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Sail the seas - Endless Ocean: Blue World, P.O.P Strong World Zoro + Nami

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 1:37am PST by Play-Asia

From the publisher: Endless Ocean: Blue World builds on the ocean experience first introduced with Endless Ocean. While the last game emphasized relaxation, this one is designed with more adventure in mind.

Divers might find themselves escaping from or calming down attacking sharks, exploring shipwrecks or finding treasure.

Endless Ocean: Blue World also has more creatures and improved graphics designed to fully immerse players in an ocean environment that they can freely explore at their own pace.

Bring the aquarium to your home and dig for treasure in the ocean's depths, Blue World is available for Nintendo Wii gamers:

Endless Ocean: Blue World US US$ 34.90

In the newest One Piece movie Strong World, all characters get new outfits. Luffy gets a cape and Chopper gets T-shirts, Zoro gets a bandana, jewelry and his three swords. Remove the bandana whenever you feel like it and unsheath his swords whenever you need to recreate the memorable battle scenes in the movie.

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Get used to playing games with gloves on - One Piece Hand Gloves, Everquest II: Sentinel's Fate, Data East Arcade Classics

Posted: February 22nd, 2010, 2:06am PST by Play-Asia

We have a couple of fun and practical products here. Keep your hands warm by One Piece gloves, and get used to playing games with your gloves on, because we have some fun games. EverQuest II is on the PC, Data East Arcade is on the Nintendo Wii.

February tends to be the coldest month of the year, fear not, we have a couple of very fashionable gloves to keep you warm and looking cool.

One Piece pirates have transferred their trademarks onto the garments, Luffy's green ones look like the Gum Gum fruit when you put both hands together.

Nami's orange gloves combine to show her tattoo, Chopper's black and pink features the little elk's silhouette and sakura flowers, Kuma's have bear paws on them.

Cute and fashionable, these gloves are all in one size, come get your pair and try it out:

One Piece Hand Gloves: Chopper JPN US$ 7.90 One Piece Hand Gloves: Kuma JPN US$ 7.90 One Piece Hand Gloves: Loofy JPN US$ 7.90 One ...[more]
To the sleeping princess - Shiren the Wanderer Wii version, Star Ocean 4 US version, Revoltech Valkyries & more!

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 12:37am PST by Play-Asia

From the publisher: The grandfather of the rogue-like RPG, the legendary Shiren series (also known as Mystery Dungeon) is all about tough-as-nails battles, thrilling exploration, finding tons of items, growing in strength, and most important of all: staying alive!

With beautiful, colorful 3D graphics, multiple control options, numerous lengthy dungeons, thrilling boss battles, and classic roguelike gameplay, Shiren the Wanderer delivers the ultimate hardcore RPG experience to Wii!

A princess sleeps within that labyrinth of a castle, what secrets does she hold? come find out with your ferret partner. Every time you enter the castle, the maze will change, giving you a brand new experience everytime.

Shiren the Wanderer is available today on NTSC U/C encoded Nintendo Wii consoles:

Shiren the Wanderer US US$ 44.90

From the publisher: The year is A.D. 2087. In the aftermath of World War III, Earth has been ravaged and the population decimated by a deteriorating environment.

The countries that survived have joined together to ...[more]
Get it rolling! - Super Monkey Ball, Pain Killer Resurrection & more!

Posted: February 9th, 2010, 2:57am PST by Play-Asia

Besides block busters such as Bioshock 2 and Dante's Inferno, we have games suitable for the whole family coming today. Take a look at Super Monkey Ball!

From the publisher: AiAi and all his friends are stepping onto the Wii Balance Board in an all-new party game for the Nintendo Wii.

Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll brings back what you love about Super Monkey Ball and promises plenty of surprises around every turn.

Get ready for a whole new level of monkey madness as Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll rolls into your living rooms this Winter!

Stop sitting around and get rolling with the monkeys. Super Monkey Ball is available for Nintendo Wii players:

Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll US US$ 54.90

Also available today:

PC CD-ROM
Painkiller: Resurrection (DVD-ROM) ASIA US$ 39.90
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Fight till we drop - No More Heroes 2, Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All Stars, Inhabitants, Petite Eva Trading Figures, One Piece Candy Toy, MH trading figure vol.4,

Posted: January 26th, 2010, 2:05am PST by Play-Asia

We fight till we drop, not only do we have the sci-fi adventure Mass Effect 2, we have No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, where you set off to mow down all the people above your name in the assasin's ranking and Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All Stars, the translated and upgraded Cross Generation of Heroes released on Japanese Nintendo Wii in 2008.

From the publisher: It has been 3 years since Travis earned the Number 1 spot in the United Assassins Assoc. ranking, and investments from major corporations have caused the city of Santa Destroy to change, but is it really for the better?

You are Travis Touchdown - a punk anti-hero , Japanese anime Otaku, beam katana master and pro wrestling-fanatic assassin.

Revenge (as well as yoga sex) will bring you back to the UAA tournament. This time though, you begin at the bottom of the ranking and will have to fight your way up to save Santa Destroy and avenge your best friend.

Campy and bloody, No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle is available on NTSC ...[more]
Creepy, eerie fun - Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, light up the gloom - Ultraman light up heads.

Posted: January 19th, 2010, 2:29am PST by Play-Asia

From the publisher: The story follows Harry Mason, who wakes up after a car accident to find that his daughter Cheryl is missing.

Harry will wander the snowy streets of Silent Hill searching for answers of her disappearance, but when the world freezes over, he will need to escape the lumbering demons that haunt his steps.

Harry will need to navigate both worlds to discover the truth; not just about his missing daughter, but also the type of person he actually is.

Eerie, spooky and absolutely thrilling. Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is here for Sony PSP:

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories ASIA US$ 34.90

The US Nintendo Wii version is also available:

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories US US$ 54.90
The US PlayStation2 and Sony PSP versions are coming this Friday:

PlayStation2
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories US US$ 34.90
Sony PSP
Silent Hill: Shattered ...[more]
Weekly Games Update: Biohazard The Darkside Chronicles, KH- Birth By Sleep, Kentoushi, Army of Two 40th Day, Irides+Dreamcast games, Action Replay PSP & more!

Posted: January 14th, 2010, 3:00am PST by Play-Asia

Welcome to this week's Games Update, our weekly summary featuring all new product arrivals from the last seven days. The stellar of the stellar is of course Birth by Sleep from Kingdom Hearts, other top games include Biohazard Darkside Chronicles, Army of Two and Kentoushi. Lots of action, lots of excitement.

From the publisher: The game's on-rail, arcade shooter gameplay first featured in Resident Evil®:The Umbrella Chronicles, has been radically upgraded.

With the focus on creating more terrifying experiences than ever before, the camera now mimics the first person point of view, providing a more cinematic and immersive experience.

Combined with an eerie soundtrack and a new graphics engine utilizing state-of-the-art technology, Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles delivers the most fun and accessible horror game on the Nintendo Wii yet.

The Collector's Edition carries the Darkside Symphony CD, the bonus DVD the Darkside Flashback and the booklet Darkside Report.

The game is available on NTSC J encoded Nintendo Wii systems:

Biohazard The Darkside Chronicles JPN US$ 74.90 Biohazard ...[more]
Demons and Dragon Lords - Darksiders, Divinity II Ego Dragonis, Wii controller to PC adaptor & more!

Posted: January 5th, 2010, 2:06am PST by Play-Asia

We have dragons today and a lot of demons to fight. Delve into the Darkside or the fantasy lands of Rivellion, become a bounty hunter and slay demons that ravage the land. Meet your destiny and learn what it's like to be a Dragon Lord.

From the publisher: Penned by legendary comic book artist Joe Madureira (X-Men, Battle Chasers, The Ultimates), Darksiders: Wrath of War is set in a Post-Apocalyptic demon-ravaged world where evil forces have prematurely brought about the end of the time.

Originally sent to oversee the destruction of Earth, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse have been betrayed by their master, stripped of their powers and cast down to Earth.

Players take on the role of WARthe first of the Four Horsemenas he embarks on a brutal quest of vengeance and revenge against the forces that betrayed him with the help of his phantom steed RUIN. Darksiders: Wrath of War features open-world exploration, a deep combat system and a huge arsenal of modern and mythical weapons.

The Asian versions Darksiders are here for Xbox360 and PlayStation3 gamers, the ...[more]
New games up for preorder: Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker, San Goku Shi DS 3, Rajirunogia Wii, Last Escort: Club Katze & more!

Posted: December 11th, 2009, 2:59am PST by Play-Asia

Welcome to our Weekly Preorder Games news. Keep yourself abreast, read up on games that are releasing in the near, and not so near future and don't miss any titles that you are interested in. In this news summary you will find all new preorder additions that have been made to our catalogue during the last seven days.

For those who are keen to receive even faster updates, you may also take advantage of our designated personal agent e-mail subscriptions and RSS feeds, which are located on your favorite's platform category page.

Besides waiting for emails, you can also scan our preorder list for a more complete overview of what you can expect in the future.

Now check out some coming highlights as well as a full list of all new preorder additions.

Join the Metal Gear Solid heroes on the Sony PSP. Naked Snake, a.k.a Big Boss is one of the most intriguing characters in the series. This time gamers can unveil the mystery and live the legend.

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Slug and the Songs - Metal Slug XX, BoA Mamoritai - White Wishes, FFCC The Crystal Bearers OST, Kinki Kids - J Album, UVerWorld Neo Sound Best

Posted: December 9th, 2009, 3:13am PST by Play-Asia

Metal Slug the horizontal shooter is making new grounds in the Sony PSP platform. The new game makes use of the wide screen to display some high color resolution graphics. You can use the LAN facilities and ask friends to participate in the war with you.

When you get a friend to join the frontiers with you, you'd be able to take care of enemies in different parts of the stages. Besides the main mission, there is a new combat school mode where you get to play with 70 weapons and learn warfare tactics under a tsundere beauty.

With more characters and more weapons, Metal Slug XX is here for Sony PSP gamers. The Japanese version will be out on 23rd December:

Metal Slug XX JPN US$ 48.90 Metal Slug XX ASIA US$ 44.90

Tales of Graces is coming out tomorrow, as the first standalone Tales of game on the Nintendo Wii, the colorful JRPG has garnered a lot of attention. Beautiful characters and a touching story are ...[more]
New games up for preorder: Super Monkey Ball Athletic, BlazBlue Portable,.hack//LINK & more!

Posted: December 4th, 2009, 3:37am PST by Play-Asia

Welcome to our Weekly Preorder Games news. Keep yourself abreast, read up on games that are releasing in the near, and not so near future and don't miss any titles that you are interested in. In this news summary you will find all new preorder additions that have been made to our catalogue during the last seven days.

For those who are keen to receive even faster updates, you may also take advantage of our designated personal agent e-mail subscriptions and RSS feeds, which are located on your favorite's platform category page.

Besides waiting for emails, you can also scan our preorder list for a more complete overview of what you can expect in the future.

Now check out some coming highlights as well as a full list of all new preorder additions.

Come roll a ball with the monkeys, shift your weight on the Wii balance board to maneuver the monkey ball and race toward the goal. The player characters are easy to control, get your siblings, kids, even grand parents to join ...[more]
Weekly Games update: Naruto Ryujinki, Professor Layton 4, La Pucelle: Ragnarok, Strike Witch DS, Higurashi Daybreak Portable Mega Edition, Puyo Puyo 7 & much more!

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 2:30am PST by Play-Asia

Welcome to this week's Games Update, our weekly summary featuring all new product arrivals from the last seven days. Although this Monday was a national holiday in Japan, this did nothing to slow down releases for the week. A torrent of Japanese games, including the much anticipated Mushihimesama Futari have come today, let's take a look now.

Departing from the fighting ring for a while, the Naruto Shippuden cast are embarking upon a quest full of action and adventure. This time, they are not only facing hostile ninjas from other villages, they are facing monsters such as rock dragons.

In the face of these seemingly invisible monsters, there is almost nothing that the Konoha ninjas could do but wait to be slaughtered. In the heat of battle, a mysterious girl appeared to tell Naruto about the only weapon that could defeat these new monsters, the legendary Ryujingi, the dragon blade.

New costumes, new ninjutsu and weapons, release the power in the blades and chase the menace, once again, out of your home.

The newest Naruto action is available for Nintendo Wii: ...[more]
Wrapping up the week with more action - RE: The Darkside Chronicles, Naruto Revolution 3, NDSi LL, Cup Noodle Puzzle Game, Clalaclan Maid figure & more!

Posted: November 20th, 2009, 2:56am PST by Play-Asia

Let's wrap up the week with more action. There are more zombies to shoot in Resident Evil Darkside Chronicles and Ninjas to fight in Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3.

From the publisher: The game's on-rail, arcade shooter gameplay first featured in Resident Evil®:The Umbrella Chronicles, has been radically upgraded.

With the focus on creating more terrifying experiences than ever before, the camera now mimics the first person point of view, providing a more cinematic and immersive experience.

Combined with an eerie soundtrack and a new graphics engine utilizing state-of-the-art technology, Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles delivers the most fun and accessible horror game on the Nintendo Wii yet.

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles is available today:

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles US US$ 54.90

The Japanese standard version and the collector's pack are coming in January 2010. The Collector's pack contains the soundtrack, bonus video clips and a booklet. More information about these versions will come when they arrive. Preorder them ...[more]
Weekly Games update: Taiko no Tatsujin Wii 2, Left 4 Dead 2, God of War Collection, Assassin's Creed II, Kuroki Chakushin, News Super Mario Bros. Wii & much more!

Posted: November 19th, 2009, 2:24am PST by Play-Asia

Welcome to this week's Games Update, our weekly summary featuring all new product arrivals from the last seven days. Adrenaline levels reach a new height his week, we have top sellers such as Left 4 Dead 2, God of War Collection and Assassin's Creed 2. Yet, before we start with these exciting excursions, let us introduce a family game - Taiko no Tatsujin Wii 2.

Play to the rhythm of seventy songs, for the first time in the Taiko series, lyrics are shown with the cues, get your friends and family to sing along while you play the drums.

You have a mission, you have to develop baby taiko Watadon, the more frequent and the better you play, the faster Watadon grows up and can start composing songs for you or unlock sound effects.

Seek to become the best Taiko player and take up challenges or receive new songs through the Taiko Mail Services.

Remember to practice everyday, start off in the dojo from the beginner level and the more you play, the more options you can access.
Mario Monday - New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Phantasy Star 0, Harvest Moon Sunshine Islands, Animal Parade, One Piece trading figure, Macross Frontier SD figure & more!

Posted: November 16th, 2009, 1:56am PST by Play-Asia

Super Mario is a part of many people's childhood memories. While the younger generations may know the game through the Wii Super Mario Smash Brothers series, the older gamers may have played it on the game boy, or even on the SNES. Now, our childhood memory is revived by Nintendo, gather your kids, siblings and parents around, this is one fun platform adventure for all!

From the publisher: Developers at Nintendo have dreamed of creating a simultaneous multiplayer Super Mario Bros. game for decades.

The Wii console finally makes that dream come true for everyonethis holiday season. Now players can navigate the side-scrolling worlds alone as before orinvite up to three others to join them at the same time on the same level at any point in thegame for competitive and cooperative multiplayer fun.

With the multiplayer mode, the newest installment of the most popular video game franchise is designed to bring yet another type of family entertainment into living rooms and engage groups of friends in fast-paced Super Mario Bros. fun.

The US version of the Nintendo Wii game is ...[more]
Rabbid Friday - Rabbids Go Home, Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires, all sorts of Puyo Puyo & more!

Posted: November 13th, 2009, 3:01am PST by Play-Asia

From the publisher: The Rabbids first comedy-adventure will take them to the moon or bust! Those crazy Rabbids have an infallible plan: collect all the human stuff they can find, heap it onto a giant pile and literally climb home to the moon.

But not so fast! The Humans revolt, unleashing the Verminators whose only objective is to exterminate the Rabbids.

So, who will win? The rabbids with their fizzy energy and completely illogical way of thinking or the humans? Engage in the rabbid wars today with your family to find the answer. The mini game collection for the whole family is available today on the Nintendo consoles.

Nintendo Wii
Rabbids Go Home US US$ 54.90
Nintendo DS
Rabbids Go Home US US$ 34.90

From the publisher: Based on the epic novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the genre-defining Dynasty Warriors series depicts the massive battles ignited by the fall of the Han Dynasty when three rebellious states ...[more]
The great lizards and the little toys - Jurassic: The Hunted, Mikuru figma, One Coin Forest of Chiral, Petit Eva Trading, SRT Model Kit & more!

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 8:34pm PST by Play-Asia

From the publisher: Jurassic Lost Island is an epic, story-driven first-person shooter set on a dark, mysterious island that connects the modern world with the age of dinosaurs.

Take on the role of Craig Dylan, a weapons and survival expert, hired to protect a research team sent to study the strange temporal energy of the island and recover whatever is left of the expedition lost on the island 25 years ago.

Every minute is a fight for survival as Dylan must scavenge weapons, defend barricades, and battle titanic dinosaurs to return to his own time.

The great lizards are back, with bigger claws and sharper teeth, can you lead your hero from that jaws of these gigantic beasts? Jurassic The Hunted is available today on:

Xbox360
Jurassic: The Hunted US US$ 44.90
PlayStation3
Jurassic: The Hunted US US$ 44.90
Nintendo Wii
Jurassic: The Hunted US US$ 44.90
PlayStation2
Jurassic: The Hunted US US$ 34.90 ...[more]
Weekly Special - Tatsunoko VS Capcom for Nintendo Wii (Japanese version) is now available at an unbeatable bargain price of US$ 24.90 only - offer available for 1 week only!

Posted: November 10th, 2009, 3:29am PST by Play-Asia

A tag battle opens up a sea of opportunity for gamers. The Cross Generation of Heroes is one massive crossover of a fighting game.

More than 16 heroes from Tatsunoko and Capcom fighters make their way into the roster in this Wii installment.

The classic hero Ryu, the vampire Morigan, Casshern, and the genie Hakushon are just a few characters who have signed up.

Choose two characters from the roster and form a tag team, switch them over to replenish their health when their HP runs low, have them assist each other in the battle and do counter attacks. Get to know the strengths and weaknesses of the characters and take on other teams.

It's between Tatsunoko and Capcom now, the ticket to this amazing fight is available at an unbeatable bargain price of US$ 24.90 only. The game is a Japanese version for the Nintendo Wii, those who have the hardware, come grab the software now.

The maximum amount of purchase is set to 1 unit per customer, and as a ...[more]
Weekly Games Update: Uncharted 2, Brutal Legend, Beatmania Empress, Full Metal Alchemist PSP, White Comic, Witch's Tale , Ookami JPN Wii vers. & much much more!

Posted: October 15th, 2009, 2:14am PDT by Play-Asia

Welcome to this week's Games Update, our weekly summary featuring all new product arrivals from the last seven days. This is another interesting week for we have treasure hunting adventures with Uncharted 2, a guitar legend that goes crazy in Brutal Legend, rhythm games with the Empress and the final arrival of the US version of Magna Carta 2.

Uncharted 2 is doubtlessly the highlight of the week. Join Drake and his band of thieves on a journey to find the city of Shambala and the riches this mythical city holds and fight the ambitious war criminal who seeks a deeper secret within the ancient city.

High speed action, stunning graphics and fun online game modes, this is one arduous journey with very attractive rewards.

If you survive, that is.

Heavy metal kills. Literally. The guitar is mightier than the sword in a Brutal Legend. Lead your team of undeads, headbangers and and barbarians on a quest to overthrow the overlords. Use your guitar skills to kill friends and foes alike and play more music at their graves. ...[more]
Empresses, Warriors, Alchemists - Beatmania Empress, FMA PSP, Risen, Ookami (JPN Wii vers.), Stein;s Gate, Shonen Magazine White Comic

Posted: October 14th, 2009, 3:37am PDT by Play-Asia

Keyboards, turntables and cues that fall like flower petals, the DJ simulation beatmania IIDX changes your living room into a live stage. With Empress as its theme and rose pink as its image color, the game is full of grandeur and high tension dance beats.

The game comes with the Empress Disc, a twin CD album that collects all songs from the arcade version and original songs written for the PS2 version.

Besides new songs, there are also fan favorites from throughout the beatmania IIDX history. With a large array of music from numerous genres, this package is indeed fit enough a present for all empresses.

PlayStation2 is still at its very best, veteran beatmaniacs, try out the new challenges, new DJs, don't worry, you'll get a grasp of the game in no time. Recieve your Empress:

beatmania IIDX 16 Empress + Premium Best JPN US$ 84.90

There are also 2 more special editions that carry an array of bonus products, more on those when they arrive at ...[more]
Dribbling - Basketball and Dragon Ball - NBA 2K10, NGE Rei + Makinami Mari, Darth Vader Toy, Dragon Ball Plushes, Pichu Plush, Shin Koihime Musou figures & more!

Posted: October 11th, 2009, 8:20pm PDT by Play-Asia

From the publisher: NBA 2K10 is raising the bar again with another Championship season. NBA 2K9, the #1 selling & #1 rated NBA videogame, set the standard for all basketball videogames, and NBA 2K10 surpasses that.

NBA 2K10 delivers an even better basketball experience this year with all-new gameplay components, out-of-this-world graphics, even more realistic Signature Style animations, all-new presentation elements and an unrivalled online system.

This season you won't just play the NBA, you'll TAKE OVER.

Form your own team and play against the top players, with realistic graphics and the crowd cheering from the spectator benches, you have yet to experience such a blood pounding match.

NBA 2K10 is available on multiple platforms:

Xbox360
NBA 2K10 US US$ 64.90 NBA 2K10 ASIA US$ 49.90 NBA 2K10 JPN US$ 64.90
PlayStation3
NBA 2K10 US US$ 64.90 NBA 2K10 ASIA US$ 49.90 NBA 2K10 JPN US$ 64.90
Nintendo Wii
NBA ...[more]
The entertainment parlor - Pinball Hall of Fame, Darkest of Days, Control Sticks, Nendoroid Rianon, Figma Tsukasa, Fatima, Asuka Langley & more!

Posted: October 5th, 2009, 2:33am PDT by Play-Asia

From the publisher: Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection faithfully recreates eight of the most memorable tables from the golden age of pinball in photorealistic 3D.

Working closely with Williams to ensure authenticity of each of the games, the collection is highlighted by some of the most popular and innovative Williams pinball tables.

Including Gorgar, the first-ever talking pinball machine, Black Knight, which introduced "Magna-Save" and Bonus Ball, and Space Shuttle, which took the pinball industry by storm in 1984.

Pin Ball is a type of game that will never get outdated or replaced, play your game through your favourite home consoles:

Xbox360
Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection US US$ 44.90
PlayStation3
Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection US US$ 44.90

Versions that are released earlier:

Nintendo Wii
Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection US US$ 34.90
PlayStation2
Pinball ...[more]
Weekly Games Update: Gran Turismo, Logitech Wheel, Persona, Mana Khemia 2, Macross Ultimate Frontier, Multiraid Special, X Edge Dash, Trinity Universe, Wii Fit Plus & much much more!

Posted: October 2nd, 2009, 3:15am PDT by Play-Asia

Welcome to this week's Games Update, our weekly summary featuring all new product arrivals from the last seven days. A Few hot games that come today deserve more spotlight than a summary. We'll have detailed features of them before going to our weekly recap.

From the publisher: Developed exclusively for PSP by the internal team of designers and engineers at PDI, Gran Turismo is built for optimal performance and fun racing excitement on the portable platform.

Gran Turismo features more than 800 vehicle models from the world's top manufacturers (over 4,500 total paint variations) and more than 30 tracks (60+ total layouts), including famous world circuits, city courses and other environments.
Featuring exciting gameplay and game modes to suit all levels of play, Gran Turismo is a great introduction to the best-selling series for newcomers.

Additionally, seasoned Gran Turismo fans will recognize the depth of content and unparalleled visuals the series is known for, including graphics running at a stunning 60 frames per second. Gran Turismo is truly a next generation PSP title.

Grand Turismo's ...[more]
Truckloads: Macross Ultimate Frontier, Musou: Multi Raid Special, Trinity Universe, Wii Fit Plus, Mana Khemia 2 Portable+, Inazuma Eleven 2: Blizzard, Fire & more!

Posted: September 30th, 2009, 3:56am PDT by Play-Asia

As China is celebrating its National Holiday tomorrow, our office will remain closed on this Thursday. We will be back on Friday, after enjoying firework displays, parades or simply a relaxing day off.

Complete your Macross Frontier conquest, now that the anime has ended, the developers from Bandai Namco are putting the rest of the plot, battles and memorable scenes into the newest Macross action.

Run through the whole time line in one go, from the first Super Dimension Fortress Macross to the latest in the series, you've got it all in this tiny UMD.

What is Macross without the ladies? Lynn Minmay, Sheryl Nome, Ranka lee and the lovely singers are there to sing for you. With 20 more songs, this is the most interactive and comprehensive Macross experience ever.

The game is available as Limited and Standard versions. The Limited version has a UMD that records all the opening and endings as well as the interview with the producer Kawamori Masashi.

Macross Ultimate Frontier is coming tomorrow and is available for Sony PSP:
Sneak, Slash, Shoot - Mini Ninjas, Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days, Raiden IV Limited Edition & more!

Posted: September 10th, 2009, 7:38pm PDT by Play-Asia

From the publisher: The evil Samurai Warlord is capturing the worlds animal and turning them into mindless Samurai minions under his direct control.

Using them and the ancient magic to turn even the elements on the world, it seems as though all hope is lost. However, he did not account for the Mini Ninjas!

Play As Hiro, Futo, Suzume, or the other Mini Ninjas to return the world to it's former peaceful state. Use the particular skills of each of the little warriors to defeat the evil warlord, free the enslaved animals, and release the pedestrians from their state of terror and return them to their normal lives!

Mini Ninjas is available on multiplatforms:

Xbox360
Mini Ninjas ASIA US$ 44.90 Mini Ninjas US US$ 54.90
PlayStation3
Mini Ninjas ASIA US$ 49.90 Mini Ninjas US US$ 54.90
Nintendo Wii
Mini Ninjas US US$ 44.90
Nintendo DS
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Pigs and Cats - the alternate side of Monster Hunter - Pugi, Airu, Meraru, The Pig (Artlist), Shin Kougou, Dragon Quest Dragon Ball trading figures, Kanagi tea cup, Gurren Lagan straps

Posted: August 23rd, 2009, 8:34pm PDT by Play-Asia

Pigs and cats, swords and dragons, Capcom's Monster Hunter 3 blended the scaly sharp and the softly cute together into one wonderful package. While the Limited Editions present gamers with a clear plastic dragon, Banpresto and Capcom are releasing a series of Pugi, Airu and Meraru plushes.

Pugi and Airu have become stars the day they started making Monster Hunter commercials for Nintendo Wii. Besides taking care of you during the game, they are here to look after your real life needs.

Decorate your tissue box with the Pugi plush. Summer is a time where people have hay fever suffer, make your life more colorful and comfortable with the help of the pigs. Perfectly healthy and doesn't need a box of tissue with you? Pugi works very well as a cuddling partner and a cushion.

Get the Pugi that goes with the tone of your home of office.

Monster Hunter Plush Doll Tissue Cover Box : Pugi (Light Blue Stripes Version) JPN US$ 19.90 Monster Hunter Plush Doll Tissue Cover Box : Pugi (Melon Version) JPN ...[more]
Brave the netherworlds and the sea: Phantom Brave: We Meet Again, R/C toys - Yacht, Cruiser, Submarine, & more!

Posted: August 20th, 2009, 8:21pm PDT by Play-Asia

From the publisher: Colorful, witty, and addictively challenging, Phantom Brave brings exciting tactical RPG gameplay to Wii, taking advantage of the system's unique features to create an allnew experience that is fun for veterans of the original game and newcomers as well.

Incredibly intricate, finely-balanced strategic gameplay compliments a fantastical tale of courage and duty.

Already one of the highest reviewed strategy RPGs of all-time, this Wii remake is certain to win over a whole new host of fans!

Bonus Content:

The Digital Art Disc is a CD-ROM containing Phantom Brave: We Meet Again illustrations, sketches and 2D pixel art and is the ultimate collector's item. The illustrations presented are used in the game as well as in other game-related specialty items.

Character and background sketches are by artist Takehito Harada whose art has been featured in video games such as Disgaea, Phantom Brave, and Makai Kingdom. In-game 2D pixel art provided allows you to see all of the character animations.

Translated and localized, Phantom Brave: We Meet ...[more]
Footballers Dinosaurs and toys - Madden NFL 10, Fossil Fighters, Dragon Ball Capsule Toys, Shounen Jump Key Chains, Gundam Blade, Mario Kart Sound Drop

Posted: August 13th, 2009, 7:48pm PDT by Play-Asia

From the publisher: Experience first-hand what it's like to Fight for Every Yard in Madden NFL 10. With the all-new Pro-Tak animation technology, players have more control over the outcome of each play.

Whether driving a receiver towards the first down, or battling for a fumble at the bottom of a pile, the play won't end until the whistle blows.

Add to that the most immersive broadcast presentation and online innovation to date, and Madden NFL 10 captures the authenticity and emotion of the NFL like never before.

Distance doesn't matter any more, gather your friends together through the Network and start playing. Recruit valuable players, manage your team and pit it against others.

The newest installment in the Madden NFL franchise is available on:

Xbox360
Madden NFL 10 ASIA US$ 49.90 Madden NFL 10 US US$ 64.90
PlayStation3
Madden NFL 10 ASIA US$ 49.90 Madden NFL 10 US US$ 64.90
Nintendo Wii
All Hail his royal highness - Fullmetal Alchemist - The Prince of Dawn, Infinity Plus Portable, Toro Anniversary Collection (Asian vers.)

Posted: August 12th, 2009, 3:05am PDT by Play-Asia

Peace may finally come to the war torn country when the prince of the neighboring nation came as a peace ambassador. To welcome the foreign royalty and the birth of a new era, the people are opening a huge carnival. Yet, hidden under the festive air is something far more dangerous than the people could envision.

Become Ed and Al and discover the culprit behind the strange occurances. Speak to your comrades such as Roy and Liza to gather clues, find evidence and solve the different missions.

Bones created new animation sequences for the game, fans who are eagerly waiting for new anime episodes, order the game, sate your addiction.

Akatsuki no Ouji the spin off story is both and accompany of the main story and an expansion, see the world Ed and Al live in and get into their shoes. The game is coming tomorrow and is available for Nintendo Wii as a Japanese version:

Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Fullmetal Alchemist - Akatsuki no Ouji JPN US$ 64.90
New games up for preorder: Final Fantasy Gaiden, Multi Raid Special, Haruka 3 Unmei no Meikyuu, Nanoha, Battle of the Aces, Super Robot Taisen NEO, Macross Ultimate Frontier & much more!

Posted: August 7th, 2009, 7:43am PDT by Play-Asia

Welcome to our Weekly Preorder Games news. Keep yourself abreast, read up on games that are releasing in the near, and not so near future and don't miss any titles that you are interested in. In this news summary you will find all new preorder additions that have been made to our catalogue during the last seven days.

For those who are keen to receive even faster updates, you may also take advantage of our designated personal agent e-mail subscriptions and RSS feeds, which are located on your favorite's platform category page.

Besides waiting for emails, you can also scan our preorder list for a more complete overview of what you can expect in the future.

Now check out some coming highlights as well as a full list of all new preorder additions.

Enjoy the summer and look forward to Autumn and Winter. This week we have added a whole lot of preorders from famous game developers. Square Enix has announced the newest installment in their FF Crystal Chronicles series for Nintendo Wii.

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Brave: A Warrior's Tale, Mickey Mouse and Disney NDSi Accessories, Weekly Famitsu & more!

Posted: August 7th, 2009, 4:03am PDT by Play-Asia

From the publisher: Set in a fantastic world based upon the mythology of Native America, Brave: A Warrior's Tale plays as a series of flashbacks in which a now elderly Brave describes the events of his life.

Players take on the role of Courage and experience Brave's legendary adventures first hand as they relive his story and play through all-new content that will make Courage a legend in his own right!

Can Courage live up to his name and stop the evil Wendigo's threat to their village?

Here are more adventures for you, join in the family fun and venture through the woods with your bows and arrows. Brave: A Warrior's Tale is available on:

Xbox360
Brave: A Warrior's Tale US US$ 34.90 Brave: A Warrior's Tale ASIA US$ 32.90
Nintendo Wii
Brave: A Warrior's Tale US US$ 34.90
Sony PSP
Brave: A Warrior's Tale US US$ 24.90

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Weekly Games Update: Summer Harvest! - Black Wii, Monster Hunter 3, Tales of VS, SD Gundam, Kamen Rider, Blood of Bahamut, Bleach DS 4, G.I. Joe, Magna Carta 2, Pop'n Music & much much more!

Posted: August 6th, 2009, 1:45am PDT by Play-Asia

Welcome to this week's Games Update, our weekly summary featuring all new product arrivals from the last seven days. This is a week with wonderful picks, from Monster Hunting in an uncultivated island to the Tales of VS fighting grounds to space battles with SD Gundams, you'd never be bored.

Yet, before we talk about the games, there is the new Nintendo Wii model that makes a lot of people's mouths water. Sleek and chic, this version is the complete opposite of the clean and cute white.

Having broken your old console? Or simply need a NTSC/J machine to play all the newest, coolest Japanese games?

Come get your model now and the series of remote controls. With white and black, you'll never mistakenly grab your sibling's control after taking a break from a white hot battle.

Venture into the dark caves and dive into the sea, monsters are lurking everywhere in Monster Hunter 3. Besides the standard editions, there are packages with classic controllers [Black & White] and the e-capcom version that contains a series ...[more]

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