NCSX Video Games and Toys: Jul 30, 2009

Thursday, July 30, 2009

NDS Doki Majo Plus - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Hunting for witches ain't easy but someone's got to do it. To that end, the setting of the latest Doki Doki Majo Shinpan game takes players to a tropical island where bikini-clad maidens must be touched, searched, and prodded like cattle. The protagonist is looking for a secret witch's mark which is basically what witches are branded with by the Devil.

By using the touch pen or just an index finger, players act the part of an anatomy investigator who searches the bodies of suspects who really don't want to be touched. When a girl is being checked out in an overly thorough fashion, she'll react by blushing or appear ashamed, which is a natural when being violated. A new character in the game named Kanan Kiara looks sorta like Ororo (Storm) from the X-Men comics when Dave Cockrum and then John Byrne did the penciling.

NDS Hello Kitty no PacPac & Logic - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Hello Kitty is recruited by Sanrio and Dorasu into a pair of puzzle games which feature familiar play mechanics:

(1) Hello Kitty no Pac Pac - Disembodied pairs of Kitty heads fall from the top of the screen and your task is to stack at least four like-colored Kitties atop each other to clear them from the screen. Chain combos are possible by positioning the Kitty heads in chain-conducive arrangements.

(2) Hello Kitty Oekaki Logic - Use cues on the perimeter of the 10x10 play board to fill in spaces to create simple and blocky illustrations that are reminiscent of the big-pixel 80s.

NDS Puyo Puyo 7 - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The Puyo Puyo franchise has been around since 1991 and we've watched the progression of the series through the years. Our first exposure to the game was the Famicom version followed by the MegaDrive edition and renditions on the Playstation consoles and pretty much every platform in existence. The latest game in the franchise ships this week under the guise of Puyo Puyo 7 which features Wi-Fi functionality for 4-player competitive action.
When a 4-player game proceeds, everyone's NDS screens will show all four players' boards and their progress. For example, the player's board is position on the left side of the touch screen while player #2 will be right next to it. On the top screen, players #3 and #4 will also be shown in split-screen.

PS3 King of Fighters XII - New Import, In Stock

From the Publisher
Gaming's most revered 3-on-3 fighting franchise celebrates its 15th anniversary with its most ambitious entry to date: The King of Fighters XII. Gathering over 22 beautifully hand-drawn 2D characters from SNK's storied arcade history, The King of Fighters 12 promises to live up to the expectations of next-gen console owners with compelling gameplay, high resolution graphics and best of all&intense online combat!

Game Features
» New gameplay elements such as Critical Counter Attacks, Air Guarding, Deadlock Counters and Guard Attacks
» Ability to form Clans, create your own personal Clam emblem and compete against other Clans online
» Record and replay your matches and upload them to the Internet!
» Four robust modes of game play
» Over 22 hand drawn characters

King of Fighters XII USB Joystick - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Japanese manufacturer Exar releases a PS3 USB joystick that's decorated with KOF XII character artwork. If you're a Wii Tatsunoko vs Capcom player, the design of the joystick may look similar because it's the same exact form-factor as Exar's Tatsunoko stick. A 35mm lollipop-style joystick is located on the left whilst six buttons reside on the right. The characters shown on the top of the panel are: Terry Bogard, Athena, Ryo Sakazaki, Ash Crimson, Iori Yagami, and Kyo Kusanagi.
The joystick contacts against clicky micro-switches which sound off with every tug and the buttons have a good springy feel to them.

Neo Geo Stick 2 USB - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» We have a soft spot in our hearts for the original Neo Geo AES controller. Sure, it's not the best nor the snappiest joystick we've ever manhandled but there's a certain design aesthetic to the controller that still appeals to our Neo Geo lovin' souls. Exar probably knows our kind so they're showing love to SNK's Neo Geo joystick once more with a new production that ships this week for the Playstation 3.
The four main buttons (Square, X, Triangle, O) are arranged in a diagonal row on the left side of the controller and the Dual Shock 3's trigger buttons are mapped to the little sliver-buttons located to the east and south of the main buttons.

Armored Core 3 Portable - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» A catastrophic conflagration on the Martian surface forces the denizens of the planet below the crust once again. Relegated to a dismal existence in a social system known as "Layered," the survivors live under the auspices of a computer program called "The Controller" which directs the comings and goings in the subterranean city. Aspiring peons and drudges born into the world of Layered are able to pull themselves up by their bootstraps by joining the ranks of the Ravens. Mercenaries by trade, Ravens bear the emblem of whoever's willing to pay top dollar for their services. Most eager to pay are vast and, by default, sinister corporations which jockey for control of the Martian subsurface - Crest, Kisaragi, and Mirage.

Armored Core places players in control of a mechanical marauder that's fast and destructive. Outfit your bot with a dizzying array of parts including new arms, heads, and legs from a total of 14 categories. Once the Raven is ready for action, launch it into escort and/or firefight missions along with the occasional foray where your Raven provides defense or a diversion. New wrinkles to the tried and true Armored Core gameplay include armored consorts, air support, and "Exceed Orbits." At the outset of the game, players have to tackle a trial mission to ensure that their mech handling skills are adequate to join the ranks of the Ravens. The PSP version of Armored Core 3 features an ad hoc communication mode where players may link up with friends for a Raven battle royale and true 16:9 widescreen for an expansive view of the action.

Wii Monster Hunter 3-Tri Special Pack - New Import, Partial

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» An early partial shipment of the Monster Hunter 3-tri Special Pack arrived today and we'll begin processing preorders this afternoon. The pack includes the following items which are bundled inside an attractive dragon-decorated box:

» Black Nintendo Wii (Japanese region)
» Monster Hunter 3-tri game (Japanese region)
» Black Nunchuk, Black Remote, and Black Classic Controller Pro

Wii Black Japanese System - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The Wii has dominated the latest generation of gaming consoles for a couple of years now and millions of players own a basic white Wii in their living rooms. NCS has three of them which are used in heavy rotation throughout the year. In this day and age of multiple choices and variants, it's a little hard to believe that the Wii has only been available in white. That is, until now. Nintendo announced the Black Wii last month and Japanese distributors released the units on Monday of this week.
The Black Wii features a glossy patina that'll look doubly cool when the lights are low. Not so low that you can't see anything but "dusky" so that some details and gloss can still be discerned.

Remote Controller [Black] - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Nintendo colors the Wii juggernaut black this week with the Japanese launch of the Wii console and three accessories which are all painted with a glossy black patina. The Remote Controller [Black] offers the same functions as the standard Remote Controller [White] and it's regulation hardware. There's nothing different inside but the shell that encases the circuitry is black. Mysterious. Alluring. Sort of.

We synced the remotes to one of our Wii consoles this morning and noticed the blue LEDs have a nice contrast against the black shell. Dirt is also less noticeable on the black Remote but one drawback is that fingerprints and finger grease are more noticeable on the black controller than on a white controller. Nintendo includes a silicon holder with every controller to improve the grip. Preorders will begin shipping today.

Nunchuk Controller [Black] - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Back in high school, there was a girl in Spanish class named Cassandra who the other kids looked upon as a little strange. She wore black clothes, black leggings, and black lipstick. As if to accentuate her favorite color, she also applied generous portions of eye shadow which made her appear as if possessed by the spirit of the Great Raccoon. Contact with Cass was lost after high school but we'd like to think she's visiting these pages and eyeing the new black Wii console and black accessories with desire in her heart. Repeat: Desire in her heart.

Nintendo's new Nunchuk in black is the same internally as the original Nunchuk but it's blessed with a shiny black shell. NCS recommends pairing a black Nunchuk with a black Remote for sweet color matching but if you want to be wild, connect the black 'chuk to a white Remote to bewilder your little sister and confuse the local yokels.

Classic Controller Pro [Black] - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The original Classic Controller from Nintendo was missing something. We didn't know what it was missing until we saw the Classic Controller Pro which bolts stubby legs and another pair of shoulder buttons on the original Classic Controller. From a design standpoint, Nintendo basically gave their original pad a Dual Shock 2 makeover and the form factor is similar to Sony's controller.

NCS tested the CCP with a few games today and found it to be comfortable to grip. Those stubby legs do wonders for holding the controller steady when playing exciting games such as Phelios, Axelay, Gradius II, Block Breaker Deluxe, Okiraku Ping Pong (Japanese Virtual Console), and many more. The games aren't really exciting but that's a key word used in sales to goad buyers into action.

Classic Controller Pro [White] - New Import, In Stock

Wii Kyoufu Taikan Juon - New Import, Restock SOON

From the Publisher
It is said that when a person dies with a deep and burning grudge, a curse is born. When an average housewife in Nerima, Japan, was murdered in a grisly fashion, it gave rise to a curse so powerful that it threatens to kill at a pace thought unimaginable before.
The curse manifests on those who encounter the curse by any means, such as entering the house or being in contact with somebody who was already cursed. Once Erika Yamada is exposed to the curse while searching for her dog in an abandoned warehouse, the entire Yamada family is put in grave danger as soon as she reunites with them at home. They must now face their individual challenges alone, and only by overcoming the curse together will their family truly be free again.
Using the Wii Remote as a flashlight, JU-ON: The Grudge has players move forward with the touch of a button and explore haunted areas such as an abandoned warehouse, a dimly-lit hospital, and a mannequin factory. Much like a haunted house, the player must proceed forward even after being frightened and running away from the initial threat. As much fun as it is to get scared, sometimes it’s even more fun to watch others play to observe their reactions.