Dragon Quest IX will have DLC via in-game Internet shopping

I don't know what to say. Are developers taking these microtransactions too far?

http://kotaku.com/5147806/dragon-quest-ix-brings-internet-shopping

Upcoming DS title Dragon Quest IX has Wi-Fi. A new Weekly Jump scan shows it'll be used for in-game internet shopping and extra quests.

Your internet shopping guide is Roxanne, and she'll show you merchandise that is updated daily. There are rare items, discount items and even special holiday items available to buy.

Square Enix also plans to release new quests through the DS's internet shopping every week.

I don't like this. It looks like Square-Enix is really going to milk this thing. I mean, I love the DQ series but for some reason, this doesn't sit right with me. My anticipation for this game went down a notch.

Your thoughts.

I hope this doesn't turn out like all those crappy free MMOs where you have to pay for all the cool stuff.TankZorz

The article doesn't specifically say that the content has to be bought with real money, it could be the same in-game money transactions like the new DS re-make of the original Fire Emblem as shown here. You can purchase new things from the internet shop using game currency, not real money.Bigboi500

The article doesn't specifically say that the content has to be bought with real money, it could be the same in-game money transactions like the new DS re-make of the original Fire Emblem as shown here. You can purchase new things from the internet shop using game currency, not real money.Bigboi500

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"]The article doesn't specifically say that the content has to be bought with real money, it could be the same in-game money transactions like the new DS re-make of the original Fire Emblem as shown here. You can purchase new things from the internet shop using game currency, not real money.jjtiebuckle