NDS Cooking Idol Ai! Mai!! Main! Game de Hirameki! - Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Cooking shows are generally targeted at an adult demographic or people of an age that can handle sharp knives, a cast iron frying pan, and blazing temperatures with a reasonable amount of care and self protection. Cooking Idol Ai!, which is broadcast on NHK in Japan, is designed to appeal to children as its primary audience. The hostess of the show is a bright-eyed girl named Main Hiragi who's accompanied by a familiar she calls Misanaga. Together, they show children how to prepare ingredients and cook various dishes such as hamburger, fish, and vegetables. Aspiring bakers in the audience also learn to to make bread and cakes. Konami transplants the Cooking Idol Ai! show to the Nintendo DS with a cooking program that features recipes from the show and new concoctions.

Arcobaleno! - Import Preorder

«©NCSX» Kaya Yuno is an 18-year old student who attends the Murota Culinary School which trains aspiring chefs on the ins and outs of the kitchen and proper Italian cooking. While at the school, Kaya exercises diligence in learning (with gainful employment in mind) but also interacts with the mostly male students in a romance simulation which is aimed at Japanese girl gamers. The first printing will include a bonus Drama CD in 100% ratio. Preorders are welcome to ship on April 30, 2009 at JPY6800 or US$72.90.

Rhythm de Cooking - New Import, In Stock

«©NCSX» Back in 2006, Cooking Mama gave gamers a way to cook food by tapping and swishing on the touch screen of the Nintendo DS. Cooking Mama 2 which was released in 2007 was more of the same but as of this week, Cooking Mama 3 hasn't been announced. In other words, there's won't be any virtual portable cooking love in 2008.

That is, until MTO got into the game. Since Cooking Mama for the NDS is a no-show this year, it's up to Rhythm de Cooking to fill the void. Instead of preparing meals however, MTO's game is all about making 90 types of sweets, pastries, and confections along with various toppings and special ingredients. A total of 30 music selections from the genres of J-Pop, animation, and classical accompany the rhythm-based action.

Rhythm de Cooking - Import Preorder

Back in 2006, Cooking Mama gave gamers a way to cook food by tapping and swishing on the touch screen of the Nintendo DS. Cooking Mama 2 which was released in 2007 was more of the same but as of this week, Cooking Mama 3 hasn't been announced. In other words, there's won't be any virtual cooking love in 2008.

That is, until MTO got into the game. Since Cooking Mama is a no-show this year, it's up to Rhythm de Cooking to fill the void. Instead of preparing meals however, MTO's game is all about making 90 types of sweets, pastries, and confections along with various toppings and special ingredients. A total of 30 music selections from the genres of J-Pop, animation, and classical accompany the rhythm-based action.

Kouchan no Shiawase! Kantan! Oryouri Recipe! - New Import, In Stock

Mr Kouzi Aida's easy recipe books have sold millions of copies in Japan and they're still going strong. His readership consists primarily of young women who are learning to cook and Kouzi's sphere of influence has expanded to regular magazine articles as well as television appearances. Kouzi's reach goes a little further this month when his first Nintendo DS recipe collection reaches market.

Brimming with a total of 300 recipes which span the spectrum of good eating, users can view ingredient lists and follow step-by-step instructions on preparing a dish. For tyros who have never cooked anything in their lives, a glossary is included which explains kitchen and food terminology. A shopping list function also allows cooks to take notes on what to buy.

Kenkou Ouen Recipe 1000

If you're in the hunt for good eats, Nintendo's new collection of 1050 recipes might just hit the spot. Collecting Japanese, European, Chinese, Italian, and Fusion recipes, NDS owners get a chance to learn how to prepare delicious dishes through the interactive touch screens of the NDS. Along with the name and instructions, the calories per serving is also shown to ensure that you're watching your caloric intake. From the dessert menu, we're anxious to test the Banana Cupcake and Coconut Parfait.
Despite the appeal of the dishes within, please note that this product is entirely in Japanese and knowledge of the language is required in order to read and prepare the dishes within.