it is. Late 2016 looks possible of everything goes smoothly. 2017 at least for it to get translated.

 

[freeofgreed]

Wow, looks great. Both version look good. The funny thing is that because of the two versions we still don't know if the NX is a handheld or a console.

 

[Vincent Grayson]

This should be hitting 2016 after FFXV so the install base for JRPGs should be more substantial by then in Japan on PS4.

Star Ocean 5 is also hitting the same year.

Isn't SO5 supposed to be a 2015 game in Japan?

 

[Tyrant Rave]

Both versions look pretty neat.

 

[Agent Gibbs]

shit the bed! well day one for 3DS, as for "next gen" it depends entirely on if i want/own an NX which platform

 

[holysan]

shops owners will need to hire more to handle the buyers!

Youkai Watch, MH, Pokemon..

They have enough experience with DQ level of sales.

 

[Walpurgis]

Anyone have any idea what Level-5 is up to? I heard they were building a big new franchise and thought they were making DQXI alongside that. Are they even making 2 RPGs?

Does anyone know anything about the team Square is collaborating with on the PS4 version? I've never heard of them. Are they just grunt workers or do they get an input in development?

All in all, the platform announcement was perfect and actually made EVERYONE happy. After the last few mainline Dragon Quest announcements, this is a miracle!

 

[Alastor3]

First time I will ever Double Dip!

At least now there is hope for localization

How come ?

 

[A.J.]

At least now there is hope for localization

 

[BadWolf]

Isn't SO5 supposed to be a 2015 game in Japan?

Oh, is it?

Even better.

 

[clay_ghost]

either way we probably will get an a custom system from both lol.

Oh ! I will love to buy a DQXI custom PS4 or 3DS. Hmm ,.... wonder if its too soon for the NX version to have a custom system when it come out .

Youkai Watch, MH, Pokemon..

They have enough experience with DQ level of sales.

Not on two different platform on the same day !

 

[RPGamer92]

He said there's another game bit its a bit further off than the other titles. I assume he's talking about the remake.

Wouldn't that be 10?

 

[vagabondarts]

It looks glorious on 3DS:

And the PS4 version looks amazing, exactly how I imagined a next gen DQVIII would look.

 

[kenji_sama]

Isn't SO5 supposed to be a 2015 game in Japan?

Winter 2015, so should be early 2016

 

[MilesTeg]

Square Enix is really killing it lately. This is gonna be huge.

 

[BadWolf]

Anyone have any idea what Level-5 is up to? I heard they were building a big new franchise and thought they were making DQXI alongside that. Are they even making 2 RPGs?

Does anyone know anything about the team Square is collaborating with on the PS4 version? I've never heard of them. Are they just grunt workers or do they get an input in development?

Level 5 is at the very least working on a big PS4 project, it was supposed to be revealed at E3 but guess plans changed. May appear at TGS.

The team working on the console DQXI is the same as the one that worked on DQX.

 

[SeZMehK]

Oh hell yea! I can't wait for this game! I've missed DQ since I last played VIII on the PS2.

 

[MisterR]

What happened to that DQ Remake he kept teasing? :/

DQ X? maybe? Did he say remake or HD port?

 

[backflip10019]

Finally something that justifies my N3DS purchase. Really excited for this. Last Dragon Quest game I played was DQ8 -- loved it.

 

[MLH]

So much to take in. No trailer though, just off-screen gameplay?
They both look amazing, I'm particularly intrigued by the 2D/3D of the 3DS version; I have a huge soft spot for sprites. Will buy both when they come west, the series deserves the support.

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

Orca is interesting although I can't find much details about them.

 

[Kouriozan]

I'm also happy we get 2 different versions.
The 3DS one looks to be the perfect anniversary game.

 

[Starphoenix]

So with the 3DS version we have the option of playing it in 3D or 2D? If so I'm soooooo getting the 3DS version.

 

[SultanofPoon]

]Level 5 is at the very least working on a big PS4 project[/B], it was supposed to be revealed at E3 but guess plans changed. May appear at TGS.

The team working on the console DQXI is the same as the one that worked on DQX.

Oh wow didn't know that, Ni No 2 maybe?

 

[MatrixMan.EXE]

Haha , no way the PS4 version will beat the 3DS version unless the 3DS version have stock problems , still that week will be very interesting ; shops owners will need to hire more to handle the buyers!

Why do I get the feeling that, even though the game is coming to PS4 and 3DS, we're still going to have console wars over which version is better and which one will sell more? Yikes.

Either way, both systems will no doubt get a limited edition bundle. Relative to install base, it'll sell a metric shit tonne on both, and Square Enix/Horii will be super happy.

Wouldn't that be 10?

He said there were 5 Dragon Quest games coming to Playstation with another coming but its further down the road. DQH, DQH2, DQB, DQX and DQXI make up those 5 meaning the one that is further down the road is something else entirely. If what he said about the remake is true, then its probably that.

 

[ash_ag]

It looks glorious on 3DS:

And the PS4 version looks amazing, exactly how I imagined a next gen DQVIII would look.

Really impressed by how they handle the transition of a SNES-era World Map into a more modern open area.

It's not completely clear to me if the PS4 and 3DS games are going to feature the same story (and potentially system), but the idea of offering the same game in three distinct graphical styles is beyond intriguing.

 

[Rymuth]

Oh, just saw the change in the title. Simultaneous release would be amazing.

 

[Calamari41]

So with the 3DS version we have the option of playing it in 3D or 2D? If so I'm soooooo getting the 3DS version.

It's not even an option, you play both at the same time!

 

[BadWolf]

The PS4 version being exclusive to the system (and not being PS4/PS3) is huge for the console, should move a lot of systems in Japan.

(yeah DQXI is coming to NX as well but we still don't know which version is coming to it and what NX is)

 

[Starphoenix]

It's not even an option, you play both at the same time!

Oh, so you can't only play one or the other if you wish to? I'd rather play the 2D version... >_>

 

[Caronte]

Also not a single NPC in the ps4 version

Hmmmm, that's true.

 

[tim_pkmn89]

Oh, so you can't only play one or the other if you wish to? I'd rather play the 2D version... >_>

Then just ignore the top screen

 

[Calamari41]

Oh, so you can't only play one or the other if you wish to? I'd rather play the 2D version... >_>

It shows 3D on the top screen and 2D on the bottom, both played at the same time. The difference is if you play with the circle pad, the battles are in 3D. If you play with the D-pad, the battles are in 2D. The overworld you play just depends on which screen you want to look at.

I'll probably mainly use the bottom screen, looking at the top for cutscenes and new vistas.

 

[Glendemonium]

Already announcing NX support? Makes me wonder how far into development it is for them to be so bold to announce it. They steered clear from Nintendo home consoles for a while, this is interesting.

 

[Palette Swap]

Oh, just saw the change in the title. Simultaneous release would be amazing.

Just so there's no misunderstanding, it's simultaneous PS4+3DS in Japan, mind you, not worldwide.

 

[HIR0]

I think the NX version will be localized.
Nintendo would want their launch lineup to be as strong as possible and avoid large software lineups so it kinda makes sense to localize it.

 

[GifGafIsTheBestGaf]

im truly shook waking up to this news, im just glad we are getting DQ games so selling it like that makes it possible so be it

 

[Calamari41]

I think the NX version will be localized.
Nintendo would want their launch lineup to be as strong as possible and avoid large software lineups so it kinda makes sense to localize it.

Yeah, I can see them doing what it takes to get it over here if SE won't do it.

 

[Vyse The Legend]

Just so there's no misunderstanding, it's simultaneous PS4+3DS in Japan, mind you, not worldwide.

I'm confident we will get 11 on ps4 in the West, but I'm not sure we will see the 3ds one, unless 7/8 come to whet the appetite first.

 

[crinale]

FYI, Chinese localization of FF type-0 was done by Sony but they let SE apply the script to Xbox version too. It's not like if Sony helps to localize PS4 version the text never leaves Sony platform.
However looking at SE's trends they seem to do by themselves nowdays (IMO this shall be proven by DQ7 & 8 coming over).

 

[Koppai]

The 3DS version looks awesome like that

 

[Dineren]

Wow, I completely forgot about this announcement. Both versions look great to me, I'll definitely pick up whichever versions are localized. This may even finally drive me to pick up a Japanese 3DS if they decide not to bring it over here.

 

[disco]

I think the NX version will be localized.
Nintendo would want their launch lineup to be as strong as possible and avoid large software lineups so it kinda makes sense to localize it.

Similar sentiment was held during the Wii U's launch period and we thought DQX would appear to fill up the West's first/second year...

 

[nobodyshero]

Bahhhh, I'm so late to this news!

Is this the first official NX title announced?

Does this basically confirm NX is a 2016 thing (which was already the strong rumor)?

Are the 3DS and next-gen versions the same game, or different?

This is incredible? I can't wait!

 

[BadWolf]

If NX will get the PS4 version then localizing it would be pointless, it will get destroyed in sales in the west.

 

[Rymuth]

Just so there's no misunderstanding, it's simultaneous PS4+3DS in Japan, mind you, not worldwide.

Yeah, I know. As someone who follows MC threads still going to be amazing to watch when it drops.

Wouldnt complain if it happens worldwide either =)

 

[wumster3000]

RIP Vita.

Vita has been long gone bro. I haven't touched mine in ages. That legacy platform feels.

I'll be picking this up on both platforms.

 

[Alcotholic]

I'm really curious as to why they advertise the plot being similar to Ni No Kuni?