NCSX Video Games and Toys: Nov 19, 2009

Thursday, November 19, 2009

NDS Monster Finder [Japanese Nintendo DSi Only] - New, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Remember a series of games called Monster Farm? We do but mainly because we still have hundreds upon hundreds of copies of the games in our warehouse. In Monster Farm, players inserted a music CD, game CD, or data CD into the Playstation console in order to generate a unique monster. The new Nintendo DSi-only title Monster Finder also uses a special gimmick to generate monsters. Take a photo of any object, person, or place and the Monster Finder software will analyze the image and generate one of 150 monsters based on the picture. We're thinking it's based on color balance and pixel positioning... Early preorders will ship with a bonus Monster Finder carrying pouch in 40% ratio. Please note that this game can only be played on Japanese Nintendo DSi handhelds.

PSP Armored Core: Silent Line Portable - New, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» After the claustrophobic underground existence found in Armored Core 3, human civilization moves back to the surface world to rebuild. Instantly returning to their old rivalries, the ruling corporations comprised of Crest, Mirage, and Kisaragi all vie again for control and set upon each other with mechanical mercenaries called Ravens. Owing allegiance to no one except the highest bidder, Ravens work for a fee and ply their destructive trade against each other under the directive of the corporations.

Players take on the role of a Raven who serves as an agent of the powers that be. Ravens accept jobs as they are doled out and strike out on action-packed missions against rival corporations. To customize the mechs, the garage features 452 available parts to boost your Raven's fighting performance and battlefield efficiency. By tweaking a mech's equipment and upgrading its weaponry, the Raven may gain an edge against rivals and opposing forces. A total of 34 missions are available along with an "Multi-Battle" mode where up to four Ravens battle each other to determine primacy in the Raven Corps food chain. Rankings amongst the top Ravens may also be determine in the Arena Mode.

The Playstation Portable version of AC3SL allows players to copy parts of the game from UMD to a memory stick to reduce loading times. The software also allows the transfer of save-data from Armored Core 3 Portable to Silent Line for a smooth transition for fans of the series.

Wii Calling: Kuroki Chakushin - New Import, In Stock

From the Publisher
CALLING brings new heights to the horror genre, with a breath-taking control system that immerses the player into its nightmare scenario. The player begins the game trapped in a strange room, with the Wii Remote doubling as the on-screen protagonist’s mobile phone. Using a torch to scour the dimly-lit area, players will also receive mysterious calls to their handset, which are answered by raising the Wii Remote to their ear. From this simple basis, CALLING then ramps up the fear, as a ghostly voice speaks directly to the user…

The story revolved around the urban legend of the ‘Page of Black’ website. Rumour has it that anyone accessing the site will die from a coma brought on by an unknown cause. The site is a simple black page with a numeric counter in the centre, but is linked to a low-key chat room. Not everyone can enter the chat room, but on doing so, the player’s psyche starts to receive calls from ‘Abyss’,. They then enter a state of limbo in a place known as ‘Border’ which is seemingly located between life and death. There are several areas in the ‘Border’, and they are inhabited by Spirits which start contacting its various feelings via the user’s mobile phone. Occasionally, these spirits will also attack the player.

PSP Minna no Navi + GPS Receiver - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Sony and Zenrin cHobby Japan, Navigation, Pollaborate to produce software titled Minna no Navi that maps the entirety of Japan from the urban jungle to the uncluttered expanse of the countryside. According to the product specs, detailed maps of over 1,100 cities are included. Utilizing Sony's NAV-U software engine which is used in Sony's pwn personal navigation devices, Minna no Navi provides a user-friendly menu system that allows anyone (well, most anyone) to use Sony's PlaceEngine software to figure out where he/she is and what's nearby. A social utility called PetaMap can also be accessed to share information on hotspots and places of interest with other PSP users. For example, if you've just enjoyed a really mediocre beef bowl at a Yoshinoya in Osaka, simply mark the location on the map so that others can also enjoy some really mediocre beef bowl. The software may also be used to map out routes from point A to point B and view detailed 2D and 3D street maps of Japan. In essence, the software turns the PSP into a full-featured personal navigation device at a reasonable cost.

The Minna no Navi bundle package includes the navigation software and a Sony PSP GPS Receiver so users can get their bearings. Once the bearings have been gotten, the PSP may be used to play a game or watch a movie UMD. Versatility, that's what the PSP is all about.

The first production of Minna no Navi includes a bonus bottle holder that's being given away in 100% ratio.

Wii Taiko no Tatsujin 2 DoDon - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The Taiko no Tatsujin games were once a Playstation 2 staple but since Sony's previous-generation console has faded, the popular Nintendo Wii has become the platform of choice for the latest renditions of the Taiko series. Taiko no Tatsujin 2 Do Don to 2 Daime contains a 70-song soundtrack which culls selections from the genres of J-Pop, Animation, Classical and Video Games. Some of the songs include:

» J-Pop: "Be Your Wings," "Linda Linda," and "Romantic Whim."
» Animation: "Lets! Fresh Pretty Cure! ~Hybrid ver.~" and "Dragon Soul."
» Video Game: "Dragon Quest IX" and "Hello!" from IdolMaster
» Classical: Beethooven's "Symphony No. 5" and "Carmen."

Players can also enjoy "Baroque Hoedown" which has a lively beat which jibes well with the maniacal characters and frantic action. New features in the game include boss battles and cameo appearances by the Drackys and Slimes from Dragon Quest and the girls from Idolmaster who represent their respective songs. Note: the regular version does not include the wireless Taiko drum controllers but the game's perfectly playable with the standard Wii Remote (Press "1" for the red cue and press "2" for the blue cue).