Weekly Games/Toys Update: Söldner-X, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, Half-Life 2: The Orange

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

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The most popular release this week has been eastasiasoft's PC shooter Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer, in stock as First Print Limited Edition.

Next-gen sellers this week have been Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (Japanese) and Half-Life 2: The Orange Box (Asia) for PlayStation3™, followed by Smash Court Tennis 3, Two Worlds, Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom (Asia / Japanese) and Shikigami No Shiro III for Xbox360™.

The latter is also available for Nintendo Wii™. Further hot releases for Wii™ have been Sega's NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams and Namco's fighter Soul Calibur Legends.

As usually, here's a summary of all new releases from this week, followed by a preview of coming week's hits.


Xbox360™:
Dance Dance Revolution Universe 2 Bundle (w/ Dance Mat) US US$ 89.90
History Channel: Battle for the Pacific US US$ 49.90
Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom ASIA US$ 49.90
Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom [First Print Limited Edition] JPN US$ 64.90
Smash Court Tennis 3 JPN US$ 64.90
Smash Court Tennis 3 ASIA US$ 44.90
Stuntman Ignition JPN US$ 64.90
The Castle of Shikigami III / Shikigami No Shiro III JPN US$ 59.90
The Golden Compass US US$ 64.90
Two Worlds ASIA US$ 44.90
Virtua Fighter 5 Live Arena [Limited Edition] KOR US$ 89.90

PlayStation3™:
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue JPN US$ 49.90
Guitar Hero Wireless Controller ASIA US$ 69.90
Half-Life 2: The Orange Box ASIA US$ 49.90
Logicool G25 Racing Wheel JPN US$ 379.90
PlayStation Network Card / Ticket (3000 YEN / for Japanese network only) JPN N/A
PlayStation Network Card / Ticket (5000 YEN / for Japanese network only) JPN N/A
The Golden Compass US US$ 64.90

Nintendo Wii™:
Chocobo's Dungeon: Toki Wasure No Meikyuu JPN US$ 64.90
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 US US$ 49.90
Godzilla Unleashed US US$ 49.90
M&M's Kart Racing US US$ 34.90
NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams / NiGHTS: Hoshi Furu Yoru no Monogatari JPN US$ 64.90
NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams / NiGHTS: Hoshi Furu Yoru no Monogatari [Segadirect Deluxe Pack] JPN US$ 95.00
Puchi Copter Wii: Adventure Flight JPN US$ 59.90
Shanghai JPN US$ 49.90
Soul Calibur Legends JPN US$ 64.90
The Castle of Shikigami III / Shikigami No Shiro III JPN US$ 59.90
The Golden Compass US US$ 49.90
Ultimate Duck Hunting US US$ 44.90
We Love Golf! JPN US$ 59.90

PlayStation2™:
Hakarena Heart JPN US$ 59.90
Hakarena Heart [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 64.90
Spectral Gene JPN US$ 64.90
Spectral Gene [Limited Edition] JPN US$ 89.90
The Golden Compass US US$ 44.90

Nintendo DS™:
Cyber Codefreak Wi-Fi Startup Set JPN US$ 64.90
DS:Style Series: Chikyuu no Arukikata DS (Great Britain) JPN US$ 29.90
DS:Style Series: Chikyuu no Arukikata DS (Hong Kong) JPN US$ 29.90
DS:Style Series: Chikyuu no Arukikata DS (Seoul, Busan) JPN US$ 29.90
DS:Style Series: Chikyuu no Arukikata DS (Shanghai) JPN US$ 29.90
Fujinomori no Let's Tarot JPN US$ 48.90
Jinsei 8-Ban 7000-Kai no Shokuji o Rakushi Kusuru: Oishiku Kiwameru Shokutsuu DS JPN US$ 39.90
Juushinden: Ultimate Beast Battlers Booster Pack Vol.1 JPN US$ 1.99
Kageyama Method: Masu x Masu Pure Hyaku Masu Keisan - Hyaku Masu no Maeni Kore Dayo! JPN US$ 29.90
Kirarin Revolution Tsukutte Misechao! Kime*Kira Stage JPN US$ 48.90
KuruKuru * Princess: Yume no White Quartet JPN US$ 48.90
Ookiku Furikabutte: Honto no Ace ni Nareru kamo JPN US$ 48.90
SpongeBob SquarePants: Lights, Camera, PANTS! KOR US$ 44.90
The Golden Compass US US$ 34.90
WWE Smackdown Vs. RAW 2008 KOR US$ 49.90
Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008 US US$ 34.90

Sony PSP™:
Amadeus JPN US$ 9.90
Beowulf US US$ 39.90
Dust Cap Portable 2 (Black) JPN US$ 5.99
Dust Cap Portable 2 (White) JPN US$ 5.99
GIA JPN US$ 9.90
Innocent Life KOR US$ 49.90
Innocent Life (Best Collection) JPN US$ 29.90
Innocent Life (PSP the Bst) ASIA US$ 24.90
PSP Battery Charger (PSP-330) JPN US$ 39.90
PSP PlayStation Portable Slim & Lite - Deep Red 1seg Pack (PSP-2000DR) JPN N/A
PSP PlayStation Portable Slim & Lite - Deep Red Value Pack (PSP-2000DR) JPN US$ 299.90
Talkman (PSP the Best) JPN US$ 29.90
Talkman (w/ Microphone) (PSP the Best) JPN US$ 42.90
Talkman Euro (PSP the Best) JPN US$ 29.90
Talkman Euro (w/ Microphone) (PSP the Best) JPN US$ 42.90
Talkman Travel JPN US$ 42.90
The Animatrix JPN US$ 9.90
The Golden Compass US US$ 39.90

GP2X:
Eigertec Easy Access Leather Case (black) Hong Kong US$ 24.90
Eigertec Easy Access Leather Case (white) Hong Kong US$ 24.90

PC Games:
Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 31.90
Company of Heroes: Gold Edition ASIA US$ 49.90
Fast Food Empire ASIA US$ 31.90
Football Manager 2008 ASIA US$ 44.90
Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer [First Print Limited Edition] ASIA US$ 49.90
Sherlock Holmes versus Arsene Lupin (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 31.90
Shin Megami Tensei Online: Imagine Memorial Package JPN US$ 49.90
Uaz Racing 4x4 ASIA US$ 31.90
Ultimate Strategy Pack (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 59.90

Toys & More:
Afro Samurai 1/8 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Afro (GDH Version) JPN US$ 54.90
Afro Samurai 1/8 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Kuma (GDH Version) JPN US$ 54.90
Bleach Super DX High Quality Kon Nuigurumi Plush Doll JPN US$ 17.90
Death Note: Bookends and DVD holder JPN US$ 29.90
Disgaea: 1/7 Scale Pre-Painted Figure - Etna JPN N/A
Evangelion 1.0 You are (Not) Alone - 1/6 Scale Pre-painted PVC Figure: Rei Ayanami (Plug Suit Vers.) JPN US$ 59.90
Excellent Model Core Tsukasa Bullet 2 - 1/8 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Holstein Hanako JPN N/A
Figure Meister Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu Collection Figure Vol.2 JPN US$ 6.90
Final Fantasy IV Trading Arts Mini Figures JPN US$ 4.90
Fist of The North Star 1/6 Scale Pre-Painted Statue: Portrait Kenshiro JPN N/A
Fist of The North Star 1/6 Scale Pre-Painted Statue: Portrait Raoh JPN N/A
Happy Merry Xmas Be@rbrick 2007 Set JPN US$ 17.90
Idolm@ster Xenoglossia: 1/8 Scale Painted PVC Figure: Iori Minase JPN US$ 49.90
Iron Maiden Capsule Toy JPN US$ 4.90
Megachu! 1/8 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Fauna JPN US$ 69.90
Movie Figure Collection Part 1 Fist of The North Star Pre-Painted PVC Trading Figure JPN US$ 5.49
My-Otome 1/7 Scale Painted PVC Figure: Akane Soir (My Star Robe Vers.) US$ 49.90
My-Otome 1/7 Scale Prepainted PVC Figure: Arika (Damage Version) JPN US$ 59.90
Nohohon Minnie Mouse US$ 9.90
Picoo Z Infrared Control Insecta (Blue) US$ 29.90
Picoo Z Infrared Control Insecta (Green) US$ 29.90
Picoo Z Infrared Control Insecta (Yellow) US$ 29.90
Saint Seiya Non Scale Pre-Painted Figure Set: Bronze Saints Set (New Born Version) JPN US$ 189.90
Sega Mega Drive Classics Play TV US US$ 19.90
Spider-man vs Venom Cold Cast Statue (Limited to 1500pcs worldwide) JPN US$ 279.90
Static Art - It's a Wonderful World Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Neku Sakuraba JPN US$ 49.90
Static Art It's a Wonderful World Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Shiki Misaki JPN US$ 49.90
Super Mario PVC figure 1/8 Scale Pre-painted PVC Figure: Fire Mario JPN US$ 19.90
Super Mario PVC figure 1/8 Scale Pre-painted PVC Figure: Mario JPN N/A
Zoku Satsuriku no Jango - 1/8 Scale Pre-painted PVC Figure: Donne Anonime (Namae no Nai Onna) JPN N/A

Video Game Soundtracks:
Bakumatsu Renge Karyu Kenshi Den Character Song Vol.5 JPN US$ 19.90


Here is a quick preview of what is expected to be hot.

PlayStation3™:
BlackSite: Area 51 US US$ 64.90
Time Crisis 4 with Guncon 3 JPN US$ 119.90
Unreal Tournament III US US$ 64.90

Xbox360™:
MX vs ATV: Untamed ASIA US$ 44.90

Nintendo Wii™:
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu Wii Ketteiban JPN US$ 64.90
Yukinko Daisenpuu JPN US$ 59.90

PlayStation2™:
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri: Kakera Asobi JPN US$ 64.90
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri: Kakera Asobi (Append Version) JPN US$ 39.90
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 14 Chou Ketteiban JPN US$ 64.90
Naruto Shippuuden: Narutimate Accel 2 JPN US$ 64.90

Nintendo DS™:
Final Fantasy IV JPN US$ 58.90
Final Fantasy IV DS Lite Accessory Set JPN US$ 17.90
Pinky Street Kira Kira * Music Night JPN US$ 48.90
Pinky Street Kira Kira * Music Night [Kira Kira Rainbow Pack] JPN US$ 74.90
Pinky Street Kira Kira * Music Night [Pinky Figure Limited Edition] JPN US$ 64.90
The Prince of Tennis: Driving Smash! Side Genius JPN US$ 48.90
The Prince of Tennis: Driving Smash! Side Genius [Konamistyle Part.11 Special Edition] JPN US$ 139.90

Sony PSP™:
Hajime no Ippo Portable: Victorious Spirits JPN US$ 48.90
Hajime no Ippo Portable: Victorious Spirits ASIA US$ 42.90
Legend of Heroes: Sora no Kiseki Complete Version JPN US$ 119.90
Patapon JPN US$ 48.90
Sora no Kiseki Material Collection Portable JPN US$ 39.90

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