DragonBall Z Comes to the Cube

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Well in a move that makes so much sense, Atari has decided to port DragonBall Z: Budokai to the Gamecube. I mean isn't that what we all need, a port of a game that is about a year old with no noticeable enhancements over the Ps2 version. Not too mention, it wasn't the greatest game in the world the first time around...

Over 1.3m shipped units on PS2 means the memo stamped 'port it' is circulated within Atari.

Atari Brings Best-Selling Dragon Ball Z Franchise to Nintendo GameCube This Fall

BEVERLY, Mass.--May 8, 2003--The blockbuster fighting game of 2002 makes its way to the Nintendo GameCube(TM) as Atari today announced that Dragon Ball Z®: Budokai(TM) will be available for Nintendo players nationwide this October. Created by DIMPS, Dragon Ball Z®: Budokai(TM) has shipped more than 1.3 million units in North America since its December 2002 release on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. "We are thrilled to bring Dragon Ball Z®: Budokai(TM) to the Nintendo GameCube with a heart-pounding interactive parallel to some of the most exciting sagas from the animated television series," said Nancy MacIntyre, vice president of marketing, Atari's Beverly studio. "Nintendo GameCube owners who have eagerly awaited the Nintendo GameCube arrival will now be able to enjoy all the Dragon Ball Z® excitement that made Budokai such a hit."

Dragon Ball Z®: Budokai(TM) spans from the Saiyan(TM) Saga through the Cell Games and allows players to experience the fantastic DBZ® universe. The game features five heart-pounding fighting modes, including Story Mode, where players reenact some of the most exciting scenes from the animated series, and Tournament Mode, where players can face off to crown a single DBZ® fighting champion. With 23 of the most famous DBZ® heroes and villains in full 3D, Dragon Ball Z®: Budokai(TM) spans 29 heart-stopping levels and features over 60 different combo moves per character, including their most infamous attacks from the animated series.

Originally developed in Japan, the Dragon Ball series has become the number one animated series in many countries including Japan, France, Spain, Hong Kong and Mexico. It is the top-rated series on Cartoon Network's Toonami block and was the number-one rated show among all U.S. cable TV programs for 'tweens 9-14, boys 9-14 and men 12-24 during the 2002 season's launch line-up.

For additional information on Dragon Ball Z, visit www.dbzgamer.com.