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The game follows the ''Dragon Ball Z'' timeline starting with [[Goku]] and [[Piccolo]]'s fight with [[Raditz]] up to [[Gohan]]'s final battle with [[Cell]], and has a total of 23 playable characters. Features included in the game are a story mode, a versus mode, a tournament stage, a practice mode, and an items shop which allows the player to purchase various customization abilities using [[Zeni]] gained through the various challenges in the story mode and tournament victories to customize and make the most powerful warriors. The story mode also includes a few "what if" episodes to play, retelling iconic events in the ''Dragon Ball'' history with a few twists. A cel-shading effect is added to the graphics in the GameCube version.
The game follows the ''Dragon Ball Z'' timeline starting with [[Goku]] and [[Piccolo]]'s fight with [[Raditz]] up to [[Gohan]]'s final battle with [[Cell]], and has a total of 23 playable characters. Features included in the game are a story mode, a versus mode, a tournament stage, a practice mode, and an items shop which allows the player to purchase various customization abilities using [[Zeni]] gained through the various challenges in the story mode and tournament victories to customize and make the most powerful warriors. The story mode also includes a few "what if" episodes to play, retelling iconic events in the ''Dragon Ball'' history with a few twists. A cel-shading effect is added to the graphics in the GameCube version.
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Dragon Ball Z Budokai is highly praised for it's Story Mode, which follows closely to the plot of the anime, and it's use of 3D cutscenes.
The North American versions feature English voice acting from the North American [[FUNimation dub]], while the European versions feature the original Japanese voice acting and several European languages text translations.
The North American versions feature English voice acting from the North American [[FUNimation dub]], while the European versions feature the original Japanese voice acting and several European languages text translations.
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The game's story mode yet again plays through the events of the ''Dragon Ball Z'' timeline, and the game includes several characters and events from the ''Dragon Ball Z'' movies (like Cooler, [[Broly]], and [[Bardock]]), ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'' (like [[Super Saiyan 4]] and [[Omega Shenron]]), and the original ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'' series itself (Kid Goku). Other features the game includes are a versus mode, an items shop, a tournament, and a battle ranking stage where the player has to challenge the AI in a hundred fighter challenge. Moving a spot above after beating who ever is next in the ranking. The fighting mechanics have also been enhanced from the preceding 2 games making the game closer to its anime counterpart in terms of combat (which was well received by fans of the series and gamers alike). ''Budokai 3'' has a roster of 42 playable characters.
The game's story mode yet again plays through the events of the ''Dragon Ball Z'' timeline, and the game includes several characters and events from the ''Dragon Ball Z'' movies (like Cooler, [[Broly]], and [[Bardock]]), ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'' (like [[Super Saiyan 4]] and [[Omega Shenron]]), and the original ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'' series itself (Kid Goku). Other features the game includes are a versus mode, an items shop, a tournament, and a battle ranking stage where the player has to challenge the AI in a hundred fighter challenge. Moving a spot above after beating who ever is next in the ranking. The fighting mechanics have also been enhanced from the preceding 2 games making the game closer to its anime counterpart in terms of combat (which was well received by fans of the series and gamers alike). ''Budokai 3'' has a roster of 42 playable characters.
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The game released in Japan by Bandai on February 10, 2005. Like ''Budokai 2'' before it, the Japanese version of ''Budokai 3'' added several costumes not present in the North American and European versions. The North American Greatest Hits version of ''Budokai 3'' adds these costumes, as well as the option to switch the audio to Japanese for the first time in North America. This version was also released in Europe as a re-release of the game under the title ''Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 - Director's Cut''. From this release onward, all ''Dragon Ball Z'' games in North America and Europe were released with dual voice language options in English and Japanese in order to please all fans.
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The game released in Japan by Bandai on February 10, 2005. Like ''Budokai 2'' before it, the Japanese version of ''Budokai 3'' added several costumes not present in the North American and European versions. The North American Greatest Hits version of ''Budokai 3'' adds these costumes, as well as the option to switch the audio to Japanese for the first time in North America. This version was also released in Europe as a re-release of the game under the title ''Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 - Director's Cut''. From this release onward, all ''Dragon Ball Z'' games in North America and Europe were released with dual voice language options in English and Japanese in order to please all fans. This was also the first game to introduce Beam Struggles in the series.
===''Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai''===
===''Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai''===
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''Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit'' was published in North America and Australia by Atari, and in Japan and Europe by Namco Bandai under the Bandai label. It was released in Japan on June 5, 2008, in Europe on June 6, 2008, North America on June 10, 2008, and in Australia on July 3, 2008.
''Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit'' was published in North America and Australia by Atari, and in Japan and Europe by Namco Bandai under the Bandai label. It was released in Japan on June 5, 2008, in Europe on June 6, 2008, North America on June 10, 2008, and in Australia on July 3, 2008.
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The game allows the player the opportunity to let their character battle other characters controlled by the in game AI, or another player both on or offline depending on the mode of play the player or players choose. The game's Z Chronicles story mode allows players the chance to relive key points of the three sagas within the ''Dragon Ball'' story, with the aid of items called Drama Pieces that give what has been called an immense ''Dragon Ball'' experience.
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The game allows the player the opportunity to let their character battle other characters controlled by the in game AI, or another player both on or offline depending on the mode of play the player or players choose. The game's Z Chronicles story mode allows players the chance to relive key points of the three sagas within the ''Dragon Ball'' story, with the aid of items called Drama Pieces that give what has been called an immense ''Dragon Ball'' experience. Burst Limit also dropped the inclusion of Beam Struggles.
The game became a top rated title for the PlayStation 3, and was nominated for a Spike Video Game Award for best fighting game.
The game became a top rated title for the PlayStation 3, and was nominated for a Spike Video Game Award for best fighting game.
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''Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World'' was published in North America by Atari and in Europe and Japan by Namco Bandai under the Bandai label for the PlayStation 2. It was released in North America on November 4, 2008, in Japan on December 4, 2008, in Europe on December 5, 2008. It is the last ''Dragon Ball Z'' game to be released on the PlayStation 2 console.
''Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World'' was published in North America by Atari and in Europe and Japan by Namco Bandai under the Bandai label for the PlayStation 2. It was released in North America on November 4, 2008, in Japan on December 4, 2008, in Europe on December 5, 2008. It is the last ''Dragon Ball Z'' game to be released on the PlayStation 2 console.
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The game is a fighting game, the player pits their character against other characters controlled by the in game AI or by another player, which depends on the mode that the player or players are in. The Dragon Mission game mode features other gameplay elements, making the gameplay less linear.
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Dragon Ball Z Infinite World added emphasis on the inclusion of Dragon Ball GT characters as the anime had been fully released in North America and there was a high demand for the inclusion of these characters because of the consumer's demand for more, submersible playable characters.
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The game is a fighting game, the player pits their character against other characters controlled by the in game AI or by another player, which depends on the mode that the player or players are in. The Dragon Mission game mode features other gameplay elements, making the gameplay less linear. Infinite World also cut the World Tournament mode in favor of a mode similar to the Dragon Arena mode in Budokai 3.
===HD Collection===
===HD Collection===
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[[File:JE12ZPhoto.jpg|thumb|200px|Photo of the ''Dragon Ball Z'' stand at Japan Expo 2012]]
[[File:JE12ZPhoto.jpg|thumb|200px|Photo of the ''Dragon Ball Z'' stand at Japan Expo 2012]]
''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai HD Collection]]'' was announced and shown at the Japan Expo convention in France in July 2012. The game includes ''Budokai 1'' and ''Budokai 3'', and was confirmed to be released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in winter 2012 in Europe and North America. It was then released on November 2, 2012 in Europe and November 6, 2012 in North America.
''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai HD Collection]]'' was announced and shown at the Japan Expo convention in France in July 2012. The game includes ''Budokai 1'' and ''Budokai 3'', and was confirmed to be released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in winter 2012 in Europe and North America. It was then released on November 2, 2012 in Europe and November 6, 2012 in North America.
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Dragon Ball Z Budokai HD Collection was chosen to only revive Budokai for it's Story Mode, and Budokai 3 for it's in game fighting mechanics and popularity. There is currently no plans for a sequel.
===Dragon Ball: Xenoverse===
===Dragon Ball: Xenoverse===
This is the latest Budokai game announced for consoles and steam.
This is the latest Budokai game announced for consoles and steam.
Unlike the other Budokai games, this game features full 3D gameplay similar to the [[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi (series)|Budokai Tenkaichi series]].
Unlike the other Budokai games, this game features full 3D gameplay similar to the [[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi (series)|Budokai Tenkaichi series]].
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This game also features a character creation system with five different races.
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This game also features a character creation system with five different races. Players can create their own Earthling, Saiyan, Namekian, Majin, Or Frieza's race as well as create a female character for most of these races.
It will feature an original story not seen in the anime or manga. The story will feature the [[Time Patrol]] group led by [[Future Trunks|Time Patrol Trunks (Future Trunks)]] and the [[Supreme Kai of Time]], featuring the new character [[Future Warrior]], trying to undo the machinations of the evil [[Time Breakers]].
It will feature an original story not seen in the anime or manga. The story will feature the [[Time Patrol]] group led by [[Future Trunks|Time Patrol Trunks (Future Trunks)]] and the [[Supreme Kai of Time]], featuring the new character [[Future Warrior]], trying to undo the machinations of the evil [[Time Breakers]].
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse takes a lot of inspiration and carries over features from [http://dragonball.wikia.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Heroes Dragon Ball Heroes] and [http://dragonball.wikia.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Online Dragon Ball Online.]
==Playable characters==
==Playable characters==