Episode #0039 (20 August 2006)

Post by **VegettoEX** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:36 am

Episode #0039 (download MP3)
57:23; 64 kbps, mono; 26.2 MB

Episode #0039! VegettoEX, Julian, and Meri (plus special guests!) finally dish out the review on Battle Stadium D.O.N. for the Japanese PS2 and Gamecube. Game and Akira Toriyama news, Julian's ABCs, Meri's Top 5 Mr. Satan moments, and your e-mails round out the episode. Referenced sites:

Whee! Go ahead and grab it. Big thanks to godofchaos for hosting the monumental *thirty-nine* episodes, now.

Whether or not you even care about Battle Stadium D.O.N., we've got a ton of great stuff for you this episode... all balanced out with a great list, a great lesson from Julian, and some great e-mails. And if you're into the game, you've ESPECIALLY got some good stuff coming your way... we've got our own review, some special guest reviews, and tons of images for you to check out.

w0rd.

EvilGamerX · Post by **EvilGamerX** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 2:53 pm

I will edit as I listen.

First thing. The loading screen does lag in the GCN version, but loading is a lot faster.
Secondly, Chopper's thing was on purpose. If you watched the series, you would know why they did it. Basically that is how he hides behind something because he is shy in a sense.

For the announcer, on the disc there is a track where he says "SLOT TIME!" That is golden because of how it sounds. I will upload the audio clip in a bit if I get the chance.

As for Freeza moving slow. You just gotta learn how to use him. That is how it is with a lot of characters. My friend is crazy when playing as Freeza. All the characters play different, and you gotta see ups and downs for each character.

Post by **VegettoEX** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 3:00 pm

EvilGamerX wrote:Secondly, Chopper's thing was on purpose. If you watched the series, you would know why they did it. Basically that is how he hides behind something because he is shy in a sense.

Well, I have watched the series, and I didn't come to that conclusion right away. Meri mentioned something about it later on (after we had recorded), and yes... it makes sense. But it doesn't come off that way AT ALL in the game. He's so far off to the side that you can't tell he's hiding. It just comes off like a mistake. If they were going to go that route, they should have had him actually hide behind SOMETHING, or keep him centered and hide behind his hooves and run away, blah blah blah.

Oh, and I didn't include your review... I said 1-2 minutes. Your review was 10 minutes. Feel free to post it up yourself as a link.

EvilGamerX · Post by **EvilGamerX** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 3:05 pm

Yea, I figured it wouldn't be included because my sense of time sucks. As for Chopper being too far off.... my screen is an HDTV... so I see the side that is usually cut off by what is on the sides of the screen.

And yes, everyone hates the slots.

Also for jumping on Giant Jack. I don't find jumping the problem. Just the limited space to jump on.

So my quick review thing: http://egx.cp9.org/EGXreviewDON.mp3 I think if I removed the cursing....
it would have been shorter a few minutes >_>
And here is my favorite sound clip: http://egx.cp9.org/SLOT_TIME.mp3 Oh yea

Talk about the narrator mispronouncing.
The only way I was able to hear it was when I ripped all the audio files. You can't hear it while playing the game.

_Jrinu_ · Post by **_Jrinu_** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 3:23 pm

Wait, EX, are you saying that if i buy the GC version of this game it'll work on an american Gamecube?

Or did I mishear you?

Anyway...

Another great podcast you guys! Never failing to inform as well as entertain.

EvilGamerX · Post by **EvilGamerX** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 3:25 pm

No, it won't work directly on the GCN. You need Freeloader. It is a lot easier and cheaper than to get something to play imports on PS2.

theoriginalbilis · Post by **theoriginalbilis** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 3:28 pm

Excellent episode. I'm seriously considering buying D.O.N. now, once I get one of those region-free loading PS2 disc thingies...

As for the #5 spot on Meri's list: here's a placeholder pic you can use:

Yamicrazy · Post by **Yamicrazy** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 3:43 pm

Great podcast, I think I will hold out on Battle Stadium D.O.N. until the price goes down, As it doesn't seem to be fantastic just good judging by the reviews.

TheMajinRedComet · Post by **TheMajinRedComet** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 4:18 pm

great podcast!

This is off topic but did you get the Japanese version of FFVII DC or the US version, because for once the US version is better then the Japanese.

veshira · Post by **veshira** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 4:19 pm

Gasp! You forgot to say what episode number and date it was before the music started! (Unless you just decided to change it?)

I didn't like this episode so much. I don't know why, but the reviews from other people turned me off. I mean, okay, we heard your review(s) on the game, but then when hear three more reviews. Um, I don't like reviews that much to listen (or read) a bunch all at once.

However, Piccolo teaching Rock Lee Makenkosappo?! I loved it! I actually downloaded it before the podcast, and it made me happy to see two of my favorite characters interacting like that. Plus, seeing everybody do a Genki Dama made me squeal like a fangirl.

_Jrinu_ · Post by **_Jrinu_** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 4:35 pm

I wonder if we'll get a new tidbit of all the D.O.N characters. Wink-Wink

DaemonCorps · Post by **DaemonCorps** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 4:58 pm

I'm in the middle of the episode so far and eh, it's just average for me. I find it pretty funny how everyone hated the slots game.

Also, the reviews were kinda boring-ish, but I made myself stick it out and listen through 'em. And Mike, did you say, "Don't take my word for it" on purpose as some kind of nod to Reading Rainbow? Just something I noticed... I was surprised that the cheesy little transition music from that show wasn't used.

The little ending description of Namu hilarious when Mike started going into detail about the daizenshuu. "A pretty cool guy" huh? Well, I'm sold!

EDIT: I was kinda surprised that Mr. Satan throwing 16's head to Gohan wasn't one of the top 5. I guess you didn't want two Cell Game moments?

Post by **desirecampbell** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 5:00 pm

Wow! I forgot there was a podcast today

Still waiting for that Julian's SailorMoon podcast.

And, anyone check out that Freeza (or "Frieza" according to DON-guy) yet?

-edit-
Uh, "Julian's SailorMoon" refers to SailorMoon (referring to a translation thereof) belonging to Julian not a contraction of "Julian is SailorMoon". Just wanted to clear that up before someone sends ninja squirrels.

_Jrinu_ · Post by **_Jrinu_** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 5:22 pm

desirecampbell wrote: -edit-
Uh, "Julian's SailorMoon" refers to SailorMoon (referring to a translation thereof) belonging to Julian not a contraction of "Julian is SailorMoon". Just wanted to clear that up before someone sends ninja squirrels.

Crap! Now I gotta call my squirrells back!

Hopefully they haven't reached your house yet desire...

Kirbopher · Post by **Kirbopher** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:12 pm

Ah good, this'll come in handy for when I start playing the game again :0 Thanks for all of the information, and now I finally know what the card thingies are for! Also Bryce form Otakugeneration's little inclusion was pretty cool :3

Also I've been playing Super DBZ over the weekend and I'm lovin' it, so thanks for the review on that as well!

veshira · Post by **veshira** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:15 pm

desirecampbell wrote:-edit-
Uh, "Julian's SailorMoon" refers to SailorMoon (referring to a translation thereof) belonging to Julian not a contraction of "Julian is SailorMoon". Just wanted to clear that up before someone sends ninja squirrels.

I did not make that connection at all, but if Julian did a Sailor Moon podcast (Sailor V/BSSM/PGSM/Sera Myu/ect.) I know I'd toon in. (Ph34r m4 Sailor Moon fangirlness! ... Oops, sorry.)

Peabo · Post by **Peabo** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:17 pm

Hehe, I should mention that the change in spelling of Freeza (or Furiza), even though it's pointless is perfectly legitimate. It's just a way of making the name look more stylish and cool, I guess.

When there is 'ie' or 'ei' in a word, just pronounce the second letter and ignore the first. I remember in one Funimation dub, they Spelled it 'Freiza' on the title screen, which would actually be pronounced 'Fryza'. Shame I can't remember which episode it was or I'd try to get a screencap.

veshira · Post by **veshira** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:25 pm

Peabo wrote:Hehe, I should mention that the change in spelling of Freeza (or Furiza), even though it's pointless is perfectly legitimate. It's just a way of making the name look more stylish and cool, I guess.

Funimation's Namer Guy: Hey, I've got it! "I" before "e", except after "c". Wow, kids are taught that in school! If we use that on Furiza's name, kids will think DBZ and school are even more mando cool! Neat-o!

[/daymare]

majinboogc · Post by **majinboogc** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:27 pm

About the spanish dub of DBZ movies, the last two movies are for sale here:http://www.towers-entertainment.com/ and I have emailed them and they have said that they will be selling more soon.

Edit: The only problem is that they sell to Mexico only.

Peabo · Post by **Peabo** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:34 pm

veshira wrote:
Peabo wrote:Hehe, I should mention that the change in spelling of Freeza (or Furiza), even though it's pointless is perfectly legitimate. It's just a way of making the name look more stylish and cool, I guess.
Funimation's Namer Guy: Hey, I've got it! "I" before "e", except after "c". Wow, kids are taught that in school! If we use that on Furiza's name, kids will think DBZ and school are even more mando cool! Neat-o!

[/daymare]

at least they didn't make the same mistake with the mis-pronouciation of 'saiyan' which reads as 'cyan' and just call him 'fryza' anyway