When I was young, I dreamed of becoming a cartoonist. I loved stories. I was 27 when I first started using computers and I was drawn in by the interactivity. I thought it would be a great storytelling device. That's where it all began. Computers are, in some ways, like paper. You can write novels on a computer. You can draw cartoons, write poetry, keep a diary, even work on a puzzle. The one thing that is missing from other media is interactivity. I won't be long before computer based works are recognized as expressions of true literature. (Yuji Horii)

Many gamers have been eagerly awaiting the release of Dragon Quest VII. With record-breaking sales, it has become the definitive game software of the year. This game is engaging without depending on a high degree of realism. The story that this game is based on is well refined and artfully executed. Dragon Quest VII is a reaffirmation of what role playing games are all about. BACK