Weekly Games Update: The ultimate set of gift options
Welcome to this week's Games Update, our weekly summary featuring all new product arrivals from the last seven days.
The Big day has come. Dissidia Final Fantasy has come along with the tsunami of wonderfully addictive Japanese games. For information on the fighting party between the generations of Final Fantasy heroes, please see this special news. And for the rest of the goodies, read on!
Borrowing heavily from mythical elements throughout the world, combined with a challenging battle system as well as beautiful character designs, the Persona or Shin Megami Tensei series has recieved an immense rise in popularity in the recent years.
Translated, localized and released this week is the US version of Persona 4. Taking place in rural Japan, the game transforms Shintoist gods such as Izanagi and Susanao into your Persona. Coming with an Art Book and Original Soundtrack CD, immerse in the dazzling murder mystery of Persona 4.
Besides Persona 4, a number of highly popular Japanese games came out in these 7 days, as mentioned in the preview last week. Christmas is a time for parties and the DJ game Beatmania IIDX 15 DJ Troopers is one of them.
Instead of the glamour in the last installment, the theme of this game is battle. Blast on the notes and cues as they fall from the sky like an air raid and train your reflexes as well as your sense of rhythm.
Bleach Versus Crusade tests your sense of timing like the DJ game as it is essential when you launch your strings of combos. Fighting back to back, you can take on anyone, including the strongest hollows in the Arrancur arc.
Fate Unlimited Codes combines the speed factor of 2D fighters with 3D graphics. The fight for the holy grail is getting more intense than ever, the full force of the servants as well as their masters are unleashed in this installment.
Saber has a costume change, instead of the blue uniform she wears in the anime, she wears a lily white armored dress that shows off her patrician grace. The people who buy the SP Box version will even recieve an action figure of the servant in said dress.
With the same emphasis on chivalry as Saber is Tales of Hearts. Rescue people's hearts and dreams by defeating the contamination with the endearing cast of characters. With an Anime Movie Edition and a CG version, players have the choice of seeing the characters in "real-life" graphics and traditional 2D animations.
Also on the Nintendo DS is the party RPG Gensou Suikoden Tierkreis. With a 108 characters you can enlist into your guild, this game boasts a cast of colorful character designs. Rescue the world from the ambitions of the One King through team work.
Gundam Musou 2, the second installment to the hack and slash mecha action is available for gamers to enjoy. There are whole galores of Gundams waiting to be selected and drive into the all-out action. Besides famous mechas that appeared in the series, original Gundams specially designed for the game also shows up.
ADK has achieved a cult status in the gamers community for their products are usually extremely unique. Although not as well known as some other developers, some gamers call this team the "legendary brand". Selecting 5 games which are most representative of the developers' style, SNK compiled them into the ADK Tamashii.
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™
Fable II JPN US$ 68.90
Fable II [First Print Limited Edition] JPN N/A
Gundam Musou 2 JPN US$ 78.90
Gundam Musou 2 ASIA US$ 69.90
Gundam Musou 2 [Treasure Box] JPN US$ 149.90
Lego Batman JPN US$ 64.90
Need for Speed Undercover JPN US$ 69.90
Prince of Persia JPN US$ 74.90
Rise of the Argonauts ASIA US$ 49.90
Warriors Orochi 2 ASIA US$ 54.90
PlayStation3™
Armored Core: For Answer (PlayStation3 the Best) JPN US$ 34.90
Gundam Musou 2 ASIA US$ 69.90
Gundam Musou 2 JPN US$ 78.90
Gundam Musou 2 [Treasure Box] JPN US$ 149.90
Lego Batman JPN US$ 64.90
Medal of Honor: Airborne (EA Best Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
Need for Speed Undercover JPN US$ 69.90
Rise of the Argonauts ASIA US$ 59.90
Sonic Unleashed ASIA US$ 49.90
The Godfather: The Don's Edition (EA Best Hits) JPN US$ 34.90
USB AC Adaptor JPN US$ 34.90
Wireless Keypad JPN US$ 59.90
Nintendo Wii™
Bleach: Versus Crusade JPN US$ 69.90
Dance Dance Revolution: Furu Furu Party JPN US$ 59.90
Dance Dance Revolution: Furu Furu Party (Bundle w/ Mat) JPN US$ 89.90
Disney TH!NK: Haya Oshi Quiz JPN US$ 44.90
Elebits (Konami the Best) JPN US$ 34.90
Exar Stick JPN US$ 69.90
Karaoke Joysound Wii JPN US$ 64.90
Karaoke Joysound Wii USB Microphone JPN US$ 34.90
Let's Tap JPN US$ 54.90
Need for Speed Undercover JPN US$ 59.90
Sonic World Adventure JPN US$ 59.90
Swing Golf Pangya 2nd Shot! (Tecmo the Best) JPN US$ 34.90
PlayStation2™
ADK Tamashii JPN US$ 54.90
EA Sports Rugby 08 (EA:SY! 1980) JPN US$ 24.90
FIFA Soccer 09 JPN US$ 59.90
Fate/Unlimited Codes JPN US$ 68.90
Fate/Unlimited Codes [SP Box] JPN US$ 119.90
Gundam Musou 2 JPN US$ 69.90
Gundam Musou 2 [Treasure Box] JPN US$ 139.90
Hisshou Pachinko*Pachi-Slot Kouryaku Series Vol. 13: Neon Genesis Evangelion - Yakusoku no Toki JPN US$ 54.90
Itsuka, Todoku, Ano Sora ni (Russel Game Best) JPN US$ 34.90
Kagero 2: Dark Illusion (PlayStation2 the Best Reprint) JPN US$ 24.90
Kateikyoushi Hitman Reborn! Dream Hyper Battle (Best Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Need for Speed Undercover JPN US$ 64.90
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 (w/ Soundtrack CD & Artbook) US US$ 44.90
Yukinkoto Daisenpuu: Saiyuki to Koyukino Hie Hie Daisoudou JPN US$ 59.90
beatmania IIDX 15 DJ Troopers JPN US$ 74.90
beatmania IIDX 15 DJ Troopers [Konamistyle Special Edition - Complete] JPN US$ 189.90
beatmania IIDX 15 DJ Troopers [Konamistyle Special Edition] JPN US$ 159.90
Nintendo DS™
Bokujou Monogatari: Youkoso Kaze no Bazaar e JPN US$ 48.90
DSVision Pokemon Premium Set 2GB [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 49.90
Edogawa Ranpo no Kaijin Nijuu Mensou DS JPN US$ 48.90
Gensou Suikoden Tierkreis JPN US$ 58.90
Gensou Suikoden Tierkreis [Konamistyle Special Edition] JPN US$ 149.90
Kirarin * Revolution: Atsumete Change! Kurukira Coorde JPN US$ 52.90
Lego Batman JPN US$ 48.90
Minna de Dokusho: Keatai Shousetsu Desu JPN US$ 39.90
Momotarou Dentetsu: 20-Shuunen JPN US$ 52.90
Nakayoshi All-Stars: Mezase Gakuen Idol JPN US$ 48.90
Ochaken no Daibouken 2: Yume Ippai no Omocha Hako JPN US$ 48.90
Osawari Tantei: Osawa Rina - Season 2 1/2 (Good Price) JPN US$ 28.90
Power Pro Kun Pocket 11 JPN US$ 54.90
Princess Ballerina: Yumemiru 4-Jin no Primadonna JPN US$ 48.90
Ragnarok Online DS JPN US$ 58.90
Slingo Quest US US$ 24.90
Space Puzzle Bobble JPN US$ 44.90
Takahashi Shoten Kanshuu: Saihinshutsu! SPI Perfect Mondaishuu DS 2010 Nendohan JPN US$ 34.90
Tales of Hearts (Anime Movie Edition) JPN US$ 62.90
Tales of Hearts (CG Movie Edition) JPN US$ 62.90
Toudou Ryuunosuke Tantei Nikki: Kohakuiro no Yuigon JPN US$ 39.90
Nintendo DS™ Accessories
Card Folder + Touch Pen (Black) JPN US$ 7.90
Card Folder + Touch Pen (Blue) JPN US$ 7.90
Card Folder + Touch Pen (Natural) JPN US$ 7.90
Dress-up Hard Cover DS Lite (Giratina & Shaymin) JPN US$ 6.99
Dress-up Hard Cover DS Lite (Giratina & Shugo) JPN US$ 6.99
Expand! Mascot Touch Pen DS Plus (Giratina Origin Form) JPN US$ 4.99
Expand! Mascot Touch Pen DS Plus (Glion) JPN US$ 4.99
Expand! Mascot Touch Pen DS Plus (Pikachu Udekumi) JPN US$ 4.99
Expand! Mascot Touch Pen DS Plus (Shaymin Sky Form) JPN US$ 4.99
Hard Cover DS Lite (Clear Black) JPN US$ 4.99
Hard Cover DS Lite (Clear Pink) JPN US$ 4.99
Protect Case DSi (Clear) JPN US$ 9.90
Smart Case DSi (Black) JPN US$ 18.90
Smart Case DSi (White) JPN US$ 18.90
Tales of Hearts DS Lite Accessory Set JPN US$ 19.90
Touch Pen Leash DSi (Black) JPN US$ 5.99
Touch Pen Leash DSi (White) JPN US$ 5.99
Zip Cover DSi (Black) JPN US$ 15.90
Zip Cover DSi (White) JPN US$ 15.90
Sony PSP™
Crimson Room Rebirth JPN US$ 34.90
Dissidia: Final Fantasy JPN US$ 64.90
Dissidia: Final Fantasy ASIA US$ 54.90
Dissidia: Final Fantasy (20th Anniversary Limited Pack) JPN US$ 369.90
Hiiro no Kakera Portable JPN US$ 48.90
Hiiro no Kakera Portable [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 69.90
Need for Speed Undercover JPN US$ 48.90
Otsugea Uranai na Desu. JPN US$ 39.90
Saikyou Shogi Bonanza JPN US$ 38.90
Samurai Shodown Anthology ASIA US$ 42.90
Solfege: Sweet Harmony JPN US$ 58.90
Solfege: Sweet Harmony [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 79.90
Star Wars: The Clone Wars JPN US$ 16.90
Ultimate Board Game Collection ASIA US$ 14.90
Sony PSP™ Accessories
Full Protection Filter Portable 3 JPN US$ 9.90
Silicon Cover Portable 3 (Light Blue) JPN US$ 9.99
Smart Cover Portable (Black) JPN US$ 12.90
Smart Cover Portable (White) JPN US$ 12.90
PC Games
Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 39.90
Grand Theft Auto IV (DVD-ROM) US US$ 54.90
PES Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 ASIA US$ 34.90
Prince of Persia (DVD-ROM) US US$ 54.90
Shaun White Snowboarding (DVD-ROM) US US$ 34.90
Game Guides and Magazines
Cloud Message JPN US$ 31.90
Devil Summoner: Kuzunoha Raidou tai Abaddon Ou Super Perfect Guide JPN US$ 31.90
Dissidia: Final Fantasy Post Card Book JPN US$ 15.90
Fable II Perfect Guide JPN US$ 26.90
Gensou Suikoden Tierkreis Official Guide JPN US$ 21.90
Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Gundam Complete Guide JPN US$ 26.90
Re: [Reply] with DVD JPN US$ 42.90
Weekly Famitsu No. 1045 (2008 12/26 + 01/02) JPN US$ 8.90
Video Game Related Soundtracks
Biohazard Degeneration Original Soundtrack [CD+DVD] JPN US$ 41.90
Bleach Beat Collection 4th Session 04 Ichigo Kurosaki & Rukia Kuchiki JPN US$ 15.90
Bleach The Best JPN US$ 32.90
Clepsydra Vocal CD JPN US$ 21.90
Radio DJCD Bleach B Station Third Season Vol.1 JPN US$ 27.90
beatnation Records Rewind! (~Keiichi Ueno) JPN US$ 38.90
Here is a preview of what are expected to be hot next week:
PlayStation3™
RoydsStick.EX JPN US$ 89.90
White Knight Chronicles JPN US$ 69.90
Nintendo Wii™
Biohazard JPN US$ 42.90
Nintendo DS™
Phantasy Star Zero JPN US$ 52.90
Sony PSP™
DJ Max Portable Emotional Sense - Black Square [First Print Special Package] KOR US$ 49.90
DJ Max Portable Emotional Sense - Black Square [Quattra Limited Edition] KOR US$ 89.90
PC Game
DJ Max Trilogy [First Print Popular Edition] (DVD-ROM) KOR US$ 49.90
DJ Max Trilogy [Pulsar Limited Edition] (DVD-ROM) KOR US$ 69.90
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