The Dragon Quest XI S demo is now available on the Nintendo eShop. Watch the Nintendo Presents Dragon Quest XI Gamescom video to see the 2D mode in action.
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Nier Automata Passes 2M Units Shipped/Downloaded
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Secret of Mana Remake Announced
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Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition Announced
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Shenmue III First Teaser Trailer Released
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