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===== Square Enix Turns DQVC Back On After Fan Outcry =====
===== Dragon Quest VII Remake and Dragon Quest X Unlikely To Be Released Worldwide =====
After much outcry, Square Enix has turned the DQVC service back online for Dragon Quest IX as of 24 August 2013.  
There was no news regarding Dragon Quest at the E3 gaming expo in June of 2014.  Dragon Quest VII for Nintendo 3DS and Dragon Quest X for Wii U and PC are very unlikely to see a worldwide release.


===== Square Enix Shuts Down DQVC Servers Without Warning =====
===== Dragon Quest VIII Released on iOS and Android =====
In late June 2013, Square Enix abruptly shut down the [[DQVC]] online servers for [[Dragon Quest IX]] without any prior notification to fans and usersAlthough many fans were expecting the service to be discontinued, most expected some sort of advanced warning from Square Enix or Nintendo prior to its discontinuation.  Thanks to user ignasia for sharing this news.
A mobile version of Dragon Quest VIII has been released for iOS and AndroidThe initial prices is set at $20.  


[http://www.gamespot.com/users/behindtheword/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=m-100-26037011 News Link 1]<br/>
===== Square Enix Shuts Down Dragon Quest Online Services =====
[http://behindtheword.kinja.com/the-dangers-of-single-play-with-online-components-884926597 News Link 2]
In May of 2014, Nintendo and Square Enix have shut down all online services which were available for Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii games. This includes the DQVC for Dragon Quest IX.


===== Square Enix and Nintendo Abandon Dragon Quest in North America =====
===== Square Enix and Nintendo Abandon Dragon Quest in North America =====
At the June 2013 E3 video games expo, no new Dragon Quest titles were featured or even mentioned.  This seems to indicate that Square Enix and Nintendo are abandoning Dragon Quest in North America and Europe, based on the poor sales of Dragon Quest X on the Wii U in Japan.  While it is possible that the 3DS remake of [[Dragon Quest VII]] might eventually be released worldwide, no titles are being identified as in development with a targeted western release.  Due to mis-management and a poor decision in making Dragon Quest X an online-only, subscription game, North America and Europe are entering a second "dark age" for Dragon Quest similar to 1992-1999.  This wiki will move into a mostly hibernation state due to lack of new available content.  All of the momentum generated by the strong [[Dragon Quest IX]] sales in the summer of 2010 has been wasted by a Square Enix team that could not capitalize on its success in the larger western market.
As of 2013, Square Enix and Nintendo have abandoned Dragon Quest in North America and Europe, based on the poor sales of Dragon Quest X on the Wii U in Japan.  No titles have been identified as in development with a targeted western release.  Due to mis-management and the poor decision in making Dragon Quest X an online-only, subscription game, North America and Europe are entering a second "dark age" for Dragon Quest similar to 1992-1999.  This wiki has moved into a mostly hibernation state due to lack of new available content.  All of the momentum generated by the strong [[Dragon Quest IX]] sales in the summer of 2010 has been wasted by a Square Enix team that could not capitalize on its success in the larger western market.
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===== Account Creation Re-enabled =====
Automatic account creation has been turned on again.  Hopefully this leads to more users and not to spam accounts like it did previously.  Steps have been taken to try to prevent spam accounts from being created easily.


===== CAPTCHAs and Permissions Updated =====
Permissions and CAPTCHAs have been updated.  If you have you have confirmed your email address, you should not have to fill out a captcha to complete an edit.  Any issues should be reported to [[User_talk:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]].  These changes hope to keep out spam and welcome more editors to the wiki.
===== Dragon Quest Wiki Joins NIWA =====
The Dragon Quest Wiki has joined NIWA!  Use the links below to visit our new partner wikis.  This is the next step in promoting and growing the wiki to be the best resource for Dragon Quest content on the web!
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Dragon Quest Wiki is happy to welcome [http://strategywiki.org/wiki/Main_Page Strategy Wiki] into SEIWA!
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Dragon Quest VII Remake and Dragon Quest X Unlikely To Be Released Worldwide

There was no news regarding Dragon Quest at the E3 gaming expo in June of 2014. Dragon Quest VII for Nintendo 3DS and Dragon Quest X for Wii U and PC are very unlikely to see a worldwide release.

Dragon Quest VIII Released on iOS and Android

A mobile version of Dragon Quest VIII has been released for iOS and Android. The initial prices is set at $20.

Square Enix Shuts Down Dragon Quest Online Services

In May of 2014, Nintendo and Square Enix have shut down all online services which were available for Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii games. This includes the DQVC for Dragon Quest IX.

Square Enix and Nintendo Abandon Dragon Quest in North America

As of 2013, Square Enix and Nintendo have abandoned Dragon Quest in North America and Europe, based on the poor sales of Dragon Quest X on the Wii U in Japan. No titles have been identified as in development with a targeted western release. Due to mis-management and the poor decision in making Dragon Quest X an online-only, subscription game, North America and Europe are entering a second "dark age" for Dragon Quest similar to 1992-1999. This wiki has moved into a mostly hibernation state due to lack of new available content. All of the momentum generated by the strong Dragon Quest IX sales in the summer of 2010 has been wasted by a Square Enix team that could not capitalize on its success in the larger western market.

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