Namco Bandai bares new Dragon Ball Online videos, details

If a picture is worth a thousand words, a moving picture must be worth much more.

Fortunately for all you fans of Dragon Ball Online who’ve been waiting for more news about this upcoming MMORPG, we’ve got a couple of new videos plus some details about the game. They’re available for viewing right after the jump.

With all the games that the franchise Dragon Ball has spawned in various platforms in years past, it’s only fitting that the series get an MMORPG of its own in the form of Dragon Ball Online.

Fortunately, Namco Bandai has more than just screenshots for you this time, as a couple of new videos have been made available to the viewing public. The first Dragon Ball Online video gives us a glimpse into the game’s user interface.

Players will get to see how interaction with various NPCs and in-game combat are actually like. Namco Bandai’s second video takes a closer look at a day in the lives of our in-game heroes.

Of particular interest to note is the fact they seemed to travel back in time to pay Dragon Ball protagonist Son Goku a visit during his first battle with Vegeta in the Saiyan saga.

While marriage isn’t exactly a new feature for an MMORPG, Namco Bandai has reportedly put a new spin on it with the “alternation of generations” feature. Simply put, this allows characters to vicariously continue their adventures via their offspring a la Phantasy Star 3.

The only difference is that purportedly the only way for players to acquire new abilities. Oh, and in case you’re wondering, the third playable class is that of a Majin, reminiscent of the fat and super selves of Buu.

And while Dragon Ball Online characters are quite capable of fighting bare handed, weapons also appear to be available in the game. On that note, we leave you with these two videos, as promised. Stay tuned for more updates on this game as we get them!