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[Brannon]

.....AAAAAAAHH!











some good news here.

 

[LeonSPBR]

YESSSS

DQ 7 and 8!!!!!

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

 

[Mr. RPG]

I love Square-Enix.

Edit: And Nintendo.

 

[Megalosaro]

VII is the best dq. This is good news.

 

[kswiston]

I was convinced that DQ7 was a lost cause, but it looks like we will get it 3 years late after all! Will buy.

DQ8 is probably a skip for me. I am fine with the PS2 version I have.

 

[entremet]

I was convinced that DQ7 was a lost cause, but it looks like we will get it 3 years late after all! Will buy.

DQ8 is probably a skip for me. I am fine with the PS2 version I have.

The 3DS is faster and has no random encounters, which I think are huge deals for replays, also a higher quality OST.

I'm more nostalgic about that one, but I'm glad I'm finally gonna play DQVII, as the game is super pricey on the aftermarket and a superior version already exists, albeit not localized until today's announcements.

 

[Boney]

Had given up hope and dug up the ps2 the other day and got a friend to lend me VIII.

Got the crystal ball so I don't know maybe I should wait for the 3ds version

 

[Joqu]

Have they said who's publishing this yet. Is SE finally ready to push DQ again or is this a Bravely Default scenario and Nintendo is saving the day?

This gives me way more hope we'll see the 3DS version of DQ XI as well as the PS4 one. I'll likely go PS4 regardless, but I'd like the option.

What Bill said gave me the impression it was Nintendo again but maybe I'm reading into it too much.

 

[mclem]

Published by Nintendo?

Does this mean there's a reasonable chance of a Slime Amiibo? Or a figurine in a Collector's Edition?

 

[Joqu]

Chances of Slime Amiibo?

Zero. They aren't adding amiibo compatibility in for a western release.

Maybe for XI.

 

[Mr. RPG]

What Bill said gave me the impression it was Nintendo again but maybe I'm reading into it too much.

That's what it sounded like to me. I suppose we'll see soon enough.

 

[mclem]

Zero. They aren't adding amiibo compatibility in for a western release.

Maybe for XI.

Yeah, I realised that was unlikely after the writing it. Still, after a rethink came up with a similarly appealing idea.

 

[zerodeefex]

My copies of 4, 5, 6 and 9 are unplayed on DS. Time to fire em up. Hopefully I get through one or two before these arrive .

Is there an advantage to playing in order?

 

[jb1234]

The 3DS is faster and has no random encounters, which I think are huge deals for replays, also a higher quality OST.

Does it also retain the voice acting?

 

[Capra]

So... Is VIII drastically improved playing on n3DS or would I have a relatively enjoyable, not-laggy/ugly-as-fuck experience on my old 3DS?

 

[kswiston]

The 3DS is faster and has no random encounters, which I think are huge deals for replays, also a higher quality OST.

I'm more nostalgic about that one, but I'm glad I'm finally gonna play DQVII, as the game is super pricey on the aftermarket and a superior version already exists, albeit not localized until today's announcements.

I just don't care enough about those improvements to fork out the $50-60 (+tax) that the game will end up costing in Canada. I also prefer playing 3D games on console as I've never found portables all that comfortable in my hands (doesn't help that I have the OG 3DS, which is small).

 

[Bitanator]

I cannot wait to play DQVIII with the new stuff added. Visible encounters is a great addition

 

[Nista]

I may have to get a new regular size 3DS for when VII comes out. I haven't wanted to bother firing up the PSX to play it again, so this is fantastic news!

 

[Joqu]

Yeah, I realised that was unlikely after the writing it. Still, after a rethink came up with a similarly appealing idea.

I'd love to own a Slime amiibo too but there's no way they'd let Japanese players miss out on one.

 

[Delicious Waffles]

If I never played a Dragon Quest game before, would one of these games be the perfect starting point? If so, which one?

 

[jb1234]

If I never played a Dragon Quest game before, would one of these games be the perfect starting point? If so, which one?

I'd start with V, personally. Or IV.

 

[Dark_castle]

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAT

My face right now

Mr Popo?

 

[entremet]

Does it also retain the voice acting?

Not sure. Those details haven't been divulged to the media yet.

I do know the original Japanese version on the PS2 did not have voice acting.

No idea if they added voices for the Japanese 3DS version.

 

[kurahador]

If I never played a Dragon Quest game before, would one of these games be the perfect starting point? If so, which one?

V and VIII is the best in the series.

 

[Vamphuntr]

Yay DQ VII at last!

 

[Heero5]

I never gave up hope!

 

[themagicalkitsune]

Not sure. Those details haven't been divulged to the media yet.

I do know the original Japanese version on the PS2 did not have voice acting.

No idea if they added voices for the Japanese 3DS version.

They did.

 

[kswiston]

If I never played a Dragon Quest game before, would one of these games be the perfect starting point? If so, which one?

Unless more modern graphics are of huge importance to you, the perfect starting point would probably be one of DQ3-5.

DQ7 is like 100 hours long (and I'm talking a regular run through, not 100% completion). DQ8 is about 70 hours. The 3 I listed are 20-30 hour games. DQ4-5 are playable on DS/3DS. All 3 are available on iOS/Android for $10-15. If you like the older games, you can always progress towards the modern titles.

 

[1upsuper]

I am so happy about this. This was the GOAT Direct for me entirely because of DQ. Couldn't care less about Cloud in Smash. So glad Nintendo has stepped up to the plate

Spoiler

again

with DQ.

 

[ZombiePlatypus]

So fucking pumped. I really should get around to beating 9.

 

[YourMaster]

I had already given up hope on these and the monster. Very happy with this.

My copies of 4, 5, 6 and 9 are unplayed on DS. Time to fire em up. Hopefully I get through one or two before these arrive .

Is there an advantage to playing in order?

Several. Play them in order.

 

[Lothar]

If I never played a Dragon Quest game before, would one of these games be the perfect starting point? If so, which one?

V or VIII. V if you lean more towards having the best story. VIII if you want something that's the most modern with a giant beautiful world, orchestrated soundtrack, and being able to see your characters on the battle screen and see them perform the actions. (That makes the battles slower though)

 

[RootCause]

The link in op sends me to the same item on Amazon.

 

[Tyrant Rave]

I am so ready for this

 

[Hero of Legend]

http://www.mediafire.com/download/mo15f2jriscgtm9/DRAGONQUESTVIIFragmentsoftheForgottenPast.zip

http://www.mediafire.com/download/oys9l75f9l4617l/DRAGONQUESTVIIIJourneyoftheCursedKing.zip

Here's all of the screens and logos for both games via the press site.

 

[Kenai]

Take my money NOW!!!!

THIS THIS OMG

Day one and day one

 

[Mr. RPG]

I still can't believe this is coming.

Dragon Quest VII and Shenmue III announced all in one year...

 

[Agent Unknown]

Import-GAF, how are VII & VIII respectively on 3DS fun factor, polish and feature wise? (I'm an eager newcomer to the series, been playing DQ V DS which is my first DQ and love it) Anyways...

YES, FINALLY. I'm absolutely over the moon about this. Spending some quality time with DQ V to celebrate the announcement. Also, glad to see this confirms that Horii really did let the cat out of the bag during that French Q&A back in July.

 

[Keyouta]

I already have VII in Japanese but I'm gladly in day 1 for both localized releases.

 

[Mutagenic]

This is the best news.

 

[AmyS]

Joker 2 is also cheap if you want to go for a full DS set.

It's like 13 buck on Amazon new.

Sweet. Haven't played any of the DQ side series yet.

On another note, I first became aware of Dragon Quest through Electronic Gaming Monthly. (July 1989) Gaming Gossip - Quartermann's column:

 

[LOCK]

So does this mean we will get DQ10 on the NX in the states?

or or :C

 

[Oxn]

I didnt like DQ9, but I guess I will have to buy a copy now to complete my set.

 

[flintstryker]

Finally!1 After beating DQ 1-6 I have been waiting very impatiently for a way to play 7 for years now!

 

[Ricker]

I was convinced that DQ7 was a lost cause, but it looks like we will get it 3 years late after all! Will buy.

DQ8 is probably a skip for me. I am fine with the PS2 version I have.

Same...and I still havent finished it lol...I was stuck somewhere,no clue where to go because I came back to it after a few months...maybe halfway through.

 

[Suikoguy]

You're talking about party talk?

Exactly.

 

[Andrew J.]

2016 is gonna be a year of Dragon Quest for me. I'll go back and finally finish III GBC, then IV-VI on DS, hopefully before VII comes out.

 

[MaximumSpider]

Yeessss!
Where were you when Dragon Quest made a comeback?!

 

[AyaisMUsikWhore]

Are these new games or games that haven't came to the west?

 

[OrbitalBeard]

I'd love for SE to release the Dragon Warrior 1&2 GBC remakes on the 3DS VC.