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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…

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FUNimation Dragon Box Problems?
Published by 18 November 2009, 10:35 PM ESTComment

In surprising and confusing news, the Amazon listing for FUNimation’s first Dragon Box, released just yesterday here in North America, has a disconcerting inventory update:

Item Under Review

While this item is available from other marketplace sellers on this page, it is not currently offered by Amazon.com because customers have told us there may be something wrong with our inventory of the item, the way we are shipping it, or the way it’s described here. (Thanks for the tip!)

We’re working to fix the problem as quickly as possible.

It could be nothing, or it could be something. We simply do not know right now. Hopefully we get some kind of official word from FUNimation soon. Anecdotal comments and even YouTube videos seem to be with regard to dubbed audio timing/sync being off.

In related news, RightStuf is listing the second Dragon Ball Z TV Dragon Box for 16 February 2010.

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“Progression” CD Track Listing
Published by 18 November 2009, 10:34 PM ESTComment

Lantis’ website has updated with a final track listing for the Progression CD single coming out next week in Japan. The title track is indeed the opening theme to Raging Blast as performed by Hironobu Kageyama. The b-side is a new song called “Road of the Promise ~Yakusoku no Michi~”. As with the title track, it will be performed by Hironobu Kageyama with lyrics from Yuriko Mori and the arrangement by Kenji Yamamoto. The CD single is due out in Japan next week on 25 November 2009 for ¥1200 and will also contain instrumental versions of the two vocal songs.

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Podcast Episode #0197
Published by 16 November 2009, 5:48 PM ESTComment

It may be going up one day later than our preferred release day, but hey… you awesome website readers had the full written review a day before the listeners who forget to visit the site! That’s right, this episode we dig into DragonBall: Raging Blast. Does Spike’s first high-definition offering live up to and exceed the prior series, or should fans looking for the best “DBZ-simulator” on the market just stick with “METEOR”…? We also give some first-impressions on FUNimation’s Dragon Box, and continue onward with the two contests we are running celebration of the upcoming 200th podcast episode! Download the show now, or head on over to the podcast page for more information or to subscribe.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Episode #0197! VegettoEX and Meri review the new PS3 and 360 game, “DragonBall: Raging Blast”. Does Spike’s first high-definition offering live up to and exceed the prior series, or should fans looking for the best “DBZ-simulator” on the market just stick with “METEOR”…? No news, but November’s releases, your e-mails, and contests to give away “Raging Blast” and a Dragon Box round out the episode!

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“Raging Blast” Japanese First Week Sales
Published by 15 November 2009, 10:13 PM ESTComment

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast on the PS3 was the third-best-selling game this past week in Japan, selling 57,972 copies its first week. The Xbox 360 version is actually down in the #28 spot, selling around another 7,000 copies on that platform.

Overall, these first week sales are down a bit from Infinite World (PS2) which sold 76,500 copies its first week back in December 2008, and Burst Limit (PS3) which sold 92,298 copies its first week back in June 2008.

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Podcast Episode #0196
Published by 10 November 2009, 1:51 PM ESTComment

Sure, it’s a little late… but better late than never. This episode we hit you with Volume 31 in our “Manga Review of Awesomeness”. Cell has made his presence known, and our heroes have become outclassed just as fast as they became the strongest. Do we finally have an interesting villain for the story arc, or is everything just a little too convenient and confusing? Download the show now, or head on over to the podcast page for more information or to subscribe.

As a reminder, both Dragon Ball: Raging Blast (PS3/360) and Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans (Nintendo DS) are shipping in North America today. We are hearing tons of reports that Raging Blast is actually ringing up at $39.99 at many GameStop locations. Look for reviews of both games soon right here on the website!

SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Episode #0196! VegettoEX, Meri, Julian, and Jeff dive in to Volume 31 in our “Manga Review of Awesomeness”. Cell has made his presence known, and our heroes have become outclassed just as fast as they became the strongest. Do we finally have an interesting villain for the story arc, or is everything just a little too convenient and confusing? Dragon Boxes are arriving, other news catching-up, November’s continued releases, and your e-mails round out the episode.

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“Raging Blast” Down To $49.99? (Limited-Time Deals)
Published by 09 November 2009, 10:13 AM ESTComment

Many online retailers have dropped the price of Raging Blast on the PS3 from $59.99 to $49.99 (Amazon, GameStop, etc.). Interestingly, the 360 version remains at the $59.99 on Amazon, but GameStop has dropped it to $49.99 to match the PS3 version.

We have reached out to Namco-Bandai to clarify whether this is a change at the MSRP level, or if this is retailer-specific.

UPDATE: Word from Namco-Bandai is that the MSRP is indeed still $59.99, and that any lower price at launch is a retailer-specific, limited-time promotion.