New Arrivals - Games & Hardware
All the latest games, hardware, figures, merchandise, gaming magazines etc that have recently arrived in store are here. Use the filter below to select your console and narrow your search
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Mega CD
Simulation
Dreaded FMV title that is actually quite a laugh if you can savour the flavour of the hammy, cheesy acting. Gameplay involves setting trap to capture crooks within the apartment building. So often its important to be in the right place at the right time. A classic early example of a console CD game.
Wii
Action
A race through the skies over jungles, blue sea and volcanoes with the faves of the Nintendo world in this bright and bold racing title. Items are available to power up and hinder opponents and it wouldnft be a Kong game without a few lovely bananas to give a turbo boost. Four player match ups look a real Mario Kart style treat.
Famicom Cart
RPG
Join Tom, Jim, Amy and best buddy Huck for an all American adventure, at least as seen from the eyes of the game’s developers Square. Illustrated by Katsutoshi Fujioka with some fine box art and solid cartoony sprites in game.
Playstation
Platform
SNK truly mastered the ability to produce fun games in 2D such as Metal Slug which reminded the gaming cognoscenti there was life and gameplay without polygons. Pure refined game mechanics to bring a smile to the face of the most grizzled gaming veteran.
PSP
Action
Epic proportions to Capcom’s tasty slice of monster battling with a posse of well designed beasts and some mean armour to bring them the cold justice of steel. Graphically very polished as one might expect from a series that is building up quite a following in Japan. The attack patterns have been improved and with it being possible to miss attacking through lack of player skill; there’s plenty of variety and substance to keep players going for a good while.
Playstation
Simulation
Sequel to the popular dating simulation set in a Japanese high school where you must charm your way into the heart of Nozomi, Midori or even Saeko sensei!
PS3
Action
Based on the X Box release Ninja Gaiden Black, Tecmo seems to have taken influence from Hong Kong action movies, Onimusha, the speed of the PS2 Shinobi and the raw power of the PS3 to create an intense action title. Water and fire effects are stunning as our masked one sprints over the waters surface or slices through foes entombed in burning buildings. Combos doesnt really go far enough as opponents are more dissected in air with a samurai sword. Yet quick reflexes are a requisite with some enemies using more modern weapons than the traditional ninja. Puts back the fear into the word boss.
PSP
Simulation
Slot machine simulator based on the emotional, epic anime full of hard love known as Kyojin no Hoshi (or Star of the Giants.) The story of the anime features young Hoshi as he battles through gruelling training and beatings from his strict father to become a pitcher for the Tokyo Giants. Its unlikely father would have approved of the fruit machine gambling exploits, but a top baseball player must squander their cash on something.
PS2
RPG
Mysterious MMORPG except that it isn’t online but just created to feel like it is with masses of players and emailed updates. And the sci fi feel is very cleverly done. The Hack story is based on Hackers into the main computer and the game features plenty of conspiracy and double – crossing that have seen the series snowball into an underground gaming phenomena.
GameBoy Advance
RPG
Opens up the Naruto world to explore in greater detail than the action based games on the GBA of the series. True to the anime though a bout of fisticuffs is never far away, though its tactical turn based combat with wise choices of moves a must. Scrolls need collecting and jutsus need mastering as Naruto stealths his way towards becoming a fully fledged ninja.
PSP
One on One Beat Em Up
Based on and true to the anime where HIME stands for Highly Advanced Materialising Equipment – basically meaning the female protagonists can conjure up what they like from (near) thin air making for some mental specials. In a nod to the fans in some serious lip service each character has a standard costume, kimono costume and cos play variation to keep you interested. Plenty of hidden extras with bonus characters, unlockable footage and yet more costumes.
PSP
Action
Battle to save the country against the invading force mech on mech in this anime inspired action title. Looks very sharp on the small screen with thoughtful attention to detail such as weather effects and in the anime cut scenes. Subtitled Dead Aggressor.
PS2
A Bit Special
‘Three girls’ (should read gyaru’s) ‘And an Afro save the world.’ The ‘Afro’ is the funky Doctor Dance who teaches you the necessary moves to bop away to J Pop, hip hop, disco tunes in this worthy PS2 ‘Space Channel 5’ rival. ‘Bring back the smile by soul dancing!’
Nintendo DS
Action
An off-beat beetle battling title from Sega in which players look after a fairly sizeable insect such as a helmet beetle. Other beetles can then be challenge to bouts with entertaining techniques and secret specials used to take down the rival bug. Although insect collecting is more acceptable in Japan, this sort of game could see the phenomena spread. Known in Japan by its full title of Kouchuu Ouja Mushi King Greatest Champion e no Michi DS.
Nintendo DS
Action
Action RPG which allows players to customise their robots parts and battle them against fellow challengers. With around fifty robots and one hundred and fifty parts there’s a lot here to keep the master mechanics medalling. But the crux of the action is in the battles with well-designed arenas allowing for the mother of all robot wars. A tactical element emerges with the right weapon required to counter your opponents strategy: be it snipering from afar or charging in on you double quick. And its worrying easy to get attached to the robot relishing the after battle reward of a stylus rub down. Known in Japan as Gekitou Custom Robo.
Nintendo DS
Action
The name of the title comes from the creator of the GameBoy and Wonderswan Gunpei Yokoi, but there is little here to compare with the Wonderswan incarnation as Bandai gives the DS version a really vibrant, super fly-fresh overhaul and deeply dippy dub club soundtrack.. As with all good puzzlers the premise is simple: link up the lines. And the DS stylus fits the bill perfectly. Known in Japan as Oto o Tsunagou Gunpey Reverse.
PS3
Action
Western developed first person shooter set in an alternate universe in fifties Britain where WWII never took place. Instead the brainwashing Chimera have seen to the destruction of most the world and their powers over humanity can only be resisted by the few – thats the players cue. In setting the game as such Insomniac cleverly utilises the popular World War II theme but scripts for a few extras that wouldn’t look out of place in War of the Worlds. If War of the Worlds was remade once again utilising the astounding graphical prowess of the PS3. Also features multiplayer mode where you must breach your opponents reactor leading to a few sweaty palms as you leave your core reactor unguarded. But its the co-operative two player mode that really gets the gamers going.
PC Engine HU Card
Sports
Real test of stamina as getting the ball in the onion bag involves a fair amount of sweat and toil. Arcade style action comes into its own in two player mode.
PS3
Action
Hack and slash through hordes of mechas as the stirring Gundam soundtrack once again kicks in. Excellent use of lighting adding to the marvel of the meticulous special moves that are applied to the cannon fodder. Use of the head up display brings in plenty of conversations with the series protagonists adding infinitely to the atmosphere with there ‘Battle of the Planet’ retro-style avatars and reminiscent of the seminal Cybernator on the SFC. Of course its possible to transform into a ship to banish a batch of mecha foot soldiers to vehicle Valhalla.
Playstation
RPG
Based on the Journey to the West legend: join Monkey, Pigsy, Sandy and Tripitaka on their quest to India to find the Buddhist scriptures. Train up your skills in each town’s Dojo to ensure you’re suitably beefed up to whip the next batch of devils into shape with Monkey’s magical extending pole.
PSP
Action
Not too sure how excessive amounts of TNT help ensure that colourful Bomberman Land is pieced back together again, but that is the challenge of the one player story mode. The excellent four player mode is possible with only one copy of the game though making for some devilishly delightful gameplay – one of the most engrossing multiplayer mash ups ever. Also included are the mini game attractions from the PS3 big brother making for a well-rounded package.