wraggster
June 26th, 2008, 20:19
Welcome to this week's Games Update, our weekly summary featuring all new product arrivals from the last seven days.
As mentioned in last week's preview, a large number of interesting games of all sorts of genres came out this week.
Starting with music games, we have Guitar Hero: On Tour [US & Asian versions] and Daigasso! Band Brothers DX. With these two games on your Nintendo DS, not only can you listen to music on the go, but perform as well.
Fighting games demands as much from your reflexes as music games. Participate in the fight of the decade in The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match.
While the King of Fighters is a well known classic, Sengoku Basara X [limited and standard editions] combines a historical fantasy plot with hack and slash, and Sunsoft Collection which takes on a more light hearted approach by making use of colorful visuals and funny attacks.
Combine strategy with your fighting prowesses in war games such as Battlefield: Bad Company, that allows you uninhibited freedom, Mobile Suit Gundam: Operation: Troy [Asia & JPN] that offers a wide range of mobile suits to pilot and by making use of Xbox360's networking facilities, pick a fight with all the veterans out there.
Aside from joining in the earthly wars, raise some havoc in the supernatural world in Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath.
There are a lot of games that provide exciting fights with a strong, captivating plot. Bleach the 3rd Phantom came out with a storyline that connects past events with the present, while Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatosk ties up the loose ends from the first installment.
RPG that takes place in fantasy settings include Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard, which is a sequel to Etrian Odyssey, an adventure where you have to ascend to the clouds and retrieve the Grail of Kings.
Another RPG that deals with adventure and royalty is Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, you need to claim the throne before other warlords in the demon kingdom snatches it away from you.
As usually, here's a summary of all new releases from this week, followed by a quick preview of what is expected to be hot next week.
Xbox360™:
Alone in the Dark ASIA US$ 49.90
Battlefield: Bad Company ASIA US$ 49.90
Battlefield: Bad Company JPN US$ 64.90
Battlefield: Bad Company Gold Edition ASIA N/A
Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath ASIA US$ 49.90
Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm US US$ 64.90
Mobile Suit Gundam: Operation: Troy ASIA US$ 49.90
Mobile Suit Gundam: Operation: Troy JPN US$ 68.90
Wall-E US US$ 59.90
PlayStation3™:
Battlefield: Bad Company ASIA US$ 49.90
Battlefield: Bad Company Gold Edition ASIA US$ 59.90
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars JPN US$ 68.90
Overlord: Raising Hell ASIA US$ 49.90
The Darkness JPN US$ 64.90
Wall-E US US$ 59.90
Nintendo Wii™:
Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatosk JPN US$ 64.90
The World of Golden Eggs: Nori Nori Rhythm Kei JPN US$ 49.90
Wacky Races: Crash & Dash US US$ 44.90
Wall-E US US$ 59.90
PlayStation2™:
Aria the Origination: Aoi Wakusei no El Cielo JPN US$ 64.90
Aria the Origination: Aoi Wakusei no El Cielo [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 149.90
Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special (Ultimate Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Final Fantasy XII (Ultimate Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Hisshou Pachinko * Pachi-Slot Kouryaku Series DS Vol. 12: CR Neon Genesis Evangelion - Shito, Futatabi JPN US$ 64.90
Kingdom Hearts II (Ultimate Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ (Ultimate Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Sengoku Basara X JPN US$ 62.90
Sengoku Basara X [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 79.90
Sunsoft Collection JPN US$ 49.90
Taito Memories II Gekan (Eternal Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Taito Memories II Joukan (Eternal Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match JPN US$ 49.90
Wall-E US US$ 44.90
Nintendo DS™:
Arkanoid DS US US$ 24.90
Bleach: The 3rd Phantom JPN US$ 48.90
Bokura no Telebi Game Kentei JPN US$ 48.90
Code Lyoko: Fall of X.A.N.A. US US$ 34.90
Daigasso! Band Brothers DX JPN US$ 48.90
Dementium: The Ward JPN US$ 48.90
Derby Stallion DS JPN US$ 58.90
Disgaea: Hour of Darkness JPN US$ 48.90
Disney Friends JPN US$ 48.90
Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard US US$ 34.90
Guitar Hero: On Tour ASIA US$ 54.90
Guitar Hero: On Tour US US$ 59.90
Hakoniwa Seikatsu: Hitsuji Mura DS JPN US$ 48.90
Higurashi no Nakukoru ni Kizuna: Dai-Ichi-Kan - Tatari JPN US$ 39.90
Higurashi no Nakukoru ni Kizuna: Dai-Ichi-Kan - Tatari [Limited Edition] JPN N/A
Imagine: Rock Star US US$ 34.90
Jigsaw World: Daigekitou! Jig-Battle Heroes JPN US$ 48.90
MegaMan StarForce 2 Zerker X Ninja US US$ 34.90
MegaMan StarForce 2 Zerker X Saurian US US$ 34.90
Midnight Play Pack ASIA US$ 32.90
My Health Coach: Weight Management ASIA N/A
Odenkun: Tanoshii Oden Mura JPN US$ 39.90
Ookami to Koushinryou: Boku to Horo no Ichinen JPN US$ 48.90
Ookami to Koushinryou: Boku to Horo no Ichinen [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 79.90
Owarai Zunou Battle: Nobunaga no Yabou JPN US$ 48.90
Petz Dogz Fashion US US$ 34.90
Simple DS Series Vol. 39: The Shouboutai JPN US$ 28.90
Space Invaders Extreme US US$ 24.90
SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis JPN US$ 48.90
Tamagotchi Connection Corner Shop 3 US US$ 34.90
The Tower DS JPN US$ 48.90
Wacky Races: Crash & Dash US US$ 34.90
Wall-E US US$ 34.90
Sony PSP™:
Hellboy: Science of Evil ASIA US$ 29.90
Ken to Mahou to Gakuen Mono. JPN US$ 48.90
Momoiro Sister Yakyuken Portable JPN US$ 37.90
Secret Agent Clank US US$ 44.90
Shinkyouku Soukai Polyphonica 0-4 Hanashi Full Pack JPN US$ 44.90
Space Invaders Extreme US US$ 24.90
Wall-E US US$ 34.90
Winning Post 6 2008 JPN US$ 48.90
World Neverland Olerud Okoku Monogatari & Pluto Kyouwakoku Monogatari 2 in 1 Portable JPN US$ 39.90
PC Games:
Wall-E (DVD-ROM) US US$ 24.90
Video Game Related Books:
Bleach the 3rd Phantom Ban-kai hei hou kyoku no sho (V Jump Books) JPN US$ 18.90
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch - Lost Colors Perfect Guide + Gallery JPN US$ 27.90
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 4 Official Guide JPN US$ 18.90
Moe Moe - Spy Encyclopedia JPN US$ 23.90
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G The Master Guide JPN US$ 29.90
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G: Entry Level Books on Weaponry II - Shooters and Bow Guns JPN US$ 9.90
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G: Entry Level Books on Weaponry II - Slashers and Bows JPN US$ 9.90
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G: Information on heightening your defense (G-Class) JPN US$ 9.90
Nana Disco Graphic Seal JPN US$ 1.90
Operation Darkness: The Official Strategy Guide US US$ 19.90
Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatosk Seirei no Sho Wii (V Jump books) JPN US$ 16.90
The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Master Guide JPN US$ 22.90
Valhalla Knights 2 Perfect Capture Guide JPN US$ 26.90
Valkyria Chronicles Complete Guide JPN US$ 24.90
Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria, Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth Material Collection JPN US$ 89.90
Video Game related Soundtrack and Movies:
Eternal Fantasy Character Song CD Vol.3 Ryurika (~Ryurika) JPN US$ 11.90
Famison 8 Bit Idol Master 05 (~Chihaya Kisaragi, Iori Minase) JPN US$ 22.90
Final Fantasy XI Piano Collection JPN US$ 26.90
Harukanaru Toki No Naka De 3 Kurenai No Tsuki Vocal Collection JPN US$ 28.90
Harukanaru Toki No Naka De 4 - Ame Sora No Sho JPN US$ 29.90
Harukanaru Toki No Naka De 4 - Otsuchi No Sho JPN US$ 29.90
L No Kisetsu 2: Invisible Memories Soundtrack JPN US$ 27.90
Sangokushi Taisen 3 Event DVD Sangokushi Taisen Sanshunen No Utage JPN US$ 37.90
Sengoku Basara X Original Soundtrack JPN US$ 27.90
Shunkan Spline (Tayutama: Kiss on My Deity Intro Theme) (~Kicco) JPN US$ 11.90
Tales of Innocence Drama CD Vol.1 (~Akiko Kimura, Yuko Sasamoto, Yuji Ueda) JPN US$ 27.90
Tsuioku No Despair (Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni Kizuna Vol.1 Tatari Theme Song) (~Kanako Ito) JPN US$ 11.90
Tsuioku No Despair (Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni Kizuna Vol.1 Tatari Theme Song) [CD+DVD Limited Edition] (~Kanako Ito) JPN US$ 17.90
Zaika Ni Keiyaku No Chi Wo (Chaos; Head Add-In Song) (~Fantasm (FES CV: Yui Sakakibara)) JPN US$ 11.90
A separate Video/Music update containing Japanese releases from this week, including new Anime, J-Pop and Movie releases will follow prior end of the week. So J-Pop, Anime and Movie fans, be sure to look out for that one!
Here is a quick outlook what's expected to be hot next week, please notice that some of the Asian version releases may still be postponed, so do check back regularly for more updates:
Xbox360™:
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith ASIA US$ 59.90
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith US US$ 64.90
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Bundle ASIA US$ 129.90
Hellboy: Science of Evil ASIA US$ 54.90
Top Spin 3 ASIA US$ 49.90
Top Spin 3 US US$ 64.90
Xbox360™ Accessories:
HORI Fighting Stick EX2 (Soul Calibur IV Limited Edition) US US$ 79.90
PlayStation3™:
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith US US$ 64.90
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith ASIA US$ 59.90
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Bundle ASIA US$ 129.90
Hellboy: Science of Evil US US$ 64.90
Initial D Extreme Stage JPN US$ 74.90
Initial D Extreme Stage (w/ English manual) ASIA US$ 59.90
Top Spin 3 US US$ 64.90
Top Spin 3 ASIA US$ 59.90
PlayStation3™ Accessories:
HORI Fighting Stick 3 (Soul Calibur IV Limited Edition) US US$ 69.90
Nintendo Wii™:
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith US US$ 59.90
Top Spin 3 US US$ 59.90
PlayStation2™:
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith US US$ 59.90
Nintendo DS™:
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift US US$ 44.90
Sony PSP™:
Bleach: Heat the Soul 4 (PSP the Best) ASIA US$ 24.90
Bleach: Heat the Soul 4 (PSP the Best) JPN US$ 29.90
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As mentioned in last week's preview, a large number of interesting games of all sorts of genres came out this week.
Starting with music games, we have Guitar Hero: On Tour [US & Asian versions] and Daigasso! Band Brothers DX. With these two games on your Nintendo DS, not only can you listen to music on the go, but perform as well.
Fighting games demands as much from your reflexes as music games. Participate in the fight of the decade in The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match.
While the King of Fighters is a well known classic, Sengoku Basara X [limited and standard editions] combines a historical fantasy plot with hack and slash, and Sunsoft Collection which takes on a more light hearted approach by making use of colorful visuals and funny attacks.
Combine strategy with your fighting prowesses in war games such as Battlefield: Bad Company, that allows you uninhibited freedom, Mobile Suit Gundam: Operation: Troy [Asia & JPN] that offers a wide range of mobile suits to pilot and by making use of Xbox360's networking facilities, pick a fight with all the veterans out there.
Aside from joining in the earthly wars, raise some havoc in the supernatural world in Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath.
There are a lot of games that provide exciting fights with a strong, captivating plot. Bleach the 3rd Phantom came out with a storyline that connects past events with the present, while Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatosk ties up the loose ends from the first installment.
RPG that takes place in fantasy settings include Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard, which is a sequel to Etrian Odyssey, an adventure where you have to ascend to the clouds and retrieve the Grail of Kings.
Another RPG that deals with adventure and royalty is Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, you need to claim the throne before other warlords in the demon kingdom snatches it away from you.
As usually, here's a summary of all new releases from this week, followed by a quick preview of what is expected to be hot next week.
Xbox360™:
Alone in the Dark ASIA US$ 49.90
Battlefield: Bad Company ASIA US$ 49.90
Battlefield: Bad Company JPN US$ 64.90
Battlefield: Bad Company Gold Edition ASIA N/A
Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath ASIA US$ 49.90
Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm US US$ 64.90
Mobile Suit Gundam: Operation: Troy ASIA US$ 49.90
Mobile Suit Gundam: Operation: Troy JPN US$ 68.90
Wall-E US US$ 59.90
PlayStation3™:
Battlefield: Bad Company ASIA US$ 49.90
Battlefield: Bad Company Gold Edition ASIA US$ 59.90
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars JPN US$ 68.90
Overlord: Raising Hell ASIA US$ 49.90
The Darkness JPN US$ 64.90
Wall-E US US$ 59.90
Nintendo Wii™:
Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatosk JPN US$ 64.90
The World of Golden Eggs: Nori Nori Rhythm Kei JPN US$ 49.90
Wacky Races: Crash & Dash US US$ 44.90
Wall-E US US$ 59.90
PlayStation2™:
Aria the Origination: Aoi Wakusei no El Cielo JPN US$ 64.90
Aria the Origination: Aoi Wakusei no El Cielo [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 149.90
Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special (Ultimate Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Final Fantasy XII (Ultimate Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Hisshou Pachinko * Pachi-Slot Kouryaku Series DS Vol. 12: CR Neon Genesis Evangelion - Shito, Futatabi JPN US$ 64.90
Kingdom Hearts II (Ultimate Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ (Ultimate Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Sengoku Basara X JPN US$ 62.90
Sengoku Basara X [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 79.90
Sunsoft Collection JPN US$ 49.90
Taito Memories II Gekan (Eternal Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Taito Memories II Joukan (Eternal Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match JPN US$ 49.90
Wall-E US US$ 44.90
Nintendo DS™:
Arkanoid DS US US$ 24.90
Bleach: The 3rd Phantom JPN US$ 48.90
Bokura no Telebi Game Kentei JPN US$ 48.90
Code Lyoko: Fall of X.A.N.A. US US$ 34.90
Daigasso! Band Brothers DX JPN US$ 48.90
Dementium: The Ward JPN US$ 48.90
Derby Stallion DS JPN US$ 58.90
Disgaea: Hour of Darkness JPN US$ 48.90
Disney Friends JPN US$ 48.90
Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard US US$ 34.90
Guitar Hero: On Tour ASIA US$ 54.90
Guitar Hero: On Tour US US$ 59.90
Hakoniwa Seikatsu: Hitsuji Mura DS JPN US$ 48.90
Higurashi no Nakukoru ni Kizuna: Dai-Ichi-Kan - Tatari JPN US$ 39.90
Higurashi no Nakukoru ni Kizuna: Dai-Ichi-Kan - Tatari [Limited Edition] JPN N/A
Imagine: Rock Star US US$ 34.90
Jigsaw World: Daigekitou! Jig-Battle Heroes JPN US$ 48.90
MegaMan StarForce 2 Zerker X Ninja US US$ 34.90
MegaMan StarForce 2 Zerker X Saurian US US$ 34.90
Midnight Play Pack ASIA US$ 32.90
My Health Coach: Weight Management ASIA N/A
Odenkun: Tanoshii Oden Mura JPN US$ 39.90
Ookami to Koushinryou: Boku to Horo no Ichinen JPN US$ 48.90
Ookami to Koushinryou: Boku to Horo no Ichinen [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 79.90
Owarai Zunou Battle: Nobunaga no Yabou JPN US$ 48.90
Petz Dogz Fashion US US$ 34.90
Simple DS Series Vol. 39: The Shouboutai JPN US$ 28.90
Space Invaders Extreme US US$ 24.90
SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis JPN US$ 48.90
Tamagotchi Connection Corner Shop 3 US US$ 34.90
The Tower DS JPN US$ 48.90
Wacky Races: Crash & Dash US US$ 34.90
Wall-E US US$ 34.90
Sony PSP™:
Hellboy: Science of Evil ASIA US$ 29.90
Ken to Mahou to Gakuen Mono. JPN US$ 48.90
Momoiro Sister Yakyuken Portable JPN US$ 37.90
Secret Agent Clank US US$ 44.90
Shinkyouku Soukai Polyphonica 0-4 Hanashi Full Pack JPN US$ 44.90
Space Invaders Extreme US US$ 24.90
Wall-E US US$ 34.90
Winning Post 6 2008 JPN US$ 48.90
World Neverland Olerud Okoku Monogatari & Pluto Kyouwakoku Monogatari 2 in 1 Portable JPN US$ 39.90
PC Games:
Wall-E (DVD-ROM) US US$ 24.90
Video Game Related Books:
Bleach the 3rd Phantom Ban-kai hei hou kyoku no sho (V Jump Books) JPN US$ 18.90
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch - Lost Colors Perfect Guide + Gallery JPN US$ 27.90
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 4 Official Guide JPN US$ 18.90
Moe Moe - Spy Encyclopedia JPN US$ 23.90
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G The Master Guide JPN US$ 29.90
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G: Entry Level Books on Weaponry II - Shooters and Bow Guns JPN US$ 9.90
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G: Entry Level Books on Weaponry II - Slashers and Bows JPN US$ 9.90
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G: Information on heightening your defense (G-Class) JPN US$ 9.90
Nana Disco Graphic Seal JPN US$ 1.90
Operation Darkness: The Official Strategy Guide US US$ 19.90
Tales of Symphonia: Knight of Ratatosk Seirei no Sho Wii (V Jump books) JPN US$ 16.90
The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Master Guide JPN US$ 22.90
Valhalla Knights 2 Perfect Capture Guide JPN US$ 26.90
Valkyria Chronicles Complete Guide JPN US$ 24.90
Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria, Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth Material Collection JPN US$ 89.90
Video Game related Soundtrack and Movies:
Eternal Fantasy Character Song CD Vol.3 Ryurika (~Ryurika) JPN US$ 11.90
Famison 8 Bit Idol Master 05 (~Chihaya Kisaragi, Iori Minase) JPN US$ 22.90
Final Fantasy XI Piano Collection JPN US$ 26.90
Harukanaru Toki No Naka De 3 Kurenai No Tsuki Vocal Collection JPN US$ 28.90
Harukanaru Toki No Naka De 4 - Ame Sora No Sho JPN US$ 29.90
Harukanaru Toki No Naka De 4 - Otsuchi No Sho JPN US$ 29.90
L No Kisetsu 2: Invisible Memories Soundtrack JPN US$ 27.90
Sangokushi Taisen 3 Event DVD Sangokushi Taisen Sanshunen No Utage JPN US$ 37.90
Sengoku Basara X Original Soundtrack JPN US$ 27.90
Shunkan Spline (Tayutama: Kiss on My Deity Intro Theme) (~Kicco) JPN US$ 11.90
Tales of Innocence Drama CD Vol.1 (~Akiko Kimura, Yuko Sasamoto, Yuji Ueda) JPN US$ 27.90
Tsuioku No Despair (Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni Kizuna Vol.1 Tatari Theme Song) (~Kanako Ito) JPN US$ 11.90
Tsuioku No Despair (Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni Kizuna Vol.1 Tatari Theme Song) [CD+DVD Limited Edition] (~Kanako Ito) JPN US$ 17.90
Zaika Ni Keiyaku No Chi Wo (Chaos; Head Add-In Song) (~Fantasm (FES CV: Yui Sakakibara)) JPN US$ 11.90
A separate Video/Music update containing Japanese releases from this week, including new Anime, J-Pop and Movie releases will follow prior end of the week. So J-Pop, Anime and Movie fans, be sure to look out for that one!
Here is a quick outlook what's expected to be hot next week, please notice that some of the Asian version releases may still be postponed, so do check back regularly for more updates:
Xbox360™:
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith ASIA US$ 59.90
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith US US$ 64.90
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Bundle ASIA US$ 129.90
Hellboy: Science of Evil ASIA US$ 54.90
Top Spin 3 ASIA US$ 49.90
Top Spin 3 US US$ 64.90
Xbox360™ Accessories:
HORI Fighting Stick EX2 (Soul Calibur IV Limited Edition) US US$ 79.90
PlayStation3™:
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith US US$ 64.90
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith ASIA US$ 59.90
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Bundle ASIA US$ 129.90
Hellboy: Science of Evil US US$ 64.90
Initial D Extreme Stage JPN US$ 74.90
Initial D Extreme Stage (w/ English manual) ASIA US$ 59.90
Top Spin 3 US US$ 64.90
Top Spin 3 ASIA US$ 59.90
PlayStation3™ Accessories:
HORI Fighting Stick 3 (Soul Calibur IV Limited Edition) US US$ 69.90
Nintendo Wii™:
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith US US$ 59.90
Top Spin 3 US US$ 59.90
PlayStation2™:
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith US US$ 59.90
Nintendo DS™:
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift US US$ 44.90
Sony PSP™:
Bleach: Heat the Soul 4 (PSP the Best) ASIA US$ 24.90
Bleach: Heat the Soul 4 (PSP the Best) JPN US$ 29.90
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