wraggster
September 4th, 2008, 19:49
Welcome to this week's Games Update, our weekly summary featuring all new product arrivals from the last seven days.
Interesting games that came out this week include the US versions of hot games such as Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice and Tales of Vesperia. So to those who owned NTSC U/C encoded systems or those who don't speak Japanese, here is your portal to these hit Japanese RPGs.
Aside from localized RPGs, some very popular Xbox360™ games came out. Fight dirty in Mercenaries 2: World in Flames, unlike the above mentioned Japanese RPGs, you are not located in a fantasy world where there is a path to justice, you are not fighting to become a hero, you are trying to benefit from chaos.
The other Xbox360™ game differs greatly from the above mentioned fiery actioner. Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise is about creating an utopic world for pinata animals. Since rent has become expensive and very few people have the luxury of owning a garden the size of a forest, make use of your Xbox360™ portal to another world.
No matter how forgiving a person is, there must have been one or two people whom they love to hate. Face Breaker allows you to relieve this grudge and lower your stress levels. Disfigure your opponent's face through your powerful punches, but be careful not to mix up the virtual world with reality.
Your home consoles can make a lot of your wishes come true, not only can you own a paradise-like garden, now you can even own multiple Ferraris through your PlayStation3™. Ferrari Challenge allows you to join professional and amateur racers on the most famous race tracks around the world.
Get off your Ferraris and enter the Abyss to deplete the demon population as the queen's champion in Abyss Gate. Travel into the depths of the shadows to protect your country. Although menacing, shadows are not neccessarily a source of evil, in Blue Dragon Plus, a sequel to its highly popular Xbox360™ predecessor, you cast your shadow over your enemies as weapons.
Aside from games, a couple of interesting soundtracks also came out. The challenge bemani games pose have amused and frustrated many people and the key to the games' success is in the music. Synthesized, by Fujimori Sota and Pop'n Music 16 Party is going to revitalize a lot of people via its energetic tunes.
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™
FaceBreaker ASIA US$ 44.90
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames US US$ 64.90
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames ASIA US$ 49.90
Musou Orochi: Maou Sairin JPN US$ 64.90
Musou Orochi: Maou Sairin ASIA US$ 59.90
Tales of Vesperia US US$ 64.90
Tales of Vesperia (English language Version) ASIA US$ 49.90
Tales of Vesperia [Premium Edition] US US$ 79.90
Vampire Rain: Altered Species US US$ 44.90
Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise ASIA US$ 39.90
PlayStation3™
Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice US US$ 54.90
FaceBreaker ASIA US$ 49.90
Ferrari Challenge US US$ 64.90
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames US US$ 64.90
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames ASIA US$ 49.90
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PlayStation3 the Best) JPN US$ 39.90
Nintendo Wii™
Ferrari Challenge US US$ 54.90
Freddi Fish: Kelp Seed Mystery US US$ 24.90
Guitar Controller for Guitar Hero JPN US$ 79.90
Mario Super Sluggers US US$ 59.90
Pajama Sam: Don't Fear the Dark US US$ 24.90
Rainbow Pop JPN US$ 49.90
Spy Fox In Dry Cereal US US$ 24.90
Nintendo Wii™ Accessories
Wii Remote Control Strap (4 Color Set) JPN US$ 10.90
Wii Remote Control Strap (Blue) JPN US$ 4.90
Wii Remote Control Strap (Green) JPN US$ 4.90
Wii Remote Control Strap (Pink) JPN US$ 4.90
Wii Remote Control Strap (White) JPN US$ 4.90
PlayStation2™
Aammegami-Sama (Best Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII International (Ultimate Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Drag-On Dragoon (Ultimate Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Drag-On Dragoon 2: Love Red, Ambivalence Black (Ultimate Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Ferrari Challenge US US$ 44.90
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames US US$ 44.90
Okami (Greatest Hits) US US$ 24.90
Street Fighter Anniversary Collection (PlayStation2 Big Hit) KOR US$ 38.90
TOCA Race Driver 3: Ultimate Racing Simulator (Best Price) JPN US$ 34.90
Zero no Tsukaima: Muma ga Tsumugu Yokaze no Gensoukyoku (Best Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Nintendo DS™
Blue Dragon Plus JPN US$ 49.90
Chi's Sweet Home: Chi ga Ouchi ni Yatte Kita! JPN US$ 48.90
Digimon World Championship US US$ 34.90
Ferrari Challenge US US$ 34.90
From the Abyss US US$ 34.90
Houkago no Mystery Club: 26 no Tobira JPN US$ 39.90
MLB Power Pros 2008 US US$ 34.90
My Chinese Coach US US$ 34.90
N+ US US$ 24.90
Picto Image US US$ 24.90
The Quest Trio US US$ 24.90
Zettai Karen Children DS: Dai-4 no Children JPN US$ 52.90
Sony PSP™
Colin McRae Rally (Best Price) JPN US$ 29.90
N+ US US$ 24.90
TOCA Race Driver 2: Ultimate Racing Simulator (Best Price) JPN US$ 29.90
Wangan Midnight Portable (Genki the Best) JPN US$ 29.90
Guides & Magazines
Arcadia Magazine [October 2008] JPN US$ 12.90
Aria the Origination Aoi Wakusei no el Cielo Material Collection JPN US$ 24.90
Dengeki Online Games Collaboration Vol.1 JPN US$ 22.90
Derby Stallion DS Perfect Capture Guide JPN US$ 25.90
Famitsu PSP + PS3 [October 2008] JPN US$ 10.90
Famitsu Wave DVD [October 2008] JPN US$ 16.50
Famitsu Xbox 360 [October 2008] JPN US$ 10.90
Fate/Tiger Colosseum Upper Complete Guide JPN US$ 17.90
Fushigi Yuugi: Suzaku Ibun Visual Fan Book JPN US$ 38.90
Gundam Battle Universe Complete Guide JPN US$ 25.90
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de: Yumenoukihashi Guide Book JPN US$ 19.90
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames Prima Official Game Guide US US$ 19.90
Neverworld Online Data Book JPN US$ 27.90
Persona 4 Official Perfect Guide JPN US$ 37.90
Tales of Vesperia Signature Series Guide US US$ 19.90
Weekly Famitsu No. 1029 (2008 09/12) JPN N/A
d20 Taiou Rule Book Worst Blade /D20 JPN US$ 54.90
Video Game related Soundtracks
Mar-jong Fight Club Special Music Collection JPN US$ 44.90
Pop'n Music 16 Party Original Soundtrack JPN US$ 38.90
Soul Calibur IV Original Soundtrack JPN US$ 31.90
Vitamin X Character CD Ruby Disc - Nanakiyo (Shun Nanase & Kiyohiko Sendo) JPN US$ 23.90
Vitamin X Character CD Sapphire Disc - Gam (Goro Fumonji & Mizuki Madarame) JPN US$ 23.90
beatnation Records SYNTHESIZED / Sota Fujimori JPN US$ 39.90
Here is a quick outlook what's expected to be hot next week.
Xbox360™
Infinite Undiscovery US US$ 64.90
Infinite Undiscovery JPN US$ 74.90
Rapala's Fishing Frenzy US US$ 44.90
Warhammer: Battle March US US$ 64.90
Warhammer: Battle March ASIA US$ 49.90
PlayStation3™
Rapala's Fishing Frenzy US US$ 44.90
Nintendo Wii™
One Piece Unlimited Cruise: Episode 1 - Nami ni Yureru Hihou JPN US$ 59.90
Rapala's Fishing Frenzy (w/ Fishing Pole) US US$ 59.90
PlayStation2™
D.Gray-man: Sousha no Shikaku JPN US$ 68.90
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 33: Fantasy Zone Complete Collection JPN US$ 28.90
Nintendo DS™
Pokemon Platinum JPN N/A
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-2pz-71-3-74-1su-49-en-84-n.html
Interesting games that came out this week include the US versions of hot games such as Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice and Tales of Vesperia. So to those who owned NTSC U/C encoded systems or those who don't speak Japanese, here is your portal to these hit Japanese RPGs.
Aside from localized RPGs, some very popular Xbox360™ games came out. Fight dirty in Mercenaries 2: World in Flames, unlike the above mentioned Japanese RPGs, you are not located in a fantasy world where there is a path to justice, you are not fighting to become a hero, you are trying to benefit from chaos.
The other Xbox360™ game differs greatly from the above mentioned fiery actioner. Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise is about creating an utopic world for pinata animals. Since rent has become expensive and very few people have the luxury of owning a garden the size of a forest, make use of your Xbox360™ portal to another world.
No matter how forgiving a person is, there must have been one or two people whom they love to hate. Face Breaker allows you to relieve this grudge and lower your stress levels. Disfigure your opponent's face through your powerful punches, but be careful not to mix up the virtual world with reality.
Your home consoles can make a lot of your wishes come true, not only can you own a paradise-like garden, now you can even own multiple Ferraris through your PlayStation3™. Ferrari Challenge allows you to join professional and amateur racers on the most famous race tracks around the world.
Get off your Ferraris and enter the Abyss to deplete the demon population as the queen's champion in Abyss Gate. Travel into the depths of the shadows to protect your country. Although menacing, shadows are not neccessarily a source of evil, in Blue Dragon Plus, a sequel to its highly popular Xbox360™ predecessor, you cast your shadow over your enemies as weapons.
Aside from games, a couple of interesting soundtracks also came out. The challenge bemani games pose have amused and frustrated many people and the key to the games' success is in the music. Synthesized, by Fujimori Sota and Pop'n Music 16 Party is going to revitalize a lot of people via its energetic tunes.
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™
FaceBreaker ASIA US$ 44.90
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames US US$ 64.90
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames ASIA US$ 49.90
Musou Orochi: Maou Sairin JPN US$ 64.90
Musou Orochi: Maou Sairin ASIA US$ 59.90
Tales of Vesperia US US$ 64.90
Tales of Vesperia (English language Version) ASIA US$ 49.90
Tales of Vesperia [Premium Edition] US US$ 79.90
Vampire Rain: Altered Species US US$ 44.90
Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise ASIA US$ 39.90
PlayStation3™
Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice US US$ 54.90
FaceBreaker ASIA US$ 49.90
Ferrari Challenge US US$ 64.90
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames US US$ 64.90
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames ASIA US$ 49.90
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PlayStation3 the Best) JPN US$ 39.90
Nintendo Wii™
Ferrari Challenge US US$ 54.90
Freddi Fish: Kelp Seed Mystery US US$ 24.90
Guitar Controller for Guitar Hero JPN US$ 79.90
Mario Super Sluggers US US$ 59.90
Pajama Sam: Don't Fear the Dark US US$ 24.90
Rainbow Pop JPN US$ 49.90
Spy Fox In Dry Cereal US US$ 24.90
Nintendo Wii™ Accessories
Wii Remote Control Strap (4 Color Set) JPN US$ 10.90
Wii Remote Control Strap (Blue) JPN US$ 4.90
Wii Remote Control Strap (Green) JPN US$ 4.90
Wii Remote Control Strap (Pink) JPN US$ 4.90
Wii Remote Control Strap (White) JPN US$ 4.90
PlayStation2™
Aammegami-Sama (Best Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII International (Ultimate Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Drag-On Dragoon (Ultimate Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Drag-On Dragoon 2: Love Red, Ambivalence Black (Ultimate Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Ferrari Challenge US US$ 44.90
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames US US$ 44.90
Okami (Greatest Hits) US US$ 24.90
Street Fighter Anniversary Collection (PlayStation2 Big Hit) KOR US$ 38.90
TOCA Race Driver 3: Ultimate Racing Simulator (Best Price) JPN US$ 34.90
Zero no Tsukaima: Muma ga Tsumugu Yokaze no Gensoukyoku (Best Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Nintendo DS™
Blue Dragon Plus JPN US$ 49.90
Chi's Sweet Home: Chi ga Ouchi ni Yatte Kita! JPN US$ 48.90
Digimon World Championship US US$ 34.90
Ferrari Challenge US US$ 34.90
From the Abyss US US$ 34.90
Houkago no Mystery Club: 26 no Tobira JPN US$ 39.90
MLB Power Pros 2008 US US$ 34.90
My Chinese Coach US US$ 34.90
N+ US US$ 24.90
Picto Image US US$ 24.90
The Quest Trio US US$ 24.90
Zettai Karen Children DS: Dai-4 no Children JPN US$ 52.90
Sony PSP™
Colin McRae Rally (Best Price) JPN US$ 29.90
N+ US US$ 24.90
TOCA Race Driver 2: Ultimate Racing Simulator (Best Price) JPN US$ 29.90
Wangan Midnight Portable (Genki the Best) JPN US$ 29.90
Guides & Magazines
Arcadia Magazine [October 2008] JPN US$ 12.90
Aria the Origination Aoi Wakusei no el Cielo Material Collection JPN US$ 24.90
Dengeki Online Games Collaboration Vol.1 JPN US$ 22.90
Derby Stallion DS Perfect Capture Guide JPN US$ 25.90
Famitsu PSP + PS3 [October 2008] JPN US$ 10.90
Famitsu Wave DVD [October 2008] JPN US$ 16.50
Famitsu Xbox 360 [October 2008] JPN US$ 10.90
Fate/Tiger Colosseum Upper Complete Guide JPN US$ 17.90
Fushigi Yuugi: Suzaku Ibun Visual Fan Book JPN US$ 38.90
Gundam Battle Universe Complete Guide JPN US$ 25.90
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de: Yumenoukihashi Guide Book JPN US$ 19.90
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames Prima Official Game Guide US US$ 19.90
Neverworld Online Data Book JPN US$ 27.90
Persona 4 Official Perfect Guide JPN US$ 37.90
Tales of Vesperia Signature Series Guide US US$ 19.90
Weekly Famitsu No. 1029 (2008 09/12) JPN N/A
d20 Taiou Rule Book Worst Blade /D20 JPN US$ 54.90
Video Game related Soundtracks
Mar-jong Fight Club Special Music Collection JPN US$ 44.90
Pop'n Music 16 Party Original Soundtrack JPN US$ 38.90
Soul Calibur IV Original Soundtrack JPN US$ 31.90
Vitamin X Character CD Ruby Disc - Nanakiyo (Shun Nanase & Kiyohiko Sendo) JPN US$ 23.90
Vitamin X Character CD Sapphire Disc - Gam (Goro Fumonji & Mizuki Madarame) JPN US$ 23.90
beatnation Records SYNTHESIZED / Sota Fujimori JPN US$ 39.90
Here is a quick outlook what's expected to be hot next week.
Xbox360™
Infinite Undiscovery US US$ 64.90
Infinite Undiscovery JPN US$ 74.90
Rapala's Fishing Frenzy US US$ 44.90
Warhammer: Battle March US US$ 64.90
Warhammer: Battle March ASIA US$ 49.90
PlayStation3™
Rapala's Fishing Frenzy US US$ 44.90
Nintendo Wii™
One Piece Unlimited Cruise: Episode 1 - Nami ni Yureru Hihou JPN US$ 59.90
Rapala's Fishing Frenzy (w/ Fishing Pole) US US$ 59.90
PlayStation2™
D.Gray-man: Sousha no Shikaku JPN US$ 68.90
Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 33: Fantasy Zone Complete Collection JPN US$ 28.90
Nintendo DS™
Pokemon Platinum JPN N/A
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-2pz-71-3-74-1su-49-en-84-n.html