Atari has not only gone gold with Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World, but they have also done the same with Dragon Ball: Origins for the Nintendo DS (which is still going to hang around for quite some time compared to the PS2 mind you). Developed by Namco Bandai Games, the title name Dragon Ball: Origins suggests revisiting the original Dragon Ball series, traveling all over the world in a thrilling action-adventure game setting complete with purported innovative stylus controls, although it remains to be seen just how innovative it will be. Will it be like Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass with its intuitive navigation control using the stylus? I guess we’ll have to wait until the game itself is released to find out.

Presenting an all-new story line that takes place before the Dragon Ball Z sagas, Dragon Ball: Origins introduces Goku and his clever sidekick Bulma who must travel the world overcoming enemies and obstacles to collect the 7 Dragon Balls. Players control Goku in two modes: Combat and Power Pole mode. Each mode allows Goku a new set of enemy attacks to protect Bulma from incoming assaults while Bulma’s brains and her knack for inventing machines and weapons out of discarded spare parts help the formidable team to defeat the strongest of enemies and overcome the trickiest of obstacles. Dragon Ball: Origins immerses fans with vibrant 3D graphics on both screens and further pulls players into the spectacular universe with the lively humor well-known to Dragon Ball games. This unique action-adventure game includes dozens of challenging puzzles and problem-solving obstacles, as well as plenty of room for exploration and treasure hunting - with, of course, an array of enemies on which to practice signature Dragon Ball fighting elements.

Dragon Ball: Origins will hit retail stores in the US this November 4th for $29.99, which is pretty early for a Christmas present.

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