Weekly Games Update: Creativity counts! LittleBIGPlanet finally arrived, survival war

Welcome to this week's Games Update, our weekly summary featuring all new product arrivals from the last seven days.

Quite a few big titles are released this week. The delayed LittleBigPlanet has arrived in its full wool and yarn glory. Create your paradise and explore others' patches. Afterall, creativitiy is part of the playing experience and playing is part of the creative experience.

With the network facility enabled, you can wonder into other people's realms or get batches of updates for existing games. The developers of GT have released their newest patch, Spec III, for GT5 Prologue which players can download. But for those who never owned the original game, get the completely updated GT5 Prologue Spec III via our site.

Another racer that blurs the line between reality and the virtual world is Midnight Club: Los Angeles. Race through the city, transform it into tunnels of lines and lights and face off with all the super cars and their drivers. Feel the adrenaline that runs through your veins as you drive recklessly through the city in your safe haven.

Visit New York after you have finished the races in L.A. As one of the most glamourous cities in the world, it's once again being invaded by evil forces. As Spider Man, ensnared in the Web of Shadows you have to save the city and yourserlf. But how you proceed about your business is entirely up to you. So choose wisely.

Fallout 3 paints an apocalyptic world destroyed completely by a nuclear fallout where only the fittest can survive. Granting the players a high amount of freedom, the game allows the players a feel of being truly in charge of their lives and the world. combat mutants, opposition forces and and other hostilities in this game.

Blow things up to galactic proportions, the war between the Ohn Empire and the Federation is still in full swing in Thunder Force VI. Pilot your craft, shoot your enemy planes off the sky and bring an end to all wars with your powerful cannon blasts.

A couple of hot Japanese titles are localized for English speaking gamers. Eternal Sonata, Star Ocean: First Departure and Master of Monster Lair are some of these. Follow the engaging storylines and endearing characters on their exciting adventures. Enjoy the fantasy and magic that are weaved before your eyes.

Another much anticipated game is the localized Wii Music. Spend some time with your family and broaden your music horizons. Play to the beat and train your reflexes, conduct an orchestra, play to the melodies of well known games such as Super Mario Brothers' themes or even compose your own tracks.

Last but not least is the new DS release of Chocobo's Dungeon. Learn what Cid did when Choco is busy retrieving memories for the town's folk.

Besides a fuller story, the Pop up Card Duel is compatible with the Wi-Fi card game of the still developing Chocobo to Mahou no Ehon: Majo to Shoujo to 5-Jin no Yuusha which gives you more incentive to look out for the new game.

Besides the game, to go with the chocobo hype, dress your DS as your favourite mascot with Chocobox. The package comes with a sunny yellow protector case that spots Choco's smiling features at one corner. Aside from the case, there is a matching yellow touch pen that you can lengthen and shorten as well as a screen cleaner.

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™
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway JPN US$ 68.90
Crash: Mind Over Mutant ASIA US$ 49.90
Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3 Bundle (w/ Dance Mat) US US$ 89.90
Fallout 3 ASIA US$ 49.90
Fallout 3 US US$ 64.90
Fallout 3 [Collectors Edition] US US$ 89.90
FarCry 2 US US$ 64.90
Fracture JPN US$ 64.90
Grand Theft Auto IV JPN US$ 78.90
Guitar Hero World Tour US US$ 64.90
Midnight Club: Los Angeles ASIA US$ 49.90
Midnight Club: Los Angeles US US$ 64.90
Monopoly Here & Now: The World Edition US US$ 44.90
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows ASIA US$ 59.90
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows US US$ 64.90
Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon US US$ 54.90
Xbox Live 12-Month Messenger Gold Card with Project Gotham Racing US US$ 69.90

PlayStation3™
Bioshock US US$ 64.90
Eternal Sonata US US$ 64.90
Fallout 3 US US$ 64.90
Fallout 3 ASIA US$ 49.90
Fallout 3 [Collectors Edition] US US$ 89.90
FarCry 2 US US$ 64.90
Fracture JPN US$ 68.90
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Spec III JPN US$ 49.90
Grand Theft Auto IV JPN US$ 78.90
Guitar Hero World Tour US US$ 64.90
Guitar Hero World Tour (Guitar Bundle) US US$ 129.90
LittleBigPlanet JPN US$ 59.90
LittleBigPlanet US US$ 64.90
LittleBigPlanet ASIA US$ 59.90
LittleBigPlanet (With Dual Shock 3 Pack: Black) JPN N/A
LittleBigPlanet (With Dual Shock 3 Pack: Silver) JPN US$ 79.90
LittleBigPlanet (With Dual Shock 3 Pack: White) JPN US$ 79.90
Midnight Club: Los Angeles US US$ 64.90
Midnight Club: Los Angeles ASIA US$ 59.90
Monopoly Here & Now: The World Edition US US$ 44.90
PlayStation3 Console (HDD 80GB LittleBigPlanet Dream Box) - Ceramic White JPN N/A
PlayStation3 Console (HDD 80GB LittleBigPlanet Dream Box) - Clear Black JPN N/A
PlayStation3 Console (HDD 80GB LittleBigPlanet Dream Box) - Satin Silver JPN N/A
PlayStation3 Console (HDD 80GB Model Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Spec III Bundle) - Ceramic White JPN US$ 549.00
PlayStation3 Console (HDD 80GB Model Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Spec III Bundle) - Clear Black JPN US$ 549.00
PlayStation3 Console (HDD 80GB Model Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Spec III Bundle) - Satin Silver JPN US$ 549.00
Rock Band 2 Wireless Drum Set US US$ 129.90
Rock Band 2 Wireless Guitar US US$ 89.90
SOCOM: Confrontation JPN US$ 39.90
SOCOM: Confrontation (w/ Headset) JPN US$ 79.90
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows US US$ 64.90
Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon US US$ 54.90
Wireless Headset JPN US$ 49.90
Yamasa Digi World SP: Bounty Killer JPN US$ 74.90
Nintendo Wii™
Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader: Make the Grade US US$ 34.90
Backyard Football 2009 US US$ 44.90
Boku to Sim no Machi Kingdom / MySims Kingdom JPN US$ 59.90
Bokujou Monogatari: Waku Waku Animal March JPN US$ 64.90
Carnival Games: Mini-Golf US US$ 44.90
Celebrity Sports Showdown US US$ 44.90
Circus Games US US$ 34.90
Dancing with Stars: Get Your Dance On US US$ 54.90
Guitar Hero World Tour US US$ 59.90
Guitar Hero World Tour (Guitar Bundle) US US$ 129.90
Hula Wii: Minna de Fura Oodorou!! JPN US$ 49.90
Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009 US US$ 44.90
Monopoly Here & Now: The World Edition US US$ 44.90
Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 US US$ 54.90
Penny Racers Party: Turbo-Q Speedway US US$ 34.90
Petz Rescue Wildlife Vet US US$ 44.90
Sam & Max: Season One US US$ 34.90
Shape Boxing: Wii de Enjoy! Diet JPN US$ 59.90
Spongebob Squarepants featuring the Nicktoons: Globs of Doom US US$ 44.90
Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon US US$ 54.90
Wii Music US US$ 59.90

PlayStation2™
Scarlett: Nichijou no Kyoukaisen JPN US$ 68.90
Scarlett: Nichijou no Kyoukaisen [DX Pack] JPN US$ 89.90
Thunder Force VI JPN US$ 59.90
Yumemi Hakusho: Second Dream JPN US$ 68.90
Yumemi Hakusho: Second Dream [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 79.90

Nintendo DS™
Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader: Make the Grade US US$ 34.90
Aruite Wakaru: Seikatsu Rhythm DS JPN US$ 58.90
Avalon Code JPN US$ 48.90
Back at the Barnyard: Slop Bucket Games US US$ 34.90
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia US US$ 34.90
Chocobox JPN US$ 19.90
Cid to Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon: Toki Wasure no Meikyuu + JPN US$ 48.90
Dancing with Stars: Get Your Dance On US US$ 24.90
Dr. Slump & Arale-Chan JPN US$ 48.90
Ener-G Dance Squad US US$ 34.90
Ener-G Horse Rider US US$ 34.90
Ener-G: Gym Rockets US US$ 34.90
Liquid Crystal Protection Filter DSi JPN US$ 6.99
Lovely Lisa US US$ 34.90
Master of the Monster Lair US US$ 34.90
Mechanic Master US US$ 34.90
Naked Brothers Band US US$ 34.90
Screen Guard DSi JPN US$ 6.99
Seikatsu Rhythm Meter JPN US$ 19.90
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows US US$ 34.90
Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon US US$ 34.90
Tales of Innocence (Welcome Price 2800) JPN US$ 29.90
Tokyo Shoukou Kaigisho Kanshuu: Kankyou Jidai no Koushiki Kentei: Eco Kentei DS JPN US$ 39.90
Touch Panel Screen Protection Filter DSi JPN US$ 3.99
Touchmaster 2 US US$ 34.90
Transformers Animated US US$ 34.90
Valkyrie Profile: Toga o Seoumono JPN US$ 48.90
Vitamin Y JPN US$ 44.90
Yes! Precure 5 Go Go Zenin Shu Go! Dream Festival JPN US$ 48.90

Sony PSP™
Cardinal Arc Portable JPN US$ 48.90
Crash: Mind Over Mutant US US$ 44.90
Midnight Club: LA Remix US US$ 44.90
Midnight Club: LA Remix ASIA US$ 34.90
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP the Best) ASIA US$ 28.90
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP the Best) JPN US$ 29.90
Rockman Rockman (Best Version) JPN US$ 19.90
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows US US$ 44.90
Star Ocean: First Departure US US$ 44.90
Suigetsu Portable JPN US$ 48.90
Suigetsu Portable [First Print Limited Edition] JPN US$ 79.90
The King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga ASIA US$ 39.90

PC Games
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 ASIA US$ 49.90
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 [Collector's Edition] ASIA N/A
Fallout 3 (DVD-ROM) US US$ 54.90
Fallout 3 [Collectors Edition] (DVD-ROM) US US$ 89.90
FarCry 2 US US$ 54.90

Game Guides and Magazines
Arcadia Magazine [December 2008] JPN US$ 12.90
Castlevania: The Order of Ecclesia Official Strategy Guide US US$ 17.90
Code Geass - The Complete - Official Guide Book - Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 JPN US$ 18.90
Fable II Signature Series Guide US US$ 19.90
Fallout 3 Collector's Edition: Prima Official Game Guide US US$ 34.90
Fallout 3: Prima Official Game Guide US US$ 24.90
Famitsu Wave DVD [December 2008] JPN US$ 16.50
Far Cry 2: Prima Official Game Guide US US$ 19.90
Figure King No.129 JPN US$ 14.90
Lamento - Beyond the Void - Official Visual Fan Book White Notes JPN US$ 34.90
LittleBigPlanet Signature Series Guide US US$ 19.90
Midnight Club Los Angeles Signature Series US US$ 17.90
Nobunaga no Yabou Online Souha no Shou 2008.8.27 Official Guide Vol.2 JPN US$ 32.90
Phantasy Star Portable FAA Book Guardians Maniacs JPN US$ 21.90
Shimada Fumikane Art Works JPN N/A
Star Ocean: The First Departure Official Strategy Guide US US$ 17.90
Weekly Famitsu No. 1038 (2008 11/07) JPN US$ 7.90
World Destruction: Michibi Kareshi Ishi Complete Guide JPN US$ 24.90

Video Game related Soundtracks and Movies
DJ Max Technika Card Collection [Platinum Package] KOR US$ 18.90
DJ Max Technika Card Collection [Technika Package] KOR US$ 18.90
DJ Max Technika Exclusive Collection [Limited Edition] KOR US$ 29.90
Dead Space: Downfall US US$ 34.98
Fate / Tiger Colosseum Upper Theme: "Try Real!" (~Yui Sakakibara) JPN US$ 11.90
Inazuma Eleven Original Soundtrack JPN US$ 26.90
Kanuchi: Shiroki Tsubasa no Shou Original Soundtrack JPN US$ 27.90
PS3 Aquanaut's Holiday-Kakusareta Kiroku- Original Soundtrack JPN US$ 22.90
Playstation 2 Game - Memories Off 6: Trial Wave Personal Collection 4 Rainbow Highway (~Rein Suzushiro (CV.Rie Tanaka)) JPN US$ 13.90
Playstation 2 Game - Memories Off 6: Trial Wave Personal Collection 5 Haruka Kanata (~Yuuno Kasuga (CV.Ui Miyazaki)) JPN US$ 13.90
Seishun Oden (Inazuma Eleven Opening & Ending Theme) (~twe'lv) JPN US$ 9.90
Sorgerian Mega Drive Version Original Soundtrack JPN US$ 39.90
Tenchu 4 Original Soundtrack JPN US$ 21.90
The Idolm@ster Master Live Encore JPN US$ 19.90
Togeki '08 Super Battle DVD Vol.1 Tekken 6 JPN US$ 39.90
Togeki '08 Super Battle DVD Vol.2 Virtua Fighter 5 R JPN US$ 39.90
Togeki '08 Super Battle DVD Vol.3 Melty Blood Act Cadenza Ver.B2 JPN US$ 39.90
True Fortune Original Soundtrack JPN US$ 29.90
Vocal Shu Neo Angelique Special 1 JPN US$ 28.90

Here is a preview of what are expected to be hot next week, as you can see, quite a lot of them:

Xbox360™
Gears of War 2 ASIA US$ 49.90
Gears of War 2 US US$ 64.90
Gears of War 2 [Limited Edition] ASIA US$ 59.90
Gears of War 2 [Limited Edition] US US$ 79.90
Legendary ASIA US$ 49.90
MotoGP 08 US US$ 64.90

PlayStation3™
Legendary US US$ 64.90
MotoGP 08 US US$ 64.90
MotorStorm: Pacific Rift ASIA US$ 59.90
MotorStorm: Pacific Rift US US$ 64.90
SingStar Vol. 2 US US$ 54.90
SingStar Vol. 2 Bundle (w/ 2 Microphones) US US$ 69.90

PlayStation2™
Wrestle Angels: Survivor 2 JPN US$ 64.90
Wrestle Angels: Survivor 2 [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 89.90

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