Wii Dragon Quest X: Mezameshi Itsutsu no Shuzoku Online - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis

«©NCSX» The next Dragon Quest game joins the MMORPG genre and provides players with an online world dubbed Astoltia where quests, interaction, and hacking 'n slashing are the order of the day. Players travel across five continents and engage in histrionics with six races. Preorders for the Wii version of the game are welcome to ship in August 2, 2012. Reservations should open up for the Wii-U version later in the year.

Game Requirements

Japanese Wii console

Wii Remote and Nunchuk (Classic controller and keyboard supported)

16GB USB memory card (minimum)

Broadband internet connection

Monthly service charge of JPY1,000 payable by credit card or Wii Points

   The game includes 20 hours of free game time and players may create three characters per account.

Japanese Title: ドラゴンクエストX 目覚めし五つの種族 オンライン
Product SKU: RVL-P-S4MJ
Jan Code: 4988601007450

Wii Pandora's Tower Limited Edition - New Import

NCS Preorder Update

«©NCSX» Preorders for the European edition of Pandora's Tower LE will ship on Wednesday or Thursday of this week along with backorders for PS3 Saint Seiya and Warriors Orochi 3.

From the Publisher

   Pandora's Tower blends RPG elements with action-packed gameplay as you take on the role of Aeron, an Athosian soldier facing a deeply personal and emotionally charged mission. With your friend, Elena, bound to a grave fate that is causing her to mutate into a demonic abomination, you'll feel the pressure of time and the rush of accomplishment as you take up the fight to eradicate the spreading evil that has gripped her. To add to the drama of this melancholic and unconventional adventure, it is only by consuming the remains of monsters Aeron has slain that the cruel curse binding Elena can be reversed.

   The world of Pandora's Tower features 13 gruelling environments to tackle, each one based within a tower structure, and each one home to grim monsters whose flesh takes on a macabre significance in the game's engrossing plotline.

    Using his sword and the magical Oraclos Chain, Aeron must defeat the creatures that lurk in the tower and harvest their meat to feed to Elena. Only by eating all of the "master flesh", harvested from the largest monsters within each tower, will Elena be fully cured of the curse and free from its monstrous grip.

   As you progress, the weight of Elena's predicament will spur you on, her physical appearance becoming more grotesque the longer it takes you to overcome each tower. Minutes matter as you race to bring her the remains of your foes, an onscreen indicator changing colour to warn you of how advanced the mutation is becoming in your absence. When you're with Elena, your interactions will determine the strength of your overall relationship, a bond which could vary dramatically and will result in the game coming to one of 5 alternate endings.

Pandora's Tower Limited Edition Includes:

Pandora's Tower game

SteelBook case

Artwork book

Product Features:

Epic action story in which the player must battle and defeat 13 demonic creatures in order to save his friend

Innovative use of Wii Remote motion sensors and pointer

5 different endings, depending on the relationship the player can build between Aeron and Elena

Soundtrack composed of critically-acclaimed and much-loved classical music, including composers such as Verdi and Tchaikovsky

EAN Code: 045496401573

Wii Xenoblade Chronicles + Classic Controller Pack - Late Import

   All backorders for Xenoblade Chronicles have shipped yesterday and new orders are welcome.

Please note PAL games are not compatible with vanilla NTSC Wii consoles with the latest firmware. However, if you have an older Wii with firmware 3.2U and below, you can use the Freeloader to boot Xenoblade Chronicles on a North American Wii console without issues.

Game Synopsis
An epic clash between man and machine Available exclusively for the Wii system, the Xenoblade Chronicles game combines science fiction and fantasy into an unforgettable open-world adventure. Players will discover expansive environments and deep character customization options as they delve into an epic conflict between the Homs (humans) and Mechons (robots) and uncover the secret of the ancient Monado blade. With richly detailed role-playing elements, Xenoblade Chronicles offers an extraordinary experience for veteran gamers and genre newcomers alike.
 

Features:

• Xenoblade Chronicles invites players to explore a truly vast open-world universe. In addition to the game's main quest, they can also take on side quests, seek out special items and uncover hidden areas.
• Players can customize their characters by choosing from a wide array of weapons, armor, equipment and accessories. Each item not only enhances characters' abilities, but also affects the appearance of different characters in distinctive ways.
• A unique upgrade system lets players improve their characters' performance throughout the game. They can earn upgrades during battle, trade with townspeople or collect and purchase items. Players can also use magical gems in enhance the abilities of their existing equipment.
• The game also incorporates a unique relationship-building system called Affinity. Different characters will have distinct Affinity levels in relation to one another, which can influence their interactions and affect their progress through the game.
• A sophisticated battle system in Xenoblade Chronicles includes special Chain Attacks - combo attacks involving all members of the questing party - as well as an Arts system that lets characters perform specialized actions and spells.

Jan Code: 045496400330

NEWS General Updates

PS3 Saint Seiya Sanctuary Battle - Shipment update
«©NCSX» The European version of PS3 Saint Seiya Sanctuary Battle is expected on Monday or Tuesday of next week. The European releases of Inuzama 2 (Blizzard and Firestorm) are also expected early next week along with a shipment of the special edition of Xenoblade Chronicles which is packaged with a red controller for the European Wii. Similar to the release of Last Story, North American Wii consoles can play Xenoblade Chronicles if you haven't updated your firmware beyond firmware 3.2U by using the Freeloader.

Wii The Last Story Limited Edition - New Import

From the Publisher

 A Story Full of Character
 While the mainland of the Empire faces both conflict and the slow creep of the
 dying land, there is one region that continues to prosper - Lazulis Island.
 The key to the island's defences is a battery of mighty guns,
 which exude some strange magic that seems to draw monsters in.

 The young mercenary Zael, along with a band of fellow adventurers,
 comes to the island in the hope of finding more work. Their new employer is none
 other than the ruler of the island himself, Count Arganan. If they can meet the
 Count's expectations then there is some hope that their unstable mercenary existence could become a thing of the past. For Zael and his companions, who dream of a stable life as knights, this job represents a chance they may never get again.

 Then, during their exploration of a cave as part of their first mission,
 Zael obtains a mysterious new power...

    The Last Story Limited Edition bundle includes a copy of the game, a SteelBook™ storage case, The Premium Soundtrack CD and an art booklet entitled The Last Story: The Illustrations. As well as a stunning body of illustrations, this art booklet features written reflections on the game from director Hironobu Sakaguchi and concept artist Kimihiko Fujisaka. The Premium Soundtrack CD includes additional comments from Hironobu Sakaguchi and composer Nobuo Uematsu about the game's orchestral score, ensuring the Limited Edition version of The Last Story is crammed with exclusive content that fans won't want to miss.

 The Last Story Limited Edition
    Please note PAL games are not compatible with vanilla NTSC Wii consoles with the latest firmware. However, if you have an older Wii with firmware 3.2U and below, you can use the Freeloader to boot The Last Story on a North American Wii console without issues.

    All preorders have shipped yesterday and new orders are welcome to ship today.
 
 Publisher website
 EAN Code: 045496401351

Wii The Last Story Limited Edition - Import Update

NCS Synopsis
«©NCSX» The European PAL release of 'The Last Story Limited Edition' which includes a steelbook case, 7-track soundtrack, and illustrated art book is expected to ship to customer preorders later this week.

   Please note PAL games are not compatible with vanilla NTSC Wii consoles with the latest firmware. However, if you have an older Wii with firmware 3.2U and below, you can use the Freeloader to boot The Last Story on a North American Wii console without issues.

Wii The Last Story Limited Edition - Import Preorder

The Last Story Limited Edition - European Preorder
    European vendors have opened preorders for the PAL edition of The Last Story Limited Edition which includes a steelbook case, 7-track soundtrack, and illustrated art book. Please note PAL games are not compatible with vanilla NTSC Wii consoles with the latest firmware. However, if you have an older Wii with firmware 3.2U and below, you can use the Freeloader to boot The Last Story on a North American Wii console without issues. Preorders are welcome to ship on February 24, 2012.

Wii Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword - New Import

From the Publisher
   One of the most storied franchises in history soars to new heights. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword shakes up the tried-and-true adventure game formula and marks a turning point for the franchise. The introduction of full motion controls enabled by Wii MotionPlus technology synchronizes player movements with Link's actions while offering the most intuitive play control of any game in the series to date.

Game Features:

* The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword boasts the most realistic sword combat of any game to date, turning every encounter into a challenge of both brains and brawn. Wii MotionPlus technology accurately translates the angle of every sword slice, effectively putting Link's blade in the player's hand. Analyzing enemy attack and defense tendencies and counteracting with precise swings of the sword provide a satisfying experience that blends puzzle-solving with a new and distinctly unique combat system.

* Explore a massive, multilayered world that seamlessly blends soaring exploration in a sea of clouds with intense ground-based adventuring that blurs the line between the main world and traditional Zelda dungeons. Link soars through the skies on the back of a noble bird and dives beneath the clouds to the continent below in an epic quest that lays the foundation for the events in the critically acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Wii PokéPark 2: Beyond the World - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis

«©NCSX» PokePark is open for another season and it's up to Pikachu (and you) or another Pokemon seen on the front cover of the game - Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott- to ramble around the grounds, interact with Pokemon, and enjoy the sights and attractions. The elemental monkeys Pansage, Pansear, Panpour return to ply their antics and a new area dubbed 'Another World' may be visited filled with houses and landmarks crafted from cakes, cookies, and pastries. Reservations are welcome to ship on November 17, 2011 at JPY5800 or US$78.90.

Wii Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The year 2011 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Dragon Quest game and Square's celebrating in style with a Wii compilation which collects the early Dragon Quest games as follows:

Famicom Originals
» Dragon Quest - Date of release: May 1986
» Dragon Quest II - Date of release: January 1987
» Dragon Quest III - Date of release: February 1988

Super Famicom Remakes
» Dragon Quest I+II - Date of release: December 1993
» Dragon Quest II - Date of release: December 1996

   In addition to the games, Square Enix throws in a new cinematic introduction which opens the adventures to a new generation of players and a short preview of Dragon Quest X.

   Preorders for Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary are shipping today and new orders are welcome to ship this afternoon.

Wii Inazuma Eleven Strikers - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The opening cinema for IES shows the cast of characters running and being totally chipper while a similarly chipper song accompanies the visuals. There's a lot of pointing towards the sky in the cinema which signifies where their respective teams are headed. Sort of. Endo Mamoru and Shuya Goenji are back to lead their soccer team in a new Wii release of Inazuma Eleven Strikers. The game was originally slated for released in April of 2011 but Level 5 decided to postpone the ship date to buff up the soccer action. Unlike its Nintendo DS predecessors, the Wii Inazuma Eleven game is a pure soccer action game without any of the strategic considerations found in the portable handheld versions. Up to four players can cooperate in the game to pummel the soccer ball and score goals like a coordinated gang.
   The game features a cast of over 150 characters from the Inazuma Eleven franchise and action-packed fight scenes during the game add an extra dimension of excitement to the kicking antics. In addition to standard moves and feints, special finishing moves may be enacted to score or overpower the opposing team. The roster of player affects each team's parameter in terms of offensive, defensive, and balanced strategies that may be effected during the course of a soccer challenge.

Wii Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The year 2011 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Dragon Quest game and Square's celebrating in style with a Wii compilation which collects the early Dragon Quest games as follows:

Famicom Originals
» Dragon Quest - Date of release: May 1986
» Dragon Quest II - Date of release: January 1987
» Dragon Quest III - Date of release: February 1988

Super Famicom Remakes
» Dragon Quest  - Date of release: December 1993
» Dragon Quest II - Date of release: December 1996

   Preorders are welcome to ship on September 15, 2011 at JPY4440 or US$60.90 from NCS.

Wii Pandora no Tou Kimi no Moto e Kaerumade - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The land of Elysium in the year 511 A.D. is an unforgiving place. It's dark, dank, and smells of freshly flayed flesh. It's horrific like that. Who's doing the flaying of fresh flesh? Well, one of the perpetrators is a lad named Ende who's an adventurer armed with a grappling chain-whip. By lashing the whip, Ende can swing from bastion to bastion and reach precipices that wouldn't otherwise be assailable. Ende doesn't use the flesh for nourishment or ritual voodoo however. No, the flesh is for his companion Ceres who relies on eating it to fend off a curse that is slowly transforming her body and changing her into an animal. Ceres was once a priestess who became a victim of a beastly curse. When Ende first finds her, she's unconscious after a vicious attack on the royal capital. Ende's ultimate goal is curing Ceres of the curse and he quests within Pandora's Tower to find a solution for her ails.

Pandora no Tou Kimi no Moto e Kaerumade is an action-RPG which was developed by the makers of the Jump Superstars franchise, Ganbarion. Players explore, whip monsters, and rend the flesh from their carcasses. The game may be played with the Remote and Nunchuk combo or with only the Classic Controller.

Wii Earth Seeker - Import Preorder (New Solicitation)

NCS Product Synopsis

«©NCSX» Planet Earth is done. Toast. It's gotten to the point where it can no longer sustain life so the remaining humans decide to take to the heavens and find a new home. While on their journey to find a new planet, the spacecraft suffers difficulties and dives into a somewhat hospitable world. The machinery on the ship begins the process of terra-forming the planet but the machinery's slightly damaged which is causing the flora and fauna to become slightly wonky.
   In the game, players take control of a party who can team up with the planet's Guardians to fight aggressive monsters who are out for blood. The new planet's original denizens are also generally welcoming... Preorders are welcome to ship on June 23, 2011 (Delayed from April 7) at JPY68.90 or US$78.90 from NCS.

Wii SD Gundam G Generation World LE - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX»  Aging gracefully ain't easy but Bandai's SD Gundam G-Generation series of games have grown and matured over the years from its inception on the Playstation to its evolution on the Playstation 2 and appearance on portables. The latest SDGGG grows further by encompassing pretty much the entire Gundam universe with 50 series featured in the game including Gundam Unicorn, Senshi Sangokuden, and the Gundam 00 movie. An extensive gathering of characters and mechs from the different Gundam franchises engage in turn-based theaters of battle.

   The limited edition Collector's Pack includes the following bonus items:

» Gundam Live Entertainment Portrait of the Red Special Edition DVD
» Portrait of the Red script booklet

   Both bonus items and the game are packaged in a cardboard slipcase.

Wii Tales of Graces Recommende Collection - Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Three disparate kingdoms rule the world of Efinea - Fendel, Strata, and Windol - all of which vie for supremacy over the other. In the land of Windol sits a city named Lhant which is governed by a lord named Aston Lhant. Aston's first-born is a lad named Asbel who goes off to become a knight but upon his father's death, returns home to rule the principality. Namco's latest Tales game follows the story of Asbel and a girl named Sophie who helps him fend off an attack perpetrated by troops from Fendel. The mysterious Sophie suffers from amnesia which is a regularly used plot device in Japanese video games since it adds intrigue to the character.

   Tales of Graces features the "Style Shift Linear Motion Battle System" which is just a convoluted way of saying "Slashing with two attack styles" where Asbel and company can switch between two types of combat skills. Namco touts Nintendo DS linkage where mini-games may be downloaded from the Tales software for portable play.

   Preorders for the lower-priced "Recommend Collection" re-release of Tales of Graces are welcome to ship on March 24, 2011 at JPY2800 or US$38.90 from NCS. 

Wii The Last Story - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The island of Ruli is ruled by a Count named Arganon whose army of knights keep the peace. Lower on the social strata are groups of mercenaries who roam the island in search of work and sustenance. One such ragtag band of mercenaries led by the protagonist Elza arrives at Ruli City and endeavors to find their fortune... or maybe just graduate from mercs into full-fledged knights.

   Last Story is an RPG directed by Hironobu Sakaguchi who collaborates with composer Uematsu Nobuo who provides the music. In the game, players take on the role of a young mercenary named Elza who dreams of one day becoming a proper knight. When roaming the world, Elza hunches forward and runs with a galloping gait but regains his upright composure once a battle starts. Combat plays out in fast-paced action sequences but tactical elements are also in play where Elza can target an enemy or a group of enemies with a special attack. When preparing for the special attack, all action stops and the hero gets to aim at an immobile enemy. Elza has a special ability called "Gathering" where he can draw the attention of an enemy instead of a comrade such as a magic user about to cast a spell. Early preorders will ship with a bonus Elements of the Last Story Visual Book and a mini soundtrack CD.

Wii Milestone Shooting Collection 2 - Japanese Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The first Milestone Shooting Collection on the Wii collected three games from the company's library as follows:

» Chaos Field
» Karous
» Radirgy

   Not bad, right? Well, there's another Milestone Shooting Collection on the way but it's sort of a downer. The second volume rehashes all three of the games listed above and adds two titles as follows:

» Illvelo
» Radirgy NOA

   We were hoping Milestone would add Radirgy Noa Massive to the disc as well so that all of their shooters are on a single DVD. However, if they did that, they wouldn't be able to release Milestone Shooting Collection 3 on the Wii one of these days. Preorders ship on December 30, 2010.

Wii Kamen Rider OOO - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» When the Playstation 2 was King of the gaming universe, Bandai's Kamen Rider games were released with alarming regularity on the console. Nowadays, the PS2 is no longer the console of choice for Kamen Rider - that honor goes to the Nintendo Wii 

   Kamen Riders from the Heisei era return to the Wii for another fighting game where two challengers face each other and commence with the punching and kicking. Kamen Rider W and Kamen Rider OOO (Ozu) are the latest members of the Kamen Rider family and they're playable in the game. Ozu is the red-and-black-helmeted player on the front cover of the game and he may mount a motorcycle in the game called the Rider Ozu Bike. Bandai touts a new fighting system where a particular battle system may be chosen for each Rider's bout and theme songs from the Kamen Rider television shows are included for added authenticity. Bandai is publishing the OOO game on the Wii and PSP - the PSP version supports ad hoc versus mode and features a custom soundtrack. Every copy of the first printing of Kamen Rider Ozu includes a Rider Ozu data-scan card which is included inside every copy of the game. The card may be used with the Kamen Rider Battle Ganbaride Card Battle Taisen coin-op.

Wii Taiko no Tatsujin Wii Minna de Party 3-Daime - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The third Taiko no Tatsujin game for the Wii brings back the drum banging action that has addicted players in the arcades, on the PS2, PSP, and even the Nintendo DS. The subtitle of the upcoming game is "Minnade Party 3daimei" and the word "party" refers to the simultaneous 4-player option where up to four people holding a Remote can participate.

   The new Taiko game features a 70-song tracklist which includes songs from previous games as well as new additions to the series. Tracks include J-Pop selections such as "Ring a Ding Dong," "Butterfly Kimura Kaera," "Tamashii Rebory Ushon," and animation songs "Alright! Heart Catch Precure," "Mainichi Kasan," and "Kimi ga Shuyaku Sa~tsu!" Classical music selections include "The Nutcracker Suite" and "Symphony No. 7," Similar to previous Taiko no Tatsujin games, simple colored cues roll down a conveyer belt which are meant to elicit a Pavlovian response from the player. For example, when a Red Smiley Taiko rolls into the rubicon, hit the surface of the TataCon but a Blue Smiley Taiko requires a smack the edge of the drum controller. A selection of mini-games in "Taiko Land" may also be enjoyed which mix up the drumming action. Up to four players may play the game at once as long as four controllers are available.