In DBZ Budokai, I was able to be the tournament on adept mode. The unlocked a new gameplay mode, which I didn't realize existed. Its basically a humorous series of battles where you control Hercule...with a jetpack to compensate for his lack of flying ability. There's a series of 10 battles against various characters during the time of the Cell games. Not sure if there's a reward for winning as I lost about halfway through. You do get points after each battle, though.

In FFX-2, I went to Luca and explored a little. I knew there were no new missions, but I felt like wandering around a bit. I was rewarded by getting access to the Sphere Break game. Its the equivalent of the card games from previous FF's. A little complicated, and I might not bother with it too much. But you never know. After I was done there, I went to the highroad area. Far as I can see, there's nothing important here either... except random battles. My first chance to level up a little and learn some new abilities.

"I will do this. Nothing in my life matters except this. No moment in my life exists except this moment. I am born in this moment, and if I fail, I will die in this moment." - Raistlin