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14. Dec, 2006 11:46 (HKT)

Weekly Games/Toys Update: MotorStorm, Oneechanbara vorteX, Earth Defense Forces 3, Winning Eleven X, Bleach Wii, Pokemon Battle Revolution, beatmania IIDX 12 Happy Sky, Naruto: Shinobi Retsuden & much more
   
Welcome to this week's Games & Toys update, our weekly summary featuring all new product arrivals from the last seven days.

Plenty of video game highlights keep coming in during the Christmas season. Once again it's been a fantastic week, filled with a large variety of interesting new releases. If you are still looking for a present for your loved ones or for yourself during the holidays, then don't miss our Christmas Shopping Guide.

New games were released on all three next gen console platforms in this week. Two action racers have arrived for PlayStation3™, Sony's MotorStorm and Sega's Full Auto 2 (US Version). For Xbox360™ we've got Winning Eleven X (available as Asia Version with detailed English instructions booklet or Japanese version) as well as the Japanese D3 releases Oneechanbara vorteX and Chikyuu Boueigun 3 / Earth Defense Forces 3.

Nintendo Wii™ highlights this week have been Sega's fighting game Bleach: Wii Shiraha Kirameku Rinbukyoku and Pokemon Battle Revolution (Japanese) as well as Rapala Tournament Fishing (US Version).

The PlayStation2™ continues to be an interesting platform for video game publishers in Japan. Top sellers this week include Konami's DJing simulation beatmania IIDX 12 Happy Sky, Sony's RPG Wild Arms: The Vth Vanguard (Japanese / Asia) and the CapKore budget reprints Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Fight for the Future, Vampire DarkStalkers Collection and Okami.

Lots of highlights have also been released for the handheld systems. The most popular ones in this week for Nintendo DS™, including Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin (US version), Naruto: Shinobi Retsuden, SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters DS, Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary and more.

Top selling PSP™ releases have been Konami's Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops (US version) and Winning Eleven 10: Ubiquitous Evolution (Asia / Japanese).

Last but not least, Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess has also been released as US version Gamecube™ release.

As usually, here's a summary of all new titles published during this week. Also don't miss out coming week's preview on the bottom of this news post.


Nintendo Wii™:
BarnyardUS N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Bleach: Wii Shiraha Kirameku RinbukyokuJPN US$ 64.90 In stock, usually ships within 24hrs
Pokemon Battle RevolutionJPN US$ 59.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Rapala Tournament FishingUS US$ 44.90 Usually ships within 5-15 days
Rayman Raving RabbidsJPN US$ 59.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Wii D-Terminal AV CableJPN US$ 29.90 Back ordered, ships once restocked
Wii Remote Control Protection FilmJPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock



Xbox360™:
Chikyuu Boueigun 3 / Earth Defense Forces 3JPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Oneechanbara vorteXJPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Phantasy Star UniverseJPN US$ 64.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Winning Eleven XASIA N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Winning Eleven XJPN US$ 64.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Xbox 360 Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 Pack [Limited Edition]ASIA N/A Out of print / Out of stock



PlayStation3™:
All Star Yakyuken BattleJPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Full Auto 2: BattlelinesUS US$ 24.90 In stock, usually ships within 24hrs
MotorStormJPN US$ 59.90 Usually ships within 1 week



PlayStation2™:
Daisenryaku VII ExceedJPN US$ 64.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Demento (CapKore)JPN US$ 19.90 Usually ships within 1 week
EX Okuman Chouja Game (Atlus Best Collection)JPN US$ 20.90 Usually ships within 1 week
FlatOut 2KOR US$ 54.90 Usually ships within 1 to 2 weeks
Gokujou Seitokai (Konami the Best)JPN US$ 34.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Grand Theft Auto TrilogyUS US$ 34.90 Usually ships within 5-15 days
Harukanaru Jikuu no Kade: Hachiha Katsunori (Koei the Best)JPN US$ 34.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 2 (Koei Selection)JPN US$ 20.90 Usually ships within 1 week
James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing & Nightfire (EA Best Hits)JPN US$ 44.90 Usually ships within 1 to 2 weeks
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 13 Chou KetteibanJPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Mahjong Haoh: Shinken Battle (Mycom Best)JPN US$ 20.90 Usually ships within 1 to 2 weeks
Marheaven: Arm Fight Dream (Konami the Best)JPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Medal of Honor: Rising Sun & Frontline (EA Best Hits)JPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Nobunaga no Yabou Online: Haten no ShouJPN US$ 64.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Nobunaga no Yabou: Soutensoku (Koei Selection)JPN US$ 24.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Okami (PlayStation2 the Best)JPN US$ 29.90 In stock, usually ships within 24hrs
Saikyou Toudai Shogi 6 (Mycom Best)JPN US$ 34.90 Usually ships within 1 to 2 weeks
Street Fighter III 3rd Strike: Fight for the Future (CapKore)JPN US$ 19.90 In stock, usually ships within 24hrs
TOCA Race Driver 2: Ultimate Racing SimulatorJPN US$ 64.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2 (Ubisoft Best)JPN US$ 34.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Vampire DarkStalkers Collection (CapKore)JPN US$ 19.90 In stock, usually ships within 24hrs
Wild Arms: The Vth VanguardASIA N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Wild Arms: The Vth VanguardJPN US$ 64.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Wind: A Breath of Heart (Alchemist Best Collection)JPN US$ 34.90 Usually ships within 1 week
beatmania IIDX 12 Happy SkyJPN US$ 68.90 In stock, usually ships within 24hrs
beatmania IIDX 12 Happy Sky [Konamistyle Special Edition - T-Shirt Size: L]JPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
beatmania IIDX 12 Happy Sky [Konamistyle Special Edition - T-Shirt Size: M]JPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
beatmania IIDX 12 Happy Sky [Konamistyle Special Edition - T-Shirt Size: S]JPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
beatmania IIDX 12 Happy Sky [Konamistyle Special Edition - T-Shirt Size: XL]JPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock



Nintendo DS™:
Castlevania: Portrait of RuinUS N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Chocobo to Mahou no EhonJPN US$ 48.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Fushigi no Dungeon: Furai no Shiren DSJPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Gintama: Gintoki vs. DokataJPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Kabushiki Baibai Trainer KabutoreJPN US$ 39.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Keiba Navi: UmanosukeJPN US$ 64.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Kirby Outgoing Bag DS Lite (blue) N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Kirby Outgoing Bag DS Lite (pink) N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Kirby Pouch DS Lite (black) N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Kirby Touch Max DS (pink) N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Kirby Touch Max DS (white) N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Marheaven: Karudea no Akuma (Konami the Best)JPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Naruto: Shinobi RetsudenJPN US$ 24.90 In stock, usually ships within 24hrs
Nintendo MP3 PlayerEuro N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Oshare Princess DS: Oshare ni Koishite!JPN US$ 48.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Puyo Puyo! 15th AnniversaryJPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Puzzle Series Vol. 8: NankuroJPN US$ 39.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Quiz! Nihongo-OuJPN US$ 39.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Ryuusei no RockMan: DragonJPN US$ 48.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Ryuusei no RockMan: LeoJPN US$ 48.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Ryuusei no RockMan: PegasusJPN US$ 48.90 Usually ships within 1 week
SNK vs. Capcom Card Fighters DSJPN US$ 48.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Slim Pouch DS Lite (black) US$ 16.90 In stock, usually ships within 24hrs
Stationary Style Set DS Lite US$ 12.90 Back ordered, ships once restocked
The Sims 2: Wonderful LifeJPN US$ 48.90 Usually ships within 1 week
Touch de Tanoshimu Hyakunin Isshu: DS ShiguredenJPN US$ 39.90 Usually ships within 1 week



Sony PSP™:
All Star Yakyuken PortableJPN US$ 37.90 Usually ships within 5-15 days
Brothers in Arms: D-DayUS US$ 39.90 In stock, usually ships within 24hrs
Daisenryaku Portable 2JPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
EA ReplayASIA N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Kanji Trainer PortableJPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Maplus: Portable NaviJPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Maplus: Portable Navi (w/ GPS Receiver)JPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops (Greatest Hits)US N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Mobile Battery Charger N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Online Chess KingdomsUS US$ 29.90 Usually ships within 5-15 days
P-KaraJPN US$ 64.90 Usually ships within 1 week
PSP PlayStation Portable - Silver (PSP-1000SV)JPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Shinobido HomuraKOR N/A Out of print / Out of stock
TOCA Race Driver 2: Ultimate Racing SimulatorJPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2007US US$ 24.90 Usually ships within 5-15 days
Winning Eleven 10: Ubiquitous EvolutionASIA N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Winning Eleven 10: Ubiquitous EvolutionKOR N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Winning Eleven 10: Ubiquitous EvolutionJPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock



Gamecube™:
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight PrincessUS US$ 49.90 Back ordered, ships once restocked

PC Games:
Sakura Taisen V Desktop TheaterJPN US$ 49.90 Usually ships within 1 to 2 weeks

Guidebooks:
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Official Strategy Guide (Wii Version)US US$ 22.90 Back ordered, ships once restocked



Toys & Misc:
Blue Dragon Character Keychain Gashapon N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Busou Shinki Pre-Painted PVC Figure: MMS Type Knight - Xiphos N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Busou Shinki Pre-Painted PVC Figure: MMS Type Samurai - Benio N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Busou Shinki Pre-Painted PVC Figure: MMS Type Santa Claus - Tsugaru N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 Calendar 2007ASIA US$ 14.90 In stock, usually ships within 24hrs
Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 Coaster SetASIA N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Dot-S Puzzle Collection - Nintendo Version N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Jingai Makyo 1/7 Scale Painted PVC Figure: Ignis (Orchid Seed Ver.) N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Keroro Plush Doll: Model A N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Keroro Plush Doll: Model B N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Let's! TV Play - Dragonball Z Battle Bodily Sensation Kamehameha Fusion With YouJPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Let's! TV Play - Dragonball Z Battle Bodily Sensation Kamehameha Fusion With You 2JPN N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Mai-Hime Z / Otomedama Maiotome Pre-painted PVC Figure - Arika Yumemiya (Arika Meister Robe Ver. 1.5) N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Cathy Catharine Blitzen (Camouflage Operator) N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Reiko Holinger (Camouflage Operator) N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Neon Genesis Evangelion Episode Mini Display Figure Series 1 N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Neon Genesis Evangelion Pre-painted PVC Figure: Rei Ayanami (Sorceress Ver.) N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Neon Genesis Evangelion Pre-painted PVC Figure: Sohryu Asuka Langley (Sorceress Ver.) N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Super Mario Bros. Towel In Box: Type A N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Super Mario Bros. Towel In Box: Type B N/A Out of print / Out of stock
Super Mario Bros. Towel In Box: Type C N/A Out of print / Out of stock



Video Game related Soundtracks:
beatnation Records Compilation CD: cyber beatnation 1st conclusion JPNUS$ 29.90In stock, usually ships within 24hrs
Bleach Memories of Nobody Original Soundtrack JPNUS$ 29.90Usually ships within 5-15 days
Bleach The Best [Limited Edition] JPNUS$ 37.90Usually ships within 5-15 days
Blue Dragon Original Soundtrack JPNUS$ 34.90In stock, usually ships within 24hrs
Sakura Taisen Zenkyoku-syu 2002-2006 [Limited Edition] JPNN/AOut of print / Out of stock
Super Eurobeat Presents Initial D Fourth Stage Supereuro-Beat JPNUS$ 29.90Usually ships within 5-15 days

    


A separate Video/Music update containing Japanese releases from this week, including new Anime, J-Pop and Movie releases will follow prior end of the week.


Looking forward to next week, once again more than 50 new titles are expected to be released. Here's our small preview of what is expected to be hot.

PlayStation3™:
Armored Core 4JPN N/A
Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWIIUS N/A
RailfanJPN N/A
Sonic The HedgehogJPN N/A


Nintendo Wii™:
ElebitsUS N/A
Far Cry VengeanceUS US$ 24.90
Metal Slug AnthologyUS N/A
Monster 4X4: World CircuitJPN US$ 59.90
Super Swing GolfUS US$ 59.90


Xbox360™:
A Ressha de Gyouku HX / A-Train HXJPN US$ 69.90
Lost Planet: Extreme ConditionJPN N/A
Sonic the HedgehogJPN US$ 64.90


PlayStation2™:
Armored Core -Machine Side Box- 1997-2006JPN N/A
Prince of Tennis: Doki Doki Sabaibaru - MysticJPN N/A