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02/04/2005 Archived Entry: "14 Nov 2004 - 24 Jan 2005"

This archive contains news from 14 Nov 2004 - 24 Jan 2005.

Headlines:
-Atari retains Dragon Ball License.
-Navarre Corp. purchases FUNi
-Naruto Part 2
-Happy New Year!
-Happy Holidays!
-Budokai Guides
-FUNimation Re-dubs
-It's Christmas time!
-DBZ: Sagas
-Budokai 3 Gameplay!
-Budokai 3 Released!
-The Ultimate DBZ Prize Pack

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Arcade system now online
A new hack has been installed in the Chronicles Forums: the Arcade system! With this addon, you'll be able to play popular games such as Tetris, Helicopter, Othello, Space Invaders, and many others IN THE FORUM! All you have to do is register (free), and the fun begins. What are you waiting for? TRY THEM OUT TODAY! Enjoy.
by XZ

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Atari retains Dragon Ball License.
Source: GameSpot

Atari revealed today that it will continue its exclusive license with FUNimation Productions for the Dragon Ball franchise through 2009. The new deal extends one first forged between Atari and FUNimation in 1999, and it gives Atari rights to develop video games based on the Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT animated series and characters to markets in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Navarre Corp. purchases FUNi
Navarre Corporation has agreed to purchase FUNimation Productions and the FUNimation Store. Navarre Corp is a publisher and distributor of software and home entertainment products. The deal has yet to be finalized, but it should proceed without many interruptions.

Source: Press Release available at ANN.com
by Metal Soldier

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Naruto Part 2
Hello people, I hope you had a good holiday and enjoyed your time off work and school, I found myself mostly at work.

Anyhow, I was going through my e-mail from the past month today and noticed that "Naruto betrayal part 2" was a hot topic among fans, much to my surprise; I was never expecting the video to be a hit. The one and only question that kept show up was the good old "When will it be out?" question. First I'd like to thank all those who sent the feedback emails, I really appreciate it. Secondly, I'd like to assure some people that haven't seen Naruto before and are interested after watching the video; the anime is good… lengthy… but good. I wouldn't say GREAT or AWSOME but it does have its moments and flaws just like every other anime.

And thirdly.....as for the release date of "Naruto Part II: Conflict", I would have to say.....I don't know and can't say at the moment! These past few weeks I have been very busy and it is becoming harder for me to keep up with deadlines in the anime world. I will try my best to finish the video and release it, most likely on Naruto Chronicles. So until then, just hang in there and if you have any questions or comments, you can always E-mail me or AIM me. See you soon.
by OO7 Vegita

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Happy New Year!
Still strong after 4 years... How nice. Well, a new year is on the way, and we hope to make that 5. Happy New Year, everybody!

Even though most of us are having a good time, we have to remember that thousands are not, especially the tsunami victims. We'd like to encourage you to donate some money to them, so they can recover as soon as possible. We can all make the difference!

DONATE!
by XZ

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Happy Holidays!

Budokai Guides
This is a new little feature brought to you mostly by the members of Chronicles Forums! You see, every year, about the time of a Budokai game release, a few members made guides for the games, only to be lost in the void of old forum posts. However, I have recently created a re-direction post that links you to all of the guides for all 3 Budokai games! It's a great feature if you're looking to get ahead in your version of the game! Hope it helps, enjoy! Visit the guide here!
by Flugigo

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FUNimation Re-dubs
For the first time, FUNimation is releasing the first 63 episodes of DBZ on DVD. Prior to this, the 63 episodes were edited down into 50 episodes. The new DVD will be entitled 'Dragon Ball Z Ultimate Uncut Special Editions'. It will feature new, uncut episodes with higher quality picture and sound. The DVD will include extras like information pertaining to the history of DBZ and the significance of these episodes. The first two DVDs are scheduled to be released in April and June of 2005.

Also, FUNimation will be releasing their own versions of 'The Dead Zone', 'The World's Strongest', and 'The Tree of Might'. These were originally released by Pioneer in the late '90s. The first DVD will be released in May of 2005 and the other two sometime later in the year. FUNimation will continue to release all the movies of DBZ in their own editions.

For more information, this article should provide some more insight.

Source: Dragonball Unlimited!
by XZ

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It's Christmas time!
Yes, it's that time of the year again: Christmas! Therefore, good o' XZ has awakened our Christmas layout! (Sounds like Goku summoning Shenron, doesn't it? :P) Along with that, the polls have been updated (finally). Happy Holidays!

PS: Before you start emailing me about it... YES, I KNOW! Guess the Character hasnt been updated in a while. Blame 007 Veggie for it, since he's in charge of that section. :tongue:

Edit by Flugigo: Chronicles Forums and DBZSC congratulate YuYu for obtaining the Best Poetry title! Go here to view the winning poem!
by XZ

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DBZ: Sagas
TeamXbox has an interview up with DBZ: Sagas producer, Dan DeOreo. It expands on information that has previously been released about the upcoming multi-platform action/adventure game. Check it out.
by Metal Soldier

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Budokai 3 Gameplay!
Well Dbz Budoaki 3 is finally released and I can safely say that it is the best of the 3 games on the ps2....in fact it is the best Dbz game yet. But of course, just like myself, some of you have your doubts about this game thanks to Budokai 2. I've uploaded 2 clips from the game for you to watch and enjoy. These two clips are two of my favourite fights and are very impressive:

Clip 1 (13.1Mb)

The First clip is a fight between Vegita and Goku. You can view it by clicking on the image above.

Clip 2 (11.8Mb)

And the second one is a fight between Nappa and Raditz, this battle is fast paced and very cool. You can expect more clips for this game in the days and weeks to come. Also, If you'd like to see some pictures and read some info on the next upcoming dbz game visit Atari's website.
by OO7 Vegita

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Budokai 3 Released!
That's right, Budokai 3 for the Playstation 2 is due to be released Tuesday (It may already be Tuesday for some of you though. As for me, still Monday evening.). From what I've seen, it appears to be MUCH better than the previous two. Here's a short preview from the Zstore:

All the power of DBZ is yours. A Hall of Fame cast of the greatest DBZ, DBGT and DBZ movie characters meet for first time for some of the fastest paced, highest intensity battles ever seen. New abilities include, for the first time on PlayStation®2, the ability to fly at will in a DBZ fighting game. Pummel your foes on the ground and in the air. Use your unbridled power to destroy anything that gets in your way, including the environments. The combat system is faster, and the counter system is more potent. An all-new single player mode will allow fans to recreate some of the most dramatic DBZ moments. It's Dragon Ball Z at its most compelling.

The Ultimate DBZ Prize Pack
After presenting the Ultimate Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 Guide, iGuide has now announced the Ultimate Dragon Ball Z Give Away. All you need to do is enter! Grand Prize recieves:

• The complete DBZ saga on DVD! That's almost 120 DVDs!
• Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 1, 2, & 3 on PS2!
• Dragon Ball Z: Buu’s Fury on GBA!
• Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors on GBA!
• The Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 Official DVD iGuide!

Entering is simple. Visit the iGuide Official Contest page, enter your name and email, and you're done! Good luck!
by Flugigo

Posted by XZ @ 02:35 AM EST