Dragon Quest VI coming to America on Valentine's Day!

[Goli]

NINTENDO ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT OF DRAGON QUEST VI: REALMS OF REVELATION

Enhanced Version of Classic Role-Playing Game Launches for Nintendo DS Systems on Feb. 14

REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 20, 2010 - Nintendo of America today gave video game fans across North America something sweet to look forward to on Valentine's Day, and it has nothing to do with flowers or chocolates. On Feb. 14, DRAGON QUEST® VI: Realms of RevelationTM - previously unavailable outside of Japan - will make its North American debut exclusively on the hand-held Nintendo DSTM family of systems. Combining classic role-playing adventure with new character options and enhancements, the game offers hours of imaginative DRAGON QUEST fun spanning several unique game worlds that can be enjoyed on the go.

DRAGON QUEST VI: Realms of Revelation features a rich storyline that leads players through a multitude of captivating worlds as they gather allies and battle fierce monsters on a quest to defeat evil forces. With updated graphics and more than 15 character classes to choose from, new and experienced players alike can dive headlong into the timeless role-playing excitement of the DRAGON QUEST franchise anytime, anywhere. They can even enjoy special features such as switching between character classes and letting monsters, such as Slimes, join their party.

"Millions of players around the world have discovered the timeless fun of DRAGON QUEST," said Marc Franklin, Nintendo of America's director of Public Relations. "The arrival of DRAGON QUEST VI: Realms of Revelation in North America will give fans unique access to a classic game in the series for the first time, offering new ways to explore and enjoy the DRAGON QUEST universe."

Originally released in 1995 for Japan's Super Famicom system (known in the U.S. as Super NESTM), DRAGON QUEST VI: Realms of Revelation challenges players to explore multiple worlds as they confront the many problems caused by the evil Murdaw. Players can choose from nine starting classes and unlock others as they progress through the game.

For more information about DRAGON QUEST VI: Realms of Revelation, visit http://dragonquest6.nintendo.com.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its WiiTM home console and Nintendo DSTM family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment SystemTM, Nintendo has sold more than 3.5 billion video games and more than 577 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSiTM and Nintendo DSi XLTM, as well as the Game BoyTM, Game Boy Advance, Super NESTM, Nintendo 64TM and Nintendo GameCubeTM systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as MarioTM, Donkey KongTM, MetroidTM, ZeldaTM and PokémonTM. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at http://www.nintendo.com.

DRAGON QUEST and SQUARE ENIX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.. REALMS OF REVELATION is a trademark or registered trademark of Square Enix Co., Ltd.

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Pictured is the old logo SE had back when they announced they'd localize all three DQ DS remakes, when the official site actually opens I'll grab the new logo with the new name

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Updated!
The official site has a video and screenshots, as well as the boxart.

 

[mameks]

Awesome.
Can't wait to download buy this. :3
The first link in the quote's dead...at least for me :/

 

[HaniKazmi]

I thought squeenix had forgotton about this as there hasn't been any mention since the first announcement. Glad to see the're finishing the trilogy off.

 

[granville]

So finally with this, every main game in the entire series will have officially been released in English. 6 was previously the only numbered DQ game to not have an official localization (fan translations were the only way to play it). Nice!

 

[Slyakin]

That's great! I really enjoyed 4 and 5, and 9 was... pretty good too.


Can't wait for this one!

 

[geminisama]

About time they give us details on the DQ6 translation, wooo! I'll have something to do on my ds again.

 

[granville]

Here's a US announcement trailer you can add to the top post if you like-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDuYI7ho8U0

 

[JackDeeEss]

and here I was thinking it'd look like DQIX
it's going backwards

 

[dan80315]

and here I was thinking it'd look like DQIX
it's going backwards

I feel ya ;[

 

[geminisama]

and here I was thinking it'd look like DQIX
it's going backwards

Why would it look like 9? 6 is a remake of a snes game, and it's gonna use the same, (although the trailer shows a slightly enhanced engine), engine as the last 2 remakes. If you were expecting phenomenal NDS graphics on a REMAKE, you've got your expectations too high.

 

[Jiggah]

Finally. I might actually pick up my DS again. Metal King Slime grinding here I come.

 

[RupeeClock]

Nice has put a LOT of backing in Dragon Quest IX, in fact they have Jedward promoting on TV in the UK.
Meanwhile Golden Sun has been launched but doesn't get this sort of treatment, weird huh?

I've heard Dragon Quest IX was a bit weak though, and it was my first, I may be interested to try DQVI.

 

[PeregrinFig]

This made my day. I'm actually incredibly excited right now. Been waiting for this forever, and thought they just decided to not localize DQVI again.

 

[Paarish]

Nothing says "I love you" like DQ6!

 

[shakirmoledina]

was dq6 better than 9 prev (story wise and gameplay wise)? i dont think dq9 can be beaten except by someone who already has had many fans ie golden sun

 

[PeregrinFig]

was dq6 better than 9 prev (story wise and gameplay wise)? i dont think dq9 can be beaten except by someone who already has had many fans ie golden sun

I personally enjoyed DQIV, V, and the original version of VI more than IX. It has good graphics, but every other element of the game is sub-par to me.

 

[Matthew]

Still got to finish the last one

 

[PeregrinFig]

Still got to finish the last one

You really should. DQV has one of the greatest RPG storylines ever.

 

[Satangel]

Epic news, more DQ goodness is always welcome