Atari Releases Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 Greatest Hits for Playstation 2

Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Acknowledged as one of the best-selling fighting games over the last year, Atari, Inc.'s Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 Greatest Hits is now available for PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system with innovative new features that will appeal to new players and collectors alike. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 Greatest Hits features the most exciting new heroes and villains from Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball movies and includes all the thrilling aspects of DBZ combat including the acclaimed Saiyan Overdrive fighting system and the ability to post and share character data online. New enhancements include the activation of the Japanese voice cast for total DBZ authenticity.

"Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 Greatest Hits has become one of the best-selling fighting games because of its dynamic collection of characters, combat, and story," said Matt Collins, Director of Global Brand Management, Atari. "Millions of fans worldwide have discovered how great the game is, and the addition of the Japanese voice cast will give US fans a whole new way to enjoy the game. Budokai 3 is a fantastic gift this holiday season for newcomers and collectors alike."

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 Greatest Hits features a hall of fame cast of the greatest DBZ, DBGT and DBZ movie characters and provides gamers with fast-paced and high-intensity battles. In addition to this huge selection, gamers can also customize DBZ characters. Players can pummel their foes with fast, electric combat and use unbridled power to destroy anything that gets in their way. Special fighting methods and combos, such as high-speed "Tornado" teleportation combos, "Bukujutsu" flight mode, and the "Dragon Rush Attack" mode, provides players with intense, exciting and fun DBZ gameplay.

Rated T for Teen, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 Greatest Hits is available exclusively for PlayStation2 and can be purchased at retail stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $19.95.

For additional information on Dragon Ball Z video games please visit www.atari.com/dragonballz.

SOURCE Atari, Inc.