News from Play Asia

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

Several exciting games have been published this week. Get ready to set off to war in the chaotic worlds of Frontlines: Fuel of War and Army of Two [Xbox360™ and PlayStation3™] where a person needs to have both wits and battle skills to survive.

The Japanese and Asian versions of the third installment in the Yakuza series Ryuu ga Gotoku Kenzan! (a.k.a Yakuza 3) for PlayStation3™ have also been published. Taking the players back to the Edo period where the samurai spirit flourishes, this game provides an engaging plot, superb graphics and exciting action.

Aside from war and action games, MLB 08: The Show, the most authentic baseball game also came out this week on PlayStation3™. For people of all ages who enjoy stylistic graphics and excellent game play along with adorable characters, Patapon on Sony PSP™ is for you.

Last but not least, Nintendo Wii Collection Super Mario Galaxy Keychain Gashapon and Nintendo Super Mario Bros. Mascot 2 Keychain Gashapon came out under the toys section this week, and as if that is not enough to sate every Mario fan's thirst Super Mario Galaxy Original Soundtrack has been released along with them.

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™:
Army of Two ASIA US$ 44.90
Frontlines: Fuel of War ASIA US$ 49.90
LOST: Via Domus US US$ 64.90
Riot Act / Crackdown (Platinum Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Saints Row (Platinum Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Senko no Ronde Rev.X (Platinum Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Super Star Karaoke KOR US$ 69.90
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas (Platinum Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty US US$ 64.90
Xbox 360 Arcade Console JPN US$ 299.90

PlayStation3™:
Army of Two ASIA US$ 49.90
Dual Shock 3 (Satin Silver) JPN US$ 59.90
Frontlines: Fuel of War US US$ 64.90
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (w/Guitar) JPN US$ 129.90
LOST: Via Domus US US$ 64.90
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition US US$ 44.90
MLB 08: The Show US US$ 64.90
PlayStation3 Console (HDD 40GB Model) Satin Silver - 110V JPN US$ 429.00
Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! ASIA US$ 64.90
Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! JPN US$ 74.90
Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! (w/ PlayStation3 Console 40GB Satin Silver) JPN US$ 499.90
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty US US$ 64.90

Nintendo Wii™:
Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None US US$ 34.90
Destroy All Humans! Big Willy Unleashed US US$ 49.90
Family Jockey JPN US$ 54.90
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption JPN US$ 64.90
Minna no Joushiki Ryoku TV JPN US$ 49.90
Nobunaga no Yabou: Kakushin with Power-Up Kit JPN US$ 95.00
Nobunaga no Yabou: Kakushin with Power-Up Kit (w/ Sangokushi XI) JPN US$ 139.90
Playground: Kouen de Asobou! JPN US$ 39.90
Sega Bass Fishing US US$ 34.90

PlayStation2™:
Amekoushi no Kan (The Best Price) JPN US$ 34.90
Aria: The Natural (Alchemist Best Collection) JPN US$ 34.90
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (w/Guitar) JPN US$ 129.90
Hisshou Pachinko*Pachi-Slot Kouryoku Series Vol. 10 (Special Price Edition) JPN US$ 34.90
Hisshou Pachinko*Pachi-Slot Kouryoku Series Vol. 5: CR Neon Genesis Evangelion Sekandoinpakuto & Pachislot Neon Genesis Evangelion (Special Price Edition) JPN US$ 34.90
MLB 08: The Show US US$ 44.90
Naraku no Shiro JPN US$ 64.90
Nobunaga no Yabou: Kakushin with Power-Up Kit JPN US$ 95.00
Nobunaga no Yabou: Kakushin with Power-Up Kit (w/ Sangokushi XI) JPN US$ 139.90

Nintendo DS™:
Bomberman Portable (Hudson the Best) JPN US$ 29.90
Brain Assist US US$ 24.90
Bratz: Super Babyz US US$ 34.90
Bubble Bobble: Double Shot US US$ 24.90
Doraemon Waku Waku DS Lite Accessory Set JPN US$ 16.90
Doraemon: Nobita to Midori no Kyojinden DS JPN US$ 48.90
Eiken-Ou: 2-Kyuuhen JPN US$ 39.90
Hana to Taiyou to Ame to JPN US$ 48.90
Hello Kitty Pouch (Enamel Pink) JPN US$ 17.90
Hello Kitty Pouch (Enamel Red) JPN US$ 17.90
Jigsaw Puzzle DS: DS de Meguru Sekai Isan no Tabi JPN US$ 29.90
Naruto: Ninja Destiny US US$ 34.90
Petz Wild Animals: Tigerz US US$ 34.90

Sony PSP™:
Blokus Portable: Steambot Championship US US$ 24.90
Bomberman Portable (Hudson the Best) JPN US$ 29.90
Coded Soul: Uke Keigareshi Idea ASIA US$ 42.90
Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable (Ultimate Hits) ASIA US$ 24.90
Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable (Ultimate Hits) JPN US$ 29.90
Dungeon Explorer: Warrior of Ancient Arts US US$ 34.90
MLB 08: The Show US US$ 44.90
Patapon US US$ 24.90
The Brave One JPN US$ 14.90
The Invasion JPN US$ 14.90
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth (Ultimate Hits) ASIA US$ 24.90
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth (Ultimate Hits) JPN US$ 29.90

PC and MAC™:
Frontlines: Fuel of War (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 39.90
Frontlines: Fuel of War Collector's Edition (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 59.90
Lost: Via Domus (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 34.90
Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurou! Online Beginner's Package JPN US$ 24.90
Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific ASIA US$ 34.90
The Sims 2 FreeTime ASIA US$ 29.90
The Typing of the Dead II JPN US$ 59.90
The Typing of the Dead II [W Pack] JPN US$ 69.90
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (DVD-ROM) US US$ 44.90

Toys and More:
20th Anniversary Rockman - Official Black Jersey (Size L) JPN US$ 42.90
20th Anniversary Rockman - Official Black Jersey (Size M) JPN N/A
20th Anniversary Rockman - Official Black Jersey (Size XL) JPN US$ 42.90
20th Anniversary Rockman - Official Black T-Shirt (Size L) JPN US$ 29.90
20th Anniversary Rockman - Official Black T-Shirt (Size M) JPN US$ 29.90
20th Anniversary Rockman - Official Black T-Shirt (Size S) JPN US$ 29.90
20th Anniversary Rockman - Official Black T-Shirt (Size XL) JPN N/A
20th Anniversary Rockman - Official Black Windbreaker JPN US$ 49.90
20th Anniversary Rockman - Official Red Jersey (Size L) JPN US$ 42.90
20th Anniversary Rockman - Official Red Jersey (Size M) JPN US$ 42.90
20th Anniversary Rockman - Official Red T-Shirt (Size L) JPN US$ 29.90
20th Anniversary Rockman - Official Red T-Shirt (Size M) JPN US$ 29.90
20th Anniversary Rockman - Official Red T-Shirt (Size XL) JPN US$ 29.90
20th Anniversary Rockman - Official White T-Shirt (Size L) JPN US$ 29.90
20th Anniversary Rockman - Official White T-Shirt (Size M) JPN US$ 29.90
20th Anniversary Rockman - Official White T-Shirt (Size S) JPN US$ 29.90
20th Anniversary Rockman - Official White T-Shirt (Size XL) JPN US$ 29.90
20th Anniversary Rockman Art File JPN US$ 16.90
20th Anniversary Rockman Clear Folder Set JPN US$ 14.90
20th Anniversary Rockman Keychain Gashapon JPN US$ 6.99
20th Anniversary Rockman Towel Scarf JPN N/A
Armored Core 1/72 Scale Pre-Painted Model Kit: Crest CR-C75U2 (Delta Version) JPN US$ 42.49
Dragon Ball Collection Vol. 1 Soft Vinyl Figure: Chi Chi JPN US$ 9.90
Dragon Ball Collection Vol. 1 Soft Vinyl Figure: Kame Sennin JPN US$ 9.90
Dragon Ball Collection Vol. 1 Soft Vinyl Figure: Son Gokou JPN US$ 9.90
Dragon Ball DX 3 Non Scale Pre-Painted Soft Vinyl Figure: Chaoz JPN US$ 16.90
Dragon Ball DX 3 Non Scale Pre-Painted Soft Vinyl Figure: Mr. Popo JPN US$ 16.90
Dragon Ball DX 3 Non Scale Pre-Painted Soft Vinyl Figure: Son Gokou JPN US$ 16.90
Fraulein Revoltech Series No. 003 - Neon Genesis Evangelion Pre-Painted Figure: Asuka Langley JPN N/A
Gundam Mini Figure Selection Plus 10 Non Scale Candy Toy JPN US$ 4.49
Kanon 1/8 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Sawatari Makoto JPN N/A
Kinnikuman 29th Anniversary Vol. 1 Figure JPN US$ 9.90
Kinnikuman 29th Anniversary Vol. 2 Figure JPN US$ 9.90
Koro Koro Collection Bakuretsu Tenshi Non Scale Pre-Painted Gashapon JPN US$ 2.90
Melty Blood Series III 1/8 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Akiha Toono JPN N/A
Monster Hunter Big Sword Trading Card (Repackaged Version) JPN US$ 19.90
Monster Hunter Hammer Trading Card (Repackaged Version) JPN US$ 19.90
Monster Hunter Lance Trading Card (Repackaged Version) JPN US$ 19.90
Monster Hunter Sword In One Hand Trading Card (Repackaged Version) JPN US$ 19.90
Nintendo Super Mario Bros. Mascot 2 Keychain Gashapon JPN US$ 1.90
Nintendo Wii Collection Super Mario Galaxy Keychain Gashapon JPN US$ 2.90
Quiz Magic Academy 1/8 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Aloe & CPU Shalon JPN US$ 54.90
Revoltech Series No. 025 - Transformers Non Scale Pre-Painted PVC Action Figure: Megatron (Re-run) JPN US$ 19.90
Screen Battles SB-03 Transformers Movie Desert Attack Figure set JPN US$ 29.90
Screen Battles SB-04 Transformers Movie Capture of Bumblebee Figure set JPN US$ 29.90
Super Black Jack High Grade Non Scale Pre-painted PVC Figure: Rio (Black Dealer Version) JPN N/A
Super Black Jack High Grade Non Scale Pre-painted PVC Figure: Rio (Red Dealer Version) JPN US$ 16.90
The Movie All Spark Power - Transformers Pre-Painted Figure: MA-20 Arcee (Black Version) JPN N/A
The Movie All Spark Power - Transformers Pre-Painted Figure: MD-23 Stockcade JPN US$ 24.90
Variabl Action Genesis Climber Mospeada Non Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Mospeada Ray Type JPN N/A
Variabl Action Genesis Climber Mospeada Non Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Mospeada Stick Type JPN N/A

Magazine and Game Guide:
Arcadia Magazine [April 2008] JPN N/A
Army of Two: Prima Official Game Guide US US$ 19.90
Biohazard the Umbrella Chronicles: Art of Arts JPN US$ 19.90
Codes & Cheats Spring 2008: Prima Games Code Book US US$ 9.90
Digimon Championship DS Official Capture Book JPN US$ 16.90
Famitsu Wave DVD [April 2008] JPN US$ 16.50
Frontlines: Fuel of War Official Strategy Guide US US$ 16.90
Harvest Moon Rune Factory 2 Final Perfect Guide JPN US$ 23.90
L: The Prologue to Death Note - Rasen no Wana Official Capture Book JPN US$ 16.90
La Corda d'Oro 2 Perfect Setting Sourcebook JPN US$ 37.90
Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes Anecdote Script JPN US$ 19.90
Suzumiya Haruhi no Tomadoi Official Fan Book JPN US$ 24.90
Tales of Destiny Perfect Guide JPN US$ 21.90
The Sims 2 FreeTime: Prima Official Game Guide US US$ 19.90
Yggdra Union Complete Tour Guide JPN US$ 29.90

Video Game Soundtracks:
Alice / Again (~A.G.E) JPN US$ 11.90
Alice / Again [CD+DVD Limited Edition] (~A.G.E) JPN US$ 17.90
Bleach Beat Collection 3rd Session: 06 Szayelaporro Granz JPN US$ 9.90
Hamatte Sabotte Oh My Ga! / Nantettatte Densetsu (Lucky Star Intro/Outro Theme Song) JPN US$ 11.90
Last Escort 2 Shinya No Amai Toge Original Suondtrack JPN US$ 29.90
Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! Original Soundtrack JPN US$ 17.90
Super Mario Galaxy Original Soundtrack JPN US$ 29.90
The Idolm@ster Master Live 01 JPN US$ 19.90

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