DBZ: Ultimate Blast/Tenkaichi (Pre-Release Discussion)

[Kingdom Heartless]

I think considering how the Raging Blast games did less than stellar, they might want to try something new, to try and win back the fans who feel the games have gone stale.

Here's hoping, anyway.

[Jaruka]

I think considering how the Raging Blast games did less than stellar, they might want to try something new, to try and win back the fans who feel the games have gone stale.

Here's hoping, anyway.

Well seeing as you don't want it I'll tell you that this is the first time they've had a project name. Why would they give a project name to a numbered sequel of a game that everyone expects?

Logic would state this is something new. My opinion of Namdai makes me think otherwise though.

[Hellspawn28]

I would not be surprise if they slap the "Budokai" title on the American release of the game to help sales.

[SparkyPantsMcGee]

Another year another Dragonball game.

I'm hoping they break away from the Raging Blast Series, I'm so sick of those games. My guess is that since games like SSFIV, MvC3 and Mortal Kombat are becoming very successful, Namco-Bandi is going to try and capitalize on this and make a game that plays like a traditional fighter; my only hope is that they also try and put a little bit of Dragonball spice in it. I don't want a direct clone but a more stylized Super DBZ with a bigger roster and new moves would be really cool.

[mysticboy]

I think considering how the Raging Blast games did less than stellar, they might want to try something new, to try and win back the fans who feel the games have gone stale.

Here's hoping, anyway.

Well seeing as you don't want it I'll tell you that this is the first time they've had a project name. Why would they give a project name to a numbered sequel of a game that everyone expects?

Logic would state this is something new. My opinion of Namdai makes me think otherwise though.

Makes since, but I still think it's going to be like what I said earlier.

[mysticboy]

****SCAN****
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[JulieYBM]

Well, now I don't know what to think. It looks like an evolved Raging Blast 2. Could Bandai want to get away from a failing name and came up with this one?

[Super Sayian Prime]

Someone who has knowledge of the Japanese language should take a look at that scan and read that little black box on the right that should state the release window, developer, and publisher.

[Arique]

Someone who has knowledge of the Japanese language should take a look at that scan and read that little black box on the right that should state the release window, developer, and publisher.

From what I could decipher, it'll be out before the end of 2011, the game is still being made by Namco-Bandai, it's going to be on the 360 and PS3, and from the looks of the little note in the box that says "3D", this could possibly have some exclusive features if the game is being played on a 3D HDTV with the PS3 version. The rest I have no clue what it says.

[VegettoEX]

Someone who has knowledge of the Japanese language should take a look at that scan and read that little black box on the right that should state the release window, developer, and publisher.

It says exactly what the Tales site and other blogs have copied/pasted for a few days, now.

Dragon Ball GAME PROJECT AGE 2011
Fall 2011
Price TBD
Namco-Bandai
PS3 & 360
3D action fighting (*note: this has nothing to do with 3D displays; rather, it's not 2D sprites)

These things never list the developer right away.

[Super Sayian Prime]

Someone who has knowledge of the Japanese language should take a look at that scan and read that little black box on the right that should state the release window, developer, and publisher.

It says exactly what the Tales site and other blogs have copied/pasted for a few days, now.

Dragon Ball GAME PROJECT AGE 2011
Fall 2011
Price TBD
Namco-Bandai
PS3 & 360
3D action fighting (*note: this has nothing to do with 3D displays; rather, it's not 2D sprites)

These things never list the developer right away.

How anti-climatic. Were they this way with Raging Blast, and Burst Limit? I know US Jump has no problems letting people know who the developer is (even if the publisher hasn't made that apparent yet) in their revelas, but Japan and all.

[ShadowDude112]

Raging Blast 3: CONFIRMED!

[DarkGokuZ]

If we look aside from the fact that its "just" another Raging Blast game, I think it looks nice enough.

Thanks for the scan! I can't wait for some more info.

[Chuquita]

It's just a code name for Raging Blast 3?
*Loses a good chunk of interest.*

It would be nice if this one came with an animated special like 2 did though.

[TripleRach]

It would be nice if this one came with an animated special like 2 did though.

I've been joking that the next big console game will have Kai 98, which would also coincide nicely with the inevitable SSJ3 Trunks.

But I guess it depends on whether or not they think it's worth the effort, since the animated special didn't seem to do much for Raging Blast 2's sales.

[LeprikanGT]

RB3 for the win. Aw, people STILL talk about a BL2.

Aside from the top Goku's face, it looks pretty nice, ESPECIALLY that bottom screen shot.


One con: At first site I HATE the 'meter bar'. It looks like some kind of racing game crap.

Just ONCE, I'd like the first scan of a new game to NOT have Goku and Vegeta on it, is that REALLY too much to ask?

[InfernalVegito]

I cannot wait for this. Just like with any other DB game. I just really hope they make it complete for once.
Add all the important characters from ALL 3 series, make the colors better (like this guy did on deviantart):

http://nostal.deviantart.com/gallery/5069680#/d2y2w8j

Also give us a worthwile story mode. Neat and fancy QTEs could polish it up and give it some replay value.

[Jaruka]

They're still calling it Project Age... Nothing has confirmed this as a Raging Blast game so I wouldn't jump the gun just yet and if it's still Spike then it's going to be something 'revolutionary'.

Need a clearer scan though.

The bottom image's hud looks very different. I really can't wait now, they've kept my attention thus-far

[LeprikanGT]

If anything they would add GT characters, but they still have a big chuck of Z/movie characters still NOT in the game yet, perhaps giants this time?

DB characters would have a rather huge disadvatage with no flying and low power levels.



Side thought...does no one but me want to see an EXCLUSIVE GT game like the BTs or RBs? That way they can have ALL the villians and ALL the GT versions of people.

A developer really needs to get on a PS360 version of Sagas...that game had so much potential.

[InfernalVegito]

Side thought...does no one but me want to see an EXCLUSIVE GT game like the BTs or RBs? That way they can have ALL the villians and ALL the GT versions of people.

Yes. But I would rather have a game that encompasses all characters from all series in one game than an exclusive game with just 20-30 characters if at all.