Friday, September 30, 2011

MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1191 - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» 
The October 13, 2011 issue of Weekly Famitsu Magazine includes coverage of the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace:
» More news from the Tokyo Game Show 2011 and a recap of the Playstation Vita’s details.
» Previews for 3DS Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword shipping on November 23, 2011, 3DS Super Mario 3D Land which ships in Japan on November 3, and 3DS Mario Kart 7 which ships on December 1.
» Reviews for PS3/X360 Child of Eden (10/9/8/8), X360
Ougon Musou Kyoku X (7/7/7/8), and PSP Phantom Kingdom Portable (7/7/7/7).
» PS3 Saint Seiya Senki preview which includes an advertisement.
» Short article on Square Enix Market which checks out the available downloads from the company for the Android market.
» Prepackaged ramen are featured in this week’s PICK UP FOOD along with ice cream offerings from local eateries in Tokyo.

VIDEO Fox Retro by PUNGA

for FOX Channels Italy
 Art Direction: Juan Pablo Kessler

 GEAR Baby Seal

The Baby Seal blanket designed by Vík Prjónsdóttir. via Hungeree.

 X360 Code_18 - New, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The popular 'Infinity' series continues on the PSP and Xbox 360 this week with a new game which represents the first new title in six years. The protagonist in the game is a student named Hayato attending high school who experiences a time paradox after doing a science experiment which leads to drama and histrionics.

   In addition to the regular version of the game shipping today, NCS is processing preorders for the limited edition which includes a special Drama CD booklet and a Soundtrack CD.

 PS3 Shin Sangoku Musou 6 Moushouden - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Warring States won't ever rest and battle-hardened generals are on the move once again in Koei's S
hin Sangoku Musou 6 Moushouden. New to the series is the 'Legends Mode,' a 'Challenge Mode,' and a bevy of new characters and weapons have been added to bolster the game play. Preorders for the regular edition and Premium Box are shipping today.

 PSP Evangelion Shin Gekijoban 3rd Impact Soundtrack Ed.

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The Evangelion handlers Rei, Asuka, and Shinji present a music rhythm game which is played on a hexagonal grid. As the music plays, streams of light move vertically, horizontally, and diagonally on the grid and the player's job is to tap the corresponding face buttons just as the streams hit the designated points on the screen. Over 30 songs and remixes are featured in the game arranged by
Akira Yamaoka. The game was developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and published by Namco Bandai games. 

   Two versions
of Evangelion Shin Gekijoban Third Impact are in stock and shipping today.

Evangelion Shin Gekijoban 3rd Impact Soundtrack Edition
   Includes the game and the 3rd Impact Soundtrack CD which are packaged in a crimson slipcase.

Evangelion Shin Gekijoban 3rd Impact Limited Edition
  
Includes the game, 3rd Impact Soundtrack CD, a black t-shirt with a stencil design, and a pair of NERV logo-imprinted earbud headphones

   Preorders are shipping today and new orders are welcome.

 PSP Eiyuu Densetsu Ao no Kiseki - New, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The limited edition of
Eiyuu Densetsu Ao no Kiseki with the two Petit Nendoroids arrived yesterday and the regular edition of the game arrived today. All preorders are shipping this afternoon and new orders are welcome for dispatch this afternoon.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

PSP Ao no Kiseki Complete Limited Edition Price: US$138.90 In Stock

All preorders for the Ao no Kiseki Complete Limited Edition game are shipping today and new orders are welcome. The limited edition includes two Nendoroid Petit toys - Tio ( ティオ ) & Eryi ( エリィ ) figures from Good Smile Company. Jan Code: 4956027125416

PS3 ICO & Wanda to Kyozou Limited Box - Price: US$158.90 Restocked Today


   New orders are now welcome for the ICO & Wanda to Kyozou Limited Box which we've been able to source from one supplier in Japan. Due to the limited distribution of this item and the premium charged by our vendor, the price is set at US$159.90. The limited edition includes the following items:
 
» ICO and Wanda to Kyozou games in separate packaging
» Special ICO and Wanda to Kyozou Compilation Book (100 pages) by Brutus
» DLC codes for Dynamic Costume Theme and Playstation Network XMB Avatar
» Laminated slipcase to hold all of the goods
 
Japanese Product Name: ICO/ワンダと巨像 リミテッドボックス

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

VITA Playstation Vita Preorders

    Based on information received from Japanese distributors, NCS expects to start preorders for the Playstation Vita on October 15, 2011. Pricing is still tentative but will be based on how supplies in the distribution channel pan out; if supplies are scarce, gouging of the highest order is expected if history is any guide. As an example from 15 years ago, the Nintendo 64 was priced at US$589 with one game and US$689 with two games back in the summer of 1996. The Playstation Vita is scheduled for release in Japan on December 17, 2011.

Monster Hunter Tondo Dekai Pugi Plush Toy

Monster Hunter Tondo Dekai Pugi Plush Toy
    Japanese toy manufacturer Banpresto announced a new Pugi plush toy last night which measures 45cm or 17.71" in length. In the Monster Hunter games for the Nintendo Wii, Playstation 2, Playstation 3, and Playstation Portable, the Pugi are pet pigs who provide a ride for the protagonist. The Pugi plush toy isn't big enough to ride but maybe owners can sit on them and use them as pig-shaped cushions. Preorders for the Pugi plush toy are welcome to ship in January 2012.


Surf City Surf Dog competition

Surf City Surf Dog competition
   
Surf dogs ruled the waves over the weekend in the third annual Surf City Surf Dog competition held in Huntington Beach, California on Sunday. Twenty nine dogs participated in the event which began at 10am in the morning. Each dog was given up to 40 minutes to show their ability to stay on a surfboard and ride it to shore. via Hungeree.


Amusement Washing Machine by Lee Wei Chen

Lee Wei Chen, a Masters by Research design student at Kingston University in southwest London has integrated a washing machine into an upright arcade game cabinet. That's not all however, he's also connected the circuitry and components of the arcade game to the washing machine so that a wash cycle is dependent on the player's performance in the arcade game. To start the washer, a total of 3 pound sterling coins are inserted into the machine which grants the player three lives. The game starts along with the wash cycle but if the player's performance falters during the game, the washing machine demands more coins before the wash cycle resumes.

Monday, September 26, 2011

iPad iNVADERCADE U.K.

   A campy commercial released by Square Enix UK on September 22, 2011 without any information may indicate that the iNVADERCADE cabinet for use with the iPad may be headed to the European marketplace. It'll probably be just as expensive as the exorbitant Japanese version which NCS started preorders for last week.

Mother lion rescues cub from perilous plunge

Mother lion rescues cub from perilous plunge
   A lion cub who slipped off the side of a cliff hung on for dear life while his mother and fellow lionesses looked on at the Masai Mara game reserve in Kenya. via Hungeree.

NEWS Japanese Release Outlook - Arrivals on Thursday

3DS Hana To Ikimono Ritai Zukan Nintendo
PS3 Shin Sangoku Musou 6 & Shin Sangoku Musou 6 Koei
  Shin Sangoku Musou 6 Moushouden Koei
  Shin Sangoku Musou 6 Moushouden Premium Box Koei
PSP Code 18 CyberFront 
  Code 18 Limited Edition CyberFront 
  Dead End: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dead Alchemist
  Dead End: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dead LE Alchemist
 
Eiyuu Densetsu: Ao no Kiseki Falcom
  Eiyuu Densetsu: Ao no Kiseki Complete LE Falcom
  Evangelion Shin Gekijoban: Sound Impact Bandai
  Evangelion Shin Gekijoban: Sound Impact OST Bandai
  Evangelion Shin Gekijoban: Sound Impact Specia Bandai
  Hakuisei Renai Shoukougun CyberFront 
  Photo Kano Kadokawa
  Photo Kano Accessory Set Kadokawa
360 Code 18 CyberFront 
  Code 18 Limited Edition CyberFront 
  Monster Hunter Frontier Forward 2 Capcom
  Monster Hunter Frontier Forward 2 Limited Edition Capcom
Wii Biohazard Chronicles Value Pack Capcom

Friday, September 23, 2011

 MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1190 - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
 
«©NCSX» The October 6, 2011 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage on the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace:

 » News from the Tokyo Game Show 2011 and peeks at upcoming games for the major platforms in the coming months.
 » Preview for the Playstation Vita and upcoming software titles.
 » PSP Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave, 3DS Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance, and VITA Tales of Innocence R game previews.
 » Reviews for PSP Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dead End (7/7/7/7), PSP Detective Club (7/6/6/5), PSP Evangelion Shin Gekijoban: 3nd Impact (8/8/8/8), and PSP Eiyuu Densetsu: Ao no Kiseki (8/8/8/8).
 » Continuing coverage on Final Fantasy Type-0 for PSP.
 » Dark Souls classes are checked out - Warrior, Knight, Wanderer, Thief, Hunter, Pyromancer, Deprived, Cleric, and more.
 » Dragon Quest X protagonist classes preview.
 » Donuts and Pon de Rings from Mister Donut and sandwiches from other vendors are featured in this week's PICK UP FOOD.

MOVIE A Light in the Darkness - Fan-created Star Wars film

Uploaded by MoonDoggieFilms1 on Sep 18, 2011
A Light in the Darkness – Star Wars Fan Film

   “A Light in the Darkness’ main action takes place approx. 1 year BBY on a small planet in the Outer Rim. A young boy watches the Jedi who saved his people be killed by the very clones who once fought by his side. Years later, as a member of a small insurgency against the empire he and his team hatch a new plan to take back their planet by drawing the attention of the newly formed rebel alliance.

   Armed with the fallen Jedi’s light saber, he and his team battle to strike fear into the local imperial garrison, and overthrow their despotic governor. Their silent attacks give birth to a legend, and the people speak of a phantom Jedi whose spirit has returned.”




 NEWS General Update

Old Site Retirement
   The old NCS site (this one) will be retired in the next few weeks. We've built something else that should be implemented some time in October. We already have a bunch of other sites that we operate including communities, forums, directories, etc but the new site will a continuation of this one albeit in easier-to-navigate form. The entire old site will still be available online and linked from the new site so that archaic entries from 1996 like this one can still haunt us. The blue background on that linked page was suggested by the guy who built the original site. He probably thought black text on a blue background was cool. 

Thursday, September 22, 2011

 3DS Senran Kagura Shoujotachi no Shinei - New, In Stock


NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Five average schoolgirls transform into girlish shinobi with ample bosoms in Marvelous' Senran Kagura Shoujotachi no Shinei. The girls take up the sword and engage in a side-scrolling hack 'n slash action game where armies of costumed foes are whacked away with sword strokes. In addition to conventional attacks, the girls may perform juggling combos the deal substantially more damage. When engaged in battle, heroines who take a full-on hit will find their clothing shattering so they'll wander around in their skivvies. The characters in the game were designed by Nan Yaegashi and the plot was written by Yukinori Kitajima of Okamiden and 428 fame.

PS3 To Heart 2 DX Plus Limited Edition - New Import, In Stock



NCS Product Synopsis
 
«©NCSX» The limited edition of To Heart 2 DX Plus includes the following:

 » Perfect Visual Collection ToHeart2 illustrations book
 » Complete Soundtrack ToHeart2 which spans 4 CDs packed in a binder
 » ToHeart2 DX Plus Original Tote Bag to hold groceries or games


    All preorders ship today and new orders are welcome.

PS3 Ico - New Import, In Stock


From the Publisher
   Enter a world of enchantment and wonder, where once was, is nevermore. Ico, a mysterious boy, has been expelled from his village to an isolated castle. Within his confines, he begins to have eerie dreams of rescuing a young princess from the evil spirits that dwell within the fortress. Blurring the lines between fantasy and reality, Ico embarks on a quest to save the princess and along the way, discovers his own cryptic fate.

Game Features



  • Remastered for HD Resolution and 7.1ch surround sound



  • Full PlayStation® Network Trophy Support






  • Full stereoscopic 3D compatible

       All preorders for Ico are shipping today.




  • PS3 Wanda to Kyozou - New Import, In Stock

    From the Publisher
       Experience a majestic journey through ancient lands on your quest to bring a girl back to life by defeating sixteen gigantic beasts. On the back of your trusty horse, explore expansive landscapes and seek out each Colossus in its own place of hiding, armed with only your wits, a sword and a bow. Each one represents a unique challenge as you attempt to find its weakness and topple it.

    Game Features
     



  • Remastered for HD Resolution and 7.1ch surround sound


  • Full PlayStation® Network Trophy Support


  • Full stereoscopic 3D compatible

       All preorders for Wanda to Kyozou are shipping today.


  •  PS3 ICO & Wanda to Kyozou Limited Box - Shipping Today

    NCS Preorder Synopsis
    «©NCSX» Shipments of the ICO & Wanda to Kyozou Limited Box arrived today which we were able to source from one supplier in Japan. Due to the limited distribution of this item and the premium charged by our vendor, the price is set at US$129.90. The limited edition includes the following items:

    » ICO and Wanda to Kyozou games in separate packaging
    »
    Special ICO and Wanda to Kyozou Compilation Book (100 pages) by Brutus
    » DLC codes for Dynamic Costume Theme and Playstation Network XMB Avatar
    » Laminated slipcase to hold all of the goods

       Preorders are shipping this afternoon. Please note this item is sold out.

    Tuesday, September 20, 2011

     MAG Shooting Gameside Vol. 3

    NCS Preorder Synopsis
    «©NCSX» The third volume of Shooting Gameside ships this week and the new issue features articles on the following games and events:

    » The 30th anniversary of Galaga UGSF
    » Xevious 3D for 3DS
    » Chain Crusher for Xbox 360
    » Death Smiles for the iPhone and iPod
    » NEO Aquarium (King of Crustacean) underwater fighting game
    » Interview with k.h.D.N. who worked on the Milestone Sound Collection
    » Interview with musician
    Aki Furukawa
    » Feature on R-GRAY1 from Raystorm and Ikaruga model kits
    » NES shooting games are revisited
    » A look at Xbox Live shooters

    ... and much, much more.

       Preorders for the next issue of Shooting Gameside are welcome to ship later this week. In case there's a delay from the publisher, we'll receive the magazine next week.

     TOYS Final Fantasy XIII-2: Lightning Knight Ver. Play Arts Kai

    From the Distributor
     A female knight who manipulates Odin and battles splendidly-
     "Final Fantasy XIII" main character Lightning, who also made an appearance in the Play Arts KAI series, makes her debut in her gorgeous new "FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 costume!

        We hope you enjoy all of the beautiful detail that were delicately sculpted, including her armor gallantly shining, wings that gently spread, translucent skin, and flowing hair.

        Preorders for the Final Fantasy XIII-2: Lightning Knight Ver. Play Arts Kai figure are welcome to ship in December 2011. Pricing is set at JPY5460 or US$68.90 from NCS. Due to the size of this figure, NCS recommends only shipping by UPS Ground within the United States.

    Monday, September 19, 2011

     NEWS General Updates

    PS3 Ni no Kuni Shiroki Seihai no Joō
       A North American localization of Ni no Kuni for the Playstation 3 was announced late last week. The Japanese version of the game ships on November 17, 2011 and the USA edition ships sometime in 2012.  
    Sony's Playstation Vita is Region-Free
       The current Playstation Portable is region-free for PSP software and Sony's upcoming handheld successor will also be region-free for Vita software but movies will be region-protected. Given the failure of the UMD movie business on the PSP, movies shouldn't pose much of a selling point for the Vita. Preorders are expected to open up on or around October 15 from NCS. Delivery is expected on December 17, 2011.
    Tokyo Game Show 2011
    Capcom showed Monster Hunter 4 for the Nintendo 3DS at the Tokyo Game Show. NCS will accept preorders once a release date is confirmed.

    NEWS Japanese Release Outlook - Arrivals on Thursday

    3DS Frogger 3D Konami
      Senran Kagura: Shoujotachi no Shinei  MMV
    PS3 Dark Souls From
      ICO Sony
    To Heart 2 DX Plus Aqua+
    To Heart 2 DX Plus Limited Edition Aqua+
    Wanda to Kyozou Sony
    PSP Busou Shinki: Battle Masters MK 2 Konami
      Yugioh 5D's Tagforce 6 Konami