A new Dragon Ball Z title is in development: Budokai Tenkaichi 3. The game is currently in development for Nintendo's Wii and Sony's PlayStation2, combining the lightning fast fighting techniques and action that have made Budokai Tenkaichi 1 and Budokai Tenkaichi 2 the nuber 1 fighting games of 2005 and 2006.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 will feature:

an extreme 3D fighting experience
over 150 playable characters
enhanced fighting techniques
beautifully refined effects and shading techniques
each character's effects will be much more realistic
over 20 battle stages

In addition, an improved control system for the Wii will allow players to easily mimic signature moves and execute devastating energy attacks as they are performed in the Dragon Ball Z animated series as Emily Anadu, Senior Product Manager, Atari says, gamers will be literally "playing the show."

"Atari is incredibly excited to offer the ultimate chapter in the Budokai Tenkaichi series with over 20 new characters that have never been seen in any other DBZ video games such as Nail, King Cold and King Vegeta and battle stages that fans will love. Each year, the developers refine the game to bring fans closer to feeling like they are actually playing the show."

Of course the Wii control system is being improved, while the environments have been enhanced to feature day and night stages. The power of the moon in the night stages gives players additional ways to transform their characters and lets fans recreate some of their favorite memories from the show.

Namco's Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 is scheduled for a holiday season release for the Wii and PS2. If you need more information on the newly announced fighting title, see this site.