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Dragon Quest IX was just released in Japan, and has sold 3 million + copies in just a week :) Also got a 40 / 40 from Famitsu.

Of course, that sort of mania isn’t commonplace here in the USA, but still, Dragon Quest has garnered a decent following here as well. Especially when you consider they fell off the map for a long while after Dragon Warrior IV. Look for Dragon Quest IX in the USA for DS sometime in 2010.

Some impressions on Dragon Quest IX for DS – the overworld is nice. No random battles so that won’t bother people, and while it isn’t quite as massive to explore as Dragon Quest VIII, it isn’t as watered down as the other DQ’s.

One thing many will be asking – How do you change your classes in Dragon Quest IX?? I learned to bow from someone at Dharma Temple. This brings an interesting part of the game into play – gestures. Go into your options (lower right corner, and then the 4th option there). Just choose them trial and error to find the Bow expression. You can then change your classes in Dragon Quest IX.