Chikyuu Boueigun 3 [Platinum Hits] - In Stock

The year is 2017 and an invasion is in progress. As alien vessels clutter the skies overhead, the citizenry gets jittery and panicky. To combat the threat of alien domination, the troopers of the Earth Defense Force are marshaled into action once again. Take control of one such trooper and fight back against massive mechanical automatons, insects, humanoid robots, and megalithic monstrosities that hunker down when attacked.

In earlier Chikyuu Boueigun games, players fought alone against the invading hordes but in the Xbox 360 sequel, multiple COM-controlled troopers help the cause by fighting the enemy on their own volition. Familiar enemies in the game include the massive ants and spiders which crawl around in realistic fashion. Their blood in the new game is colored a dark red instead of the yellowish ochre of previous Chikyuu releases. When running around, a red targeting reticule keeps track of where you're firing.

Game Features
» A total of 50 missions filled with carnage, destruction, and drama
» Players may obtain and use 100 different weapons
» Commandeer vehicles such as a motorcycle, mech, helicopter, and tank

Oneechan Bara VorteX [Platinum Hits] New Import, In Stock

Sword swinging sisters Aya and Saki return to the zombie killing fields with their inordinate bloodlust. In the intro to the game, the camera flies through a sparkling city before zooming in on an apartment. Inside, Aya is taking a steamy shower when Saki bursts in and alerts her to another zombie situation. The two run out and stare at the television which shows a report of the growing threat. The two sisters look at each other, nod, and get ready for action.

In the first level, Aya steps down a cobbled stone path as zombies rise up from the grass to the left and right. Get to work immediately by chopping up a couple of zombies and watch as the blood explodes through the air. An overhead map on the top-right of the screen keeps track of the zombies (red blobs) as they ramble around while the heroine is indicated by a green pointer. As the first wave of zombies is dispatched, more rise up to take their place but frenzied slashing action is all that's needed to keep cutting them down. A new heroine named Anna joins the sisters in their crusade against zombie forces. Anna is a policewoman who wears garters and walks like a supermodel before she unleashes gunfire at enemies. She carries a gun in each hand and can perform... «more»

Last Hope - Preorder

NCS sells about eight (count 'em) Neo-CD games per annum from our standing inventory. To say demand isn't what it used to be is putting it kindly. However, the developers of Last Hope believe in the viability of the Neo-CD and they're proceeding with plans to release the game in "early November." The packaging includes a Tactical SuperPlay DVD which shows a master raging through the game like a Master of the Universe. Or something like that.

Each game will be serially numbered with a print run of 500 copies. Even though that may seem like a small number, it might be 400 more than today's market can support. In any case, preorders are welcome at 50 Euros per copy or US$79 from NCS. Preorders should ship in early Nov.

Disgaea 1/7 Scale Etna Figure - Preorder

©NCS» In the Disgaea game, Etna leads the Prinnies with guile and two-faced ambition. She's another challenger to King Krichevskoy's throne but a competent Laharl player can wrestle her to his side as a supporter for proper ascension. On the other hand, an incompetent Laharl player will face death at Etna's hands. The ginger haired demon is a memorable character for her impish ways and toy manufacturers have sculpted Etna in numerous poses and postures.

Griffon Enterprises throws their hat into the ring and sculpts the impish demon in an impish manner where Etna is apparently crawling towards the throne while peering out with her crimson peepers. The figure is set at 1/7 scale and measures 11cm or 4.33" in length. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late January 2008 at US$58 each.

Solidworks Collection DX: Disgaea PVC Figures - Preorder

The gals of Disgaea are featured in a new collection of trading figures which are scheduled to ship on or around January 31, 2008. Takashi Tamotsu provides the sculpting work and each PVC/ABS figure measures approximately 10cm tall. The characters in the set are:

Flonne
Etna with Prinny
Star Mage
Knight
Archer
Samurai

Manufacturer Toys Works distributes the figures in factory boxes of 10 randomly assorted toys. Based on the preorder solicitation, each box contains a full set of six figures and duplicates. Preorders are welcome today at US$68 per box. Jan Code: 4543341131157

Konami Figure Collection: Tengen Toppa Gurren - Preorder

Tengen Toppa Gurren took Japanese television by storm earlier this year and broke into video games last week with the release of Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann on the Nintendo DS. Popular franchises in Japan eventually break into all forms of merchandising (given ample time and endurance) and Konami slakes the demand for Tengen toys by announcing six fixed-posed and pre-painted figures which measure approximately 12cm each. In addition to the six regular figures, a seventh secret figure is randomly packaged into each box. NCS supplies the toys in complete factory sealed boxes of 10 figures at JPY6800 or US$65 from NCS. Preorders are welcome to ship in late March 2007. Jan: 4988602134858

Yume Hyoko 1:1 Scale Dream Chick Plush Toy - Preorder

We thought these were pretty nifty. Released in Japan earlier this year, Dream Chick is a lifelike motorized baby chicken that cries and flaps its little whirring wings like an actual chick.

Sega originally shipped them to the Japanese marketplace on March 15, 2007 but Japanese distributors have started another sales campaign for the chicks. Maybe they think the upcoming holiday season will stoke demand. Preorders are welcome to ship in 1-2 weeks.

General Updates

PS3 Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 It's on the way. Apologies for the delay but due to "stock allocations" in the UK, our supplier is shipping our order today. Barring any further delays, our PS3 PES shipments should be in on Thursday.

Dual Shock 3 Update We've received one offer for the Dual Shock 3 from a Japanese supplier thus far but we're not biting yet. The reason? In order to obtain 1 Dual Shock 3, we also have to buy 1 Playstation 3 40GB console. Let's do the math - buy one DS3 at about $43.60 based on this morning's forex spot and buy one PS3 for $420... which we don't need or want. NCS understands the Dual Shock 3 is precious but we don't relish the idea of spending $460 to import each one. Please wait for further updates from our other Japanese distributors in the next few days but so far, it's not looking good for readily available stock on November 11. Price gouging is also possible per the norms of the import market but we'll post more information in the next few days. If prices ratchet up too high, we'd advise patience since prices should eventually drop to normalcy within 2-3 weeks after the Japanese debut.