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Namco's just unleashed its first two Dragon Ball games after wrestling the license back away from Atari and we're looking to gift one of you Super Saiyan wannabes with the above prize pack. The gotta-have-it item is obviously the Instant Anime Character Costume, which features an orange t-shirt, blue wristbands, hair gel and completely ridiculous Namco employee pose cover art. Oh, if only our legal department would let us keep it!
  • Leave a comment telling us who your favorite character from the Dragon Ball series is (full list here)
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec)
  • Limit 1 entry per person per day
  • This entry period ends at 11:59AM ET on Tuesday, November 24
  • At that time, we'll randomly select one winner to receive Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo for Wii ($50 ARV), Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans for DS ($30 ARV) and an Instant Anime Character Costume ($20 ARV)
  • For a list of complete rules, click here

JoystiqJoyswag: Super Saiyan prize pack [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Atari's slow collapse continues with the loss of the company's most lucrative franchise. No, not Ghostbusters -- it's Dragon Ball, which has produced approximately a billion video games so far. The franchise will now go back to Namco Bandai, the original Japanese publisher of the series. According to a statement by Namco Bandai, the agreement will run for five years beginning in January 2010 and will supersede any existing publishing rights. In addition, Namco Bandai will publish the upcoming Dragon Ball: Raging Blast game for Xbox 360 and PS3, Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo for Wii, and Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans for DS all this year.

The loss of the Dragon Ball franchise is perhaps the greatest evidence of the financial challenges that face Atari. Earlier this year, the company pulled out of E3, sold its European publishing division, and even sold exclusivity rights for Ghostbusters, all presumably for a small cash influx. With Phil Harrison recently stepping down from his position at the company, it's clear that Atari will see even more troubled times ahead.

JoystiqDragon Ball license leaves Atari, returns to Namco Bandai originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ataridragon-balldragonballnamco-bandaiThu, 02 Jul 2009 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Namco Bandai grants European Dragon Ball fans' wishes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/25/namco-bandai-grants-european-dragon-ball-fans-wishes/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/25/namco-bandai-grants-european-dragon-ball-fans-wishes/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/25/namco-bandai-grants-european-dragon-ball-fans-wishes/#commentsLast week, Namco Bandai introduced two new Dragon Ball games to Japan, including the gorgeous Dragon Ball: Tenkaichi Daibouken, a 2.5D sidescroller for Wii, and Dragon Ball Z: Raging Blast, the latest Budokai Tenkaichi fighter for PS3 and Xbox 360. Namco Bandai Europe just announced that it will release both of those games in Europe, along with a DS role-playing game called Dragon Ball: Attack of the Saiyans. All three games are due out this fall. Check the gallery for new screens of the Wii game.

According to Namco Bandai's press release, the Wii platformer, now called Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo, will also include a versus mode, meaning that almost two new Dragon Ball fighting games were announced. Neither Namco Bandai nor Atari have announced any North American plans for any of these games, but it's only a matter of time.

Gallery: Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo (Wii)


[Screens via Nintendo Everything]

Source -- Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo
Source -- Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans
Source -- Dragon Ball Z: Raging Blast

JoystiqNamco Bandai grants European Dragon Ball fans' wishes originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 May 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dragon-balldragon-ball-revenge-of-king-piccolodragonballeuropenamco-bandaiMon, 25 May 2009 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dragonball: Tenkaichi Daibouken revealed ... and it's a side-scroller]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/21/dragonball-tenkaichi-daibouken-revealed-and-its-a-side-scro/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/21/dragonball-tenkaichi-daibouken-revealed-and-its-a-side-scro/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/21/dragonball-tenkaichi-daibouken-revealed-and-its-a-side-scro/#comments The Wii is seeing a revival of the classic side-scroller -- with 3D trimmings. Siliconera has shed more light on Bandai's latest Dragonball -- Tenkaichi Daibouken -- which follows in the leaping, bounding footsteps of "2.5D" titles such as Klonoa and New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat.

The game is (to no one's surprise, we'd imagine) cel-shaded -- and looking quite sharp, as the above screenshot implies. It stars young Goku and is based on the earliest pre-"Z" Dragonball material. You can catch a glimpse of gameplay on the game's Flash-based Japanese site (if you don't mind giant kanji characters obscuring some of it). Neither Namco Bandai nor Atari has laid claim to a US release, but that may very well change come E3.

[Via Siliconera]

JoystiqDragonball: Tenkaichi Daibouken revealed ... and it's a side-scroller originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 May 2009 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We salute you, PSP. Much like a brave (or fatally clumsy) soldier collapsing on a grenade before shrapnel pierces the entire squad's fleshy bits, Sony's portable platform has kept the latest licensed game all to itself. Based on the upcoming Dragonball: Evolution, which critics are optimistically calling "a film," this online-capable fighter comes to us courtesy of Namco Bandai.

Featuring all the characters that fans will insist were ruined by the movie, Dragonball: Evolution promises explosive punches, unreasonably high kicks and Chow Yun Fat in surprisingly casual garb. Look for the manga-to-movie-to-game transition in stores this April.

Gallery: Dragonball: Evolution

JoystiqDragonball: Evolution coming to PSP in April originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PSP will be the sole home of the next Dragonball game. While every game in the series so far has been based on the anime and manga, Dragonball: Evolution will be based on the upcoming live action movie from 20th Century Fox. The game will be available in April, just in time for the movie's theatrical release.

The character models are based on the live action actors, as opposed to the anime characters so familiar to DBZ fans. We're not sure how well this game will fare, considering it looks just as bad, if not worse, than the movie.

JoystiqNamco Bandai officially announces Dragonball: Evolution originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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According to the latest Shonen Jump in Japan, a game based on the upcoming Hollywood adaptation of the Dragonball movie will be hitting the PSP. It may be an exclusive, as no other platforms were announced. We're hoping it'll be just as totally awesome as Street Fighter: The Movie: The Game.

Trailer for the movie and bonus video of the Street Fighter movie game, after the break.

[Thanks, JV247!]

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JoystiqDragonball: The Movie: The Game coming to PSP originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PS3 software topped the charts in Japan this week, thanks to the release of Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit. It's amazing to see that, years after the end of the series, the dedication to this popular manga/anime goes strong. Although this brawler is multiplatform, you wouldn't be able to tell from this week's top 10 software charts. It'll be interesting to see what they look like next week, when Metal Gear Solid 4 reigns terror upon the charts.
  1. Dragon Ball Z Burst Limit (PS3)
  2. Fushigi no Dungeon (Wii)
  3. Wii Fit (Wii)
  4. Mario Kart Wii (Wii)
  5. Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu Portable 3 (PSP)
  6. Yamamura Misa Suspense (DS)
  7. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP)
  8. Ninja Gaiden II (360)
  9. Family Trainer: Athletic World (Wii)
  10. Valhalla Knights 2 (PSP)
[Via PSPHyper]

JoystiqDragon Ball Z: Burst Limit becomes bestselling game in Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Recent V-Jump scans reveal that a Dragon Ball game is in the works for the DS. While we don't have many details on the game, it's going to be an action/adventure title that delves into the background of the Dragon Ball saga. We also know that the controls will be similar to those in The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, as the player will use the stylus to perform actions and lead Goku around the screen.

From what we saw in the tiny scan screens, the game looks to be shaping up pretty nicely. We've never been too into Dragon Ball ourselves, but if we were, we'd be over 9,000 kinds of excited right now.

JoystiqNamco Bandai throws Dragon Ball onto the DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 May 2008 22:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Completing the trifecta of designer, limited-edition DSes we've featured this week is this wonderful handheld customization from deviantART member SSJ4Maromaru. We really think we saved the best for last. If you're unfamiliar with the meme phrase scrawled on its lid, hit this goofy video up.

SSJ4Maromaru sketched the Saiyan onto his Electric Blue DS with a pencil before going over the outline with a Sharpie marker. Fantastic! If any of you now feel inspired to decorate your DS with Dragon Ball Z characters, make sure to send us the results!

See also: What is wrong with the world today?

Joystiq'Vegeta! What does the scouter say about the DS's power level?' originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Dragonball universe and canon is one of the most well-known (though not loved) anime properties in the otaku mind-share, and developer NTL looks to be capitalizing on that with plans for an MMO. In beta testing since last summer, the game will be on 360 and PC and is expected to see release overseas this year. Dragonball Online is set many many years after the story known by fans, allowing plenty of room for the devs to craft some form of story and universe that allows all the players to become powerful. From what little is currently known, the over-arching goals of course involve collecting Dragonballs, as well as participating in martial arts tournaments. The Dragonball franchise has plenty of fans in the west, but they'll have to wait out the possibly of release outside of the Asian countries.

The video is the newest trailer; gameplay videos after the break.

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JoystiqDragonball Online MMO Videos originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ROD
Don't get us wrong, we used to like Dragonball Z. When we were, like, twelve. But with the announcement of yet another DBZ game coming to the Wii, we can't help but think of all the other deserving anime franchises that could use the gaming treatment. The import Naruto titles on the 'Cube were spectacular, and we hear that the Bleach and Full Metal Alchemist titles aren't half bad.

You guys probably watch more anime than us, so which series, no matter how obscure, would you have make its way to the Wii? How about Read or Die, which could make very interesting use of the Wiimote for the various paper-based powers, or maybe Hikaru no Go, as a cool boardgame/RPG tandem title? Come forth, otaku, we summon thee!

JoystiqWii Warm Up: When you just can't take any more Dragonball originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 May 2007 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know you are out there Dragon Ball fans, please stand up for the following rumor. Dragon Ball Online, a MMO based on the Dragon Ball franchise, has previously been confirmed for a PC release in 2008 ... but it's looking like the game may come to the 360. QJ.net un-earthed a job posting over on the Japanese GameJob website looking for a C++ programmer with MMO experience to work on an Xbox 360 version of DBO. This could seemingly be taken as confirmation of an Xbox 360 version, but we also have to take into consideration where it would be released. It's entirely possible that the game would be coming to the 360, but end up being a Japan exclusive release. No matter, we love our rumors and know a Dragon Ball MMO would be huge on the Xbox platform. Anyone want to preorder already?

JoystiqDragon Ball Online headed to 360? originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Take this! Take this! My playthrough of the upcoming Dragon Ball Z game didn't really have sound, and maybe that was a good thing. No matter how fun the game may end up being, the repetitive voiceovers in this new gameplay video will certainly irritate anyone. Watch the video, and tell me: don't you want to punch Trunks in the face?

JoystiqTake this! New Dragon Ball Z footage originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New York Comic Con had a great deal of games based on anime franchises. But, they were all on the DS. The one game that I had to play was the upcoming PSP Dragon Ball Z game. I got a chance to talk to some representatives from Atari and I had a blast. As you can see in the embedded video above, the graphics are quite smooth, and the presentation is quite sleek. The "Another Road" mode offers an original story for DBZ fans to appreciate. Load times? Minimal. The controls were incredibly accessible, creating for fast, fun battles.

The game looks to be quite ideal for on-the-go play. I wonder if it'll feature enough depth to satisfy hardcore gamers. Also, with my relative lack of inexperience with DBZ games, I have to admit, I'm not exactly sure how much Another Road expands upon the franchise. Can it feel fresh, considering how it's Atari's 26th DBZ game? We'll find more closer to its March 20th release.

JoystiqNYCC: Hands-on with Dragon Ball Z originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 21:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Atari loves releasing Dragon Ball Z games. Year after year, another fighter appears in the DBZ universe, and while they tend not to be awful, they're not all too memorable either. Shin Budokai: Another Road is the latest addition to the DBZ fighter genre, and if IGN's glowing preview is to be believed, it looks to be a heck of a lot better than the original Shin Budokai.

The controls appear to have been improved upon greatly, and the story mode should be a treat for DBZ fans: it's a "what if" storyline that chronicles an alternate path the story would've taken if Trunks had risen to power differently.

IGN also has some new videos of the game in action. Otaku can prepare to get their blond wigs out on March 20th.

JoystiqShin Budokai: Another Road might be the best DBZ yet originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dragon Ball Z Shin Budokai: Another Road was just announced last week, but screens have already come out. The Magic Box just put some screens up and the game is looking quite similar to the last PSP DBZ title. You don't have to believe me though, view the screens for yourself! Just remember, looks aren't everything.

Screens after the jump ...

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JoystiqNew Dragon Ball screens emerge originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like our previous story about a new DBZ game on the way was right. IGN is reporting that Dragon Ball Z fans can look forward to another installment in the Shin Budokai series. Atari's Dragon Ball Z Shin Budokai: Another Road will add more than 50 new fighting skill and ultimate attacks, a new storyline that deals with Future Trunks and his fight agains Majin Buu. The title will have available characters from all of the Dragon Ball anime worlds. The title is due out in March.

I bought the first Dragon Ball Z game on the PSP and had quite a bit of fun with it. I didn't care for the plot though, so hopefully the plot is improved in this sequel. Either way, the DBZ games remain some of the best anime fighters on the market. Are there any readers that are excited like me about Dragon Ball Z Shin Budokai: Another Road?

JoystiqNew Dragon Ball Z game announced originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Imagine, if you will, Toy Story meets Robot Chicken meets YouTube ... and you'd have nothing like this video. Still, it's funny and features some pretty well-done impressions and Guitar Hero gaming. Thunderhorse on expert is one bitch of a song, and if the combined likes of Darth Vader, Arnold Schwarzenegger and others can't help you through it, then nothing will.

Although a four-armed character like Goro sure would help. While we're at it, we'd also like to be imbued with the power of Steve Vai and have the ability to slow down time. You know, just as an edge.

JoystiqToday's action figuriest video: GH2 Toys - Thunderhorse originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 04:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Magic Box is reporting that Gamestop listed EA Replay 2 and Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai Another Road coming out soon for PSP. The EA Replay 2 had a release date of February 19th for $29.99, but when I checked the Gamestop site the listing was no longer there. The release for Dragon Ball Z is listed as March 20th for $39.99 and that page is still up.

While Gamestop often lists incorrect release dates for games, they don't typically list games that don't end up eventually hitting store shelves. So there's a good chance PSP owners will get more time with EA and Goku soon. Until then, we'll just have to wait for someone to collect all the Dragon Balls and wish these games into existence.

JoystiqEA Replay 2 & more DBZ on the way? originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 07 Jan 2007 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jump Festa1UP has again braved the bands of manga-fiending young'ns to investigate the happenings at this year's Jump Festa jumpoff. While all major Japanese publishers (and Microsoft) were present, Square Enix was reppin' in full force, offering playable versions of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (PSP), and Seiken Densetsu: Heroes of Mana and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates (both for DS). Trailers for additional titles were also on display (see embedded videos below).

In a private theater, Square Enix previewed more new footage from its upcoming 2007 lineup, including a glimpse at Final Fantasy Versus XIII (PS3). The montage concluded with a brief flash of an armored man, grimacing as he stood on what appeared to be a battlefield. The teaser shot was followed by the words: "And something new coming in 2007."

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JoystiqSquare Enix (almost) bares all at Jump Festa originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 16 Dec 2006 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Japanese software sales chart, Oct. 2-8: The Gundam Strikes Back
The last time a PSP title was this high in the Japanese software sales chart, it was SD Gundam G Generation Portable, and it was the fastest-selling PSP game to date. And now it's Gundam Battle Royale's turn at trying to upset Nintendo's DS games, which Andrew predicted more than a month ago. Is the guy psychic or something?

1. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 (PS2) - 263,897 / *NEW*
2. Pokemon Diamond (DS) - 254,080 / 1,074,127
3. Pokemon Pearl (DS) - 212,193 / 980,881
4. Gundam Battle Royale (PSP) - 64,986 / *NEW*
5. New Super Mario Bros. (DS) - 40,114 / 3,233,793
6. Zaidan Houjin Nippon Kanji Nouryoku Kentei Kyoukai Kounin: KanKen DS (DS) - 38,799 / 84,091
7. Minna no Tennis (PS2) - Sony - 32,962 / 416,507
8. Final Fantasy III (DS) - Square Enix - 30,418 / 781,713
9. Brain Training 2 (DS) - Nintendo - 26,600 / 3,288,248
10. Animal Crossing: Wild World (DS) - Nintendo - 22,787 / 3,305,244

While Gundam Battle Royale's sold less than half of what SD Gundam G Generation Portable (155,634) sold in its first week, it was still enough to capture the fourth spot. It seems the Japanese eat up these Gundam games faster than my fat uncle Johnny at Thanksgiving.

Has Sony finally found its PSP cashcow? Hmmm.

JoystiqJapanese software sales chart, Oct. 2-8: The Gundam Strikes Back originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Oct 2006 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Submitted to Go Nintendo, a Japanese scan shows that a new Dragonball Z RPG title is headed to the DS this December. This estimated release date is obviously for the Japanese gaming world and does not apply to us lowly gamers outside of the Mecca of gaming that the nation is, so we'll have to wait a tad bit longer.

No other information can be taken from the scan, other than the knowledge that someone apparently did not enjoy the figurines, choosing to angrily place a giant X across a majority of the scan. The magazine in which this scan comes from is also a mystery at this time.

JoystiqNew DBZ RPG coming to DS in December? originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Aug 2006 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Of the latest scans for the DBZ game on the Wii, a weird yellow box is shown. Next to the box, little plastic clips that attach to the player's index fingers are also shown. Now, it's fairly obvious that this is so that the player may toss fireballs in the game by going through the motions in reality and the box is designed to sit atop the television, but why would such a large box be needed in conjunction with the clips. Couldn't they just be made to work with the sensor bar? Or is this the first sign of some startling truths delivered via the rumor train? Also, where is the Wiimote? It's nowhere to be seen!

Any readers want to take a stab at translating the text surrounding the image in question?

JoystiqDBZ to include extra peripheral? originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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