For many gamers, "Dragon Quest" is shorthand for Japanese role-playing games. The series is iconic. It's loved by players young and old.
No wonder then that the latest entry, "Dragon Quest X," is easily this year's most anticipated title in Japan. Released this week, "Dragon Quest X" strikes a familiar chord with fans, although it might just change the way Japanese gamers play games.
"Dragon Quest X" forces players to play online — a first for the series and for many of its players. But that doesn't mean "DQX" will force gamers to sacrifice their real world lives for their virtual ones.