Video Gaming News - October 2004
Beverly, MA (October 25, 2004) - Atari today announced that Dragon
Ball Z: Budokai 3, has been approved for release by Sony and manufacturing has
begun. Rated ‘T’ for teen, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 and the Dragon Ball Z:
Budokai 3 Limited Edition will launch for the PlayStation 2 on November 16th and
should be available in-stores by November 23.
“Since the first Dragon Ball Z: Budokai game launched in December 2002, Atari
has captured the excitement of anime fans everywhere and established the Budokai
series as an annual top-seller,” said Matt Collins, Director of Brand Marketing
for Atari’s Beverly studio. “By listening to fans, staying true to the Dragon
Ball Z animated series, and launching three weeks earlier than in 2002 or 2003,
Atari has laid the groundwork for another successful holiday season despite
intense competition in the marketplace.”
From Atari:
In Budokai 3, a “Hall of Fame” cast of warriors from Dragon Ball Z, Dragon
Ball GT, and DBZ movies will come together for a tournament of champions. With
the power of the new Saiyan Overdrive Fighting System, players will have
unprecedented gameplay control and Dragon Ball Z authenticity. Players will earn
points, allowing them to customize their characters and create passwords to
share custom characters via the Internet. Also, an exciting and all-new single
player mode will allow fans to recreate some of the most dramatic DBZ moments.
All told, Budokai 3 will mark the best installment in the series yet.
The Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 Limited Edition includes several bonus items
especially for the most ardent fans of DBZ. Official licensee Jakks Pacific has
commissioned an exclusive Broly Chibi toy featuring the character’s Budokai 3
in-game alternate costume. Atari also has produced a documentary that gives rare
glimpse at how the U.S. voice actor cast of DBZ makes the show’s memorable
characters come to life in a behind-the-scenes bonus DVD video called ”Behind
the Screams: The Making of Budokai 3.” The DVD also contains the Budokai 3
"Super Trailer" video and a URL that fans can use to catch a sneak peek of the
first ever DBZ action-adventure game - DBZ Sagas: Evolution.
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