Delays! Delays! Publisher Atlus sends word that the release of its Nintendo DS talking-shovel starring RPG Master of the Monster Lair has been pushed back from September to October 21. From the press release:

“It seems as though Nintendo DS adventurers in search of dungeon-crafting, monster hunting and loot collection will have to wait a little while longer,” stated the trowel, matter-of-factly.

Not too much of a setback. Rest assured that us RPG junkies will live, especially with the dual-screen iteration of Dragon Quest IV out in September. Alongside announcing the new release date, Atlus sent over a fresh batch of new screenshots, which can be viewed after the jump.

Master of the Monster Lair Screenshots

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