Here’s a solid, comprehensive write-up for Dragon Ball Z: Budokai , suitable for a blog, retrospective, or game database entry. Developer: Dimps Publisher: Bandai (Bandai Namco Entertainment) Platforms: PlayStation 2, GameCube, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (HD Collection) Release Date: December 2002 (JP/NA) Overview Before the explosive clashes of Budokai Tenkaichi and the cinematic flair of FighterZ , there was Dragon Ball Z: Budokai —the game that finally delivered a true competitive fighting experience for Akira Toriyama’s legendary franchise. Released in late 2002 for the PlayStation 2 (and later ported to GameCube), Budokai modernized DBZ gaming for the 128-bit era, marrying arcade-style combat with deep fan service.