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Dragon Quest XI on PlayStation 4 false report causes Square Enix stock price to leap

Digitally Downloaded writes: "No doubt it was an honest mistake of the reporter, but herein lies a very good reason to verify rumours or a single report of a story against other reports. On the plus side if Square Enix is ever facing a situation where its stock is flagging, it knows what it can do to have it boosted back up again."

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VenomUK3683d ago

IF the report is correct, that Square Enix's stock level went to its highest point this year, then it just demonstrates the demand and possible profits they could make by bringing it to a home console. Maybe Capcom should take notes, I'd love to see a new Monster Hunter on PS4!

Jivesh3682d ago

Monster Hunter on PS4...YES!

bouzebbal3682d ago

SE should take notes of this.. the demand is massive! but those morons prefer to release DQVIII on 3DS

Magicite3682d ago

Pretty much any big game's exclusive version on PS4 is a success.

3-4-53682d ago

* Right now I'd say that combined between US, Europe & Japan, the demand for Dragon Quest is at least as high as the demand for Final Fantasy.

How does the person in charge at SE not see this ?

HmongAmerican3682d ago

Apparently, they don't want easy money.

rainslacker3682d ago (Edited 3682d ago )

I doubt the report of a rumor of a game is enough to make a stock leap so high. I mean it's possible, but usually stocks surge after verifiable reports are made, or the companies release a statement of fact.

It's been on an upward trend since SE announced they would be moving more away from the console market a couple weeks ago, so it seems doubly odd that it would spike because of a rumor for a game for a console.

I couldn't find anything that happened from SE that would explain a surge though.

That being said, a stock surge doesn't demonstrate a demand for a game, just that investors are confident that the game will make money. SE would already have their own assessment of if the game would make money. Not saying there wouldn't be demand for it, but the stock market isn't the place to look for such things.

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Sharingan_no_Kakashi3683d ago

I've only played DQ8 but it is one of the best rpg's I've ever played. If they bring a remake of 9 to ps4 I'd be excited.

Shinuz3682d ago

I'd have to disagree with you on that one, I though DQIX was the weakest in the series.

WizzroSupreme3682d ago

Maybe they'll finally take heed with a very real financial incentive for treating Dragon Quest with the respect it deserves now...or not. You know, Square Enix and all.

PrinceOfAllSaiyans3682d ago

There you go Square. You know where your biggest fan base has always been. This should be a wake up call for them.

Tetsdah3682d ago

Hell yea it should be. I knew DQ was popular in japan, but damn I didn't know it was that popular. This would move crazy amounts of Units for Sony as well as boost the hell out DQ sales. Sony/SE, make it happen!

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Dragon Quest XI S Surpasses 8.5 Million Copies Sold, Becomes Best-Selling Entry in the Series

Dragon Quest XI S has sold over 8.5 million units worldwide, becoming the best-selling game in the franchise.

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ZeekQuattro32d ago

Nicely done. My favorite entry next to 8/9.

Zeldafan6432d ago

My second favorite after 3 and just ahead of 8.

FullmetalRoyale32d ago

When I played this game I was in disbelief that I had somehow not played this franchise. I absolutely adored this game, and have since played two other entries. Been saving the two on 3ds. Next entry is easily a day one purchase.

Michiel198931d ago

I had the same man, the goofy aesthetics always kinda prevented me from trying it, but boy was I wrong.

andy8532d ago

Keep 12 turn based for christ sake

andy8531d ago

Me too after the comments a few years ago. Hopefully the success of recent ones changed their idiotic thinking

Melankolis32d ago

Good. Prefer 4-7 with DS & PS1 graphic though, modest yet stimulating imagination.

Miraak82 32d ago

Only DQ game i've ever played and one of the best games I've ever played , such a great experience . I wonder if the original ps4 release was included in these sales

RedDevils31d ago

Go play 8 if you like this one.

Miraak82 31d ago

i actually bought DQ8 on ps2 back in the day but mainly for the FF12 demo disc lol . I tried it but there were sooo many rpgs to play at the time that I think I played it for for a little bit before trading it in , maybe if they come out with a remaster/remake I'll try it out again

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PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for October: GTA: Vice City, Dragon Quest XI, and more

"A bumper crop of PlayStation titles make up October’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup. All these games will be available to play starting Tuesday, October 18. Without further ado, let’s dive in. Also added this month: The Medium, Dragon Quest Builders, Dragon Quest Heroes and more. "

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nevin1992d ago

Wait, no new PS1, PS2 or PSP additions?

CrimsonWing69992d ago

It’s frustrating how they barely update that library. I get that Jimbo hates old games, but c’mon, the classic catalogue with trophies was a big draw for me. Was really hoping to get some heavy duty classic PS1 games to platinum. Looks like they’ll do exactly what they did on PS4 with the PS2 library…

LucasRuinedChildhood992d ago (Edited 992d ago )

Games like Resistance: Retribution have already been rated as well so they have some stuff ready.

I think they still don't have a healthy supply of classic games for the next few months and they have to really spread them out ... so because of all those Yakuza remasters on Premium this month ... they made the decision to hold off putting up more PSP or PS1 games until next month. :(

They need clearer communication on this. They could have said that we can look forward to some PSP games next month or something.

FinalFantasyFanatic991d ago

I'm so glad I stuck with the essential tier, I'd be ticked paying more with the expectation that the classic catalogue would be regularly updated and built up. The classic catalogue was the biggest draw of the upper tiers for me, so not seeing any new PS1 games is pretty disappointing.

Ben Dover992d ago

While the VC remake is a turd, this is an impressive month.

SlothLordPootus992d ago

Has vice city been fixed? If not it feels like a weird addition. Lots for Dragon Quests fans.

jeromeface992d ago

fixed? Its kinda hard to fix something that was a mobile port to begin with... so no

cluclap992d ago

It wasn't a mobile port though? The team that made them did the mobile games but if I remember the actual remakes aren't the mobile versions.

andy85992d ago

Playing it at the moment. It actually looks pretty clean. I'm on PS5 though, can't comment for other versions. I guess the updates helped a bit

VersusDMC992d ago

If you like assassins creed and Dragon Quest enjoy the multiple games.

Just plan on playing Medium and the Yakuza remasters right now.

EvertonFC992d ago

"inside" indie game looks interesting for sure too

SlothLordPootus992d ago

Inside is great. If youve played limbo it's very similar

dazzysima992d ago

Seems the PS Plus offer is running out of steam already.

Have they even added any new trials since launch?

rob-GP992d ago

Yes, loads - they just stupidly havn't updated the list on the console!

I can't recall of the top of my head but there's been a bunch of games, probably about 10 or so. I'm gonna drop Shu another email and try and get him to tell the UX team to update the list. It's annoying when they don't update things

VersusDMC992d ago

I checked out the soulstice trial recently. And i heard they added dying light 2 so i might check that one out as well.

MrNinosan992d ago

Running out of steam? This month is amazing, and the months before it has been great aswell.
At least 3 of the Dragon Quest games are great, Medium is okay, Assassins Creed is nice gems for those who missed put, Inside amazing, Castlevania superb, the Yakuza remakes are fantastic.

Lots of Trials has been added simce launch.
If you don't use the service or are interested enough to first check what's there, why comment?

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Lightning Mr Bubbles1010d ago

Me being a Playstation guy and a huge JRPG fan, I can say that the only franchises I actually miss that are on Switch are The Fire Emblem series and The Xenoblade Chronicles series. I've played neither but I've heard good things. I've seen people play Xenoblade Chronicles games on youtube, and it seems like they think it's a big deal so I'm curious.

Rebel_Scum1010d ago

As someone who doesnt like jrpg’s that much these days I went into Xenoblade Chronicles blind and had a blast. Reminded me of that golden age of 16-bit and 32-bit jrpgs. If thats the era you liked then it should hit the spot.

jznrpg1010d ago

I only have a Switch for the games that don’t come on PlayStation . There aren’t a ton but there are some good ones.

repsahj1010d ago (Edited 1010d ago )

I agree with top 1, for me xenoblade chronicles 3(and 2) is one of the greatest jrpg to date. It's like the feeling of playing ff7 on ps1 for the first time again. Imagine if XC3 was done with ps5 graphics, that will be magical. I might get the xc remaster before the year ends or after I got the platinum trophy of GoW ragnarok.

jznrpg1010d ago

I didn’t care for 2 as much . It’s good but 3 is sooo much better than so is the first one imo .

repsahj1010d ago

yeah I agree, but much better than any recent jrpg releases.