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Square Enix and Nintendo Abandon Dragon Quest in North America[edit]
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: Sentinels of the Starry Skies 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.
Square Enix Turns DQVC Back On After Fan Outcry[edit]
After much outcry, Square Enix has turned the DQVC service back online for Dragon Quest IX as of 24 August 2013.
Square Enix Shuts Down DQVC Servers Without Warning[edit]
In late June 2013, Square Enix abruptly shut down the DQVC online servers for Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies without any prior notification to fans and users. Although 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.
Square Enix and Nintendo Abandon Dragon Quest in North America[edit]
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: Fragments of the Forgotten Past 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 the success in the larger western market.
Dragon Quest X Given Release Date in Japan[edit]
August 2, 2012 will be the release date of Dragon Quest X in Japan. There is no word of a release date in any other part of the world or for the Wii U, which is expected to be released worldwide this fall. A new trailer for Dragon Quest X has also been released.
Dragon Quest X Beta in Japan[edit]
As of February 2012, Dragon Quest X is in beta testing in Japan. There is still no word of a release date for Japan or the rest of the world. All will likely be revealed at this year's E3 in June. {{#itemtags:dragonquestnews}}
Dragon Quest X Revealed in Japan[edit]
Dragon Quest X has finally had some information revealed in Japan. Square Enix held a press conference to talk about the game and confirmed that it will be on the Wii. They also revealed that it will have additional features on the Wii U as well as being an online game.
In game footage
Dragon's Den Dragon Quest X page
--FlyingRagnar 21:52, 9 September 2011 (CDT) {{#itemtags:dragonquestnews}}
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Delayed[edit]
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 has been delayed to a September 19th release in North America.
--FlyingRagnar 10:22, 26 July 2011 (CDT) {{#itemtags:dragonquestnews}}
Itadaki Street Coming to North America[edit]
In other E3 news, Itadaki Street is coming to North America for the first time! The Wii game will be released around the holidays in 2011 and be titled Fortune Street. The gameplay is similar to the Mario Party series and features Nintendo and Dragon Quest characters.
E3 game page
--FlyingRagnar 17:06, 7 June 2011 (CDT) {{#itemtags:dragonquestnews}}
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 North American Release Announced[edit]
At the ongoing E3 conference, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 has been confirmed for an August 28th release in North America. The game will be published by Nintendo. Check out the trailer over on the Dragon's Den.
E3 game page
Trailer on Dragon's Den
--FlyingRagnar 17:06, 7 June 2011 (CDT) {{#itemtags:dragonquestnews}}
Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary[edit]
Today, May 27, 2011, marks the 25th anniversary of the release of the original Dragon Quest in Japan. In celebration Square Enix is releasing an anniversary collection game for Wii in Japan which contains the first 3 Dragon Quest games. There is no word on whether it will be released in other regions, but it seems unlikely. In 25 years, Dragon Quest has 9 main series titles as well as multiple side series.
Gamasutra article
Gamepro article
--FlyingRagnar 10:22, 27 May 2011 (CDT) {{#itemtags:dragonquestnews}}
Dragon Quest VI Released in Europe[edit]
Today, Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation is released for the first time in Europe! Like North America, Europe never received the SFC/SNES Version of Dragon Quest VI when it was first released in the 90's.
Official Website
--FlyingRagnar 09:33, 20 May 2011 (CDT) {{#itemtags:dragonquestnews}}
Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 Professional Music and SFX[edit]
The Dragon's Den has posted music and sound effects from Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional. This game was recently released in Japan.
Game page
Discussion
--FlyingRagnar 22:48, 11 May 2011 (CDT) {{#itemtags:dragonquestnews}}
Dragon Quest Mobile Dungeon Games[edit]
The Dragon's Den has posted some screenshots of 2 mobile dungeon games which are available on Japanese cell phones. Not much information is known, but they appear to be related to the Mystery Dungeon series.
Mobile Dungeon 1
Mobile Dungeon 2
Discussion
--FlyingRagnar 22:48, 11 May 2011 (CDT) {{#itemtags:dragonquestnews}}
Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary Collection coming to Wii[edit]
Famitsu has announced the development of a Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary Collection game for the Wii. It is scheduled for release this summer in Japan. The game will contain the NES and SNES Versions of Dragon Quest I, II, and III. At present, there is no word on whether this game will be released outside of Japan. It is probably unlikely due to the release being made by a 3rd party and the fact that none of the SNES Versions of these games were ever localized for regions outside of Japan.
Famitsu article
Discussion
--FlyingRagnar 18:34, 11 May 2011 (CDT) {{#itemtags:dragonquestnews}}
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