Friday, June 11, 2010

BOOK Tales of Vesperia Official Scenario Book - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The Tales of Vesperia game followed the adventures of a hero named Yuri Lowell and his cohorts which included a pink-maned girl named Estellise, a boy named Karol, a knight who goes by the name Flynn Scifo, and a pipe-clenching pooch named Rapido. Yuri and friends created a guild which they knighted "Brave Vesperia" and together, they went on a quest of discovery, enlightenment, and completed a little accomplishment where they saved their world of Terca Lumireis from utter destruction.

For such a grand adventure, the game script had to be filled with engaging conversations between characters, world-spanning scenarios, sub-events, skits, and everything had to be tied together with pretty graphics to stare at. Namco Bandai captures it all in a special book called Tales of Vesperia Official Scenario Book which spans a whopping 624 pages of dialogue, game information, character profiles, a Q&A section, and an original story. Every single scenario in the game is covered in excruciating detail with small portraits designating the character-speaker and every line of dialogue parsed out exactly as it's spoken in the game. Screenshots also line the sides of every page of dialogue so players can reminisce about the game. Namco also includes a little bookmark between pages 318-319 which is adorned with the cast of Vesperia on one side and a promotional teaser for Tales of Phantasia X on the flipside.

MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1123 - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The June 24, 2010 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage on the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace:
» Express News scoops three new color variants for the Nintendo DSi LL.
» The mini-games featured in Wii Party are presented in a 3-page article.
» Famitsu reviews NDS
Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo: Machiteba Tengoku! (7/7/6/7), NDS Ao-Don DS: Hanabi no Goku & Hanabi no Takumi (8/7/6/7), Wii HOSPITAL. 6-nin no Ishi (9/8/8/8), Wii Kaseki Monster: Spectrobes (8/8/8/7), and PS3 Clash of the Titans (8/7/8/6).
» Continuing game guide for Wii Super Mario Galaxy 2.
» Famitsu's Xenoblade game guide kicks off with an introductory primer on the game, maps, screenshots, and hints.
» This week's PICK UP FOOD checks off prepackaged Dulce con Leche and assorted dessert treats that are available at convenience stores.
» Preview for Moon Diver which is headed to the X360 this year.
» Konami's Love Plus + is probably going to be big in Japan when it's released later this year and Famitsu previews the new features in the game and checks out the girls in various outfits.

TOYS Kubrick Iron Man 2 Closed Type - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The new set of Iron Man Kubricks are inspired by the Iron Man 2 movie and along with four sets of Iron Man armor variants, Whiplash and the Black Widow join the cast of characters. The full cast of standard figures is as follows:

» Iron Man Mark IV
» Iron Man Mark V
» Iron Man Mark VI
» War Machine
» Whiplash
» Black Widow

Along with the six figures measuring 6cm, special Chase figures are also randomly scattered in each master carton of 96 toys. Preorders are welcome to ship in Nov 2010 at JPY23520 per factory case of 24 toys.

TOYS One Piece Swing Clock Battle Mode - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Chopper's the mascot and physician for the Straw Hat Pirates and we'd consider him to be a supporting player rather than a central hero in the One Piece series. That changes when Japanese manufacturer Morinaga Sangyou releases the One Piece Swing Clock Battle Mode which features Chopper in the central role or more precisely, the swinging pendulum in the desktop clock.
As the seconds tick down, Chopper swings to and fro in a highly monotonous fashion. Sort of like clockwork. The One Piece Swing Clock measures 24cm or 9.44" in height.
Preorders are welcome to ship in late August 2010 at JPY1800 or US$36.90 from NCS. Please note this item will incur dimensional weight and NCS recommends only shipping by UPS Ground within the U.S. and USPS Airmail for international customers.

TOYS One Piece Chopperman Moving Clock Battle Mode - Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Chopper is a literal swinger in Morinaga Sangyou's One Piece Chopperman Moving Clock Battle Mode where the entire breadth and width of Chopper's animal-personage serves as a very odd-looking pendulum. The face of the clock features the cast of the Straw Hats but it's Chopper who gets the most face time. Since Chopper is so big, the arc of his movement isn't too wide but the swing-motion is discernible even from a distance. Each Chopperman Moving Clock measures 33cm or 12.99" in diameter and is designed to be affixed to a wall.

Preorders are welcome to ship in late August 2010 at JPY1800 or US$36.90 from NCS. Please note this item will incur dimensional weight and NCS recommends only shipping by UPS Ground within the U.S.

NEWS General Updates

NDS Love Plus+ Nintendo DSiLL - Update
Japanese distributors have begun to accept reservations for the Love Plus+ themed NDSiLL handhelds but they're also cautioning that the bundles will be very limited. Prices in the Japanese resale market have already reached roughly US$500 based on this morning's exchange rate but we don't anticipate that they'll be that dear when we begin accepting preorders next week.
Wii Twinkle Queen - Delayed
Milestone has pushed Twinkle Queen's release date from June 24 to August 26, 2010. Reservations are welcome.