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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Gamecube
RPG
An epic series with a monumental version on the GameCube, so well suited with its cel-shaded sprites blurring the boundaries between anime and gaming, that it got its own limited edition console release. A real crest of the wave in terms of the series.
Gamecube
One on One Beat Em Up
The joy of ending the debate: who would win between Falcon from F-Zero and Ness from Mother? Yet beneath the pretty candy-coloured characters lies a pretty brutal fight engine.
PS3
Sports
Update of the seminal Dreamcast series that combined arcade mechanics with deeper techniques to produce a well rounded game of tennis that was an absolute joy to play. The raw power of the PS3 does the arcade smash justice with some amazing rallies possible due to the well rounded mechanics. Genki just wishes Ms. Anna Kournikova was still on the circuit…
PS2
Action
Bringing their own style to the table comes hard negotiator Namco tossing the player into the full on One Year War against the Zeon in this intriguing collaboration with Bandai going by the moniker of Project Pegasus. Distinctive retro feel to this off shoot in terms of the late 70’s section of the mecha series it is based on, but the graphics engine is far from outdated. Freshening the series up with ground and space based missions offering freedom and a refreshing twist of Namco style. Also known by its Japanese name of ‘Kidou Senshi Gundam Ichinen Sensou.’
PS2
Action
Drawing on the warring period of Japans history, Ikusagami sees players sweeping away the army of ten thousand when ploughing through the battlefield crammed with opponents. Some serious specials are needed and the PS2 handles them admirably as huge armies get swiped away in a circle of the huge sword. And with over 60,000 enemies on screen at one time, that is quite some sizeable sword… Known as Demon Chaos in the West.
PS2
RPG
Spectacular combat with visual pyrotechnics to set this apart from the competition. The development of the series from the Saturn and Dreamcast is a joy to watch and the progression with each instalment is quite staggering.
PS2
Action
Capcoms polish is more than evident as this epic samurai slasher captures gamers hearts and minds. Beautifully set in a Feudal Japan with plenty of adversaries straight from Japanese mythology. Thankfully the slash of steel can bring down even the biggest and baddest of boss monoliths.
Super Famicom
Platform
Delightful, adorable platformer but don’t let the sweet Disney characters deceive the challenge at the heart of this example of how licensed games should be done. Konami delivers yet again.
Super Famicom
Shoot Em Up
Conversion of the much heralded Seibu Kaihatsu coin-op that never relied on cheap tricks or gimmicks, just simple play mechanics, hardcore level structures, a riffing soundtrack and good old fashioned high scores awarded for collecting medals. The weapons can be powered up but there are only two to select along with two supplementary bomb attacks. Pure arcade shooting action.
Super Famicom
Sports
A realistic approach to the sport with up to five player matches possible and great team ups too against the computer. Nice use of mode 7 and some very special dunks with good ball physics.
Super Famicom
Platform
Fun packed sequel as bad boy Ackman scraps his way through the platform levels, including a level spent driving across the platforms in a car. Does contain some Japanese language story, but not really essential to gameplay.
Super Famicom
Action
Happiness has nothing to do with a well known tobacco product. Happiness is Bomberman. Well at least it is when taking down ones nearest and dearest with a well place bomb punted across into their arena. Beautifully honed and with gameplay dripping from its silicon chips like mayonnaise on the potato variety in Holland.
Super Famicom
RPG
Designed with non-RPG gamers in mind making Mystic Quest an easy entry expedition as the young lad to tries to restore parity to earth by reuniting the four crystals. Ogres can be clearly seen removing the bug-bear of random battles that is prevalent in most RPG’s. And the combat is enjoyable with the battle scenes executed with panache as you may expect from a triple-A developer. Terrains to are skilfully sculptured with ice and volcanic levels looking breath taking. And the characters designs and emotive soundtrack bear all the hallmarks of a class act. Full title Final Fantasy USA Mystic Quest.
Super Famicom
One on One Beat Em Up
Great take on the Korean martial art that faithfully recreates the speed of the sport at almost Olympic level velocity and as many axe kicks as the hamstrings would permit. The quick thinking makes for a real feel of getting a grip on the sport as does the ability to be able to manoeuvre round the ring.
Super Famicom
Side Scrolling Beat Em Up
Dish out some rough justice on the streets of Metro City seemingly inspired by pastiche of American city streets. This version allows players to play as Guy, but at the expense of Cody who is stuck in Japan having gone training there. As ever the weapons are fun to use and the whole hammy, eighties feel of the game brings the nostalgia flooding back.
Super Famicom
Side Scrolling Beat Em Up
Take to the streets, subway and boxing arena to wrestle back control and get Jessica back. Just watch out for those flying flick knives and high kicking ladies of the night. Or are they?
PS2
A Bit Special
Innovative, if a little off- kilter, ‘Ka’ is played through the eyes of a mosquito trying to get a good feed. The much-maligned insect can fly freely within the room to close in on a human occupant and try and hit one of the sweet spots suitable for feeding. Unfortunately the family living in the house are aware of your humming presence and will lash out if flying too close or the blood isn’t efficiently pinched with a tight joypad rotation. Interesting scenarios with the mother preparing dinner and the slightly voyeuristic section with a lady in the bath. Sony again delivers another genre bending title. Just keep away from the smoking mosquito coils, no matter how tempting they look.
Famicom Cart
Platform
Cracking retro blast as players bound around on screen with a bold palette, funky tunes and full on action gameplay. Bombs are dropped to reveal items to help progress whilst avoiding the mice and the hot pursuit of the gun wielding authorities. A superb license that shouldn’t be missed.
Famicom Cart
Action
Sweet take on a race game as players swap the cockpit for a penguin and glide across the ice to their destination part of the course. Cheeky sea lions pop up though and players must avoid them, the holes in the ice and even the fish they frivolously toss in your direction. Not all is to be avoided though and a discerning eye is a must to determine if it’s a hole in the ice or a welcome flag to give bonus points or even a brief respite through a period of flight.
GameBoy Original
Platform
Chirpy, cheery chip tunes and a suitably sized up Mario sprite make for a fine outing for Nintendo’s loveable mascot on the GameBoy. Using wings to gain extra distance on jumps, underwater sections, pipes – its all here and the wee man is in fine fettle.
Famicom Cart
Platform
Concise Capcom programming at its pinnacle. Brilliant gameplay, unforgiving yet always fair. Whilst the green grass of the first level is very familiar to Genki, the rest is a bit of a blur. Title translates as big devil world village.