The possibilities of DQ IV, V, and VI having any kind of connection to the forthcoming DQ IX seems plausible.
I am really looking forward to the game and its "traditional" gameplay. SE has yet to show us a new trailer and a 2009 release is almost a given. I am currently playing DQ IV DS and I absolutely love it. I have yet to play V and VI but I am sure I will enjoy them as much as I have enjoyed IV and VIII.
Let us wait until TGS where I am almost certain that a new trailer will be shown and a release date for DQ VI will be given.
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