Tuesday, April 17, 2012

 PSP Strike Witches: Hakugin No Tsubasa - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» In an alternate reality, the Earth and particularly Europe has been ravaged by the effects of an invasive force known as the Neuroi. To counter their assaults, humanity develops the "Striker Unit" which is an all-in-one device which grants wearers the power of flight, defensive measures, and enhances one's propensity for magic. In the world of Strike Witches, cat-eared girls serve as the warriors who don the Striker Units and thrust through the heavens to battle the insidious Neuroi.

    Originally a manga/anime, Strike Witches expands its reach with a horizontal shooter which was released on the Xbox 360 in 2010 and arrives on the PSP this summer. The game features a cast of 11 cat-eared girls who are grouped into cadres of three whom take to the skies and shoot down waves upon waves of Neuroi attackers. The girls are:
 
» Yoshika Miyafuji
» Mio Sakamoto
» Lynette Bishop
» Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke
» Erica Hartmann
» Gertrud Barkhorn
» Perrine-H. Clostermann
» Francesca Lucchini
» Charlotte E. Yeager
» Sanya V. Litvyak
» Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen

    Strike Witches uses a control scheme that's reminiscent of
Robotron
where the analog stick on the PSP is used for movement and the face buttons are pushed to shoot. This control mechanism allows for flighty movements and rapid-fire 360˚ directional shots as Neuroi enter the screen from all quarters. Furthermore, the trio of girls that the player selects may be arranged in various flight formations to counter threats and overcome obstacles during the course of the game.
 
   Modes include a Story Mode which includes cinematic/interactive sequences, a Practice Mode for honing one's skills, and an Online Mode where players can post their top scores and check where they stand on a national leaderboard of elite Strike Witch handlers. The PSP conversion of the game includes a new scenario and the DLC content (Time Attack Mode, additional scenarios) that was released for the Xbox 360 edition of Strike Witches.

   The first production of the game includes bonus DLC for a custom Strike Witches theme. The limited edition of the game includes an exclusive Lynette Bishop Nendoroid swimsuit figure who's wearing a pink one-piece bikini. Reservations for the regular and limited edition are welcome to ship on June 28, 2012.

Jan Code: 4997766201474 (Regular) ストライクウィッチーズ 白銀の翼 通常版
Jan Code: 4997766201467 (Limited) ストライクウィッチーズ 白銀の翼 限定版
 

 NEWS Japanese Release Outlook - Arrivals on Thursday

3DS Code of Princess Agatsuma
  Earthpedia Gakken
PSP Seinaru Kana: Orichalcum no Na no Motoni CyberFront
  Seinaru Kana: Orichalcum no Na no Motoni Limited Edition CyberFront
  Soukoku no Kusabi: Hiiro no Kakera 3 - Ashita e no Tobira Idea Factory
  Soukoku no Kusabi: Hiiro no Kakera 3 - Ashita e no Tobira Limited Edition Idea Factory
  Soukoku no Kusabi: Hiiro no Kakera 3 Twin Pack Idea Factory
PSV Lumines: Electronic Symphony Ubisoft

Friday, April 13, 2012

 MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1219 - New Import

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

» Information and snapshots from the Capcom 'Captivate 2012' event in Rome last week which showcases upcoming software and developments.
» Preview of Capcom, Sega, and Bandai's collaborative 'Project X Zone' strategy-RPG which features characters from Street Fighter, Devil May Cry, Vampire, Sakura Taisen, Space Channel 5, Tekken, Xenosaga, .hack, Tales of Vesperia, and more.
» Details on Sega's Next Hatsune Miku Project Diva music-rhythm game which ships on the Vita later this year and on the PS3 next year.  
» Continuing coverage of Biohazard 6 which ships on October 4, 2012 for the PS3 and Xbox 360. Characters introduced include Piers Nivans, Sherry Birkin, and Jake Muller.
» Reviews for 3DS Code of Princess (8/8/7/7), 3DS Fire Emblem: Kakusei (9/9/9/9), 3DS Nano Assault (7/7/6/8), 3DS Cho~ricchi! Tamagotchi no Puchi Puchi Omisecchi (8/7/8/8), 3DS Girls Fashion 3D: Mezase! Top Stylist (8/7/7/7), NDS Meitantei Conan: Kakokara no Zensou Kyoku (7/7/6/6), PSP Meitantei Conan: Kakokara no Zensou Kyoku (7/7/6/6), PSP Seinaru Kana: Orichalcum no Na no Motoni (6/7/6/6), PS3 The Lord of the Rings: War in the North (8/7/7/7), X360 The Lord of the Rings: War in the North (8/7/7/7), X360 Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster (8/8/7/8).
» Famitsu takes a look at Fantasica from Silicon Studio Corp for Android devices which was released on February 25, 2012.
» Pre-packaged soups and noodles are featured in this week's PICK UP FOOD. 

 PS3 Ayesha no Atelier Tasogare no Daichi no Renkinjutsushi - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» A new atelier named Ayesha whose only friend is a pet cow goes on a mission to reunite with her long lost sister by traveling the land and paying for her expenses by creating objects for needful patrons. Early preorders will ship with a bonus Original Drama CD that's being given away in 50% ratio. Preorders are welcome to ship on June 28, 2012.

Product Title: Ayesha no Atelier - Alchemist of the Land of Twilight
Product Title: アーシャのアトリエ 黄昏の大地の錬金術師
Jan Code:
4943015080895

Thursday, April 12, 2012

 Wii Pandora's Tower Limited Edition - Import Preorder

Shipments of Pandora's Tower LE [Europe] are expect on Wednesday or Thursday of next week.

From the Publisher
  
Pandora's Tower blends RPG elements with action-packed gameplay as you take on the role of Aeron, an Athosian soldier facing a deeply personal and emotionally charged mission. With your friend, Elena, bound to a grave fate that is causing her to mutate into a demonic abomination, you'll feel the pressure of time and the rush of accomplishment as you take up the fight to eradicate the spreading evil that has gripped her. To add to the drama of this melancholic and unconventional adventure, it is only by consuming the remains of monsters Aeron has slain that the cruel curse binding Elena can be reversed.

   The world of Pandora's Tower features 13 gruelling environments to tackle, each one based within a tower structure, and each one home to grim monsters whose flesh takes on a macabre significance in the game's engrossing plotline.

    Using his sword and the magical Oraclos Chain, Aeron must defeat the creatures that lurk in the tower and harvest their meat to feed to Elena. Only by eating all of the "master flesh", harvested from the largest monsters within each tower, will Elena be fully cured of the curse and free from its monstrous grip.

   As you progress, the weight of Elena's predicament will spur you on, her physical appearance becoming more grotesque the longer it takes you to overcome each tower. Minutes matter as you race to bring her the remains of your foes, an onscreen indicator changing colour to warn you of how advanced the mutation is becoming in your absence. When you're with Elena, your interactions will determine the strength of your overall relationship, a bond which could vary dramatically and will result in the game coming to one of 5 alternate endings.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Dragon Quest Legendary Armor Returns -Equipment of Loto-

TOYS Dragon Quest Legendary Armor Returns -Equipment of Loto- - Import
NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Square Enix celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series in 2011 and they cap the celebration by announcing an articulated figure inspired by the hero of the first three Dragon Quest games - Loto aka Erdick. The figure measures 18cm or 7.08" tall and is dressed in blue armor and a blue helmet which may be removed. The helmet also features a movable visor which flips up and down to cover Erdick's face. A sword and a shield are also included which may be hefted in the hero's hands. The figure is fully assembled, pre-painted, and ready for display.

   Due to the size of this figure, NCS recommends only shipping by UPS Ground within the United States.
New orders should ship within 1 week.
 

Japanese Product Title: ドラゴンクエスト 伝説の鎧リターンズ ~ロトの装備~
SKU Code: 4988601219525

 BARWARE Final Fantasy Clear Glass - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Slurping a beverage from a Final Fantasy mascot-themed cup isn't going to make you smarter, faster, or more attractive. With that out of the way, Square Enix has released three Final Fantasy cups made of styrene-methacrylic which looks like glass but is shatter-proof and heat-resistant. Three styles are available for preorder as follows:

» Moogle Cup with a sketch of the monster who says, "Kupo!"
» Chocobo Cup accompanied by a sketch of the yellow bird who intonates, "Kweh!"
» Cactuar Cup where Sabotender wails out, "Wanted!"

   Each cup measures W80 x D80 x H155mm in dimension and holds 16 ounces of fluid. The cups are dishwasher and microwave-safe.

Japanese Product Title:
FINAL FANTASY クリアコップ サボテンダー
JAN Code:
4988601316477

 DRINKWARE Final Fantasy Tumbler - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Square Enix brands Final Fantasy artwork on tumblers which are capped with a cover for use with cold or warm drinks. Five styles are on offer for preorder as follows:

» Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary with Moogle artwork
» Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Cloud
» Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Sephiroth
» Final Fantasy XIII-2 Lightning
» Final Fantasy Theatrhythm with Chocobo artwork

   Each tumbler measures W80 x D80 x H210mm in dimension and holds 14.20 ounces of liquid. Please note the tumblers are
not
microwave safe.

Japanese Product Title:
ファイナルファンタジー タンブラー FINAL FANTASY 25周年記念
JAN Code: 4988601316774