Square Enix has confirmed that Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker for the Nintendo DS has gone into manufacturing, and is on schedule to ship to retailers next month.

Enter the world of Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker as the young hero, locked in a prison by your own father, the leader of a mysterious organisation known as CELL. Released under orders to enter the Monster Scout Challenge, you will embark on a journey starting with a single monster and a scout ring, unaware of the dark and mysterious intentions that surround the competition.

Features:

    * The 'big three' comprised of series creator Yuji Horii, legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama, and renowned composer Koichi Sugiyama, team up once again to create an unforgettable gaming experience
    * Witness the same visuals that brought Akira Toriyama’s art to life in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
    * Create new species as you synthesise customised monsters from a selection of more than 200 different Dragon Quest creatures
    * Experience an innovative mix of the monster arena battles from Dragon Quest VIII and traditional Dragon Quest gameplay
    * Challenge your friends via local wireless play to see whose team is the strongest
    * Robust Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection component allows players to upload and download monster team data for battle on their Nintendo DS systems

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