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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PS2
Sports
Captures the essence of street night racing in Japan with customisable cars and some cracking courses to put your hot wheels to the test. Quite the contrary to the usual mass market racing games with bags of character (and the odd fluffy seat cover.)
PSP
Simulation
Get to date the members of the Akiba hit band AKB48 with real photos and voice acting. Its possible to call the members by phone or meet in person and players must select which course of action to take in response to the ladies’ queries. And with the “48” of the band name being based on the number of members of the band, players certainly have plenty to keep busy to fill their bikini photo collection.
PS2
One on One Beat Em Up
Sublime cell shaded characters from Akira Toyama’s epic manga blended into the slick environs with more speed lines than a bike chase in Akira and comic book style written sound effects to boot. Brings the energetic high tempo pacing of the source material together superbly with ott satisfying specials and killer combos. Despite the vast array of camera angles, this cracking battle fest has all the feel of a 2D masterpiece.
PS2
Simulation
Evangelion themed pachinko title which captures the frantic action, noise and detailed video used as a background in a lot of Japanese pachinko and slot titles. The footage and characters draw heavily on the Evangelion world and add much to this sleek production.
PS2
Sports
Square sliding tackles the EA/Konami duopoly for the round ball and there’s not a Chocobo in sight. Officially licensed containing world cup international teams. Stunning CG introduction from the Final Fantasy team.
PS2
Action
Lycra-ed up Joe is joined by Silvia and its more of the same luscious, cel shaded graphics and innovative gameplay that has its roots firmly in classic 2D titles. Special moves are easier to pull off this time and the non stop action with nice, subtle gameplay touches brings a smile back to the face of even the most jaded gamer.
PS2
Action
Capcom continues its highly original schedule with this cel shaded movie maker. Wacky action hero Joe must keep beating the bad guys in order to keep the cameras rolling with plenty of directors tricks up his pink lycra sleeve such as slow down and speed up for when things get a bit hairy.
PS2
RPG
From the spoof warning of jokes on the packaging, it clear this version of Hanjuku Hero is very tongue in cheek throughout the RPG experience and it works a treat in setting the right tone of humour.
Super Famicom
RPG
Subtitled ‘The Mysterious Dungeon’ or ‘Fushigi no Dungeon 2.’ Guide our boy Shiren wearing traditional farmers clothing to help protect the good folk of the Natane village from demons by building them a castle. From the golden era of Super Famicom RPG’s.
Nintendo 64
Sports
Impressive speed as the rally cars take on mountain tracks in the rain, atmospheric snow-filled courses in the night with headlamps and which programmer could resist the chance to reduce the draw distance by using a bit of fog? A fine 64 racing game.
Nintendo 64
A Bit Special
Amazingly recreates the feel of flying through the sky be it on the rocket belt or gyrocopter flying through hoops or chasing the thermals to stay up in the hang glider to get a better photo of a whale. Packed full of ideas – a breath of fresh air to the games industry.
Nintendo 64
Sports
Developed by Camelot with plenty of hidden secrets like the mystery match up that lets you unlock the hidden characters – if you beat them. Gives the sport a more exciting translation to the console as it doesn’t try to be too realistic and can be easily picked up and played. And the ghost course is a real treat.
Gamecube
RPG
Combines the fighting prowess of Sega’s Virtua Fighter series with action RPG elements in the ultimate fan service gesture. The game is played as young Sei who can power up by gaining moves from the familiar VF characters as well as take them on. Hopefully that doesn’t include leading the lad astray with Shun’s drunken style kung fu techniques.
Gamecube
A Bit Special
The ‘Kero Kero’ of the title comes from the onomatopoeia for the sound a frog makes. But no wonder the frog is squawking as it gets hammered around the course in a game of croquet with frogs instead of balls. Various conditions to consider too like in golf such as the wind direction or the fact that the ball is a frog and will jump off spiders webs or launch at passing flies. Comes with a really enjoyable four player mode to take full advantage of the hardware.
GameBoy Color
One on One Beat Em Up
Garish GB colours and some fine backgrounds such as the sphinx mixed with a generous helping of special moves making good use of the X Men license and the hardware too.
GameBoy Color
Simulation
Not sure if its our northern roots, but there should be more releases in the looking after Ferret genre as the pet gets well looked after, even with trips to the pet shop to really spoil your companion. Known as Ferret Monogatari in Japan.
Playstation
Simulation
Strikes a fine balance between the night time excitement of being out on the town and the thrill of the dice being thrown on the table. Well presented and good fun.
Playstation
Action
Fondly recalled and with mightily impressive draw distances and reflections as the plane must be guided through caverns and aquariums to get to the goal. A Venetian style level is contrasted against the neon city scape too.
Dreamcast
A Bit Special
A Japan exclusive that was only on sale between the 16th and 24th of December 1999 and could only be used between that period to send a message to a love one at Christmas.
Wonderswan
Simulation
Developed from an anime series, Shaman King sees you being able to charge up a spirit meter through pressing the correct button when urged to do so by your spirit persona. When the meter is full the persona can be summoned to unleash a frenzied assault on your unexpecting opponent in true over the top anime style. Exquisite presentation as you’d expect from Bandai.
Playstation
RPG
The City of Gold style anime introduction certainly gets Genki all misty-eyed and ready for this RPG quest with smaller scale sprites allowing players to breeze through its locales on their epic quest. Subtitled Souheiden.