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Dementium creator says development has halted on Dracula-inspired title that was to be published by Gamecock; new secret project in the works.

Variety says Call of Duty publisher threatening to sue if Madden makers don't fork over money for Double Fine's upcoming action game.

Tony Goodman and other veterans of Age of Empires studio launch placeholder Web site for new development house.

Long-running sim series set to make a Wii debut in May; versions also planned for PS3, 360, and PC.

Free trial for Ensemble Studios' Xbox 360-exclusive RTS logs 2 million downloads in its first five days; now available to all Xbox Live members.

Onetime Sony-owned shopping complex in San Francisco will part ways with electronics company's only gaming-focused retail outlet this summer.

Software giant taps Wal-Mart veteran to spearhead effort "to create a better PC and Microsoft retail purchase experience."

Guild Wars publisher sees growing sales during 2008, profits drop 40% on marketing spend; Aion exceeds expectations in Korea.

Sony handheld surpasses major milestone in four years, three hardware iterations; more than 200 million games shipped.

From the publisher: ShellShock 2: Blood Trails is a violent, first-person, survival horror game set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War.

Gameplay centers on the use of psychological horror and fear, relying on the power of suggestion, mood, tension and foreshadowing - implying the notion of danger, potential danger, imminent danger, and horrifying acts that have or are implied to have occurred or will come to pass.

Game Features:

Gameplay simulates the perceptual effects of fear, drugs and your shell-shocked state due to combat. Experience the true chaos, horror and disorientation of the Vietnam War Every shot counts, and every bullet is precious. Fight off fear and push forward not knowing what unspeakable horror could be waiting to claim your life Fight a cunning and elusive enemy that takes every advantage of everything at their disposal. Napalm attacks, intricate tunnel systems and vicious homemade traps - cruel, violent and unfiltered war Fight the victims of WhiteknIght - an enemy that has no side, one who is brutal, insane and ready to rip you to shreds Learn the true meaning of fear in ShellShock ...[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 110 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.

One of the hottest movie releases this week is Ip Man, a story of a martial arts master. As the Kungfu master of Bruce Lee and the first to start teaching Wing Chun openly in the occupation period, Ip Man lived a turbulent life.

Respected as a patriot and a martial artist, he has fought Japanese officials under unfair circumstances and won. Playing the leading role is Donnie Yan the action star and produced under the critical eye of Ip's descendents, the film is a must-see for action fans.

The movie is available in Blu-ray disc format, 2 Disc DVD and standard DVD version. Aside from the movie, the original soundtrack is also available at Play-Asia.com.

After the movie of the week is the CD single of the week. One ...[more]

Mario Kart Wii knocks Wii Fit from the top to claim glory.

From the publisher: Street Fighter IV brings the legendary fighting series back to its roots by taking the beloved fighting moves and techniques of the original Street Fighter II, and infusing them with Capcom's latest advancements in next generation technology to create a truly extraordinary experience that will re-introduce the world to the time-honored art of virtual martial arts.

Everything that made the legendary Street Fighter II a hit in the arcades, living rooms and dormitories across the globe has been brought back in Street Fighter IV.

Players will be able to play their favorite classic characters, such as Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and Guile, along with new characters, including Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus.

Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic Street Fighter 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes.

Six-button controls for the game return, with a host of new special moves and features integrated into the gameplay system. Street Fighter IV brings a brand new fighting game to fans the world over.

Welcome to this week's Games Update, our weekly summary featuring all new product arrivals from the last seven days.

The highlight of the week, is of course Street Fighter IV. For more information with regards to the hit 3rd generation game and its shipping schedules, please read this special news.

Aside from fighters, Ninjas seems to be a very popular subject this week, for Xbox360 gamers, we have the Asian version of Ninja Blade and for the Sony PSP players, we have Tenchu 4.

Parasites have infested Tokyo in Ninja Blade and are attacking its citizens. Its up to you to wield your blade and exterminate all of them.

Chaos is threatening to overcome Japan in Tenchu 4 and its up to two Ninjas, the veteran Rikimaru and the prodigy Ayame to save the day.

Instead of wielding the sword like a warrior, the two depend on their stealth to catch their victims unaware, and if the player did everything right, the ninjas can even kill boss characters with one single slash.

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Welcome to this week's toys update. Check out the wonderful collectibles we just got in stock and all the new products made available for preorder.

As toys, especially collectible ones, are produced in limited numbers and are often sold out prior to the actual release date, we strongly recommend to preorder the figures of your desire as early as possible.

The Kingdom Hearts Formation Arts trading figures are available as this week's special product. Featuring a total of 6 characters, with heroes as well as villains, they are ready to wage a tiny battle between good and evil on your desk or shelf.

As the protagonist of the series, Sora shows up before the heart shaped moon and is prepared to leap into action. The pirate Jack Sparrow that Johnny Depp portrayed so fabulously is lying over his treasure, seeking his chances to collect more. Ursula the sea witch has gotten the crown and the spear, so get ready for the turbulent sea.

Against the evil queen, there is the benevolent queen Minnie, who is guarding the castle agaist Pete, her ...[more]

In the Sengoku period, ninjas are held in high regard, taking off from the end of Tenchu 3, Rikimaru and Ayame has to act before the chaos of the era swallow them whole.

Unlike other ninja games that places brute force before stealth, to survive, in this game, you must not be discovered. Make use of all the crannies and crevices to hide yourself as you ambush your enemies.

Speed is another factor, instead of prolonged battles, kill your opponent in one move. Depending on your ninja skills, you can kill boss characters with one powerful slash. Get to know your weapons as the potential you can tap into depend on them.

Plunge head-long back into the chaos and emerge victorious

You can now play your favourite ninja game on your very own ninja missions. Tenchu 4 is now available on the Sony PSP™.

Tenchu 4 ASIA   US$ 44.90 Tenchu 4 JPN   US$ 54.90

For Nintendo Wii™ gamers, Tenchu 4 is still available as a Japanese version ...[more]

From the publisher: Join Alex the lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and their entire madcap Madagascar crew on a whole new action-packed journey to save the African savannah in the Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa™ video game.

Your favorite characters from Madagascar return and you can play them all! In addition to Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman, you also get to play as the crafty penguins, the wacky King Julien and new hippo character Moto Moto!

Learn all the moves and choose which character is best for the situation at hand. Experience the characters, settings and situations established in Dreamworks Animation's new Madagascar movie.

Unique new environments include the Watering Hole, a free roaming area that's been expanded for the game, the volcano and the plane wreck. Master new and expanded tournament mini-games including twice as much multiplayer action as the first Madagascar!

The happy cast of animals are here to spend the week with you. Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa is available as an region free Asian version for an unbeatable bargain price of US$ ...[more]

Toy car pack brings nine free new cartoonish vehicles to Criterion's crash-and-burn racer next spring.

[UPDATE] Guitar Hero triumphs on four platforms in October with $67.3 million as Harmonix' upstart continues to rock hard with $26.8 million; Rock Revolution sells less than 3,000.

EA DICE's free-to-play cartoon-styled shooter temporarily shuts down closed beta; testing period to resume next year.