FNGC Reviews: Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero (ft. Jared of Play Along Podcast)

“On the path of Budo one does not strive for victory over an opponent... one strives to avoid defeat by one's own self.” - Akira ToriyamaThis week we are joined by Jared from Play Along Pod to charge up our ki and review this incredible entry into the Budokai Tenkaichi franchise! Dragon Ball is Super (heh) important to all three of us and is a significant aspect of our formative years - like most millennial podcasters. But in this episode we're talking about the strengths of this game as the most modern arena fighter in this franchise and how it pushes Dragon Ball readily into the hands of modern gamers!Please follow Jared & Play Along Pod at all the below links!https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcastTime Stamps:0:00 - Introduction07:07 - History with Budokai Tenkaichi & Dragon Ball Franchise(s)27:56 - Introduction to new mechanics45:39 - Game Modes57:21 - Music / Sound Design / Voice Acting01:03:02 - Episode Battle01:07:26 - Player Retention & Franchise Relevance01:17:58 - Final Thoughts01:23:14 - Outro Music by: Takanori Arima, Toshiyuji Kishi, Kenji Katoh, and Seiji HottaIf you want to reach out to Nick and Will personally to engage with us about the show, follow us on any link here:https://linktr.ee/FridayNightGamecastSupport the show