by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - E3 2006 May 12th
Dragon Ball Z®: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 takes the acrobatic and intense 3D flying and fighting dynamic made popular in last year’s blockbuster and takes it to a whole new level with exciting new features. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 combines lightning-fast fighting, light RPG and action gameplay elements to give players the power to engage in titanic battles with a staggering roster of over 100 DBZ heroes and villains. Players can recreate some of the storied confrontations from the TV show, or they can create all-new showdowns of their own with characters that never actually fought in
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
E3 - Post - E3 2006
Genre: 3D Fighter
Publisher: Atari
Developer: Spike
Release Date: October 2006
If Super DBZ is the "professional" of the two upcoming Dragon Ball Z games, then Budokai Tenkaichi 2 is the feel-good, super mainstream title. Building off of the best-selling DBZ title in history, the original Budokai Tenkaichi, BT2 introduces new characters, stages, and gameplay modes. The gameplay is still super-accessible 3D brawling, complete with multiple transformations for most characters, an expansive selection of characters, and enormous levels in which to battle.
BT2 is determined to outdo the previous title in every respect. The already-large BT levels
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Genre: Fighting
Publisher: Atari
Developer: Craft and Meister/Banpresto
Release Date: July 2006
Two Dragon Ball Z games are going to be punching their way to your PS2 this summer, one a sequel to last year's Budokai Tenkaichi and the other a PS2 port of the 2005 Japanese arcade title Chou Dragon Ball Z. Called Super Dragon Ball Z for its US release, this title has quite possibly the greatest pedigree a fighting game can hope for: it's the brainchild of Noritaka Funamizu, one of the creators of the original Street Fighter II and the producer of nearly
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Genre: Tactical RPGs
Publisher: Atari
Developer: Kuju Entertainment
Release Date: Q4 2006
After the change-over to 3.5 rules, Dungeons & Dragons became a game that practically required some sort of miniatures to play it properly. There were all sorts of rules about facing and attacks of opportunity and reach that you just couldn't follow very well on paper unless your GM was willing to hand-wave through a lot of rules. As any gamer knows, of course, the problem with using tons of miniatures is the sheer cost involved. If you want really nice ones, you can
by Rainier on Dec. 30, 2005 @ 6:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Legend of the Dragon is a third person action game with RPG components, which features fantastic martial arts movements from the TV series. As in the series, players will find Twelve Signs of the Ancient Chinese Zodiac, each with its own temple, and each temple with its own guardian.
by Rainier on Dec. 21, 2005 @ 11:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dungeons & Dragons Online will provide players with the definitive online D&D experience, complete with dramatic dungeon crawling, terrifying monster combat and challenging puzzles, character advancement and guild-based power struggles. D&DO: Stormreach will be the first MMORPG to offer integrated voice chat.
by Rainier on Dec. 13, 2005 @ 2:06 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 Greatest Hits features the most exciting new heroes and villains from Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball movies and includes all the thrilling aspects of DBZ combat including the acclaimed Saiyan Overdrive fighting system and the ability to post and share character data online. New enhancements include the activation of the Japanese voice cast for total DBZ authenticity.
by Rainier on Dec. 13, 2005 @ 8:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dungeons & Dragons Online will provide players with the definitive online "Dungeons & Dragons" experience, complete with dramatic dungeon crawling, terrifying monster combat and challenging puzzles, character advancement and guild-based power struggles.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2005 @ 11:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Originally only made for the arcades, Bandai revealed that Noritaka Funamizu's studio Kraft & Meister, formerly with Capcom, is working on a Super Dragon Ball Z PS2 conversion. No details are available at this point but it is scheduled for release in Japan during 2006.
by Rainier on Dec. 7, 2005 @ 1:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Konami America announced today that it shipped Dragon Booster for the Nintendo DS to retail stores nationwide. Based on the popular animated series airing on ABC Family and Toon Disney, Dragon Booster is a fast-paced, third person action racing video game which also includes combat elements.
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2005 @ 6:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dungeons & Dragons Online will provide players with the definitive online "Dungeons & Dragons" experience, complete with dramatic dungeon crawling, terrifying monster combat and challenging puzzles, character advancement and guild-based power struggles.
by Geson Hatchett on Dec. 3, 2005 @ 1:04 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi, also known as DBZ: Sparking!, is the only game to combine fighting and flying in wide open, destructible 3D environments. In the air, on the ground or under water, DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi gives players the ability to battle with unprecedented power and freedom.
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2005 @ 11:45 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dungeons & Dragons Online will provide players with the definitive online "Dungeons & Dragons" experience, complete with dramatic dungeon crawling, terrifying monster combat and challenging puzzles, character advancement and guild-based power struggles.
by Alicia on Nov. 18, 2005 @ 12:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragon Quest is back with a vengeance in the eighth installment in Enix's landmark RPG series, Journey of the Cursed King. Fight classic turn-based battles, customize your characters, practice alchemy, and immerse yourself in 3D world fully rendered and cel-shaded in the style of legendary designer Akira Toriyama. Rich voice acting and a fully orchestrated score help make Dragon Quest 8 a new beginning for the look and feel of the series.
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2005 @ 9:30 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari today announced the company has shipped Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2, featuring explosive tag team battles, offering gamers the opportunity to experience high-speed fighting and providing them with an exclusive opportunity to uncover new DBZ plotlines.
by Rainier on Nov. 15, 2005 @ 9:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Square Enix announced today that its PS2 exclusive Dragon Quest VIII is on sale today. In Dragon Quest VIII old meets new, as classic gameplay is married to sumptuous graphics, delivering a sweeping adventure, bringing gamers of all ages into a world straight out of Japanese anime.
by Alicia on Nov. 12, 2005 @ 1:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Lunar: Dragon Song brings the cult classic RPG series back for an outing on the Nintendo DS. Follow martial Jian on an adventure through a 2D fantasy world, populated by exotic beastmen and watched over by the benevolent Goddess Althena. A score of unusual play mechanics and the ability to fight enemies in Virtue Mode or Combat Mode makes Lunar: Dragon Song an RPG not quite like anything else out there.
by Katarani on Nov. 12, 2005 @ 1:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Prepare for bigger battles and even more dangerous enemies. DBGT: Transformation is the first of two new thrilling DBGT games. Take control of up to three characters in your self-created team, switching to each member on the fly, and face off against General Rilldo, Luud, Baby and other intergalactic villains.
by RumDragon on Nov. 11, 2005 @ 1:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Dragonshard will incorporate classic role-playing themes, a powerful and dynamic real-time strategy engine all woven together with a rich storyline involving a global conflict for an immensely powerful artifact with the power to change the fate of Eberron itself.
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2005 @ 11:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari has released an updated version of the European patch for Liquid Ent's RTS/PRG game Dragonshard This update brings your UK/French & German retail game to v1.1.24b adds balance adjustments, AI fixes, multiplayer optimizations, tutorial & sound bug fixes, adresses graphical glitches etc. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2005 @ 8:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Atari has released the European version of the first patch for Liquid Ent's RTS/PRG game Dragonshard This update brings your UK/French & German retail game to v1.1.24 and addresses a few multiplayer issues, tweaks, and fixes several bugs & crash issues. Read more for download links ..
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2005 @ 8:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As we revealed over the weekend, Turbine, Inc. announced today officially announced it has selected Codemasters to be the online service provider for Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach in Europe. Codemasters will be responsible for hosting, community management, technical support and billing for DDO: Stormreach in Europe when it launches next year.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2005 @ 2:33 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MMORPG is reporting that codemasters has signed a publishing agreement with Turbine to bring its upcoming Dungeon & Dragons Online: Stormreach to European gamers. After cancelling its internal MMO Dragon Empire, it seems Codemasters has gotten back into the online gaming business, a few months ago it announced RF Online and now Turbine's anticipated DDO: Stormreach. An official announcement should arrive on Monday, when Codmeasters plans to open their official DDO website.
by Rainier on Nov. 3, 2005 @ 1:29 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Dragon Quest VIII, the first time on the PS2, old meets new, as classic gameplay is married to sumptuous graphics, delivering a sweeping adventure. Characters designed by Akira Toriyama are brought to life by "cel-shading," bringing gamers of all ages into a world straight out of Japanese anime.
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2005 @ 3:02 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Dungeons & Dragons Online will provide players with the definitive online "Dungeons & Dragons" experience, complete with dramatic dungeon crawling, terrifying monster combat and challenging puzzles, character advancement and guild-based power struggles.
