Photos and Captions from the Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Launch Event

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, scores of fans flock to the Nintendo World store in New York on July 10, 2010, to be among the first in the nation to purchase DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies for the Nintendo DS family of systems in advance of its July 11, 2010 launch. The game, which has become a phenomenon in Japan with more than 4.2 million units sold, lets players customize their own adventure and share their experiences with friends.

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Andres D. of New York City purchases the first copy of DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies during a special pre-sale opportunity at the Nintendo World store on July 10, 2010. Fans gathered to herald the July 11, 2010, launch of the game in the U.S., which has already sold more than 4.2 million units in Japan.

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Yuji Horii, creator of the DRAGON QUEST video game series, signs a DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies poster for Jay W. from Boston, MA, at the Nintendo World store in New York on July 10, 2010. Guests at the Nintendo World store were treated to a host of themed activities to celebrate the July 11 U.S. launch of the new release for the Nintendo DS family of systems, which has already become a phenomenon in Japan and sold more than 4.2 million units.

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Peter Michael H., 13 (left), Andrew H., 4 (center), and Isabelle H., 10 (right), from The Bronx, N.Y., enjoy the social multiplayer experience of DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies at a launch event at the Nintendo World store in New York on July 10, 2010. The game for the Nintendo DS family of systems launches on July 11, 2010.

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Nintendo DS fan Jason F., from Bayside, NY, cools down with a treat after playing DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies at a launch event held for the game on July 10, 2010, at the Nintendo World store in New York. The event celebrated the July 11 U.S. launch of the new game for the Nintendo DS family of systems, which has already sold more than 4.2 million units in Japan and become a phenomenon with players of all ages and backgrounds.

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Kayla F., Jenna F., and Matthew F. from Staten Island, NY pose for their mother in front of a replica of Slime, the beloved character from the fan-favorite DRAGON QUEST video game series at a launch event for DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies for the Nintendo DS family of systems on July 10, 2010 at the Nintendo World store in New York. The game, which launches in the U.S. on July 11, lets players customize their own adventures and share their experiences with friends.

Source: Nintendo PR