"Dragon Ball XENOVERSE" Official Discussion Thread

[VegettoEX]

Why do you Kanzenshuu posters go off topic and the mods don't say anything about it? Who cares about a JRPG? Burst Limit not getting a sequel? MM3D special editions? Stick to the damn subject at hand. Goddamn.

Because sometimes we have to sleep and can't keep up with twenty new pages at a time if it's not immediately clear that action is needed. Reporting off-topic posts brings things to our attention in an efficient manner.

[dbboxkaifan]

If anyone from UK wants to pre-order Xenoverse for 360/PS3 then Zavvi has it for £29.68 by using the code 'PREORDER'.

360: http://www.zavvi.com/games/platforms/xb ... 52324.html
PS3: http://www.zavvi.com/games/platforms/ps ... 52319.html

Very tempting but I don't play on last-gen consoles as of now.

[sangofe]

Sorry guys, I'm paranoid about my message getting ignored... So if someone who knows could answer please ^^ I wanna decide wether it's worth spending extra money on pre-ordering or not (except prettier case, which I don't really care about).

After spending half the day rotating between College HW and thinking if I still want to get this game or not, I've decided that I will get it.
Yup, I caved. Here I come DLC...
I'll just re-sell that Steelbook case that I pre-ordered from GameStop on eBay or something and hope that that pays off the DLC.

So, you're saying that everything that comes with the steelbook pre-order will be available for pre-order?

[Lord Beerus]

This week’s assets also showcase two new characters breaking their way through the already humongous cast (a total of 159 fighters!): Omega Shenron and Gogeta SS4!

159 Fighters!!! When did that happen lol. Clearly a mistake right. Don't tell me they are referring to Tenkaichi 3 lol

My guess is that includes all future DLC characters. And if doesn't then it's counting different transformations or form as separate characters. Either way, holy shit that is really a big roster. Looks like Xenoverse is really gonna deliver in regards to characters we thought weren't gonna make the cut. i.e Gero, Zarbon, Dodoria, #16, #19, movie characters etc.

[dbboxkaifan]

Sorry guys, I'm paranoid about my message getting ignored... So if someone who knows could answer please ^^ I wanna decide wether it's worth spending extra money on pre-ordering or not (except prettier case, which I don't really care about).

After spending half the day rotating between College HW and thinking if I still want to get this game or not, I've decided that I will get it.
Yup, I caved. Here I come DLC...
I'll just re-sell that Steelbook case that I pre-ordered from GameStop on eBay or something and hope that that pays off the DLC.

So, you're saying that everything that comes with the steelbook pre-order will be available for pre-order?

The Steelbook case is a Spain (sold out already) and Germany exclusive (US is getting in limited quantities too), and as far as pre-order DLC goes it's Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta.

P.S.: When you reply to a comment in a quote it's below not at the top.

[EA575]

That number contradicts with what they said in this interview during Paris Game Week http://www.db-z.com/dragon-ball-xenover ... ames-week/
Google translated:

At least, could you tell us if the number of personal will be a number 2 or 3 numbers?
A 2-digit number, but the multitude of characters to be created with different races enriched the list.

[dbboxkaifan]

Wow, the Steam version is up for pre-orders for only £20 on eBay, this is way better than paying £29/£40 but it's a PC game so no surprise it costs less.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dragonball-Xe ... 3cf10ae84a

[Lord Beerus]

That number contradicts with what they said in this interview during Paris Game Week http://www.db-z.com/dragon-ball-xenover ... ames-week/
Google translated:

At least, could you tell us if the number of personal will be a number 2 or 3 numbers?
A 2-digit number, but the multitude of characters to be created with different races enriched the list.

Well they've stated that there were many thing not planned to be in Xenoverse only to contradict it later. They stated that there were gonna be no movie characters in the story mode, yet it's later revealed that Battle Of Gods and Broly are getting their own sagas in the story mode. You've really take all the Xenoverse interviews with a grain of salt because things could always change at the drop of a hat.

[Drev]

Wow, the Steam version is up for pre-orders for only £20 on eBay, this is way better than paying £29/£40 but it's a PC game so no surprise it costs less.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dragonball-Xe ... 3cf10ae84a

Probably just a russian key, see the "VPN" thing in the title?

[DBZAOTA482]

This week’s assets also showcase two new characters breaking their way through the already humongous cast (a total of 159 fighters!): Omega Shenron and Gogeta SS4!

159 Fighters!!! When did that happen lol. Clearly a mistake right. Don't tell me they are referring to Tenkaichi 3 lol

My guess is that includes all future DLC characters. And if doesn't then it's counting different transformations or form as separate characters. Either way, holy shit that is really a big roster. Looks like Xenoverse is really gonna deliver in regards to characters we thought weren't gonna make the cut. i.e Gero, Zarbon, Dodoria, #16, #19, movie characters etc.

Hope they all play differently cuz BT2/3 had lots of useless characters that played identical to other characters like Appule, or Freeza's Soldier. Then again Dimps' behind this game so it's a good chance of diversity.

They've come a long way since they started with DBZ games.

[Lord Beerus]

This week’s assets also showcase two new characters breaking their way through the already humongous cast (a total of 159 fighters!): Omega Shenron and Gogeta SS4!

159 Fighters!!! When did that happen lol. Clearly a mistake right. Don't tell me they are referring to Tenkaichi 3 lol

My guess is that includes all future DLC characters. And if doesn't then it's counting different transformations or form as separate characters. Either way, holy shit that is really a big roster. Looks like Xenoverse is really gonna deliver in regards to characters we thought weren't gonna make the cut. i.e Gero, Zarbon, Dodoria, #16, #19, movie characters etc.

Hope they all play differently cuz BT2/3 had lots of useless characters that played identical to other characters like Appule, or Freeza's Soldier. Then again Dimps' behind this game so it's a good chance of diversity.

That's my biggest beef with Tenkaichi/Sparking series. So many character thrown in for the sake of fanservice, which is good and all if you're OCD about the roster, but as far as variety in terms of gameplay, there isn't much on offer. The Budokai HD collection proved that Budokai 3 has aged really well. I'm not sure if you could say the same for the Tenkaichi/Sparking series if it got the same treatment because it would expose the ultimately repetitive gameplay and half-assed story mode.

[EXBadguy]

inb4someonesays"theyallfightthesame"

half-assed story mode.

I sure hope you don't include BT2, cuz I think that was one of the best story modes.

[DBZAOTA482]

That's my biggest beef with Tenkaichi/Sparking series. So many character thrown in for the sake of fanservice, which is good and all if you're OCD about the roster, but as far as variety in terms of gameplay, there isn't much on offer. The Budokai HD collection proved that Budokai 3 has aged really well. I'm not sure if you could say the same for the Tenkaichi/Sparking series if it got the same treatment because it would expose the ultimately repetitive gameplay and half-assed story mode.

The first game definitely has not aged gracefully but I think BT2 and 3 would hold up just fine. Definitely aged but still enjoyable and maybe a blast even with friends.

[Lord Beerus]

Speculation time:

What characters do you think will be in the second and third DLC pack. My guess would be:

DLC Pack 2:
- Ledgic
- General Rilldo
- Cardinal Mutchy Mutchy
- Sigma Force (Ribet, Bizu and Natt)
- Super Mega Cannon Sigma

DLC Pack 3:
- Jaco (Duh...)
- Baby Vegeta (Super Baby Vegeta and Super Baby Vegeta 2)
- GT Goten (Base, SSJ)
- GT Gohan (Base, SSJ, SSJ2)
- Oceanus Shenron
- Nuova Shenron
- Eis Shenron

[Lord Beerus]

inb4someonesays"theyallfightthesame"

half-assed story mode.

I sure hope you don't include BT2, cuz I think that was one of the best story modes.

No, I will admit BT2 had a really damn good story mode. BT1 and BT3, not so much.

[Lord Beerus]

That's my biggest beef with Tenkaichi/Sparking series. So many character thrown in for the sake of fanservice, which is good and all if you're OCD about the roster, but as far as variety in terms of gameplay, there isn't much on offer. The Budokai HD collection proved that Budokai 3 has aged really well. I'm not sure if you could say the same for the Tenkaichi/Sparking series if it got the same treatment because it would expose the ultimately repetitive gameplay and half-assed story mode.

The first game definitely has not aged gracefully but I think BT2 and 3 would hold up just fine. Definitely aged but still enjoyable and maybe a blast even with friends.

I honestly think BT2 and BT3 would thrive if there were re-released on PS4, in HD, with online. That I would definitely buy in a heartbeat.

[dbboxkaifan]

Probably just a russian key, see the "VPN" thing in the title?

It's given as a Steam 'gift' so where it came from isn't necessarily important.

I honestly think BT2 and BT3 would thrive if there were re-released on PS4, in HD, with online. That I would definitely buy in a heartbeat.

Let Tenkaichi stay dead, it's for the best.

[TheDevilsCorpse]

New IGN artcle is up about Xenoverse. This paragraph in particular is gold for all the wrongs they managed to include:

Familiar characters Goku and Vegeta - including their Super Saiyan 4 forms - along with Frieza, Cell and many others make an appearance in the title. The story adds more to the fray with the introduction of new characters, Towra and Mira. Towra is a dark scientist from a demonic world and Mira is an android, created by Towa, bent on becoming the strongest being in the universe. The duo and the Supreme Kai of Time, along with the time-producing TokiToki, are bent on changing Dragon Ball history for the own nefarious means and gathering as much Keri possible.

Apparently you can really tinker with the avatars though. As they mention being able to customize your character's voice beyond just picking one from a list:

In the story mode, players choose from more than five types of races - including Saiyan, Earthling, Majin, Namekian and Frieza's race - and tweak their character's gender, head and build. Even the voice’s pitch can be changed along with the addition of voice effects such as flanger, harmonizer, echo and tremolo.

There are some other interesting tidbits as well. Like training under a master, and then switching masters will lead to the original becoming jealous (at least in the case of Vegeta). As well as how "Villainous Mode” works, and that the licensor (Shueisha?) didn't really want them to do that and it took some convincing to finally get approval.

[Gyt Kaliba]

That's interesting that we might really be able to tinker with the voices on this, assuming it's accurate considering...well, that other paragraph there, wowza.

'Villainous Mode'? So our created characters can be more of a villain per say than a hero?

Edit: Ah, wait, reading the article properly now I see what that was referring to.

[voltlunok]

Speculation time:

What characters do you think will be in the second and third DLC pack. My guess would be:

DLC Pack 2:
- Ledgic
- General Rilldo
- Cardinal Mutchy Mutchy
- Sigma Force (Ribet, Bizu and Natt)
- Super Mega Cannon Sigma

DLC Pack 3:
- Jaco (Duh...)
- Baby Vegeta (Super Baby Vegeta and Super Baby Vegeta 2)
- GT Goten (Base, SSJ)
- GT Gohan (Base, SSJ, SSJ2)
- Oceanus Shenron
- Nuova Shenron
- Eis Shenron

If they announced Ledgic for the next DLC pack...I would buy it. That guy is someone I've wanted in a Dragon Ball fighting game since I first watched GT! (He has to have his original dub actor too!) I think Rildo would be a fun character to play. Mutchy Mutchy doesn't really...grab me. I don't know he was kinda neat but definately felt like a throw away fighter. Sigma Force...HELL YEAH! I want a 3v3 of Sigma force vs Reccome, Ginyu and Burter!

Pack 3, All good stuff but I thought Baby was already in the game. The Dragons are a cool one, we did find Eis and Nuova in the datamine but that doesn't confirm anything. I don't think GT Gohan would really vary from Buu Arc Gohan much. If they put GT Goten in then you know what the fandom will yell for, they'd have to release adult gotenks. Which would be cool! Personally I'd like some Dragon Ball characters in one of the DLC packs. Like Kid Goku (Easy fix for the no fly thing, he calls Nimbus.) Jackie Chun would be a fun person to fight as!