no games, 7 years old hardware, no HDD, no blu-ray playback, $350
Wii U's going through what is known as the "Doom Stage". A phase when the console is relatively new to have a big enough fanbase so developers release games at a slower pace. It can last from 1 to 2.5 years (like the PS3).
Ahh didn't realize it was just released for Wii, that is stupid. Why not just scrap the Wii version altogether and release it only for Wii U? Strange business decisions.
Pc is obviously MMO territory but you forget the wii and ds are the best systems for a DQ game. That's why this is on the wii and 9 was on the ds. The wii sells in Japan, there's a huge audience who play these games. The reason it sold less is prob the mmo bullshit. Should've been a straight jrpg period.
It really should have been on the Playstation 3/Xbox 360/Vita or DS/3DS. Square Enix have probably made the worst business decisions out of all the video game companies this generation.
They still have yet to actually execute their bad decisions, that's why no change in course yet. It's evident that S-E strategy was FF for PS3/360 with the inclination towards Sony, while DQ was for Nintendo systems. FF14 Online - PC/PS3, still yet to come FF13 series - 360/PS3 Other FF games - PSP/PS3 DQ - DS/Wii
That's what happens when you release an MMO for a traditionally first persona franchise on a console that is about to be succeeded, and that same console was also not built wit online gaming in mind.
They should have just made a single player DQ game.
It hasn't released in the states yet and i believe the U.S is getting a WiiU version. DQ games sell well on nintendo platforms. At least on the handheld anyway. I think with the WiiU games drought this would make alot of them happy if it isn't cancelled already. I guess will see soon.
They may sell in the States, in the West, but nothing like they do in Japan. If it hasn't succeeded or turned a profit in its Home region there's little chance they'll be happy with how it does elsewhere.
Ah. But if you read the article, it says 'the Wii (and soon Wii U) game is making steady progress. I believe this will pick up once the Wii U version comes out.
I myself wouldn't get it on the Wii when a U version is coming.
im loved dragon quest for 25 years since dragon warrior came out on the nes and stared my love for rpgs. However MMOS dont appeal to me i like my dragon quests single player
That's because it's not DQ8, is an MMO, and was released on the worst console to release it on. Square-Enix have tossed out all semblance of intelligence this gen.
Japan has that annoying thing of making MMO's on systems just before the newer version comes out and they end up having to support it while trying to fix the mistake of putting it on something that's gonna have less people playing it like how there is a final fantasy 11 game on xbox but I have never heard =/ also this is what's gonna happen with 14 as its gonna be going out for the ps3 in a few months.
but back to Dragons Quest X i think that they should have just concertrated on the wii u version as it would have ended up being a way better version that could have alot of players and be upgrade over time.
Looks like you guys are nothing without Level 5...
Let Level 5 make the next Dragon Quest. Release it on PS4 and Wii U. You will have the sales you want. They did DQVIII...the best-selling DQ of all-time. They also did Ni No Kuni, the highest rated and best-selling JRPG of this generation.
Square enix deserves it because they have been lousy this gen. How in the hell is ff versus not even done yet. Hope they keep failing until they understand not to ever screw over your fan base when u were square soft.
I like how some people are saying it's cause the game is on the Wii (some are even blaming Wii U) man you guys really do like crapping on Nintendo.
It's Square Enix's fault the released a game last year on the Wii then announced a few months later that the game will also be on Wii U and look much better. A smart consumer would just wait for the Wii U version.
ohh and can someone explain why the wii u version of alien colonial marines is not confirm for tuesday relese? im running out of patience with these delayed wii u games omg!
because the confirmed date for Aliens Colonial Marines is on March (around a month or so after). it's not delayed, that was the confirmed date for the Wii U version.
The fact of the matter is that SE released Dragon Quest X on a console that at the time had already been abandoned by Nintendo for the Wii U. Not to mention they released the game on a system with a very weak online infrastructure. No wonder sales weren't great in the long run.
Wii U's going through what is known as the "Doom Stage". A phase when the console is relatively new to have a big enough fanbase so developers release games at a slower pace. It can last from 1 to 2.5 years (like the PS3).
Because the Xbox/Playstation platforms are much more established online-centric consoles than the Wii/WiiU.
I think DQ 10 would've done much better on Wii if it had been a standard JRPG instead of an MMO.
good job Wada
I was hoping to see it's sequels on more platforms with the follow ups. Too bad they are choosing to stay exclusive to Nintendo (w/ DQ9 and DQ10)
I don't mind them releasing it on Wii. I just want to play the game in HD glory, DQ8 still looks great on the ps2.
It's evident that S-E strategy was FF for PS3/360 with the inclination towards Sony, while DQ was for Nintendo systems.
FF14 Online - PC/PS3, still yet to come
FF13 series - 360/PS3
Other FF games - PSP/PS3
DQ - DS/Wii
Thinking they could used brand loyalty to get people to pay for and MMO. In Japan.
Usually they only do such with FF, but that hasn't been working out for them too well.
http://sankei.jp.msn.com/ec...
They should have just made a single player DQ game.
THIS!
they made it an MMO even numbered it and made it part of the main series which is stupid
Nevermind that we're talking about a paid MMO.
Watch Enter the Void.
I myself wouldn't get it on the Wii when a U version is coming.
but back to Dragons Quest X i think that they should have just concertrated on the wii u version as it would have ended up being a way better version that could have alot of players and be upgrade over time.
Let Level 5 make the next Dragon Quest. Release it on PS4 and Wii U. You will have the sales you want. They did DQVIII...the best-selling DQ of all-time. They also did Ni No Kuni, the highest rated and best-selling JRPG of this generation.
Good luck without them.
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*But our company is in the business of storytelling! We can't do those!*
*Trust me Wada... It will be an MMO, on the Wii*
*But the Wii's demographic probably doesn't even know what an MMO is! And MMOs are very expensive!*
*You want me to leave?*
*No, but...*
*My son says it should be a Dragon Quest title.*
*Your son?*
*I mean crystal ball.*
*... What about a separate franchise, then? On the PS3, that'd be much better!*
*No.*
*It would help.*
*No.*
It's Square Enix's fault the released a game last year on the Wii then announced a few months later that the game will also be on Wii U and look much better. A smart consumer would just wait for the Wii U version.
No one blamed MS for FFXI bombing on 360
instead we have the typical N4Ger's that don't bother to read anything but what the imaginative title teller puts up there...
Bravo~
lol oh really maybe because the game is a piece of sh**. Wake me when they decide to make a real dq game again.