New details and first images from the newly-revealed DS title in the Dragon Quest series!

Featuring 3D graphics and movement, the first pictures from Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker have hit the net. The game will support Wi-Fi Connection gameplay, allowing gamers to pit their monsters against each other in the 'Jokers' GP' tournament.

The games lead, designed by regular character designer Akira Toriyama, is described as a cool male who carries a Scout Ring, the symbol for a Monster Master.

Currently the game is set to launch in Japan later this year, and here's the first four scans from it for you to check out: