29. Jul, 2010 18:08 (HKT)
Sengoku Basara 3, Hatsune Miku: Project Diva 2nd, Strike Witches: Shirogane no Tsubasa, Ys vs. Sora no Kiseki: Alternative Saga, Star Craft II, Arc Rise Fantasia & more! - in Weekly Games Update!
Welcome to this week's Games Update, our weekly summary featuring all new product arrivals from the last seven days. There are so many great hits today: Choose the conqueror to unite Japan in
Sengoku Basara 3, dance to Hatsune Miku's beat in
Project Diva 2 and direct Adol or Estelle to the quest for the Sword of Saints in
Alternative Saga.

Sengoku Basara 3 will feature the one grand war that ends all wars - the Sekigahara wars. History stated that Tokugawa Ieyasu united Japan and became the almighty Shogun, but can you create an alternate history? Come find out.
This game will take you from the early battles to the final war, take down your enemies' bases one by one. Beware when you take on enemy generals in their territories, they know the geography better so they are more powerful in those places.
As for battle mechanics, choose a partner to fight back to back with you. With him or her at your side, you can unleash some powerful skills.
There is also the Sengoku boost system where you fill a gauge by attacking your opponents. When you max it out, your opponent's movements will be slowed and you'll deal your chains of combos to turn situations around.
The game is available on both PlayStation3™ and Nintendo Wii™:
PlayStation3™
Nintendo Wii™

Miku and her Vocaloid friends are back for their second game on the Sony PSP. There are more game modes and more fun. Edit your music videos and test your reflexes. The games are more challenging now, with eight buttons, long presses and simultaneous presses.
The song list is updated with recent hits and the edit mode is easier to use. There are more options for you to customize the characters or their stages.
You can have the Vocaloids perform duets, but of course, before sending them on stage, you might want to play with their outfits, every Vocaloid has more costumes and accessories.
The Vocaloid is for you to make into a star, get your diva today!

Give your console extra protection, put it in the Miku pouch:
Although the accessory packs are presold, we are getting restocks. The shipment is expected to come early next week, so check back regularly if you want to decorate your console in Miku-green:

Cute kitty or puppy eared girls fly off to save the world. Choose three girls from the eleven witches, put strike units onto their feet and line them up for battle formation.
Put them into different groups, there are more than 150 combinations, get to know the girls' strengths when you form teams, this is the key to victory.
To people who want to live the Strike Witch adventures, the story mode will take you beyond the end of the first season where there are new Neurois to shoot down.
The seiyuu cast from the anime will be here to voice their respective characters, so there you go, pretty girls and adorable voices.
The Limited Edition comes with the Nendoroid figure of Miyafuji. We only have very few of them available in our warehouse, order them quick if you want the.
Shirogane no Tsubasa is available on Xbox360™:

Featuring characters from Falcom's two stellar RPGs Sora no Kiseki and Ys, Alternative Saga is a fighter that lets you find out who's more powerful than whom and what would happen when Adol and Estelle clashes.
Taking place in the beautiful and enchanting world of Zanado, the two casts will fight for the position of the Sword of Saints- DragonSlayer.
Both battles and scenarios are fully voiced, listen to Estelle, Joshua and Adol interact between battles. This game connects Sora no Kiseki with the seventh Legend of Heroes RPG series, come crop a view of the new characters that will show up.
One vs one, one vs two or one vs three? Choose your opponent and choose your fighting style in the multi-player mode, see who's the best fighter in Falcom.

SNK heroes and heroins of the NeoGeo era have come together to combat an evil organization - "The Damned". These fighters are not only good in the fighting ring, they show that they are equally superb in the shooting arena.
Besides usual shots and bombs, every character has 3 unique sure kill attacks, be sure to use these to your advantage in Survival Battles against bosses. Besides the survival mode, you can connect with other gamers and get into the Multi-Play mode or you can clear stages and win souvenirs in the Subject Modes.
Collect graphics on your journey. Your pictures will be stored in the gallery mode. Be sure to fill it.
Shoot down everything in your path. Neo Geo Heroes Ultimate Shooting is available for Sony PSP™:
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty brings the epic, galactic war to your home. With striking graphics, you'd see whole planet systems exploding before your eyes. As a commander, you send your troops through cyberspace to take down the bases of your opponents. Log on to Battle.net and meet the most powerful generals around the world.

After defeating alien races, come defeat the dragon in
Arc Rise Fantasia. In a slaying mission, L'Arc met the mysterious songstress Ryfia, with the power to calm the monsters. When he saw the wounds that covered her body and the strange troops that hunted her, he knew the dragon kill may hide something more sinister.

You no longer have to fight your family for gaming time. Enjoy high quality graphics even without a TV. The
HD Liquid Crystal Monitor is 11.6 inches big and very easy to use. Just plug it in and fall head first into your blu-ray game world. This notebook design lets you fold it up and stow it on your shelf when you have finished your gaming session.
Here is a summary of all the games that came out within the last seven days.
Xbox360™
PlayStation3™
Nintendo Wii™
PlayStation2™
Nintendo DS™
Sony PSP™
PC Game
Video Game Soundtrack
Game Guides and Books
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. So J-Pop, Anime and Movie fans, be sure to look out for that one!
Here's a preview of hot games that are expected to come next week:
Xbox360™
PlayStation3™
Nintendo DS™
Sony PSP™
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28. Jul, 2010 19:00 (HKT)
Figma Fate uniform ver., Black Butler Ciel, Figma Dead Master, Dead Scythe, Black Rock Shooter, Nendoroid K-ON!, Odin Sphere Mercedes, Bakemonogatari Mayoi & more! - in Weekly Toys Update!

Welcome to this week's toys update. Check out the wonderful collectibles we just got in stock and all the new products made available for preorder. As toys, especially collectible ones, are produced in limited numbers and are often sold out prior to the actual release date, we strongly recommend to preorder the figures of your desire as early as possible.
Enjoy a slice of peace between battles. Fate (school uniform version) shows you the relaxing side of Magical Girl Nanoha. Put her together with Alfi for a sweet, serene scene, or put her weapons into her hands to see her in sudden action.
The
Figma Fate is available this week at an unbeatable bargain price of
US$ 19.90 only and the maximum amount of purchase is set to
1 piece per customer. If you already have the casual or school uniform versions of Nanoha, be sure to display the two girls together for better effects.

Delicate, elegant, and absolutely beautiful, Ciel, the little master from Black Butler cross-dresses as a girl to sneak close to, and catch the lady-killer. The pain of putting on the corset and the frills didn't come to naught, he arrests his target, and captures his (and all the viewers) hearts.
Brought to you by the developers of Square Enix studios, this STATIC ARTS figure portrays the dark allure of Ciel, the wispy, quality of the frills and the richness of the Victorian era.
Every ribbon, and every frill is crafted to perfection. They bring out the filmy texture of the chiffon dress and the layers of softness in turns contrast sharply with the striking blue of Ciel's eyes.
Beautiful as a robin, Komadori Ciel is a figure no collector could afford to miss. He's coming in September, preorder him today to avoid disappointment:

Elegant, wicked and very alluring, Black Rock Shooter's anti-thesis - Dead Master follows the twin tailed girl to the Figma studios. Your display case will soon become the battlefield of these two ladies.
Every sharp point on her nails is crafted to perfection. Put the Dead Scythe into her hands for full lethal impact. The heavy, rustic look on the weapon makes it even appear even more dangerous. Add the two floating skulls to her, and she's ready to strike terror into the most fearless of men.
As a true sadist, she enjoys taunting her victims. The extra face part on her pack features her sticking her tongue out at her opponent. Be sure to show all facets of her personality and all her killing moves.
Figma Dead Masters is coming in October, get yourself armed today:

Show who's camp you're in: Black Rock Shooters or Dead Master's? Put the Dead Scythe around your neck if you're on her side, so your fellows know you're one of them. This Scythe necklace is made of the same dark, glinting metal as the Rock Cannon, it's heavy, lethal look goes well with a large variety of fashion styles.
The necklace is coming in October, pick out your wardrobe that goes well with it:

Black Rock Shooter is drawn by the famous illustrator huke, and starred in a high action and extremely sexy music video. Set against a science fiction/ fantasy background, the black clad girl fights against other attractive ladies for survival.
From the blue flame on her eye to the large canon on her back, Good Smile has prepared the girl for her fight. With long black hair flowing around her and the crumbling checkered floor under her, she captures the apocalyptic noir atmosphere of the show perfectly.
Due to popular demand, Good Smile's Black Rock Shooter will come back in December:

Following Sakura high's bassist and drummer to the stage is the lead guitarist and keyboardist. With Yui and Mugi, you can enjoy the band's first year performances. The base is identical to the Mio+Ritsu set and the girls are dressed in matching maid/Lolita style.
The package comes with Yui's Giita and Mugi's keyboard. Plug them in with the amplifier during concert time. Yui's figure comes with a castanet, so you can re-create the famous
"untan" sequences.
Welcome the lead guitarist and keyboardist. Yui and Mugi's Nendoroid pack is coming in November:

Like her image animal - the snail, Mayoi carries a ruck sack that looks far bigger than anything a girl her size could carry. True to the surreal, wacky atmosphere of Bakemonogatari, Mayoi is a perfect blend of mysteriousness and liveliness; the ideal little sister material with a spicy twist.
The figure shows her in a mid skip, her twin tails flew into the hair and her skirt ruffles, showing you the cherry stitched to her dress and her happy, carefree smile. Admire the texture of her dress, the details on her accessories and the odd cuteness of the ruck sack animal.
Lugging her huge pack, Mayoi is schedule to come in November:

Intricate lines and delicate colors, Mercedes is every bit the fragile damsel, left alone to deal with her own fate and the fate of her land.
Kobayashi Makoto created her filmy wings with a dreamy, translucent quality and finishes the girl in soft, sub-dued colors. She comes with a pink crystalline psypher and her partner Ingway the frog beside her; Mercedes is as ready as ever to fight for the freedom of her land.
Receive your midsummer night's dream with open arms in August, Mercedes' re-run is on her way:

The first pair to come and present the songs at Sakura High festival are Mio and Ritsu, the bassist and the drummer. You've seen them in their school uniforms, now they are going to live Sawako-chan sensei's fantasy - as a maid and a Gothic Lolita respectively.
The two come with their respective instruments and a base constructed to look like the flooring of their stage in the school hall. Each of the characters have two face parts and numerous arm parts. You can change them around and have them perform comic skits.
The Nendoroid Ritsu and Mio pair are here, get them, play with them as you wait for the Yui and Mugi pair to arrive:

Tamaki is the perfect girl to launch Griffon's newest action figure line - Figutto. She brings in the playful allure and the sexy poses. The bold black bikini showcases her hour glass figure and 16 smooth, flexible joints gives you freedom to put her in an array of poses.
Her package comes with 3 pairs of hand parts and 3 face parts, the smile, the wink and the tired look. To make your changing her face part easier, her fringe part clicks to the figure with a magnet. The box also comes with a floating ring, so let her float on you display shelf languidly.

Mio, in a maid's dress, doing a"moe moe kyuun!" sequence is one Ritsu and Yui's fantasies when they designed their costume for their first school festival concert. Mio found the set up too embarrassing, but don't we all agree that she looks absolutely adorable in it?
This is Freeing's gift to all fans, Ritsu and Yui, the developers is making your dream come true.
The developers retained Mio's usual shyness and cuteness. Take her home and get yourself healed by maid Mio. She has arrived, and is ready to serve you today:

To celebrate the second K-On! anime series, the girls feature on even more merchandises. These trading figures are perfect for your dashboard or windowsill, or simply anywhere that needs an ornament. Although tiny and unscaled, these figures capture the cuteness of the five girls perfectly.
There are ten figures in this volume, five of them feature the girls in their usual school clothes and usual smiles, the other five have cat ears, dotty eyes and comical expressions. Be sure to collect all of them to enjoy the full entertaining spectrum of K-On!
Toys & Figures (14)
New Preorders (21)
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28. Jul, 2010 18:18 (HKT)
Keep the Beats! Band Score, Angel Beats OST, Project Diva 2nd Nonstop Mix Collection, Fullmetal Alchemist Final Best & more!

Play, or sing to Girls Dead Monster's energetic songs. To make your performances easier, the Angel Beats girls bring you Keep the Beats! Band Score. All the songs in their album are included in this collection, (except for Brave Song Gldemo version), so gather your band around and perform.
The collection includes comments and advice from Maeda Jun, the music producer. Those who can read Japanese can see the idea behind the songs. Also, be sure to read LiSA's, the lead vocalist's advice on the best way to project your voice.
The Band Score collection is available today:

Key's sometimes laugh-out-loud humorous and sometimes tear-eyed touching anime series, Angel Beats was one of 2010 Spring season's highest rated shows. The fast pace story bring out the fun, the struggles and everything in between.
Maeda Jun's minimalist style makes his music extremely memorable. The group AVANT-GARDE EYES that performs his compositions, in turn, brings out the mood of the moment in the anime perfectly.
The Original Soundtrack is available for:

It's coming tomorrow! Miku's Project Diva 2nd. Miku, Rin, Len and Ruka's vocals fill this CD, order it today to familiarize yourself with the beat of the songs and the different styles of the composers. This will give you an extra edge and lets you unlock the costumes even faster.
The DVD contains the full version music videos of ryo's (Supercell) Kocchi Muite Baby and kz's (livetunes) Yellow. The two are respectively the main theme and main insert song of the game. Besides these two, there are more surprises to be found in the package.
The Limited Pressing version contains a Collector's Slip and a Super Pictures Disc, those who love Miku, or any of the Vocaloids, you can't miss this:
The game is available tomorrow:

Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood came to its impressive end a while ago, but its impact remains. This is the ultimate theme song collection.
This compilation contains a large array of works from the hottest musicians in the Japanese pop scene at the moment, such as Yui, Cid, Chemistry and many more.
The DVD contains the credit-less animated sequences and the full version PVs of Rain, Ray of Light and Let it Out. The album is currently presold, but the second batch will arrive soon.
Also available today:
Xbox360™
PC CD-ROM
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27. Jul, 2010 19:00 (HKT)
Left 4 Dead 2 for Xbox360™ (Korean, region free) is now available at an unbeatable bargain price of US$ 20.90 only - offer available for 1 week only - in Weekly Specials!
From the publisher: Just as with the original Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2 is a first-person shooter which pits players against hordes of zombie-like enemies.
As you would expect in a scenario where you are regularly surrounded by masses of the undead, it is very good thing to have plenty of help, as well as weapons at your disposal, and Left 4 Dead 2 has players covered on both accounts.
The game features a wealth of melee weapons and additional items handy for battling enemies up-close and personal. Along with melee weapons seen in the first game, players can look forward to wielding new weapons like axes, chainsaws, frying pans, etc.
No censoring, just fountains of blood and zombie carcasses.
Left 4 Dead 2 is available at an unbeatable bargain price of
US$ 20.90. The Korean version is
region free and provides you with a vast array of language options: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese and Russian!

The maximum amount of purchase is set to
1 units per person. As a small restriction, please also notice that you cannot use any further discount coupons along with this special offer.
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27. Jul, 2010 18:52 (HKT)
The epic continues: StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, K-ON! Trading Figures, To Heart Tamaki Action Figure & HD Crystal Monitor
Train your tactical thinking and bring out the strategist in you. You have many chances to rise above your peers in this war across the galaxy, all you have to do is join
StarCraft II and take your troops to victory. However, if you want to exercise your gaming muscles, join the
Blazblue Continuum Shift Tournaments, with more fighters joined in, only the fittest can survive.
From the publisher: StarCraft II continues the epic saga of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg. These three distinct and powerful races will clash once again in the fast-paced real-time strategy sequel to the legendary original, StarCraft.
Legions of veteran, upgraded, and brand-new unit types will do battle across the galaxy, as each faction struggles for survival.
Featuring a unique single-player campaign that picks up where StarCraft: Brood War left off, StarCraft II will present a cast of new heroes and familiar faces in an edgy sci-fi story filled with adventure and intrigue.
In addition, Blizzard will again offer unparalleled online play through Battle.net, the company's world-renowned gaming service, with several enhancements and new features to make StarCraft II the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game.
The Asian version of StarCraft II is here, the US versions will come either Thursday or Friday:

The blaze roars up again in Continuum Shift. The game is quite a storm in the arcades, now you don't have to worry about not having enough quarters or the arcades closing for the night, you can take the game home and fight the whole 24 hours.
Enter the tournament and challenge all the people in the battle roster. All battle modes are re-adjusted, with the addition of the Legion mode and the tutorial mode. Everyone has new skills sets and powers. Besides upgrades, there are new characters and bosses. Throw your punches and pick a fight with the best from the net.
The Asian version provides Japanese and English audio options and subtitles in an array of languages: Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean.
The Asian version of Blazblue: Continuum Shift is available to PlayStation3 gamers:

To celebrate the second K-On! anime series, the girls feature on even more merchandises. These trading figures are perfect for your dashboard or windowsill, or simply anywhere that needs an ornament. Although tiny and unscaled, these figures capture the cuteness of the five girls perfectly.
There are 10 figures in this volume, 5 of them feature the girls in their usual school clothes and usual smiles, the other five have cat ears, dotty eyes and comical expressions. Be sure to collect all of them to enjoy the full entertaining spectrum of K-On!
The mini figures are available for:

Tamaki is the perfect girl to launch Griffon's newest action figure line - Figutto. She brings in the playful allure and the sexy poses. The bold black bikini showcases her hour glass figure and 16 smooth, flexible joints gives you freedom to put her in an array of poses.
Her package comes with 3 pairs of hand parts and 3 face parts, the smile, the wink and the tired look. To make your changing her face part easier, her fringe part clicks to the figure with a magnet. The box also comes with a floating ring, so let her float on you display shelf languidly.
Tamaki, the action figure is here, take her home for:

Enjoy high quality graphics even without a TV. The HD Liquid Crystal Monitor 3 is 11.6 inches big and very easy to use. Just plug it in and fall head first into your blu-ray game world. This notebook design lets you fold it up and stow it on your shelf when you have finished your gaming session.
The screen works well with the Torne gadget, so use it watch your TV program and recordings. Now you no longer have to fight your family to choose channels.
The compact HD TV is available for:
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