3DS Rhythm Kaitou R Koutei Napoleon no Isan - New Import

From the Publisher
Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure™
Feel the Rhythm, Beat the Mystery!!

   In Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure, players are immersed in the mysterious rhythmic adventure in the city of Paris, recreated in stunning 3D vision on Nintendo's new handheld console. Pump up the tempo in early 2012 with the most mysterious musical adventure to hit the Nintendo 3DS yet.

   "Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure blends rhythm, puzzles and a compelling story set in one of the world's most exciting cities in a way that has never been seen before," says Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SEGA Europe and SEGA of America. "This unique blend makes creative use of the Nintendo 3DS' technology, offering an engaging, challenging and most importantly fun experience throughout."

   Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure sees players enter the secret life of Raphael, infamous among Parisians as an honorable thief for stealing famous works of art only to return them days later. Dive into Raphael's world and help him find the Wristlet of Tiamat to unmask the mystery behind his father's disappearance. While unravelling the truth players will encounter an assortment of different rhythm challenges to master. Tap the screen, swipe the stylus and control the gyro to the beat of the music to maneuver Raphael through the unique streets of Paris, brought to life by stylish animations and vibrant 3D maps and landscapes.

   Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure offers a unique enjoyable single player experience, as well as toe-tapping multiplayer and uses StreetPass. Unearth the clues hidden behind treasures scattered around Paris, call on your sense of rhythm and use all your puzzle solving skills to help Raphael get to the bottom of the mystery.

General Updates

Playstation Network Cards    Japanese JPY3000 and JPY5000 Playstation Network cards have been restocked this morning and new orders are welcome. The cards are for use with the Japanese Playstation Network store for PS3, Vita, PSP downloads.

Vita Uncharted    All backorders for PSV Uncharted will ship today and 4GB Memory Cards are in stock for shipping this afternoon.

Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D Accessory Set - 3DS

   Reservations are welcome for Konami's accessory set which ships in time with the release of MGS Snake Eater 3D on the Nintendo 3DS, March 8, 2012. The items included are:

» Carrying pouch which can hold a Nintendo 3DS, two 3DS game cards, and a charger.
» Nintendo 3DS original cover which protects the unit from dirt, dust, and grimy fingerprints. The cover attaches to the top and bottom shells of the Nintendo 3DS for wrap-around coverage.
» Camouflage-colored military decoration sticker which covers the 3DS with a new army-inspired wrapper.
» Retractable touch pen which is attached to a strap for tethering purposes.

   Reservations are welcome to ship on March 8, 2012 at JPY2839 or US$58.90 from NCS.

Shining Blade Accessory Set - Import Preorder

    Sega's releasing an accessory set to dovetail with the debut of the Shining Blade game this Spring. The bundle includes:

 » PSP carrying pouch along with 8 heroine character designs which may be mounted on the pouch to tailor it to your taste. 
 » PSP decals to decorate the PSP's shell.
 » Set of three UMD storage cases

    Preorders are welcome to ship on March 15, 2012.

General Updates

Playstation Vita Cradles Restocked    Sony's Vita Cradle which allows the Playstation Vita to be propped upright (hands-free) for viewing movies and such has been restocked for new orders. The cradle also allows audio to be piped to external speakers. Pricing is set at US$28.90. Minna no Golf 6 and Power Smash 4 have also been restocked.

Tales of the Abyss Dramatic CD    A Japanese vendor had a surplus of a few hundred Tales of the Abyss Dramatic CD bonuses that were originally given away with the release of Tales of the Abyss for the Nintendo 3DS and we've imported a few for general sales. The CD contains three tracks of dramatic voice acting with performances by Chihiro Suzuki, Yukana, Yasunori Matsumoto, Takehito Koyasu, Halko Momoi, and Kazuki Yao.

PSP Super Robot Taisen OG Saga Masou Kishin II - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Sixteen years after Super Robot Taisen Gaiden: Masou Kishin - The Lord of Elemental was released on the Super Famicom in 1996, Banpresto ships a spanking new sequel to the game which introduces new characters, mechs, and a scenario branching system which features multiple routes and endings to enjoy.

MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1206 - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
 «©NCSX» The January 26, 2012 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace:

 » Famitsu recounts the top 100 games of 2011 with Mario Kart for the 3DS at the top of the heap followed by Super Mario Land 3D in second place.
 » Reviews for PSV Wipeout 2048 (8/8/7/8), PSP Heroes Phantasia (8/8/7/7), 3DS Labyrinth no Kanata (8/8/7/8), 3DS Rhythm Kaitou R: Koutei Napoleon no Isan (8/8/8/8), Runabout 3D: Drive: Impossible (5/6/5/6), Wii Kiki Trick (8/8/8/8), X360 Onechanbara Z: Kagura (7/7/7/7), X360 PowerUp Heroes (7/7/6/7).
 » Previews for PSV Gravity Daze, AC Gunslinger Stratos, 3DS Rhythm Kaitou R: Koutei Napoleon no Isan.
 » The centerfold of every copy of Famitsu 1206 is wedged with a 64-page booklet which contains the scores for all Platinum, Gold, and Silver rated games from 2011 including all of the Playstation Vita titles. 
 » Burgers from eateries including McDonald's, Lotteria, Wendy's, Mos Burger, and Freshness Burger are featured in this week's PICK UP FOOD.
 » Covergirl Ayame Gouriki appears in the Idol Studio feature of Famitsu.

NEWS General Updates

Martin Luther King Holiday    The Postal Service is observing the Martin Luther King holiday today but UPS and Fedex are operating normally. Please note that postal shipments and deliveries will resume tomorrow.

Playstation Network Cards    Japanese JPY3000 and JPY5000 Playstation Network tickets are sold out again but we'll restock again on Thursday of this week.