<p><a href="https://bagogames.com/countdown-e3-square-enix/">Square Enix</a> is working on a version of <em>Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King </em>for the 3DS. This remake will have two extra party members, Morrie from <em>Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road</em> and a female thief called Gerda. It also features StreetPass support and a new quests.</p>
<p><em>Dragon Quest VIII</em> was originally released for the PS2 in Japan in 2004. A smartphone version came out in December. Square Enix launched a 3DS remake of <em>Dragon Quest VII</em> in 2013 but it was never brought to the West.</p>
<p><em>Dragon Quest VIII</em> for 3DS will be released in Japan on August 27 this year.</p>
<p>Via <a href="http://www.dragonquest.jp/dq8/">Square Enix </a></p>

Dragon Quest VIII is Coming to 3DS in Japan
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By Adam Koziol

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