This is AMAZING!!!! ;D
They are revolutionizing Dragon Ball gaming and adopting the genius Dragon Ball Online
lore and content to expand the series in more creative ways.
Reminds me when I first played PSO online on Dreamcast (when PSO had offline option too)
beware of "wall of text", but if this were a multi page preview article, interested gamers would read it all. :)
Sorry if I'm so enthusiastic and benevolent as to share knowledge, media, and info about it, but perhaps some would find it useful.
trailer
「ドラゴンボール ゼノバース」第2弾PV（60秒ver） (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kkGxBHJs88#ws)
online HUB.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse Online Gameplay (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4U-5Vqkxxw#ws)
Xenoverse looks to combine DBZ with Dragon Ball Online, which is a great thing because
even though DBO doesn't have servers anymore (though Revelations might make private ones),
it holds 5 years worth of Akira Toriyama's new creations and expansion of the Dragon Ball
multiverse.
here is a glimpse at some of the DBO atmosphere:
DBO Opening 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM3Njqnjg6s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM3Njqnjg6s)
DBO Opening 2
DragonBall Online Official Cinematic Opening Intro 【HD】 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p84nBxAwQOs#ws)
Akira Toriyama and Bird Studio worked with NTL for 5 years in creating and designing EVERYTHING, from the story, to
the characters to the lore of DBO, you can say DBO is the true sequel to DBZ,
and Xenoverse is looking to adapt the DBO lore with itself, plus combining social elements
from PSO (that pioneered the online HUB concept on consoles) to create the most incredible
Dragon Ball game ever.
And there are about 4-5 races players can play as and customize.
Xenoverse is going to be the first official fighting game to have female sayians, the
majin race, and more (perhaps Frieza's race too).
Xenoverse could support up to 6 players for matches, maybe it will have a world tournament
event like DBO, but of course Xenoverse style.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUHZ1r5jbqA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUHZ1r5jbqA)
Here is a cool preview article
http://www.dealspwn.com/preview-dragon-ball-xenoverse-star-181001 (http://www.dealspwn.com/preview-dragon-ball-xenoverse-star-181001)
By rigidly following the series story arcs and religiously focusing on the characters, they've never given us the chance to see how we'd fit into their universes. They've got all these cool powers, abilities, weapons and skills, yet we're rarely able to create our own avatar and really become a part of their world.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse is finally going to change all that. Now we're the star of the show.
Dimps have been teasing a mysterious new character for weeks, and finally revealed their identity at Gamescom 2014. The new hero is us, a fully customisable new chararacter who we can design to our specifications.
Character creation appears to be impressively deep, at least considering that it's the first time we've seen it to any great extent in the series. Your first choice comes down to race, which modifies both your basic appearance and your combat role. Earthlings are typical jack-of-all-trades with strong if unremarkable stats in all areas, potent with Ki attacks. Meanwhile Majin are much tougher and resilient with higher base HP statistics, whereas Namekian heroes continually regenerate their lower health pool.
You're then able to set your gender, skin tone, hair style and physical attributes -- height and weight -- which actually factor into gameplay. Bigger and bulkier characters will hit harder and suck up more damage, but naturally move much slower than shorter lithe brawlers. Finally, your special moves can be picked and tinkered with both in terms of type, damage and cosmetic effects. Yes, you can become a Super Saiyan, before you ask.
it's clear that Dimps are using the power of the new-gen systems to great effect, as evidenced by wince-inducing facial animations as characters take a crunching hit, and an impressive level of detail. Havok physics and new Yebis 2-powered lighting make their debut too.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse is slated to release next year, and details are still thin on the ground, but we hope that it will be a breath of fresh air that lets us finally step into the Dragon Ball universe ourselves; not through somebody else's eyes.
They are having a beta test in Japan this month and EU beta test early October.
http://dragonblogz.com/new-characters-revealed-for-dragon-ball-xenoverse/ (http://dragonblogz.com/new-characters-revealed-for-dragon-ball-xenoverse/)
newcomers include Supreme Kai of Time, Tokitoki, Mira and Towa (two iconic antagonists from DBO!!!! )
http://dragonblogz.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/xenonew2.jpg (http://dragonblogz.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/xenonew2.jpg)
http://dragonblogz.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/xenonew1.jpg (http://dragonblogz.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/xenonew1.jpg)
http://dragonblogz.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/60ade0f3jw1ekf5qqh03mj218g0xcn5v.jpg (http://dragonblogz.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/60ade0f3jw1ekf5qqh03mj218g0xcn5v.jpg)
concept art that could be included in Xenoverse
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/10563013_273307646198106_6373924892117623086_n.jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/10563013_273307646198106_6373924892117623086_n.jpg)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/1926679_273307902864747_8765118614151714021_n.jpg (https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/1926679_273307902864747_8765118614151714021_n.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/U4gF7JB.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/U4gF7JB.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/NNquErU.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/NNquErU.jpg)
FACEBOOK sources of info
https://www.facebook.com/DBZ.videogames (https://www.facebook.com/DBZ.videogames)
https://www.facebook.com/DBXENOVERSEPS4PS3XB1XB360 (https://www.facebook.com/DBXENOVERSEPS4PS3XB1XB360)
It's coming to PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One and PS4. :)
【Vジャンプ11月特大号】ドラゴンボール情報！ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOdHnwqRyTE#ws)
not sure if confirmed, but customization could affect style and performance
"Humans are typical jack-of-all-trades with strong if unremarkable stats in all areas, potent with Ki attacks. Meanwhile Majin are much tougher and resilient with higher base HP statistics, whereas Namekian heroes continually regenerate their lower health pool.
You're then able to set your gender, skin tone, hair style and physical attributes -- height and weight -- which actually factor into gameplay. Bigger and bulkier characters will hit harder and suck up more damage, but naturally move much slower than shorter lithe brawlers. Finally, your special moves can be picked and tinkered with both in terms of type, damage and cosmetic effects.
Also if you want some basic lore of DBO, to understand how things like Majin race came to be,
and what the future is like, here are some wiki quotes:
The Human Race and Classes
Of the three races, the humans have the longest established culture on Earth, and they're also the most prolific, having spread to all corners of the world, including the Wastelands. As of Age 1000, the human race has become cross-bred with the Saiyan race, and as such, many believe that the race holds a powerful, hidden potential. In Age 820, the remnants of the Frieza Army invaded Earth; the war and environmental destruction has given the human race an intense drive to protect the planet.
You may have also noticed that humans in the Age 1000 are well aware of advanced fighting techniques. This is all thanks to Son Gohan, who published the book "Groundbreaking Science" around Age 800, presumably introducing concepts such as ki control to the general public and ushering in a worldwide revolution in martial arts (details on this aren't completely clear).
Introducing the New Hermits
After Gohan wrote "Groundbreaking Science", which advocated martial arts and increased expectations to use them, many began to call for a revival of the Turtle and Crane Schools. However, the Turtle and Crane Hermits had retired due to old age, and the task of revival was passed on to Kuririn and Tienshinhan.
Krillin founded the New Turtle School. Having fought many battles alongside Saiyans and Namekians, he understood that humans simply couldn't compare to aliens and developed techniques that revolved around working together. Even if they're unable to deal a killing blow to kill their opponent, they can still weaken them, and by combining their efforts with others, would be able to contend with far stronger enemies.
Tienshinhan, on the other hand, came to a different conclusion, believing that it was more important to develop aggressive attacks by controlling ki than it was to provide support. Having witnessed the Genki Dama that Son Goku used to defeat Majin Boo, he realized that it was possible for an individual to defeat even the strongest opponent by raising their power to the limits and gathering tremendous amounts of ki. As such, he developed techniques that revolved around strategically collecting ki and unleashing bursts of intense energy with precise timing.
Founding of the groundbreaking Kikoukenjutsu Sword School
In Gohan's "Groundbreaking Science", he wrote that the Katchin metal (that was used to test the Z-Sword) could, in fact, be cut, which caused many to become interested in learning swordplay. When Trunks and Goten learned about this, they got all fired up and decided that they'd start an awesome sword school of their own. This lead to the founding of the groundbreaking Kikoukenjutsu Sword School. Kikoukenjutsu, or "Spiritual Swordsmanship", revolves around elegant swordplay and infusing blades with ki to overpower opponents.
The Namekian Race and Classes
After the namekian's homeworld, Planet Namek, was destroyed, they migrated to New Namek. However, that was attacked by Miira in Age 853, forcing them to move yet again. They settled on Earth, primarily around "Porunga Rocks", a region that was terraformed to resemble Namek. They now work on behalf of Kami-sama Dende to prevent Miira from causing global destruction.
Unlike other races, namekians are genderless and reproduce asexually.
The Namekian Warriors are warrior-type namekians that follow the teachings of the legendary namekian warrior, Piccolo, and they fall into two categories Makai Warriors and Madou Warriors. Makai Warriors follow Piccolo's teachings, while the Madou Warriors are those who have reinterpreted Piccolo's teachings to develop a new style.
Namekian Dragon Clansmen are the rare namekians born into the Dragon Clan, who have the ability heal others and to create and control shenlongs. The Dende Priests follow the teachings of Kami-sama Dende, who is regarded as the greatest spirtual teacher in Namekian history, and emphasize healing and strengthening their allies. Poko Priests, on the other hand, vomit eggs that hatch into demon shenlongs called Pokopen, which they can control, similar to Piccolo Daimao; these Pokopen include Bongo and Gamelan.
The Majin Race and Classes
After Goku left to train Uub, Mr. Buu and Mr. Satan won the 28th Tenkaichi Budokai by cheating, and remained undefeated through the 29th and 30th. However, after a while, Mr. Buu became envious of the humans and the close relationships they had with their sweethearts. In Age 790, Buu accidentally found and read Mr. Satan's copy of "Bob and Margaret", a controversial adult book, in his library. He began to study it in order to create a "Female Buu" that would be just his type. With the name Buuby in mind, he removed part of his body and molded it into a wife for himself, then finished by hitting her with a Love Beam, causing her to give birth to a "Baby Buu".
http://dragonball.wikia.com/wiki/Miss_Buu (http://dragonball.wikia.com/wiki/Miss_Buu)
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From then on the population grew quickly, and, in time, the descendants of Buu were recognized worldwide as the Majin race. They're an optimistic and joyful people who dedicate themselves to making "fun days" for otherse, though they can become dangerous when they're angry or confused. They stand against Miira in order to create a more pleasant Earth.
The majin fall into two basic categories: Daimajin (Large Majin) and Imajin (Strange Majin). The Daimajin are happy and have a natural gift for uplifting the spirits of those around them and are also able to reduce the impact of enemy attacks with their soft bodies. They can become Ultima, musicians who enjoy fighting and rally their friends with songs, or Granma, chefs who torment their enemies with a mischievous and fattening fighting style and use maces that resemble foods.
The Imajin, on the other hand, are majin that at some point experienced the corrupting influence of sin. They're aggressive, and develop fighting techniques capable of really hurting their enemies. They can become Plasmas, who become too fixated on enjoying themselves and taking pleasure in nature; like monks, Plasmas use their drums to draw on the power of nature (like lightning), but can also use the drums to fill their friends with rhythm. The Karmas are majin who have developed a dark side due to past experience with sin, and they dance and wear masks to frighten or entrance their enemies
Makaioshin
corrupted Kaioshin (Supreme Kais) that rule over the Dark Demon Realm
http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2014/09/17/sign-now-dragon-ball-xenoverse-ps3-network-test/ (http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2014/09/17/sign-now-dragon-ball-xenoverse-ps3-network-test/)
http://www.dragonballxenoverse.com/en/ (http://www.dragonballxenoverse.com/en/)
I share this info for those interested in a unique flavor that PSO veterans since Dreamcast
can appreciate (well at least fans of both PSO and DBZ). :)
And I like how they name it DBXV instead of DBZ, this goes to hint
how revolutionary and innovative this is for the franchise itself.
It isn't a RPG dungeon hack or something exactly like Monster Hunter, but for Dragon Ball, it's authentic 3D fighting flavor
is fitting for its style and theme. Plus it seems like it will include PVE content besides PVP.
It might include 2-3 players online co-op, at least for the story missions or some kind of missions.
Local versus is said to be confirmed. With the online HUB, it will connect the community in OUTSTANDING ways, plus with the customization and refreshing story perspective, the old and new can be experienced in exciting, creative and more personalized ways. :)
Piccolo's Overdramatic Moment - YouTube (http://"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lsYlps2C0k")
Now with character creation, even the roster itself will go over 9000.
In my opinion, this kind of formula has what it takes to make Dragon Ball games
more popular and fun, with greater possibilities and ways to enjoy it.
Now people can not only play Dragon Ball, they can LIVE Dragon Ball.
An ongoing Xenoverse series makes sense and it's in the right hands, combining the
best gameplay from Budokai and Tenkaichi also. :)
As for Super Sayians, in DBO, Humans (descendants of sayians) could use the dragon balls to become super sayians.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mtbs2tmvCc4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mtbs2tmvCc4)
though think they now have two separate races (Human and Sayian) in Xenoverse,
So Humans could have their own power up, and Sayians have, of course Super Sayian.
Toriyama retconned everything with Dragon Ball Online (they worked 5 years on it along with NTL and Bird Studio, so it is canon, you could say DBO is an expression of AT's vision of DBZ's future if the manga/anime were to get new sagas). Also in an interview, AT pretty much said anything that goes on in parallel dimensions (GT, Future Trunks timeline) are all canon in their own reality, so more fans are beginning to accept Dragon Ball is now a connected multiverse.
Toriyama approved everything added to Xenoverse, so things like female super sayians, majin race, time patrol, etc. are all canon and reality
Here are some new things I came across:
http://www.youtube.com/watch? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?)
v=mu3g7uv_sUQ
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu3g7uv_sUQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu3g7uv_sUQ#ws)
http://dbx.bngames.net/online/ (http://dbx.bngames.net/online/)
I'm avoiding most spoilers, I will watch Japan version online matches, though. ;D