Wii-volution interviews DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi 3 producer

by JC Fletcher { Aug 27th 2007 at 4:30PM }

I'm glad Wii-volution sent in this interview with Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3 producer Ryo Mito. It'll tell you a lot more about the additions to this game over the last one than I can.

I played this at the Atari booth at PAX, and while I didn't exactly know what was going on, I was really enjoying the game. I don't know how it compares to any previous Budokai games, but the Wii controls were really easy to use and had me executing crazy combos and chaining teleports and beam attacks and big punches all over the place. The special move inputs require you to hold a button and then make a motion similar to the actual move (a diagram of the required movement appears at the bottom of the screen.) I played as Nail, and had to cross my arms in front of my chest to do ... I don't know, some big flashy thing. I really dislike Dragon Ball Z, and I had an awesome time playing the demo.

One thing even I can tell you is new to the series, and totally amazingly awesome: it's online. I asked the Atari rep twice to be sure. Online.

Tags: atari, dbz, fighting, pax07

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Nushio @ Aug 27th 2007 4:57PM

The huge difference between this and Tenkaichi 2 is that moves no longer depend on the Wii sensor bar, which is a welcome change.

As for online? As long as we don't have to input friendcodes, I'm fine with that. I hate those little suckers...

JC Fletcher @ Aug 27th 2007 5:00PM

Come on, Nushio, you're willfully setting yourself up for disappointment. Of course there are friend codes.

Nushio @ Aug 27th 2007 5:07PM

Just read the Interview at the page you linked!!!!!

The guy that was interviewng ws prettttty excitted!!!!!!!!!!!

Kamehamehamehamehamehamehamehamehamehamehamehaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, I know there'll be friendcodes, Nintendo wouldn't allow it otherwise. I like what I see, its a shame it'll be released in November, with all the other heavy hitters...

My wishlist:
Metroid Prime 3, Battalion Wars 2, Fire Emblem, Mario Galaxy, Trauma Center 2, Budokai Tenkaichi 3, Super Smash Bros Brawl. Very big list, and thats just for Wii.....

hvnlysoldr @ Aug 27th 2007 5:10PM

Finally a system that perfectly matches the shouting spirit of DBZ fans. Of course someone will pick Yamcha just to screw with everyone.

Mr Khan @ Aug 27th 2007 5:16PM

@ JC, not necessarily, SEGA proved their ability to use a 3rd party network back on the GC (but as a fellow PSO fanboy you should know this), and EA has done the same with Madden

But considering that this is "We drown in our own red ink" Atari, it's doubtful that they would put up the $$ for their own servers