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A relatively quiet week serves as the calm before the storm as the mammoth line-up of April 24th approaches (including the likes of SingStar, Riddick and Little King’s Story) – that’s not to say consumers won’t find anything that appeals to them on the 17th, of course.

Leading the way this week is Phantasy Star Portable, the first handheld entry in Sega’s long-running online RPG series. Combining the content and storyline of the last two console titles, Phantasy Star Universe and Ambition Of The Illuminus, this game brings everything fans expect from the franchise to the PSP, including the all-important online multiplayer.

Dragon Ball: Evolution also hits shelves, complementing the release of the series’ first ever live action movie to hit Europe. Fans can take on the role of their favourite characters and relive their favourite moments of the film in this official companion title.

Also out this week is CID The Dummy (Oxygen), Dementium: The Ward (South Peak) and the latest additions to the PC Gamer Presents range including Stranglehold and Rise & Fall: Civilizations At War (Mastertronic).