Square Enix Trademarks “Chapters of the Chosen,” Rated by ESRB as Dragon Quest IV
Though not an official confirmation that the DS remake of Dragon Quest IV is North American bound, a recent trademark filing by Square Enix protects the title “Chapters of the Chosen.”
| Word Mark | CHAPTERS OF THE CHOSEN |
| Goods and Services | IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: Computer game software; video game software |
| Standard Characters Claimed | |
| Mark Drawing Code | (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK |
| Serial Number | 77443971 |
| Filing Date | April 9, 2008 |
| Current Filing Basis | 1B |
| Original Filing Basis | 1B |
| Owner | (APPLICANT) Kabushiki Kaisha Square Enix (also trading as Square Enix Co., Ltd.) CORPORATION JAPAN 3-22-7 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku Tokyo JAPAN |
| Attorney of Record | Mark I. Peroff |
| Type of Mark | TRADEMARK |
| Register | PRINCIPAL |
| Live/Dead Indicator | LIVE |
This same search phrase on the ESRB ratings widget shows that Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen has been given a rating of E10 for everyone 10 and above with the following content descriptors: Alcohol Reference, Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, and Suggestive Themes.
At this point, Square Enix has not made any statements regarding a North American release of the remake, but we will be following up as soon as possible.
Duke Gallison:
Really love how they have to go behind our backs rather than straightforwardly announcing these games for localization…
19 April 2008, 9:17 am