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Katekyou Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble Hyper upgrades the exhilarating action to a red hot degree. With this new installment, the attractions of the series are brought to an even higher level. The use of simple button and touch screen controls in this upgraded battle system allow complete novices to become veterans in no time.

It is the first time that the manga, anime and the game under a franchise are completely update with the newest plot elements. The player character set is completely renewed according to the current developments of the Future Arc. To suit the word hyper as it is used in the title, this game is a huge compilation of this series.

Since the plot of the game goes in parallel with the anime and the manga, feel free to create your own ending for your favorite characters.

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features
Complex story spread across 12 dramatic separate episodes with seven playable characters in all
Sight jack system lets you see exactly what your enemies see
Sneak past the deadly Shibito or take them head on with over 50 kinds of weapons, each with unique fatal finishing move animations
Archive system lets player unlock a variety of story clues and important background information

description
An American TV crew has arrived in Japan to film an expose on the legend of the “vanished village.” Controlling seven different playable characters, the player must uncover the mystery behind the curse that grips the eerie village of Hanuda. The unique “sight jack” system allows the player to see from the point of view of the Shibito, or living dead, to avoid their detection or watch as they close in on the player and companions. Intense graphics, realistic character animation, and a gritty film-like graphical presentation add to the horror of Siren: Blood Curse.

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Welcome to this week's toys update. Check out the wonderful collectibles we just got in stock and all the new products made available for preorder.

As toys, especially collectible ones, are produced in limited numbers and are often sold out prior to the actual release date, we strongly recommend to preorder the figures of your desire as early as possible.

Decorate your darts, personalize them, let your friends and opponents know that it is you who threw the winning dart that ends up in the center spot of the board by installing unique flights at the tails.

The glamourously beautiful Trish is available on flights, pair her up with the Devil May Cry [Dante or Nero] darts and let her work her work her powers over you.

Trish's flights are chosen as this week's special and is sold at a bargain price of US$ 1.79 only and the maximum purchase is limited to 5 pieces per customer. As usually, this weekly special is valid for exactly 1 week (if not sold out earlier).


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The third series of the Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu nendoroid figures are open for preorders this week. These trading figures bring out the adorable side of the characters while retaining their essence. Inspired by the rock band illustration and Day of Sagittarius episode in the anime, these figures are crafted in according outfits.

Aside from the 10 types as shown in the picture, the series comes with an unshown secret version. These trading figures are shipped randomly, and please order a box of 12 pieces to receive a factory sealed container.


Two cool, blue haired beauties are coming back as re-runs due to the immense popularity they enjoy. One of them is Ayanami Rei from Evangelion and the other is KOS-MOS from Xenosaga.

Ayanami Rei is usually featured as a taciturn young pilot due to her role and background in the hit anime, but as a member of the Creator's Labo series, her creator Mitsumasa Yoshizawa seeks to bring out a level of sex appeal from her.

KOS-MOS the android, like Rei is learning and acquiring emotions throughout the Xenosaga series. As the guardian of her creator Shion, KOS-MOS is featured with her full set of weapons. Although she is in a battle pose, instead of fierceness, her scuptor Yagyuu Toshiyuki portrays her imposing presence through elegance.

To those who has missed their chances of taking these two ladies home, get your acts together this time. Pre-order them at Play-Asia.com before they run out for the second time.


As for in stock items we have some figures you can play changing outfits with. Two Pinky Street figures are out with Sanrio mascot outfits. There is the cute pink My Melody version and the slightly gothic styled black Kuromi version.

Both of these figures come with two blouse parts, a large head wear and a cape. Let the figures cosplay as your favorite mascot by assembling these parts together.

Aside from clothings, these packages comes with accessories such as an umbrella and a My Melody doll for the pink package as for the black package, the figure comes with Kuromi and Baku mascots.

Since the connection sockets which you assemble the parts with are the same for both versions, you can mix and match the two's outfits and accessories to your liking and change them back whenever you want.


The only normal member of Haruhi Suzumiya's SOS club, Kyon is usually overshadowed by the impressive ladies who surrounds him. This time, in the figma action series, he is finally given a chance to bath in the spotlight.

The package comes with two of his famous expressions, his poker face and his tired, troubled look. Since he is always (forced) to film Haruhi's antics, being loyal to the series, his figure comes with a handy-cam attached to his extra right hand part.

The action figure allows you freedom to recreate any scene by installing numerous joints in Kyon's body and in case you have twisted him into one of the most precarious poses, there is a supporting crane you can attach to his back so he can even perform a jump with both feet off the base.

Pay attention to the scenes you want to recreate, change his indoor shoes for his brown ones when you want to portray one of the series many outdoor scenes.

The lists below show what has been released this week and what is available for preordering.

Toys & Figures (26)

C.I. Boys Sports Series 1 ASIA US$ 4.90
Cosbaby Alien vs Predator 2 Requiem Non Scale Pre-Painted Trading Figure JPN US$ 8.90
Demon Bane Non Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Another Blood JPN N/A
Dragon Destiny Ikkitousen 1/8 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Choun Shiryu JPN N/A
Koihime Musou 1/8 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Kanu Unchou JPN US$ 79.90
Little Busters 1/8 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Kamikita Komari JPN US$ 64.90
Magikano Non Scale Pre-Painted Gashapon JPN US$ 3.49
Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Non Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Figma Kyon JPN US$ 29.90
Pinky Street Pre-Painted Figure: Kuromi (Costume Set) JPN US$ 19.90
Pinky Street Pre-Painted Figure: My Melody (Costume Set) JPN US$ 19.90
Shining Wind 1/8 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Mao JPN N/A
SR Lineage 2 The Chaotic Throne Figure Collection Gashapon Ver.1.5 ...

GamePolitics is one of many that is reporting on the impending removal of video game movies from the video hosting site Vimeo. While they have agreed to leave machinima alone, all walk-throughs, strategy videos, pvp battles, raids, etc, will be deleted on September 1st.
"The Vimeo staff does not feel that videos which are direct captures of video game play truly constitute 'creative expression.' Further, such videos may expose Vimeo to liability from the game creator(s), as we have already seen action from popular video game companies against videos such as these... Gaming videos are by nature significantly larger and longer than any other genre on Vimeo ..."

http://games.slashdot.org/article.pl.../07/23/1611215 ...

A law just passed in New York now requires labels for violent content in video games that are already rated, as well as having parent-controlled lockout features installed in consoles by 2010. The law has caused an uproar with civil rights groups who claim that such a law is unconstitutional. A legal challenge is already in the works by the New York Civil Liberties Union who cite that similar laws that have been brought to courts in California, Illinois, Minessota, and Washington state have been deemed as unconstitutional. NYCLU legislative director Robert Perry also says that the 'new law is a "back door" way of regulating video game content

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