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Plus seasonal costumes
The big Dragon Ball FighterZ November update is available to download now on PlayStation 4. New additions include crazy online tournament rules courtesy of the FighterZ Tournament, and Z Trophy Rooms, which allow you to collect and view various in-game achievements. Numerous balance adjustments have also been introduced...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Deluxe Edition Announced for Japan, Includes All DLC Characters on PS4
What does this mean for season 2?
The latest issue of Japanese magazine V-Jump has revealed that a 'Deluxe Edition' of Dragon Ball FighterZ is due to launch in Japan next year, on the 31st January. It'll include all eight additional DLC characters from the game's season pass: Broly, Bardock, Vegito Blue, Fused Zamasu, Base Goku, Base Vegeta, Cooler,...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Tops 3.5 Million Sales in Less Than a Year
Sparking
Dragon Ball FighterZ has done incredibly well for itself, with publisher Bandai Namco announcing that the brawler has passed 3.5 million copies sold. That figure includes retail shipments as well as digital sales. The last time we heard about the game's commercial performance was back in February, when news broke that it had shifted 2...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Patch 1.12 Adds New Stage, DLC Support, Ranked Match Updates, and More
DLC drops on the 27th
The latest update for Dragon Ball FighterZ has hit PlayStation 4. It adds a brand new stage called Galactic Arena alongside new ranks for online ranked matches. Of course, it also paves the way for Cooler and Android 17, who are due to release on the 27th September. What's more, new Halloween-themed character costume colours...
News Android 17 Looks Like One Speedy Geezer in Dragon Ball FighterZ
Respect nature
Well, here it is, the trailer for Dragon Ball FighterZ's final additional character (unless Bandai Namco decides to rattle off a second season pass). Android 17 is set to join the roster later this month alongside Cooler, who we've already seen plenty of. Anyway, 17's looking especially sharp in his short gameplay video, with his...
TGS 2018 The Leak Was 100% Right, Android 17 Is the Last DLC Character for Dragon Ball FighterZ
A new stage is coming too
Android 17, as he's seen in Dragon Ball Super, is the final additional character coming Dragon Ball FighterZ (unless Bandai Namco announces a second season of DLC, obviously). He's set to launch alongside Cooler later this month, and we would assume that we're going to get a confirmed date during Tokyo Game Show 2018. A...
News Cooler Looks Especially Deadly in New Dragon Ball FighterZ Gameplay
You pathetic worm
"What makes a Super Saiyan so super?" Cooler asks before beating the snot out of Goku and pals in this new Dragon Ball FighterZ gameplay video. The upcoming DLC character is looking like a lot of fun to use, with a whole host of brutal attacks making up his moveset. Cooler is due alongside one last DLC character (Android 17,...
News Cooler Will Slam into Dragon Ball FighterZ in Late September
Cool
Frieza's big bro was officially announced as the next additional Dragon Ball FighterZ character at EVO 2018, but until now, there's been no word on when Cooler will actually launch. According to the latest issue of Japanese publication V-Jump, the big purple bruiser is due in late September. It's almost guaranteed that Cooler...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ PS4 Patch 1.11 Features Buffs, Nerfs, and Adds New DLC Characters
Goku and Vegeta are here
Alongside the release of base form Goku and base form Vegeta, a new Dragon Ball FighterZ patch is now available to download on PlayStation 4. Naturally the update adds support for both of the new characters, but it also brings new buffs and nerfs to the table. Notable balance changes include nerfs to Cell and Bardock, two...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Breaks Record for Highest Ever Views in EVO History
Rock the dragon
Despite not being the main event at EVO 2018, Dragon Ball FighterZ still managed to break viewership records on Twitch. The top 8 on the Dragon Ball FighterZ tournament on Sunday night peaked at a whopping 258,000 concurrent viewers, more than any other game has ever managed in EVO history. The finals for Dragon...
News Cooler's Brutal Fighting Style Revealed in Dragon Ball FighterZ Trailer
Goku and Vegeta release date, too
Dragon Ball FighterZ got a couple of new trailers at EVO 2018, and you can find both slapped together in the video we've embedded above. The first recreates the Saiyan saga of Dragon Ball Z, with upcoming DLC characters base form Goku and base form Vegeta going head-to-head, complete with...
News The Dragon Ball XenoVerse Series Has Been a Big Hit for Bandai Namco
10 million sales broke
It's 2018 and it feels like Dragon Ball is as popular as it's ever been. Largely thanks to the success of Dragon Ball Super, the franchise has really taken off all over again, and for video game adaptations, that's fantastic news. Dragon Ball XenoVerse hit PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 back in 2015...
News Base Goku and Vegeta Look Clean in New Dragon Ball FighterZ Trailers
Clash of the Saiyans
The Dragon Ball FighterZ trailers for base form Goku and base form Vegeta are here, and even though we still think it's a shame that we're getting another Goku and another Vegeta, we have to admit that both characters are looking pretty slick. Once again, it seems as though Arc System Works has nailed...
News Base Form Goku and Vegeta Confirmed as Next Dragon Ball FighterZ DLC Characters
Back to basics
One of the most iconic fights in the entirety of Dragon Ball is the first real clash between Goku and Vegeta in Dragon Ball Z. So with that in mind, the confirmation of base form Goku and Vegeta as the next downloadable content characters in Dragon Ball FighterZ makes some sense. Although having said...
News Future Dragon Ball FighterZ Plans to Be Detailed Later This Month
More character reveals?
Bandai Namco will be sharing information on the future of Dragon Ball FighterZ at the end of the month. The publisher plans on hosting a Japanese livestream on the 29th July that'll detail what's in store. It'll also feature a team tournament with some of Japan's best pro players. More downloadable character...
E3 2018 Official Dragon Ball FighterZ World Tour Announced
Starts later this month
Bandai Namco has announced that Dragon Ball FighterZ is getting its own World Tour, much like Tekken 7. The tour will feature a currently unspecified number of fighting game events around the globe, and it all kicks off at the CEO Fighting Game Championship in Florida on the 29th June. Details are a little thin right now,...
News Vegito Blue and Fused Zamasu Join Dragon Ball FighterZ Next Week
Fusion, ha!
Bandai Namco has slapped a date on the second wave of downloadable content for Dragon Ball FighterZ. Two new fighters are heading your way next week, with both Vegito Blue and Fused Zamasu looking especially deadly based on what we've seen of them. The two fused fighters will arrive on the 31st May. As was the case with Broly and...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Party Battle Mode Explained
Kicks off today
Starting today and lasting until the 21st May, Dragon Ball FighterZ players can dive into the game's newly added Party Battle mode. In Party Battle, you'll team up with two other players in order to bring down a powerful opponent -- and in this case, you're going up against Frieza. Finding victory grants you premium Z coins as...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Hits 2.5 Million Copies, Closing In on Tekken 7 Already
Super
According to Bandai Namco's latest financial presentation, Dragon Ball FighterZ has done rather well for itself since it launched back in January of this year. The superb brawler has shifted 2.5 million copies in under four months, making it one of the fastest selling fighting games of this generation. The publisher also notes that...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Patch Patch 1.08 Out Now, Adds New Modes, Balances Characters
The big one
The big Dragon Ball FighterZ May update is here, adding two new modes to the game and balancing system mechanics as well as characters. If you haven't had a chance to see what's being altered via patch 1.08, be sure to click through here and check out the full patch notes. Boot up your PlayStation 4 now and you should find...
News Huge Dragon Ball FighterZ Patch Detailed, Adds New Modes, Brings Nerfs and Buffs
Out this week
The eagerly anticipated Dragon Ball FighterZ update that was announced last month will be hitting PlayStation 4 later this week, Bandai Namco has announced. Set to launch on the 9th May, the patch adds two new modes to the game while also making a huge list of adjustments to characters and mechanics. We've posted the full...
News New Dragon Ball FighterZ Trailer Confirms Vegito Blue
Yep, the leak's right
Adding yet more weight to the character roster leaks of the last few months, Vegito Blue has been all but officially confirmed for Dragon Ball FighterZ thanks to a leaked trailer. We've embedded said trailer above. There's still no date attached to the next downloadable content pack, but we assume Vegito Blue will be joining...
News Big Dragon Ball FighterZ Balance Patch in the Works for Characters and Systems
Make a wish
According to a recent Japanese stream, a substantial balance patch will soon be released for Dragon Ball FighterZ. The update will supposedly cover both character balancing and system tweaking, so it'll be interesting to see what Arc System Works decides to alter. Based on one specific screenshot from the stream, 14 characters in...
News Fused Zamasu Is a Mean Green Fighting Machine in Dragon Ball FighterZ
Villain gets first trailer
Our first proper look at Fused Zamasu in Dragon Ball FighterZ is here. The game's next additional downloadable character, he'll likely join Vegito Blue if the seemingly accurate leaks are to be believed. Anyway, he's looking great in this short but sweet character trailer. Once again, it seems as though...
News Vegito Blue and Fused Zamasu Confirmed for Dragon Ball FighterZ
Fusion ha!
The latest issue of Weeky Jump has just hit store shelves in Japan, and within its pages is confirmation that Vegito Blue and Fused Zamasu are the next additional characters coming to Dragon Ball FighterZ. Yep, it's looking like the datamine leak is the real deal. Much like Broly and Bardock, who launched last month, it's highly...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ DLC Characters Leaked Through More Datamining
It looks like the rumours were right
Rumours regarding the complete roster of additional Dragon Ball FighterZ characters have been swirling for months now, but it's looking like the title's latest patch all but confirms which characters will be added. YouTube user Mizumi found files that suggest previous leaks were indeed correct, with Fused...
News First Dragon Ball FighterZ DLC Characters Broly and Bardock Are Out Now on PS4
Unlocked via the latest patch
The first two additional characters for Dragon Ball FighterZ are now available on PlayStation 4. Both Broly and Bardock can be found on the PlayStation Store, and they obviously come as part of the title's season pass. Alone, they'll each set you back £3.99/$4.99. To actually play as them in-game, you'll also have to...
News First Dragon Ball FighterZ DLC Characters Broly and Bardock Join the Mayhem Next Week
Rock the dragon
Broly and Bardock, the first two additional playable characters for Dragon Ball FighterZ, finally have a release date. Oh, and Bardock's got a rocking full trailer, which we've embedded above. The two Saiyan warriors come as part of the game's FighterZ Pass, and they'll be hitting the PlayStation Store next week, on the...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Update Finally Lets You Choose Offline Lobby, Adds Z-Union
Due this week
A big Dragon Ball FighterZ update is set to launch this week, on the 16th March. The patch will fix a bunch of different character-specific bugs, while also introducing Z-Union. Z-Union essentially lets you join a fan club based around your favourite character, and you get rewards for doing so. The longer you stay loyal to your...
News Broly Bursts into Dragon Ball FighterZ with Full Gameplay Trailer
KAKAROT
The full gameplay trailer for Broly is finally here. The Legendary Super Saiyan will soon be added to Dragon Ball FighterZ alongside Bardock via the game's first additional character pack. There's no confirmed release date just yet, though. Hopefully we get one soon. Broly's looking great, anyway. His hulking stature is a sight to...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Connection Issues to Be Addressed in Upcoming Patches
Make a wish
Appearing in a new video, Dragon Ball FighterZ producer Tomoko Hiroki is keen to outline plans for game updates in the near future. Those of you still getting stuck into the gorgeous looking brawler may have stumbled across some persisting connection issues when trying to play against other people online. Fortunately, the team...
News Broly and Bardock Confirmed as First Dragon Ball FighterZ DLC Characters
Super, saiyans
The first additional character pack for Dragon Ball FighterZ has been leaked ahead of an official announcement or inevitable trailer. The latest issue of Japanese publication V-Jump reveals that Broly and Bardock will be joining the playable roster in the near future. Supposedly, a release date will be confirmed in the next issue...
Feature Top 10 DLC Characters We Want in Dragon Ball FighterZ
So many to choose from
Dragon Ball FighterZ is one heck of a fighting game. It's so good, in fact, that we're really looking forward to the eight additional characters that are coming to the title as downloadable content. At the time of writing, none of the eight characters have been revealed, so we're going to take this opportunity to quickly...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Is the Fastest-Selling Dragon Ball Game of All Time
The fastest in the universe
Bandai Namco has proudly announced that Dragon Ball FighterZ is doing especially well for itself. The team-based brawler launched near the end of last month, and it's already shipped over two million copies worldwide -- a figure that includes digital sales. The title entered the UK charts in second place earlier...
Guide Dragon Ball FighterZ Beginners Tips and Tricks
How to get started with DBZ brawler
Dragon Ball FighterZ is one of the most accessible fighting games we've played in a long time, but that doesn't mean it's a shallow experience. In fact, there are a whole host of intricacies to take into consideration -- especially when you're looking to play on a competitive level -- but what sort of stuff should...
Guide Dragon Ball FighterZ Roster - All Playable Characters at Launch
Every character available at release
Dragon Ball FighterZ is shaping up to be a very impressive take on the still incredibly popular anime and manga property. A mostly traditional 2D-style fighting game crafted by Guilty Gear and BlazBlue developer Arc System Works, it's due to release on PlayStation 4 on the 26th January, 2018. As Dragon Ball fans...
News Hold On, Dragon Ball FighterZ Is Pronounced 'Fighters'?
What a twist
"You call this a news story?" we hear you cry. Yeah, we do actually -- this is pretty much the most important story that we're going to write all week, because this saga simply has to end. Ever since it was revealed, the debate has been a hot one: just how are you supposed to pronounce Dragon Ball FighterZ? Is it Dragon Ball...
Feature Dragon Ball: Final Bout - The Worst Fighting Game with the Best Opening Movie
A look back at the infamous PSone title
With the launch of Dragon Ball FighterZ just hours away, we thought it'd be fun to take a quick look back at what Dragon Ball looked like on PlayStation a whole 21 years ago. Strap yourselves in, because this is going to be a bumpy ride. If you owned a PSone and were a fan of Dragon...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Beta Returns This Week on PS4
Round two
Bandai Namco has announced when we can expect the Dragon Ball FighterZ beta to make a reappearance. After the first beta suffered from prolonged connectivity problems, you'll have another small window to play the game very soon. Let's hope it goes a little more smoothly. The new beta test is set to begin on Thursday 18th January at 9pm...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Open Beta Will Return for 24 Hours
Counter
The Dragon Ball FighterZ open beta is officially over. Unfortunately, the experience was, for many, plagued by connection issues. Bandai Namco said that if it couldn't fix the problems in a reasonable amount of time, it would consider extending the beta period. However, the publisher later reported that it had solved most of the issues...
News Extended Dragon Ball FighterZ Beta In Doubt as Bandai Namco Fixes Connection Issues
Still set to end tomorrow
Bandai Namco says that it's made "positive" changes to the Dragon Ball FighterZ open beta, supposedly fixing the connection issues that many players have been encountering. However, because of its success, it seems as though the beta period won't be extended after all. Yesterday, the publisher stated that if it...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Beta May Be Extended if Connection Problems Continue
Make a wish
The open beta for Dragon Ball FighterZ was made available to everyone earlier today -- regardless of whether they'd pre-ordered the finished release -- but it hasn't been smooth sailing. There have been widespread reports of players being unable to connect to the beta's network in order to actually start it up, and on top of that,...
News Beerus Brings Destruction to Dragon Ball FighterZ in New Trailer
Someone get him a snack
Ah, the good old God of Destruction himself. Dragon Ball FighterZ has a new character trailer, and yep, it's that bloody Beerus. Utilising moves that help him control the stage and force his opponent to play by his rules, Beerus is looking like quite a technical addition to the roster. It's also worth mentioning that...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Open Beta Is Available to Download Now on PS4
Ready for the weekend
Boot up the PlayStation Store right now and you should be able to find the Dragon Ball FighterZ open beta, which you can download ahead of its start time this weekend. The beta boasts 11 playable characters -- you can find a full list through here -- and several different game modes, and weighs in at around a very...
News Hit Breaks Time Itself in Latest Dragon Ball FighterZ Trailer
He's a hit
Hit, one of the most popular new characters in the Dragon Ball canon, is casually strolling into Dragon Ball FighterZ, and you can get a good look at him in this latest character trailer. Complete with his time-stopping abilities and super cool overcoat, Hit's looking like one of the game's most badass additions. Will you...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Open Beta Has 11 Playable Characters, Starts This Week
Beerus included
Bandai Namco has revealed the playable character roster for the upcoming Dragon Ball FighterZ open beta, which kicks off on PlayStation 4 this weekend. The stress test will feature 11 warriors, several of which weren't available in previous betas. Here's a quick list: Goku Vegeta Piccolo Krillin Android 18 Adult...
News Goku Black Dishes Out Deadly Moves in New Dragon Ball FighterZ Trailer
Back in black
We've got a feeling that Goku Black is going to be a popular choice in Dragon Ball FighterZ. The dark and destructive warrior's looking pretty brutal in his official character trailer, and we're loving how well the game's captured the crazed look on his face when he pulls off his special moves. Are you a Goku Black fan?...
News Super Saiyan Blue Vegeta Final Flashes into Latest Dragon Ball FighterZ Trailer
Princely
Dragon Ball FighterZ has a new character trailer, and would you look who it is -- it's only Vegeta in Super Saiyan Blue form! Dragon Ball Super hype aside, the Prince of Saiyans is looking especially impressive in this video, and he comes complete with all of his deadly finishing moves. Will Vegeta earn a place on your team?...
News If This Trailer Doesn't Get You Hyped for Dragon Ball FighterZ, Nothing Will
Holy ballz
Wow, what a trailer this is. If you have any love for Dragon Ball, you're going to want to watch this. Featuring various recreated scenes from the original manga and anime, it's basically a fan's dream come true. And that music! As if that wasn't enough, it also features our first look at Beerus, Hit, and Goku Black. Oh, and you...
News Three Dragon Ball Super Characters Make the Cut in Dragon Ball FighterZ
Super
Fans of Dragon Ball Super rejoice: three characters (excluding the already revealed Super Saiyan Blue Goku and Vegeta) from the latest anime series will be making an appearance in Dragon Ball FighterZ. The upcoming beat-'em-up will feature Beerus, Hit, and Goku Black. So far, the the game has mainly focused on characters...
