Thursday, October 21, 2010

TOYS Final Fantasy XIII Play Arts -Kai- Odin Action Figure

From the Publisher
Imported from Japan!
Square Enix's Play Arts -Kai- figures are an improved version of their popular Play Arts action figure series. With a larger scale, a greater attention to detail, more articulation points, and additional parts, these are their finest action figure yet. Based on Final Fantasy XIII, the highly-anticipated role-playing game coming to the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 in Spring 2010, this deluxe action figure recreates the Odin summons from the new game. The chief Norse god, Odin transforms from a human-like god into an impressive horse that can be summoned by Lightning, the game's primary character.

   Preorders have shipped as of yesterday but please note this item is currently on backorder. Additional inventory is expected within the next 2 weeks.

Wii Karaoke Joysound Wii Super DX - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The dour economy hasn't put a damper on karaoke bars in New York City. Establishments in Manhattan are still doing a brisk business and they'll probably continue to fare well because sometimes, people just need to sing. By themselves, with friends, and occasionally in front of strangers, folks are singing. Hudson has rode the karaoke train on the Wii with three Joysound releases already and a fourth game is headed home this December.
   Karaoke Joysound Wii Super DX features a battle mode, a national ranking mode, and the ability to chat with fellow crooners. The disc contains a total of 70 songs and nursery rhymes but an additional 65,000 songs may be utilized by accessing Hudson's song subscription service. Please note that Wii Points may be used to purchase the subscription if you reside within the United States. Preorders are welcome to ship on December 16, 2010.

PS3 Castlevania Lords of Shadow - Import Preorder

From the Publisher
   Castlevania:  Lords of Shadow is a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth. The worlds’ alliance with the heavens has been threatened by a dark and malevolent force – the mysterious Lords of Shadow. Across this shattered land, the souls of the dead wander unable to find peace, whilst creatures of evil wreak chaos and death upon the living.

   Gabriel Belmont is a member of the Brotherhood of Light, an elite group of holy knights who protect and defend the innocent against the supernatural. His beloved wife was brutally murdered by the evil forces of darkness and her soul trapped for eternity. Neither living nor dead she realizes the horrific truth of what is at stake and guides Gabriel to his destiny – and hopefully salvation for the world. Preorders ship on December 16, 2010.

PSP Shining Hearts - Import Re-Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Shining Hearts follows the story of a boy who meets a girl suffering from amnesia. Boy decides to become a hero and help the girl with her troubles within and stave off the randy pirates who're hot on her heels. Sega has opened up re-preorders for Shining Hearts which is shipping on the PSP this December. A re-preorder is usually done when insufficient reservations are gathered up during the first preorder solicitation period. Sega has also announced a preorder incentive in the form of a "Pirate Treasure Fan Disc" which will be given away in 50% ratio. The contents of the fan disc bonus are as follows:

1) Shining Hearts character data and illustrations booklet
2) Shining Hearts promotional card
3) Kikuta Hiroki Music Soundtrack Collection
4) PSP and PC Desktop icons, wallpaper, and clock
5) Collection of voice acting snippets from the game
6) The opening cinema from Shining Hearts

   The announcement of the preorder bonus will probably be good enough to spike preorders for Sega. They'd spike preorders a lot more if they announced that the preorder ratio was 100%. Just a suggestion.

   Reservations are welcome to ship on 
December 16, 2010 at JPY5980 or US$66.90 from NCS.

Wii Tataite Hazumu: Smash Ball Plus + Wii Remote Plus Pink

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX»
Wield the Wii Remote like a racquet and smack the protagonist Poko through colorful stages of block crushing action. All copies of the game ship with a bonus pink Wii Remote Controller. Preorders ship on Nov 18.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

PS3 Gundam Musou 3 - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Gundam and Zaku return to the battlefield once more in a third Gundam Musou which ships in December 2010. Gundam series featured in the game include:

» Mobile Suit Gundam F91
» Mobile Suit Gundam Z, Gundam ZZ
» Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Counterattack
» Mobile Fighting Legend G Gundam
» Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny
» Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Stardust Memory
» Mobile New Century Gundam X

   Preorders are welcome to ship on December 16, 2010 at JPY7429 or US$83.90 from NCS. The first printing of the game will include a bonus DLC code which allows players to use the "Musha Gundam Mk-II" mech at the outset of the gaming campaigns.

PSP Tears to Tiara Gaiden Portable - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The white-haired demon Arawn, his blushing bride Riannon, and her brother Arthur from Tears to Tiara are back in a new adventure titled Tears to Tiara: Avalon no Nazo (The Secret of Avalon). The game starts in Avalon Castle where a strange occurrence sends Arawn and friends on a world spanning quest. A new character named Decimus joins the cast and he first made his appearance in the Tears to Tiara animated series. Decimus was a Imperial solider who fought with the Holy Empire commander named Gaius. Arthur killed Gaius in episode 18 of the series and Decimus eventually became a "good guy." A combat system dubbed the "Changeling System" allows for strategic considerations during battle by swapping party members. The PSP conversion of Tears to Tiara Gaiden will include a bonus game jacket set and a decal sheet in 100% ratio. Preorders welcome.

PSP Togainu no Chi: True Blood Portable - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» "Boys Love" games aren't screaming up the sales charts but they have their loyal audiences. Sometimes all one can hope for is a successful niche in the wild, woolly, and fickle world of gaming. Togainu no Chi was originally released for the Japanese PC in 2005 and has garnered a devoted (mostly female) fan base over the past few years. The backdrop of the game is a dystopian Japan after the ravages of a third World War. The story follows the tribulations of a reluctant warrior named Akira who fights for his freedom in the Igura Tournament which is administered by a drug kingpin. Fighters in the Igura battle each other to the death and gather their opponents' dogtags as they move their way up to the final conflict against the kingpin of the Vischio mob. 

   The mature content in the PC original has been wiped from the console conversion of the game to make it somewhat family friendly. The characters in the game are invariably chiseled, dark, somber, and apparently appealing. The PSP version features a new character named Yukihito who's voice is provided by Hiroshi Kamiya, a new opening movie, exclusive CG events, new voice dubs, and updated music. Preorders for the Japanese PSP version of Togainu no Chi are welcome to ship on December 23, 2010.