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[DbzGokussj4]

Ok i made this tread in Dbz b3 section but that is not there and what i do is take all new stuff that they post at dranet all kinds of news for anime games trailers and stuff and post it here. and i had this stick so Shadow can you stick thi because i will be putting all the new news when ever they put it up there. But if you want to see some trailer you will have to go to Dranet.com all i will be posting here is pic and info, so while you are here you dont have to go dranet.com.





FUNimation Websites
We apologize for the lack of updates, due to finals week and I'm not doing so well. However, we are still committed towards the fans--below is a list of all the FUNimation websites for your convenience:

FUNimation - www.funimation.com
Blue Gender - www.bluegender.com
Burst Angel Site Coming Soon - www.burstangel.com
Case Closed - www.caseclosed.com
Dragon Ball - www.dragonball.com
Dragon Ball Z - www.dragonballz.com
Dragon Ball GT- www.dragonballgt.com
DBGT Lost Episodes Site - www.dragonballgt.com/index2_gt.cfm?page=lost
DBGT Movie Site - www.dragonballgt.com/index2_gt.cfm?page=heroindex
Fruits Basket - www.fruits-basket.com
Fullmetal Alchemist - www.fullmetalalchemist.com
Kiddy Grade - www.kiddygrade.tv
Lupin the 3rd - www.lupinthe3rd.com
Operation Anime - www.operationanime.com
Prime Animation Report - newsletter.funimation.com/
Sakura Taisen - www.sakurataisen.tv/
Spiral - www.spiral.tv
Tenchi Muyo! GXP - www.tenchimuyogxp.com
Yu Yu Hakusho - www.yuyuhakusho.com

In addition, FUNimation will be making two new Lupin sites, "new shell" and a new movie site for "Dead or Alive" and also a new FullMetal Alchemist website!

Comments :: January 26th, 2005.

DBZ Sagas Evolution Reign
DBZ Sagas Evolution has been exposed by Gamespot, releasing new screenshots, an interview preview, and plenty of new videos. Credit for this obviously goes to Gamespot and to ssj7 Goku for telling us.

"Hot on the heels of last year's slick Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 for the PlayStation 2, Atari is aiming to serve up a fresh new dose of DBZ-inspired gaming. Rather than crank out another fighter, Atari has teamed up with Avalanche Software to create a new spin on the popular franchise, Dragon Ball Z: Sagas. The game is a third-person action game that takes you through Saiyan and Cell Game Sagas, essentially the first chunk of the massive DBZ storyline that has spanned decades. We had the opportunity to get a first look and demo of the game from Atari reps earlier today that had a work-in-progress version of the PlayStation 2 game.

Play as Goku and a handful of other characters as you explore the Dragon Ball Z universe in the upcoming third-person adventure Dragon Ball Z: Sagas.
Dragon Ball Z: Sagas will let you play as five characters over the course of its 19 levels: Goku, Gohan, Piccolo, Vegeta, and Trunks. Who you play as will depend on where you are in the story. For example, you'll start the game as Goku and then transition to Gohan, and so on, as the story unfolds. Best of all, the game will offer two-play co-op support for you to get your adventure on with a friend. Progressing through the levels based on the storylines will pit you against grunt enemies such as saibamen, assorted robots, and familiar faces from the series. The game will also include some new enemies that have been inspired by the show. For example, Trunks, the robots you'll fight as, are based on 'bots seen in Dr. Gero's lab. The big moments will come as you face off against the well-known villains from the series who pop up as bosses and minibosses..." FULL STORY

VIEW SCREENSHOTS (24)

DOWNLOAD VIDEOS:
- Developer Interview (29.1mb)
- Gameplay Footage 1 (11.9mb)
- Gameplay Footage 2 (11.9mb)
- Gameplay Footage 3 (11.8mb)
- Gameplay Footage 4 (11.9mb)
- Gameplay Footage 5 (11.8mb)

If you want to see any of these footages just go to gamespot.com and you can play them there because i have trouble playing it over dranet.com so it is eazyer to play them at gamespot.com.

- Gameplay Footage 6 (11.8mb)
- Gameplay Footage 7 (11.9mb)
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- Gameplay Footage 11 (11.9mb)
- Gameplay Footage 12 (11.9mb)

Comments :: January 13th, 2005.

DBZ Business
We apologize for the inconveniences on our forums. However, some interesting issues came up: a future for gaming relating Dragon Ball, and the selling of FUNimation. We thank our affiliate DB-Unlimited for the news regarding the future of Dragon Ball Z gaming.

Future of Gaming for DBZ
"Since launching our first product together in 2002, Atari has worked closely with FUNimation to extend the Dragon Ball brand into the interactive market and with more than 7 million units sold to date, it's clear that the momentum of the Dragon Ball phenomenon shows no signs of abating," said Jim Caparro, President and Chief Executive Officer of Atari. "We have exciting plans in place to build on that momentum and usher in the next era of Dragon Ball, including products for the new wave of portable gaming devices and next-gen consoles."

The Dragon Ball brand will continue to build momentum as FUNimation and its licensees relaunch the brand. Starting in April, FUNimation will release the next movie in the Dragon Ball Z series Broly: Second Coming, as well as the Dragon Ball Z Ultimate Uncut Special editions. These Ultimate Uncut Special editions feature never-before-seen footage as well as a variety of extras including an exclusive Goku vs. Vegeta Featurette with dialogue and discussions from the voice actors, media and fans. In May following the very successful Dragon Ball GT series, Dragon Ball Z will return to broadcast. FUNimation also has plans to expand the Dragon Ball brand in the Hispanic market." - Full story

FUNimation Sold
"Navarre is acquiring the FUNimation partnership interests for a payment at closing by Navarre of approximately $100,500,000 in cash, plus its issuance of between 1,495,216 and 1,827,486 shares of Navarre common stock. These shares of Navarre common stock will be unregistered, but they will be subject to certain registration rights. Additionally, the sellers could receive up to $17,000,000 in cash to be paid over five years if FUNimation achieves certain agreed-upon financial targets during that time period. The closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions including a requirement that Navarre shall have obtained financing sufficient to enable Navarre to consummate the transaction..." - Full story

Navarre's website: www.navarre.com

Comments :: January 13th, 2005.

FUNimation Contest & Trailers
MTAC Go Press Release
"Are you having a great new year? Well in case you aren't, or if you just want to make it all that much better, hop over over to the official website at www.mtac.net to check out our three new announced guests for our convention in April, MTAC Go.

We're proud to announce that Greg Ayres, Monica Rial, and Vic Mignogna will be on hand schmoozing with patrons, signing autographs, and sharing their point of view on just what it's like to be a member of the anime industry.

Have you pre-registered for MTAC Go yet? Remember, pre-registering is the only way to guarantee access into the convention. Check out store.mtac.net for all the details on how to pre-register at our special discounted price." - MTAC Go!

[DbzGokussj4]

i have to double post because all of that cant fit in one post. And if nobody posts anything but there is new news i have to double post to update new news.

Kenshin Releases
"VIZ's samurai manga title, RUROUNI KENSHIN Vol. 1, was the Top Selling Graphic Novel for all of 2004, as reported by the Nielsen Bookscan, the leading retail sales monitoring service for the publishing industry!

RUROUNI KENSHIN, with story and art by Nobuhiro Watsuki, has gained a massive following in North America. The manga tells the story of a wandering samuria in Meiji-era Japan, just as the country began to reluctantly open its doors to Western influences in the mid-19th century.

In addition to the top selling first volume, many volumes have appeared on USA Today's Top 150 Best Selling book list. VIZ began publishing RUROUNI KENSHIN on a monthly basis in October of 2004 to further meet the demand from fans." - Viz

Comments :: January 10th, 2005.

FUNimation Contest & Trailers
From Mr. White of FUNimation, these are two contests, one to get win a copy of all three Budokai games for PS2, the Cell Games boxed set. There will be one winner for each contest and both contests end on January 30th. Below are the banners and the links to sign up to enter for a chance to win. In addition, there are new trailers so be sure to check those out as well.




Lupin the 3rd - Dead or Alive - Available February 22nd
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Case Closed 4.4 - Broken Dreams - Available Jan 11th
"It’s double trouble on Kiji Island as an unsinkable ghost ship patrols the dark waters surrounding the peaceful island. While some deem this a terrible omen, other more industrious citizens cash in on the opportunity to make a fast buck, both in tourism and securing the rumored 1 billion in gold believed still on board! What’s more, Richard faces a murder rap and it’s up to Conan to clear his good name. But when the two prime suspects are themselves murdered, Conan is left clueless. As the death toll rises, could the curse of those poor souls lost on the doomed vessel be true?"
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Spiral v.2 - Disarming Fate - Available Jan 11th
"As Ayumu and Hiyono continue to investigate the murder of Mr. Imazato, an impending danger lurks. Hiyono becomes the target of the Blade Children’s latest ploy, who issues Ayumu his greatest challenge yet—a chance to settle things once and for all! But, a poisonous puzzle must be solved before Ayumu can claim victory. Could Hiyono deal the Blade Children a devastating trump card?"
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Tenchi Muyo! GXP v.8 - Past, Present, and Future - Now Available
"I’m so cursed! It wasn’t too long ago that I was a simple Earthling teenager struggling through a typical teenaged life at home with my friends and family. Then one day I’m almost squished by a runaway spaceship! Before I knew it I woke up on another space ship on the way to the Galaxy Police Academy. Now I’m facing a painful death as Tarant Shank, the galaxy’s most feared pirate, and the entire Galaxy Army have me surrounded! I guess my old friend Kai was right…I never will make it to graduation day!"
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Comments :: January 5th, 2005.

IGN Poll & Jump Super Stars
I apologize for the lack of updates during the past week because I've been helping work on the Disney, China Airlines, and Palm Springs float for the Pasadena Rose Parade as community service. Meanwhile, one of the most popular game sites have opened their mind to the fans. On IGN, vote for the "Best Fighting Game of 2004" and you know what game we want to win...that's right... vote for Budokai 3!

In addition to that, thanks to Kami Sama, we have some new pictures from Jump Super Stars' advertisements. For those who don't already know, this game will be available for the Nintendo DS console and it is basically a game with characters from various shows such as Dragon Ball Z, Boboboubo Boubobo, Death Note, Ichigo 100%, Naruto and One Piece. Watch Jump Super Stars interview (in Japanese)

Comments :: January 1st, 2005.


FUNimation Report 2005
"The New Year may begin on January 1, but FUNimation has been working on 2005 projects for quite a while. 2005 is going to be a great year and FUNimation has a lot of FANtastic things planned from new merchandise and new partnerships to new property announcements. This article will be a quick preview of FUNimation’s plans for 2005. Plus, for being such a good person in 2004, we are going to let you in on a little secret that will greatly improve your outlook for 2005. Now let’s take a look at a look at highlights for the first six months of 2005:

January: The Fullmetal Alchemist PS2 game from Square Enix hits on January 18
February: The Fullmetal Alchemist volume 1 DVD “The Curse,” is available on February 8
March: March is unofficially Dragon Ball Z action figure month, with DBZ action figures hitting from JAKKS and Bandai. From JAKKS, you will also see the seventh series in the DBZ Striking Z Fighters line and the all-new DBZ 10th Anniversary Action Figures.
April: April is a big DBZ month. We have the DBZ movie “Broly: Second Coming” hitting on April 5 and the “DBZ: Ultimate Uncut Special Editions” releasing on April 12
May: Burst Angel and Gunslinger Girl are two great series that street in May.
June: Baki the Grappler and Kodocha are titles that make June an especially promising month.

That is just a quick preview of the first six months of 2005. And, those are just the properties that we have announced. We have many more property announcements in store so stay tuned for the latest and greatest from FUNimation.

Ssssshhh. We’ve got a secret.
Now, for that little secret. Remember when you could count on watching Dragon Ball Z on TV. You knew that your favorite show was always on and you planned your days around it. Well, let’s just say that we at the Prime Animimation Report have heard through the grapevine that things are looking pretty good for DBZ on TV in 2005. We haven’t heard where or when, but this is pretty solid. That’s all we have at the moment, so you will have to wait for official announcements for more information.

[shadow]

Cool. As long as you try to stick to Video Game news its all cool.
I'll keep it as a sticky as long as enough people reply.

[DbzGokussj4]

Sure whatever. i will keep puting all new news that they get. When dbz b3 was going to come it was all about dbz b3 at dranet and there is dbz games coming so i will put all new news that they get and if i have time i will put up pic of new games that will come soon.
latter ;D

[Marccio]

good stuff

[DbzGokussj4]

here is more about system and games. And i just want to say that is there is info about anime and it is new i will still put it up here just to have all new updated. now this is not new but i dont think many people know about it.

here it is:


DBZ... for the PSP & DS


MTAC Go! is having their anime convention soon. As stated by them, they are "Tennessee's only anime convention" so if you live in Tennessee or anywhere close to there, you might want to look into it. The staff there are really nice and even added us on their links page. In addition, if you would like to help promote the MTAC Go! convention, you can download and print the Go Announcement (jpg/pdf) or the New to Anime (jpg/pdf) flyers.
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Also, Viz released three major pieces of information to us. I wasn't able to post them immediately due to my connection but now my DSL is back. Check out the new Viz Exclusive releases.
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Bandai will be releasing a new Dragon Ball Z game for the PSP, the release date is to be announced and it is targeted for Japanese viewers. This will be those "beat-'em-up" action games.
Banpresto will also be releasing a new Dragon Ball Z game, but for the Nintendo DS. This will also be an action game.
Credit goes to James for emailing me with this information. He enclosed the links to gamestats.com (PSP / DS) as the proof of his claims.


DBZ Sagas Cover & MTAC Go!
MTAC Go! - "Ring in the new year the right way - with your registration guaranteed to the most cutting edge anime convention in the south! The deadline for our second price tier change is rapidly approaching and on Friday the 31st at midnight, the change will occur. Between now and then the discounted registration rate is a mere $24 for our top of the line 3-Day registration package.

Hundreds have pre-registered already, do you want to be the last? Remember, last year we had to close our doors to walk-ins because we reached max occupancy! Pre-registering is the ONLY way to guarantee access into MTAC Go, April 1st - 3rd 2005."

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Hopefully everyone's having a wonderful holiday break! We just got the news that DBZ Sagas: Evolution news have been coming back. Pre-order now and receive a free Gohan Ascended Super Saiyan trading card! The bonus will be shipped with the purchased item, and it is only available while supplies last. This offer applies to GameCube, Xbox, and Playstation 2. We thank Swot and EBGames.com for providing the cover and the news regarding the trading card.

"Join the Z-Warriors in their epic journey from the Saiyan Saga through the Cell Games. Battle their enemies. Gain power from their victories. Discover all-new parts of the DBZ story as you obliterate fully destructible environments. Enter their world and become a hero.
- Play as one of five DBZ heroes including Goku, Gohan and Piccolo
- Face brutal enemies including Raditz, Nappa, Captain Ginyu, Frieza and Cell
- Unlock bonus areas, characters and other hidden surprises
- Battle in 1- or 2-player mode"

[shadow]

Sorry DbzGokussj4, im going to take this thread down from a sticky as it has barely had any replies considering the amount of info.
Although you can continue to post within it. Im trying to get things organised.

[DbzGokussj4]

ok i understund what you are trying to do but what i am trying to do is just post new info and people can check it out they dont have to post.It wont heart if it is sticked besause it is update.But if you really dont want it i dont care.

[DbzGokussj4]

Here is some more news. and man they didnt get new news for long i dont know why.

FUNimation Updates
Get DBZ Budokai or DBZ Legacy of Goku for free, just purchase $25 or more at the Z-Store. In addition, there is a Yu Yu Hakusho contest, win an autographed YYH script signed by Justin Cook, the voice actor of Yusuke and voice director of the show, and by Christopher Bevins, the voice of Shishi Wakamari and the voice director for Dragon Ball GT. Not only that, there is also another contest to win free DVDs! The grand prize winner will receive 2 random FUNimation DVD box sets and ten other winners will receive 2 random DVDs, so enter now because the contest ends February 30th.

Enter contests here: YYH Contest | Free DVDs Contest

New FUNi Trailers:
Burst Angel – Teaser Trailer
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DBGT Lost Episodes Vol. 5- Activation
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Lupin the 3rd- Dead or Alive
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Lupin the 3rd – Greatest Escapes Teaser
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In addition, FUNimation is hearing you on what you want the upcoming DBZ video game to be called. Vote if you want it to be DBZ Tenkaichi or DBZ Tenkaichi Budokai!

Comments :: February 3rd, 2005.
now i am not puting all new news form dranet only if it is about games. i will make new tread in anime section for all stuff and most of the times it is about anime.