MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1101 - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The January 21, 2010 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage on the following games and/or events in the Japanese market:

» Preview for Gundam Assault Strike which is headed for the PSP. The article looks at the Gundam series featured in the game and introduces readers to the mechs and characters who'll be doing the fighting.
» Famitsu's reviewers rank PSP Kingdom Hearts BBS (10/9/9/9), PSP Kentoushi Gladiator (8/8/7/8), PS3 Operation Flashpoint (7/7/7/7) and NDS Last Window: Mayonaka no Yakusoku (9/8/8/7).
» Publishers send in their New Year's greetings and Famitsu publishes a bunch of them. Atlus' greeting features Jack Frost doing some Curling and SNK's design shows the flamboyant Ash Crimson drinking some coffee. According to Taito's greeting, 2010 will be "Taito Try Year!" while Namco will be celebrating Pac-Man's 30th Anniversary in 2010.
» Special retrospective on the Metal Gear Solid series of games.
» PICK UP FOOD checks out some popular dishes at restaurants.

PS3 God of War Trilogy - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Preorder are welcome for the God of War Trilogy which bundles together all three games in the GOW franchise and throws in two bonuses to boot. The contents of the trilogy are as follows:

» God of War III
» God of War Collection (God of War and God of War II)
» Art book which contains 70 pages of GOW artwork and illustrations
» Bonus DLC card which allows users to download a Kratos Skin

Preorders ship on March 25, 2010 at JPY9800 or US$108.90 from NCS.

PSP Prinny 2: Tokkou Yugi! Akatsuki no Pants Daisakusen!! Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Thanks to Prinny's valiant efforts in the first Prinny game on PSP, gluttony still exists in the world of Disgaea. In particular, mistress Etna was exceptionally hungry for her dessert which Prinny helped to satiate. In the sequel, a panty-thieving fiend has snuck into Etna's boudoir and spirited away her skivvies. We imagine them to be lacy, dainty, and irresistible to the type of individual who steals underwear. That's where Prinny rolls in once again to bring back Etna's drawers before war is announced.
Similar to the first game, Prinny runs from left to right and attacks with both sword and eldritch magic. Brand new enemies, challenges, and new Prinny techniques give the sequel added attraction for fans. Early preorders will include a bonus "ticket" in 100% ratio.

PS2 Summon Night Gran-Thesis - Import Preorder

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«©NCSX» Three years after the previous Summon Night game, the series returns to the PS2 with a new adventure which features 3D battle sequences for the first time. All preorders will ship with a bonus hardcover Official Visual Book which contains 44 pages.

TOYS Portrait of Pirates "Strong Edition" Nico Robin - Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The One Piece Strong World movie opened across Japan last month and Megahouse has been busy crafting a number of Portrait of Pirates figures based on the crew of the Jolly Roger. In the new selection of toys, the Straw Hat Pirates are depicted in a more mature and serious manner. Luffy is no longer looks like the clown-prince of the high seas in his "Strong" rendition and Nami's "Strong Edition" makes her look like a sophisticated Vegas showgirl.
Megahouse unveils the third pair of figures in their Strong Edition series which features Nico Robin and Usopp. In her new persona, Nico Robin is entirely clad in black shiny leather and her figure is womanly with a protruding bosom. A hand-weapon is included with the toy along with a pair of glasses which may be fitted onto Nico's face. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late May 2010 at JPY6800 (US$75.90) each.

TOYS Portrait of Pirates "Strong Edition" Usopp - Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The One Piece Strong World movie opened across Japan last month and Megahouse has been busy crafting a number of Portrait of Pirates figures based on the crew of the Jolly Roger. In the new selection of toys, the Straw Hat Pirates are depicted in a more mature and serious manner. Luffy is no longer looks like the clown-prince of the high seas in his "Strong" rendition and Nami's "Strong Edition" makes her look like a sophisticated Vegas showgirl.
Megahouse unveils the third pair of figures in their Strong Edition series which features Nico Robin and Usopp. The joker-faced Usopp wears a black-and-white striped getup that may be likened to pajamas which he overlays with shiny black samurai shielding. A horned helmet rests on top of Usopp's head to accentuate the samurai theme and his Kabuto slingshot weapon is present. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late May 2010 at JPY6800 (US$75.90) each.