Apparently, a couple of scans from the latest Famitsu over at Jeux-France showcase new screens for the upcoming Square Enix romp Dragon Quest IX., but portray the omission of a very important game feature: Wi-Fi Connect compatibility. Well, perhaps that's a bit of an overstatement, as the article apparently does say that Wi-Fi will be used "for something else" aside from what we would normally expect it to include (co-op gameplay, versus multiplayer etc.).
That isn't to say this is all set in stone, though. The page has been translated by an individual (registration required) over at The Platformers, so we're mainly going on their translation (darn our inability to read Japanese!).
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5-09-2007 @ 3:32PM
Saphion said...
I was totally bummed when I heard about them ditching the Wi-Fi, would have been the closest thing to Phantasy Star Online DS.
SAD SMILEY FACE =(
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5-09-2007 @ 3:50PM
Matthew said...
It says ニンテンドーWi-Fiコネクション対応予定 "Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection compatibility planned" in the info box in the first scan, so no need to worry :)
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5-09-2007 @ 4:14PM
Matthew said...
(after reading the whole article) Yeah, there's no mention of online multiplayer (only local), but perhaps they're saving that announcement for later?
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5-09-2007 @ 4:32PM
Jason said...
An online MMORPG for the DS sounds like a sure fire winner. I haven't seen much on this game, but will be looking at it a bit more now.
J
http://www.nintendoko.com
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5-09-2007 @ 4:33PM
onepointfivevolt said...
All I can say is if co-op wifi is dropped...
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
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5-10-2007 @ 1:10AM
Kefka said...
Hopefully wifi wont be downgraped to something lame like exchanging items and mail...
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5-10-2007 @ 8:38AM
ConstyXIV said...
Partially on-topic, has Crystal Chronicles been confirmed to have online play?
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5-10-2007 @ 9:15AM
Fox said...
If they drop Wi-Fi, it is likely I'll drop plans to buy this game.
With all due respect,
Fox
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5-11-2007 @ 2:51PM
Jinx said...
To be honest, if they drop the Wi-Fi aspect, I'm sure this game alone would drive the homebrew scene to finish sgstair's DSTunnel homebrew concept.
Which would be great, not just for Dragon Quest, but for every other game we feel cheated about missing out on Wi-Fi with.
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