NDS Ginga Tetsudou 999 DS Limited Edition - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Join Tetsuro and Maetel on a tour of the galaxy and relive the story of the Galaxy Express 999 animated series. As the story goes, Tetsuro hopes to transfer his consciousness into a mechanical body by taking a ride to the Andromeda Galaxy. On the way to his personal salvation, his mother is murdered by a ruthless hunter named Count Mecha. Tetsuro vows revenge but he meets a woman named Maetel who gives him a pass on the Galaxy Express which will lead him to the Andomeda Galaxy and grant him immortality. The NDS game features the voice cast from the animated series, a 4-player competitive board game, and a Data Collection which contains information on events, characters, and items from the Galaxy Express 999 serial. The Premium Box includes a fixed-pose Maetel figure and a digital alarm clock which features the Maetel and GEX999 artwork (sans the slovenly Tetsuro) from the NDS game cover. Preorder.

NDS Tantei Jinguuji Saburo DS: Akai Cho - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The jar-headed detective named Saburo Jinguuji (aka Jake Hunter to us Yanks) applies his sleuthing skills to 12 new cases which test the boundaries of his wits, mental mettle, and overall perspicacity. The core case revolves around a series of political bombings that occurred 20 years ago and current bombings that are targeting lawmakers. Saburo is charged with the task of uncovering the identify of a terrorist named "Red Butterfly" who claims responsibility for the carnage.

The upcoming Tantei Jinguuji Saburo DS: Akai Cho for the Nintendo DS follows the design conventions of previous games on the portable - stylus based detective work and static illustrations which relay the storyline. Saburo's work takes him to the streets where he ferrets out clues and searches prime locations for evidence. Cinematic interludes are interspersed in the humdrum of virtual sleuthing to break up the monotony of being a private dick. The other cases featured in the game include "The Future of Camilla," "Curse of the Chain," and "Portrait of Dead Child." Preorders are welcome to ship on September 30, 2010 at JPY3800 or US$49.90 from NCS.

PSP Bleach Heat the Soul 7 - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Shinigami, Bounts, Arrancar, and Hollows are back at it again when Sony releases Bleach Heat the Soul 7 this summer. Yep, Bleach HTS is up to its seventh release and we remember the launch of the first game on the PSP like it was yesterday. Fresh, crisp, and fluid are descriptors we've used to describe the Bleach games and the seventh game in the series probably won't disappoint our lofty expectations.

New to the series is a 4-player "Battle Royale" mode where up to four gamers link up via ad hoc and a roster of fighters which reaches 84 combatants. The Story Mode in the game features the story arcs from last season's episodes and the villainous Espada are major factor. Players may hone their fighting skills by investigating the Tutorial and Practice modes to get a feel for the controls and combos.

Preorders are welcome to ship on September 2, 2010 at JPY4800 or US$53.90 from NCS. Early preorders will include an exclusive Bleach HTS7 Memory Stick DUO storage case that is being given away by Sony in 30% ratio. This ratio means that for every 100 copies of the game, we will only receive 30 bonuses which we'll give out to the earliest reservations.

PSP Dragon Ball Tag VS - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Cel-shaded super saiyan with spiky locks clash in Bandai's upcoming Dragon Ball Tag VS which is all about multi-player action. The game engine is based on Dragon Ball Z Sparking! Meteor which was released on the PS2 and Wii back in 2007. The "Tag VS" part of the game title refers the 2-vs-2 tag team battle mode where partners attack other partners in expansive arenas that are conducive to flying, swooping, and the occasional Kamehameha-blasting. In addition to the tag team interplay, Tag VS also supports a four-player free for all where every man battles for his own glory. For gamers who prefer to play their Dragon Ball solo, a single-player mode is available where the computer AI puts up a somewhat intelligent fight.

Game modes include "Dragon Walker" which is a story mode that follows the events from the Saiyan Saga to the Majin Buu Saga and "Battle 100" which pits players against combatants in key battles from the Dragon Ball mythos. The roster features 70 characters including stalwarts such as Goku, Piccolo, Krillin, Yamcha, along with the many faces of Gohan, Vegeta, and Trunks.

Preorders are welcome to ship on September 30, 2010 at JPY4980 or US$53.90 from NCS. Early reservations will include a bonus Dragon Ball Tag VS strap which is being given away by Bandai in 50% ratio. This ratio means that for every 100 copies of the game, we will only receive 50 bonuses which we'll give out to the earliest reservations.

PSP Shin Koihime Musou: Sangokushi Engi Wu-Hen - Re-Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Originally released for the Japanese PC in January 2007 where it went on to sell 50,000 copies, Koihime Musou is a re-interpretation of the Sangokushi (Romance of the Three Kingdoms) Warring States period in Chinese history. Instead of male generals waging war against each other, over 30 attractive maidens provide all of the conflict, arms, and even love. Koihime Musou is a tactical strategy game which features interactive sequences so the bonds between the player and the maidens grows ever stronger. Amidst the carnage of the Warring States, five principalities emerge with plans to unite the nation under a single crest.

Characters in the game include Kanu Unchou, Chohi Ekitoku, Choun Shiryu, Kochu Kansho, and many more. At the outset of the game, a lad named Hongo Kazuto is teleported from the present day to olden China where war is afoot. Hongo is assaulted by a group of brigands but Kanu Unchou comes to the rescue and saves him from certain death.

The upcoming Shin Koihime Musou: Otome Ryouran * Sangokushi Engi for the Playstation Portable is not a sequel to Koihime Musou but rather an upgrade of the game which includes an updated scenario, new CG scenes, new endings, and a bevy of new characters who bolster the original cast.

Preorders for the PSP import Shin Koihime Musou: Otome Ryouran * Sangokushi Engi - Wu-Hen are welcome to ship on September 22, 2010.

PSP K-ON! Houkago Live!! - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The light music club at Sakura High School is about to be extinguished due to lack of interest. When Ritsu Tainaka hears the bad news, she inducts her friend Mio Akiyama into the club and lures Tsumugi Kotobuki into the fold as well. All they need is one more member to keep the light music club alive and salvation lies in a student named Yui Hirasawa. The girls aren't particularly good at playing their instruments and Yui might be able to handle the castanets but she's made the guitarist of the group. Together, the students practice, grow musically, consume a lot of sweets, and eventually gain renown and recognition for their performances.

Sega's K-ON! Houkago Live!! rhythm game for the PSP features the original cast of K-ON! along with a fifth club member named Azusa Nakano who may be seen on the center of the cover insert. Start a game and the cast of musicians appears in the background whilst music notes appear on the bottom of the screen. A cue marker moves from the left to the right and players are commanded to hit the face buttons on each musical note as the marker reaches it. Solo play is standard but up to five gamers may link up for a jam session where every member of the Light Music Club is represented.

Preorders are welcome to ship on September 30, 2010 at JPY5800 or US$62.90. Early preorders will include a bonus set of six stickers featuring the core characters from the manga/animation.

PSP K-ON! Houkago Live!! Accessory Set - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Sega's K-ON! Houkago Live!! game for the PSP is probably going to be big. Our indicator for its potential success is in the amount of merchandising that we've seen released in Japan over the past year. K-ON toy figures, plushes, plastic thingamabobs, and other products have all made it to market. When the K-ON! PSP game ships later this year, Hori will be right there with a K-ON! accessory kit which includes the following:

» Blue PSP carrying pouch which features the K-ON! quintet
» Five UMD cases which each sport an image of a K-ON! cast member
» Silicon PSP cover that's etched with a guitar design on the back

Preorders are welcome to ship on September 20, 2010.

BOOK Queens Blade Rebellion Beautiful Warriors Book - Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The battling maidens of Queens Blade are new-age Amazons with womanly figures, pert bosoms, and revealing outfits that are upskirts-friendly. So friendly that voyeurs don't even have to crane their necks for a peek at bloomers, dainties, or skivvies. Queens Blade Rebellion is a newer chapter in the franchise where a silver-armored princess named Annelotte leads a group of female warriors known as the Rebel Brigade.

The upcoming Queens Blade Rebellion Beautiful Warriors Book contains illustrations from artist Eiwa which feature the girls of Queens Blade Rebellion. There's images of the petite bruiser named Ymir, Annelotte, Yuito, Elina, LunaLuna, Shigy, Vante, and more. In addition to the copious amounts of artwork, a bonus Queens Blade Drama CD is included in every copy of the book. The audio CD contains an original story that's played out by the voice actresses from the animated series. The 70-minute voice drama stars Elina as played by Kaori Mizuhashi, Ymir voiced by Ayaka Saito , Ta Nyan, Sai Nyan, and others. Preorders are welcome to ship in October 2010 at JPY2000 or US$33.90.