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Yuji Horii Releases AI-Generated Mystery Game in 30 Minutes
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Yuji Horii Releases AI-Generated Mystery Game in 30 Minutes

Yuji Horii, creator of the Dragon Quest series, has released a new browser-based game titled 'Komiya in the Interrogation Room,' which he claims was developed using AI in approximately 30 minutes. The game is a text-based interrogation puzzle where players question a 72-year-old suspect named Komiya about a pawnshop break-in. Horii stated that AI tools now allow individuals to create decent games without traditional coding or drawing skills, contrasting this with his 1983 solo creation of The Portopia Serial Murder Case. The release highlights his growing enthusiasm for AI in game development, following earlier AI integrations in the Dragon Quest franchise.

Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii releases AI-built mystery game in 30 minutes
games1 day ago

Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii releases AI-built mystery game in 30 minutes

Yuji Horii, creator of the Dragon Quest series, has released a new browser-based mystery game titled 'Komiya in the Interrogation Room.' Horii stated that he created the game using Anthropic’s Claude AI in approximately 30 minutes, eliminating the need for traditional coding or drawing. The game serves as a spiritual successor to his 1983 classic, The Portopia Serial Murder Case, and reflects his recent enthusiasm for AI tools in game development.

Dragon Quest IX went DS-exclusive to fuel quick local multiplayer, Horii reveals
gaming1 month ago

Dragon Quest IX went DS-exclusive to fuel quick local multiplayer, Horii reveals

Dragon Quest IX was made a Nintendo DS exclusive to enable quick, easy local-network play and four-player multiplayer; creator Yuji Horii says the move surprised fans and left the team a bit disheartened by the backlash, and while he was convinced by Akihiro Hino, the game remains DS-only for now with potential future releases on modern platforms.

Dragon Quest Creator Hints May 27 Stream Will Reveal the Next Game
gaming5 months ago

Dragon Quest Creator Hints May 27 Stream Will Reveal the Next Game

Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii says a May 27 live stream for the series’ 40th anniversary will include an announcement about the next game, possibly Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate; no official confirmation from Square Enix yet, though past anniversary streams revealed multiple titles, and the related KosoKoso broadcast has since been made private on YouTube.

"Fans Uncover Clues Pointing to Imminent Dragon Quest Announcement"
gaming3 years ago

"Fans Uncover Clues Pointing to Imminent Dragon Quest Announcement"

Fans of the Dragon Quest series believe they have found evidence of an upcoming announcement related to the franchise. Square Enix producer and director Yosuke Saito teased the news on Twitter, accompanied by a photo of his script. Fans noticed the name of Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii and a partial date of December on the script, sparking excitement and speculation about the nature of the announcement, whether it's related to Dragon Quest 12 or the English-language release of Dragon Quest 10. More details are expected to be revealed in December.

"Yuji Horii Provides Update on Dragon Quest III HD-2D and DQXII Development Progress"
gaming3 years ago

"Yuji Horii Provides Update on Dragon Quest III HD-2D and DQXII Development Progress"

Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii confirmed that development on Dragon Quest III HD-2D and Dragon Quest XII is progressing steadily, although he couldn't provide new information about DQXII at this time. Horii also discussed his involvement in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, revealing that he fine-tuned and fixed the early hours of the game. The release date for The Dark Prince was intentionally kept secret until near completion. Horii accepted the request to use Psaro and Rose as the main characters for the next Dragon Quest Monsters entry, and mentioned that the team has ideas for future DQM protagonists.

Dragon Quest XII: Development Challenges and Adult Audience Targeting
gaming3 years ago

Dragon Quest XII: Development Challenges and Adult Audience Targeting

Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii discussed his favorite entries in the series, including Dragon Quest 3 and Dragon Quest 5, in a recent interview. He also provided an update on the development progress of Dragon Quest XII, mentioning challenges due to the game's target audience and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Horii and former Shonen Jump Editor-in-Chief Kazuhiko Torishima discussed the influence of The Portopia Serial Murder Case and the collaboration with manga artist Akira Toriyama on the success of Dragon Quest. Torishima expressed a preference for the first two Dragon Quest games, citing their focused, character-driven stories.