Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3

Atari, Inc. announced that Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3, has been approved for release by Sony Computer Entertainment America 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 computer entertainment system at a suggested retail price of $49.99 and $59.99 on November 16th. Both products should be available in-stores by November 23.

The third installment of the popular Dragon Ball Z: Budokai titles, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 has received critical acclaim in previews from leading consumer and enthusiast publications.

“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.”

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.

Dragon Ball Z Brand Information:
512 episodes of Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT collectively More than $3 billion in worldwide merchandising More than 8.5 million hits per day on dragonballz.com More than 15 million Dragon Ball Z home videos sold LTD

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