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Podcast Episode #0200 – Community Celebration!
Published by 07 December 2009, 3:37 PM ESTComment

We would ask you to forgive the day-late posting, but you all are an understanding bunch! As Dragon Ball hits the 25-year mark, our website closes in on a decade, the podcast passed four years… we hit the 200 podcast episodes milestone, as well. There is no better way to celebrate this occasion than by talking with the people who make it happen: our community of friends. Hujio and Corey were live in-studio to talk about community in the DB fandom with us — what has changed over the years, what still needs to change, and what are we all eternally thankful for?

We also announced the winners of our celebration contests to give away Raging Blast, as well as a copy of the first domestic Dragon Box. There was a catch, though… we gave away two Dragon Box sets (an extra one thanks to FUNimation!), and also tossed in a copy of the Yeah! Break! Care! Break! CD single! Download the show now, or head on over to the podcast page for more information or to subscribe.

Two hundred episodes is all thank to you all. We wouldn’t make them if you didn’t listen. An extra-special thanks goes out to the visitors and listeners who came out to the party with us after the show. You rock as much as we do! ^_~

SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Episode #0200! DragonBall hits 25 years, Daizenshuu EX as a website closes in on 12 years, while the the podcast hits 4 years and 200 episodes. For a fitting topic, Hujio and Corey join us live in-studio to talk about community as it relates to DragonBall fandom. How has it changed over the years, what still needs to change, and what are we all thankful for? Before taking off to celebrate, we give away “Raging Blast” and two Dragon Box sets!

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“Raging Blast” DLC Release Schedule
Published by 03 December 2009, 9:30 AM ESTComment

Those of you still playing Raging Blast (even after our review) may be happy to know that Namco-Bandai is delivering completely free downloadable content for the game every two weeks through April for (at least) the North American release. Each of the packs contain customized versions of existing characters; there are no new outfits, new characters, or anything you cannot organize on your own through normal game play means.

  • November 24 (PSN) / November 26 (Xbox LIVE):
    “Warriors on Earth Pack” – Kuririn, Yamcha, Tenshinhan, Chiaotzu
  • December 10:
    “Alien Warriors Pack” – Vegeta (“Scouter”), Raditz, Nappa, Zarbon, Dodoria
  • December 22 (PSN) / December 24 (Xbox Live):
    “Ginyu Force Pack” – Ginyu, Recoome, Butta, Jheece, Gurd
  • January 7:
    “Androids Pack” – #16, #17, #18, #19, Dr. Gero
  • January 21:
    “Warriors of Justice Pack” – (“Kid”) Gohan, Gohan, (“Kid”) Trunks, Goten, Videl
  • February 4:
    “Revived Warriors Pack” – Majin Boo, (“Kid”) Boo, Broly, Gogeta, SSJ3 Broli
  • February 18:
    “Saiyans Pack” – Majin Vegeta, Trunks (“Fighting Teen”), Vegetto, Bardock, SSJ3 Vegeta
  • March 4:
    “Ultimate Warriors Pack 1” – Goku, (“Teen”) Gohan, Piccolo, Bardock, Gogeta
  • March 18:
    “Ultimate Warriors Pack 2” – Majin Vegeta, Freeza, #17, #18, Cell
  • April 1:
    “Ultimate Warriors Pack 3” – Vegeta (“Scouter”), Vegeta, Trunks (“Sword”), Vegetto, SSJ3 Vegeta
  • April 15:
    “Ultimate Warriors Pack 4” – Majin Boo, Super Boo, (“Kid”) Boo, Broli, SSJ3 Broli
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Dragon Ball Turns 25 Years Old!
Published by 03 December 2009, 9:29 AM ESTComment

While it has already been the 3rd in Japan for more than half a day, we wanted to wait until the clock stuck over here in the US to make the post. On this day in 1984, the very first chapter of Dragon Ball was published in volume 51 of Weekly Shōnen Jump in Japan. The series has just turned 25 years old.

Here’s to another 25 amazing years of fandom!

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Amazon Gaming Deals
Published by 29 November 2009, 9:11 PM ESTComment

As you will hear on our latest podcast episode, our buddy Tsukento let us know that Amazon is running a bunch of great deals on Dragon Ball video games right now. Have any holes in your collection?

See you cool cats later this week with some reviews, our two-hundredth podcast episode, and lots of other great stuff!

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Podcast Episode #0199
Published by 29 November 2009, 9:10 PM ESTComment

While a full written review should be on its way (hopefully this week), we take care of the podcast side of gaming reviews for the last time in 2009. We are joined this week by our forum buddy Kendamu to talk about Attack of the Saiyans (released earlier this year in Japan under the title of Kai rather than Z) for the Nintendo DS. Like the latest game on the Wii, is this one a breath of fresh air in an otherwise fighting-game-polluted crowd? We plug our contests yet again (want to win Raging Blast or a Dragon Box?), hit up the news, December’s releases, answer a couple e-mails… and that’s a podcast! Download the show now, or head on over to the podcast page for more information or to subscribe.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Episode #0199! VegettoEX is joined by our buddy Kendamu to talk about the new DS RPG, “Attack of the Saiyans”. Like the recent Wii game, is it another mostly-competent release filling an empty niche? Meri joins in to talk this week’s news, December’s releases, a couple e-mails, our contests, and some other banter to round out the episode.

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DB & DBZ FUNimation DVD Set Cover Art Updates
Published by 24 November 2009, 11:27 AM ESTComment

Amazon has revealed the box art for the second “Dragon Box Z” from FUNimation, as well as the cover art for the third “season” of the original Dragon Ball TV series in its new “remastered” format:

The former is due 16 February 2010, while the latter is actually due a little earlier on 02 February 2010. It is so wonderful to finally be seeing these two series treated with such respect in a simultaneous fashion!

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Podcast Episode #0198
Published by 22 November 2009, 9:52 PM ESTComment

We know you have been patiently waiting for it, and we appreciate that more than you can imagine! In addition to our full written review, this week we dig in with Hujio and Corey to FUNimation’s first Dragon Box! What more do you need to hear from us?! Download the show now, or head on over to the podcast page for more information or to subscribe.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Episode #0198! VegettoEX, Hujio, and Corey review FUNimation’s first Dragon Box! Nearly three years after the first faux-“remastered” debacle of a release, do we finally have reason to change our tune with regard to a home release from FUNimation? Were our wishes truly granted? Meri pops in to cruise through the news, releases, and contest information, and that rounds out a show!

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Upcoming Gaming Rumors
Published by 18 November 2009, 10:36 PM ESTComment

Word on the street is that Dragon Ball DS 2 (or Origins 2 as it will most likely be named in North America) is set to be officially revealed in an upcoming Jump issue. Will there be even more than that, though…? Stay tuned…