“Super Dragon Ball Z” sees its release in North America on the PlayStation 2 today!
From what I have been hearing, there is no option for the original Japanese voices in the US release of the game. Also, the sound effects are changed to be written out in English.
The big news today is, without a doubt, the goings-on with the future of Dragon Ball Z on DVD in North America, and specifically the “season one” box set we first reported on back in May.
FUNimation has left a message on the RightStuf home page saying the following:
We will re-announce this title with a new release date in Quarter 1 2007, and there will be other major announcements concerning the property at that time. These season sets are being enhanced and restored, and many new features are being added. Runtimes and packaging will also be different.
You would have to be silly not to connect the dots and start thinking like a true fanboy: has FUNimation secured the rights to the remastered “Dragon Box” footage, or something else entirely? No-one is confirming one way or the other, but the box set’s delay until 06 February 2007 and the promise of additional material sure seems to point toward something.
Episode #0035 of the podcast is available for download! We caught up on e-mail exclusively this week… well, in addition to bringing on a few live questions! Nothing like being put on the spot! Definitely check it out.
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Episode #0035! VegettoEX, Julian, and Meri catch up on e-mails. Get answers to all your pressing questions, including a brief history of “Daizenshuu EX” itself!
REFERENCED SITES:
- “Daizenshuu EX” January 24th, 2003 Update
- Mike’s Awful Kanji Drawing @ Daizenshuu EX
- Bardock’s Doctors Scan (Color Tankôbon) @ Daizenshuu EX
- “AF” Mailbox In Trunks TV Special @ Daizenshuu EX
- “Battle Stadium D.O.N.” Discussion @ Daizenshuu EX
“Famitsu” gave “Battle Stadium D.O.N.” a 26/40 overall.
As with “Super Dragon Ball Z”, we will definitely be giving you a full, in-depth review of the game after we get it in. The game drops (exclusively in Japan) 20 July 2006.
“Super Dragon Ball Z” has sold (according to the most recent update on The Magic Box) another 21,355 copies over in Japan this past week, putting it at #10 over-all for the week of July 3rd to July 9th.
If you have not checked out the latest podcast episode, we give a huge and in-depth review of the game.
Episode #0034 of the podcast is available for download! Anything and everything you wanted to know about Super DragonBall Z is here for you to listen to… and even see. That’s right, our podcast listeners get special links to check out tons of screen-shots! Definitely check it out.
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Episode #0034! VegettoEX, Julian, and Meri give an extremely detailed review of “Super DragonBall” for the Japanese PS2. From presentation, to graphics, to sound, to gameplay, to everything else in the game, we’ve got it covered. DBZ ABCs, Meri’s Top 5 “Vegeta’s Lost His Mind” Moments, your e-mails, and more!
REFERENCED SITES:
- “Battle Stadium D.O.N.” TV Spots @ Official Website
- “Super DragonBall Z” Playable Characters @ Daizenshuu EX
- “Super DragonBall Z” Screens @ Daizenshuu EX
- Mr. Satan Cosplay Photo @ Daizenshuu EX
- Arale Cosplay Photo @ Daizenshuu EX
- Meri’s Top 5 “Vegeta’s Lost His Mind” Moments @ Daizenshuu EX
- “Ultimate Uncut Edition” DVD Vol. 10 @ dragonballz.com
- DBZ “Remastered” Vol. 2 (Spain) @ zonadvd.com
- “Battle Stadium D.O.N.” (PS2) @ Play-Asia
- “Battle Stadium D.O.N.” (GCN) @ Play-Asia
As we discovered while recording Episode #0034 of the podcast this evening, “Super Dragon Ball Z” now has a domestic release date listed on its Amazon entry — 18 July 2006! This happens to be the same day that its official strategy guide is coming out, as well.
“Super Dragon Ball Z” has sold (according to the most recent update on The Magic Box) 95,082 copies over in Japan this past week.
Episode #0033 of the podcast is available for download! Look how on-time we’ve been lately! We’re just that amazing. Really. So this week we discussed the shift in DragonBall from action/comedy… to an action/comedy with extremely heavy sci-fi elements! Definitely check it out.
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Episode #0033! VegettoEX, Julian, and Meri discuss DVD delays and the strange happenings with Atari. We also continue with our quasi-serious discussions on aspects of DBZ; this week, it’s the shift from comedic-action to comedic-action with intense sci-fi elements! DBZ ABCs, Meri’s Top 5 “Piccolo Saves Gohan” moments, and your e-mails!
REFERENCED SITES:
- FUNimation’s DBZ Movie 13 @ Amazon
- Atari “Super DragonBall Z” Press Release @ PR Newswire
- Atari 10-K Filing Press Release @ PR Newswire
- Meri’s Top 5 “Piccolo Saves Gohan” Moments @ Daizenshuu EX
- DBZ Animanga (SSJ/Ginyu) Vol. 3 @ Amazon Japan
- DBZ DVD Vols. 25, 26, & 27 @ Amazon Japan
- “Ultimate Uncut Edition” DVD Vol. 10 @ dragonballz.com
- “Battle Stadium D.O.N.” (PS2) @ Play-Asia
- “Battle Stadium D.O.N.” (GCN) @ Play-Asia
“Super Dragon Ball Z” sees its release in Japan on the PlayStation 2 today! Those of you who ordered it from Play-Asia probably had it shipped out to you on Tuesday (like I did), so look for it coming in this week! Much excitement.
- Amazon Japan (¥6069)
- Play-Asia ($64.90)
- Lik-Sang ($64.90; note — Asia version only)
Look for the American release in July from Atari.
