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Posted in News - 09/03/2010 22:27:27

  • Weekly Special - 50 Cents Blood on the Sand for Xbox360™ (Asian ver. region free, multi-lang.) is now available at an unbeatable bargain price of US$ 12.90 only - offer available for 1 week only!
    From the publisher: The Ultimate 50 Cent Game Experience!

    50 Cent and G-UnitŪ have just played to a sold-out crowd in a war-torn country. But when 50 tries to collect from the shifty promoter, he's told that a local drug lord named Kamal has screwed him over and stolen the box office receipts.

    50 is ready to take his wrath out on the promoter, who begs for his life and convinces him there's a way to get his money back and get revenge on Kamal. With you playing as one of the world's biggest Hip-Hop stars, cue an all out battle across two countries to collect payday and payback on those who have crossed 50 Cent!

    This is the ultimate Hip Hop battle, the tickets to the 50 Cents Blood on the Sand event is available at an unbeatable bargain price of 12.90 only. The Asian version of the game is not only region free, but supports 3languages: English, French and German.


    The maximum amount of purchase is set to 2 pieces per customer, and as ...[more]
  • Cool and cute - Final Fantasy XIII Eng. ver., Fat Princess Chinese PSP ver., Kuro + Toro cosplaying Miku & more!
    Today's full of cool and pretty people, we have Lightning, from FFXIII, what would she be like, talking in English? we have the not-so-innocent Fat Princess in the Chinese version of Fistfull of Cake, and the plushy cats Toro and Kuro cosplaying as Miku.

    From the publisher: A tale of souls from a futuristic civilization illuminated by the Light of the Crystal

    This eagerly anticipated title takes full advantage of the PlayStation 3 system's advanced hardware, providing tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics.

    The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of FINAL FANTASY XIII, thus making this newest addition to the FINAL FANTASY series worthy of the title "next generation."

    The translation and localization is completed Final Fantasy XIII is available for English speaking PlayStation3? gamers. The Asian versions have arrived, the US ones will come this Thursday:

    Final Fantasy XIII US   US$ 64.90 Final Fantasy XIII (English language Version) ASIA   US$ 59.90

  • Classic gaming news: Brand new and preowned classics for all collectors and fans Vol. 55
    In these classic gaming news updates you will find a frequent summary of all classical titles which were added to our site. Availability is subject to frequent changes and fast decisions are recommended as we usually have only very few copies of those titles that are listed below. As always we are trying to expand our catalogue regularly.

    In case a title is already listed as sold out, we recommend you use our Track it Down! feature or subscribe to our Personal Agent on the item's product page. We are monitoring your subscription and try to restock the title if possible. Once the game is back in stock, you will automatically receive an e-mail notification from us.

    Further, if you are looking for any title that is not listed on our website yet, you are always welcome to contact our customer service with your request. We will try our best to track down the requested title and add them to our website with one of our next major updates.

    You might take a look at the Classic Game Room DVD. "Classic Game Room" was the ...[more]
  • Zombies, Stalkers and Karaoke - Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat, Lips Party Classics, Chopper figures & more!
    Many have enjoyed killing zombies over the past year, those who have not yet joined the spree, do so now. The Gold Edition is an evolved, best priced version of Biohazard 5, so, less pricey and more fun.

    Lost in Nightmares, the new episode gives you more infected to shoot, you can unlock new costumes and engage in new challenges in The Mercenaries Reunion game mode.

    The package comes with an extra figure and the online VERSUS mode. Connect with four other players on the net and see who can kill the most powerful enemies in town.

    The Japanese version, named Alternative Edition was out last month, here are the English versions. The US editions will come this Friday:

    PlayStation3?
    Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition ASIA   US$ 49.90 Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition US   US$ 54.90
    Xbox360?
    Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition US   US$ 54.90


    From the publisher: Year: 2012, Place: ...[more]
  • Weekly Special - BioShock 2 for PS3™ (Asian ver. region free) is now available at an unbeatable bargain price of US$ 44.9 only - replacing the sold out Xbox360™ special till Tuesday!
    From the publisher: Set approximately 10 years after the events of the original BioShock, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past.

    Along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to the undersea city of Rapture.

    You are the very first Big Daddy as you travel through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.

    Multiplayer in BioShock 2 provides a rich prequel experience that expands the award winning BioShock gameplay. Set during the fall of Rapture, players assume the role of a Plasmid test subject in the underwater city that was first explored in the original BioShock.

    Players will need to use all the elements of the game's toolset to survive as the full depth of the BioShock experience is refined and transformed into a unique multiplayer experience that can only be found in Rapture.

    The ticket to Rapture is available at an unbeatable price of US$ 44.9. The Asian version of BioShock 2 ...[more]
  • Weekly Movie/Music update: Around 240 new J-Pop, Anime, Soundtrack & Movie releases - Arashi - Trouble Maker,Bleach Breathless Collection 06, .hack// Link Soundtrack& more!
    Welcome to this week's Movie/Music news roundup, containing new Japanese and Hong Kong Video and Music releases from this week listed at Play-Asia.com. Around 240 new items are covered in this week, including new J-Pop, Anime as well as Japanese, Hong Kong and Western movie releases and much more.

    As the first single released after their 10 year anniversary, Troublemaker is bursting with energy and fun, rather like a bottle of champagne. This is the theme song of Tokujou Kabachi, a TV series adapted from the manga Kabachi, starring Sakurai Sho, the brainiac of the band.

    Tamura Katsuhiro (feat Sakurai) is an assistiant in a notary public office, together with Misuzu (feat Horikita Maki), they set off to rescue people from trouble through their knowledge in law. Fast pace and jumpy, the show and the song are must see and must hears.

    In the anime OST world, we have the Bleach Breathless Collection 06. This character song series features the unique relationship between a shinigami and his zanpakuto. As the sixth installment, this album brings you the charismatic Byakuya and his elegant and deadly blades ...[more]
  • Pokemon Friday and Weekends - Pokemon Ranger: Hikari no Kiseki, Plush - Phoenix, Lugia + Pre-evolved team, Light up Ultraman straps, giant Alien Plush & more!
    Gotta Catch'em all. Today is Pokemon Friday, besides the DS game Pokemon Ranger: Hikari no Kiseki, we have the materialization of the legendary Phoenix and Lugia, and a team of pre-evolved pokemon, led by Pichu. Others to join the fun include Ultraman and the three eyed, green skin Alien from Pixar.

    The Pokemon nappers are catching pokemon and are involving them in shady activities. Join the ranks of Poke Rangers and go after them. The game sets stage in Ovlivier region, the island of legends and miracles, find the rare pokemon breeds, tame them, and take them on your adventures.

    There are more than 300 species of pokemons, most of them you've seen in Heart Gold and Silver, so you veterans should already know the special skills of each one. Once you tamed them, you can call them out to join you in battle through your rangers sign. Mount on them and meet your challenges.

    Stop the bad guys and free the pokemon, Hikari no Kiseki is coming tomorrow (March 6th) to all Nintendo DS gamers:

    Pokemon Ranger: Hikari no ...[more]