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

[DarkGokuZ]

"Featuring the original japanese voiceover and music"

Does that mean we will finally get the japanese score? And i'm so excited for this game! It looks awesome!

[SSJmole]

"Closer to the acclaimed previous Tenkaichi series"


2 Things come to mind with that :


1) Wasn't Raging blast pretty much Tenkaichi ?

2) So they are admitting the game glame play on the ps2 "Tenkaichi" series = better? if so isn't that just flat out saying "Raging blast 1 & 2 had worse gameplay than the ps2 games" ?


Either way, Poor choice of wording. Yes I'm not a Tenkaichi / raging blast fan. However if I was I'd be pretty annoyed by that as they are confirming what people like me, who hate the series have said all along. Raging blast was a bad game as it played worse than it's ps2 counter-part / previous version.


Now another thing I want to say. As many know I insulted raging blast's graphics. However it looks like this one at least looks pretty. Plus they said real expressions on it plus a big story mode? ok they fixed 3 of my complaints with Raging Blast. So when this is cheaper I may get it as it sounds like this time they are finally trying to improve.

[VegettoEX]

Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s9nYrpCvPo

Other official game assets coming to home page update shortly.

[BobZ]

This sounds like the perfect DB video game for me. And it almost looks like it. Sadly, so did Infinite World, but it turned out to be rather a disappointment. The screens and trailer look good, very good in fact. It resembles the Raging Blast style a bit, but it does seem that it's been improved. Can't wait for more gameplay footage and eventually a playable demo. Wow, I haven't been so excited about a new Dragon Ball game in a while. I just might actually get this on its release...

[sangofe]

Will have to see how the game play is before I say anything, but I dunno what I think about the graphics. Like somebody else said before, I also hope this includes DBGT, especially characters as Rildo, Rejik, and the black dragons, although I guess it will only focus on DBZ - for the 100th time.

[InfernalVegito]

Like somebody else said before, I also hope this includes DBGT, especially characters as Rildo, Rejik, and the black dragons, although I guess it will only focus on DBZ - for the 100th time.

That would be the dumbest decision they would have ever made. Seriously we had no GT for 4 years in the last DB games.

[mystic trunks]

Judging by the poor connection animation on the gut punch, it looks to be developed by Spike.

[InfernalVegito]

Judging by the poor connection animation on the gut punch, it looks to be developed by Spike.

Yep. Ever since RB the gut punches look as if they don't even hit.

Edit:

Here are some images:





Looks quite decent if you ask me.

[mystic trunks]

The effects look very nice. I like the Character models too. I just hope they improve the animations, finally.

[ThunderPX]

Looks like Goku's been scribbling on himself with a marker.

[Chuquita]

They can't hide it; this is definitely Raging Blast 3 under a different name.
I hope I'm wrong though; the way the character models look isn't doing much to persuade me otherwise.

That said, the way they shaded the characters and environment is different (and I do like that stormy backdrop they're on; I'd been hoping for weather effects); but I'd still prefer a completely new engine/character models from RB.

Does get points for the amusing term of "Grapple Range" though. :3

[Hellspawn28]

Looks great, I can't wait to see more soon. I hope the gameplay is something new and different for once.

Like somebody else said before, I also hope this includes DBGT, especially characters as Rildo, Rejik, and the black dragons, although I guess it will only focus on DBZ - for the 100th time.

That would be the dumbest decision they would have ever made. Seriously we had no GT for 4 years in the last DB games.

GT is not very popular which is why that they skip it in most of the games. I'm pretty sure the game developers like to pick and add characters that popular in the fan base and think which will help rise sales. Broly is the most popular movie character next to Coola which is why they thought they would make a SSj3 for the first RB game.

[InfernalVegito]

GT is not very popular which is why that they skip it in most of the games. I'm pretty sure the game developers like to pick and add characters that popular in the fan base and think which will help rise sales. Broly is the most popular movie character next to Coola which is why they thought they would make a SSj3 for the first RB game.

That is the "argument" I just cannot understand. Even if GT is mostly hated (especially in Japan then I guess) that's no reason for not to put it in the game. No one is being forced to play with the characters or the saga whatsoever. It's like purposely leaving out an entire part of the franchise for years. Why not add it like in the Tenkaichi series and make it complete??

The sale argument isn't even valid considering that the Tenkaichi games sold far better than the Raging Blast series.

[DarkGokuZ]

The trailer is awesome! Thanks a bunch!

But on the daizex startsite, there stands that the oozaru is Vegeta.. I'm not sure of that. Look closely, the oozaru don't have a armor on it. I'm quessing its some special what if, or maybe Gohan.

[LeprikanGT]

Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s9nYrpCvPo

Other official game assets coming to home page update shortly.

@00:35 Holy Dang, now thats the best destruction I've seen in a level since.....B1? *hopefully its not like RB1 [or 2 where you could only hit the ground in certain spots]

EDIT:: I read the post on the front page of Daizex and it says that Oozaru Vegeta is at the end of the trailer...but didn't vegeta have on his armor when he fought Goku? Wouldn't that have been Gohan?

[VegettoEX]

EDIT:: I read the post on the front page of Daizex and it says that Oozaru Vegeta is at the end of the trailer...but didn't vegeta have on his armor when he fought Goku? Wouldn't that have been Gohan?

I guess. Everything so far has just been Goku and Vegeta so far, though. I suppose I can change it to just "and there's an Oozaru".

[Jaetinh]

The way they move and attack is just like RG2 with better graphics, no? If it's like that, people will just complain and say it's boring after a while, better graphics won't really change that much when it's the same movement.

or am I wrong?

[SHINOBI-03]

More of the same... more of the same... -_-. You can put some glittery sprinkles on a piece of crap, but it'll remain a piece of crap.

[VegettoEX]

Official press release confirms development by Spike. Will be playable at Comic-Con.

THE UNSTOPPABLE SAGA LIVES ON WITH DRAGON BALL® GAME PROJECT!
Dragon Ball Game Project AGE 2011 Scheduled for Release on Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 System for Fall 2011

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (May 11, 2011) – Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. delivered a KAMEHAMEHA today with the announcement of Dragon Ball® Game Project AGE 2011 (working title) for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Prepare to dive into the world of Dragon Ball Z with Earth-shaking combat, a massive character selection, faithful manga-style graphics as well as exciting new features sure to please Dragon Ball fans around the world.

The upcoming Dragon Ball Game Project is currently in development by Spike Co. Ltd., who are honing their considerable talents to create a new landmark game for the Dragon Ball Z franchise. The game features upgraded environmental and character graphics, with designs drawn from the original manga series. Destructible battle fields, including massive craters and ki energy blasts cutting across the sky deliver a more dynamic experience and immediate sense of urgency to the exhilarating fights. An enhanced story mode drops players into the rich Dragon Ball Z universe, filled with beloved characters and powerful enemies. An accessible battle system allows gamers of all ages will be able to hold their own in fast-paced battles, while still retaining tactical depth for hardcore fans.

The new Dragon Ball Game Project will be playable at this year's San Diego Comic-Con in July. For more information related to Dragon Ball Z, please visit: http://www.namcobandaigames.com.

[InfernalVegito]

Official press release confirms development by Spike. Will be playable at Comic-Con.

The upcoming Dragon Ball Game Project is currently in development by Spike Co. Ltd., who are honing their considerable talents to create a new landmark game for the Dragon Ball Z franchise. .

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