| Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Launches on July 11 in North America |
| May 19th, 2010 |
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REDMOND, USA - Launching in the United States on July 11, DRAGON QUEST ® IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies ™ : for the
Nintendo DS ™ family of systems lets players enjoy an adventure that is entirely their own, yet can be shared with others anywhere, anytime.
Developed by Square Enix Co., Ltd., this game has already become a phenomenon with players of all ages and backgrounds in Japan, with more than 4.2 million units sold.
Before setting off on their adventure, players can create their own heroes, deciding how they would like their face, hair
and clothing to look. As the story unfolds, players become stronger, smarter and more powerful, and can customize companions
who join their group. Players will have fun discovering more than 1,000 pieces of clothing, armor, weapons and other items that
will provide them with a unique appearance and special abilities. Players can also change the class of their character at any time,
choosing from a variety of vocations that will affect their abilities and strengths in the game.
In DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies, players begin their adventure as a city guardian who is sent to retrieve a sacred
tree’s fruits, which have the power to grant wishes. Players travel the world, conquer fearsome monsters and unravel an epic storyline.
During their journey, players will encounter mighty opponents in fast-paced battles, and also interact with a colorful cast of characters.
DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies contains special modes that let players share their adventure with others, allowing up to
four players to team up via a local wireless connection and experience the fun of tackling challenging monsters and dungeons cooperatively
with their own characters. Players can even leave the game active in their backpacks, pockets or purses and still interact with other players
via an interactive “Tag Mode.” Information about players’ characters can be wirelessly transmitted to others, and treasure maps and customized
greetings can be exchanged automatically by players who come within range of one another when their games are set to Tag Mode.
Players looking to enjoy a variety of different game activities can take on special side quests. Some of these quests
will be earned by progressing through the game, while additional quests will be made available for free download for
players with broadband Internet access after the game launches, providing hours of additional content for virtual adventurers
to enjoy either on their own or with friends. Some downloadable quests will continue the main storyline of the game,
while others offer standalone missions.
"DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies is one of the biggest games ever to hit Nintendo DS, with an incredible amount of content
for every kind of player to enjoy," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing.
"This new game has all of the elements of an instant classic. Customization options, a great story, and the ability to share a nearly
limitless experience with friends."
For more information about DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies, please visit dragonquest.nintendo.com.
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