PS4 Hokuto ga Gotoku Premium Edition - New Import US$106.90

Product Synopsis

   The Fist of the Northstar franchise mashes into Ryu Ga Gotoku series play mechanics for an adventure in Eden, where Kenshiro - the muscle bound practitioner of the Hokuto Shinken martial art - searches a post-apocalyptic city for his true love Yuria. Along the way, he'll battle legions of enemy grunts as well as the occasional boss in furious 3D fisticuffs action. 

   Preorders are welcome to ship on March 8-9, 2018. Reservations are also welcome for the premium edition of the game which includes DLC for a Kazuma Kiryu costume, additional music tracks, and an exclusive PS4 theme. Update: March 8, 2018: This item is shipping today. 

 

Product Specs
Manufacturer: Sega
Japanese Title: 北斗が如く 通常版 / 北斗が如く 世紀末プレミアムエディション
Product SKU: 4974365823603 | PLJM-16099 / 4974365823610 | PLJM-16104
Territory/Language: Japan

PS4 Hokuto ga Gotoku - Import Preorder US$70.90/US$106.90

Product Synopsis

   The Fist of the Northstar franchise mashes into Ryu Ga Gotoku series play mechanics for an adventure in Eden, where Kenshiro - the muscle bound practitioner of the Hokuto Shinken martial art - searches a post-apocalyptic city for his true love Yuria. Along the way, he'll battle legions of enemy grunts as well as the occasional boss in furious 3D fisticuff action. 

   Preorders are welcome to ship on March 8-9, 2018. Reservations are also welcome for the premium edition of the game which includes DLC for a Kazuma Kiryu costume, additional music tracks, and an exclusive PS4 theme.  

 

Product Specs
Manufacturer: Sega
Japanese Title: 北斗が如く 通常版 / 北斗が如く 世紀末プレミアムエディション
Product SKU: 4974365823603 | PLJM-16099 / 4974365823610 | PLJM-16104
Territory/Language: Japan

PS3/PS4 Ryu Ga Gotoku Kiwami - Import Preorder $65.90

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The seedy underbelly of the Kamurocho district fosters all breeds. The ones that stand out in Ryu Ga Gotoku however are the bad seeds; the Yakuza inspired gangsters and killers who use force and devious design to unhinge their fellow man. The protagonist in the adventure is a bruiser named Kazuma who went to prison and summarily broke out. As the game starts, Kazuma is standing in the middle of a neon lit street while throngs of night life seekers stroll and mill about.

   Kiwami is a remake of the original Ryu Ga Gotoku game from the Playstation 2 (2006) which features updated graphics and sound to add polish to the original action-adventure.

   Preorders for the Playstation 3 and Playstation 4 versions are welcome to ship on January 21, 2016. The first printing of the game includes a DLC for a trial version of Ryu Ga Gotoku 6 which is scheduled to ship in late 2016 for the PS4.

Product Specs
Publisher: Sega
JAN Code: 4974365836344 / BLJM-61313
JAN Code: 4974365823160 / PLJM-80110
Japanese Title: 龍が如く 極
Territory/Language: Japan

PS4 Ryu ga Gotoku Zero: Chikai no Basho - New Import $78.90/each

   All preorders received as of 08:08AM EDT today will ship this afternoon. New orders are welcome to ship with our next shipment arriving in the middle of next week.
 
 Product Synopsis
    The environs of Kamurocho, the red-light district of Tokyo, twinkle once again in Sega's latest Ryu ga Gotoku game which has sold millions of copies since its inception on the Playstation 2 back in December of 2005. Ryu ga Gotoku Zero is a prequel which takes the story back to December 1988 when Kiryu Kazuma and Goro Majima were working their way up the ranks of the Yakuza fraternity. In two separate bids to amass wealth, the two men turn to gambling, cabarets, and other illicit means to make their dosh. 

 Product Specs
 Publisher: Sega
 JAN Code: 4974365823030 / PLJM-80042
 Official site: http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/zero/index.html
 Compatibility: Playstation 4 (Region-Free)
 Japan Title: 龍が如く0 誓いの場所
 Territory/Language: Japan

PS3 Ryu ga Gotoku Zero: Chikai no Basho - New Import $78.90/each

  All preorders received as of 10:38AM EDT today will ship this afternoon. New orders are welcome to ship with our next shipment arriving in the middle of next week. Please note the PS4 version of this game is currently still in transit but is expected tomorrow.
 
 Product Synopsis
    The environs of Kamurocho, the red-light district of Tokyo, twinkle once again in Sega's latest Ryu ga Gotoku game which has sold millions of copies since its inception on the Playstation 2 back in December of 2005. Ryu ga Gotoku Zero is a prequel which takes the story back to December 1988 when Kiryu Kazuma and Goro Majima were working their way up the ranks of the Yakuza fraternity. In two separate bids to amass wealth, the two men turn to gambling, cabarets, and other illicit means to make their dosh. 

    All preorders will ship with a Hot Dog Press magazine shown below in 1:1 ratio. Please note that next week's restock will probably not include this initial preorder bonus.

 Product Specs
 Publisher: Sega
 JAN Code: 4974365836153 / BLJM-61249
 Official site: http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/zero/index.html
 Compatibility: Playstation 3 (Region-Free)
 Japan Title: 龍が如く0 誓いの場所
 Territory/Language: Japan

PS3/PS4 Ryu Ga Gotoku 0 - Import Preorder US$78.90

Product Synopsis
    Sega takes the Ryu Ga Gotoku (Yakuza) game series back to the beginning, before Kazuma Kiryu and Majima Goro became the thug-destroyers non-pareil that they are today. The setting is the Kamurocho red-light district where the up 'n coming Yakuza earn their stripes in the year 1988. Early preorders will ship with a bonus Ryu Ga Gotoku Kamutai booklet.

    Preorders for the Playstation 3 and Playstation 4 versions of the game are welcome to ship on March 12-13, 2015.
 
 Product Specs
 Publisher: Sega
 Japanese Title: 龍が如く0 誓いの場所
 Product SKU: 4974365836153 / BLJM-61249 | 4974365823030 / PLJM-80042
 Territory/Language: Japan

PS3/PS4 Ryu ga Gotoku: Ishin! - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis 
   Step into the shoes of historical figure Sakamoto Ryoma (under the guise of series hero Kazuma Kiryu) during the Bakumatsu period of Japan's history when the Tokugawa shogunate came to an end. Billed as a side story to the Ryu Ga Gotoku canon, 'Ishin' shoots players back to the past similar to the 'Kenzan!' side story from 2008.
 
 Product Specification
 Manufacturer: Sega
 Territory/Language: Japan
 Japanese Title: 龍が如く 維新！
 Jan Code: 4974365836054 / BLJM-61149 (PS3)
 Jan Code: 4974365823009 / PLJM-80001 (PS4)

MAG Weekly Famitsu Magazine Vol. 1253 - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
    The December 20, 2012 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace: 

 » Famitsu examines the 'Free to Play' (FtP) gaming business model in the Japanese market.
 » Preview for PS3/X360 Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen which ships next year.
 » Coverage on Frontier Gate Boost for the Playstation Portable on the PS Store.
 » Famitsu reviews Wii U Monster Hunter 3G HD Version (9/9/8/9), Wii U Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge (9/9/8/9), Wii U Musou Orochi 2 Hyper (9/8/8/9), Wii U Zombi U (9/8/9/8), Wii U Batman: Arkham City (9/9/9/9), Wii U Assassin's Creed III (9/10/9/9), Wii U Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (9/10/9/9), Wii U Mass Effect 3: Special Edition (9/10/8/9), Wii U San Goku Shi 12 (8/8/7/7), 3DS Toriko: Gourmet Monsters! (8/7/7/7), 3DS Inazuma Eleven Go 2: Chrono Stone (8/8/8/9), 3DS Neratte! Tobashite! Rilakkuma GuraGura Sweets Tower (6/6/6/7), 3DS Kawaii Koneko 3D (6/5/5/5), 3DS Oresama Kingdom: Ikemen Kareshi o Get Shiyo! Moe Kyun School Days (7/7/7/6), PSV Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2012 Ketteiban (9/8/9/9), PSP Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2012 Ketteiban (8/8/8/9), PS3 San Goku Shi 12 (8/8/7/7), PS3 Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2012 Ketteiban (9/9/8/8), PS3 Port Royale 3 (7/7/8/7), 
 » Continuing coverage on PS3 Metal Gear Rising Revengeance.
 » Preview for PS3 Shin Sangoku Musou 7.
 » Bonus DLC for Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2012 Ketteiban, Halo 4, Samurai and Dragons, Atelier Totori.
 » Sony's the Unfinished Swan is scheduled for release on the Japanese Playstation Store next week.
 » Competitors are photographed in Famitsu's Gamer's Angel Contest.
 » Sushi bento boxes are featured in this week's PICK UP FOOD.
 » Preview for 3DS Fantasy Life.
 » Every copy of Famitsu 1253 includes a bonus Wii U launch booklet.

 Japanese Product Name: 週刊ファミ通 2012年12月20日号
 Jan Code: 4910218861224

PS3 Ryu ga Gotoku of The End - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis

«©NCSX» It's a normal night on the streets of Kamurocho and neon storefronts are ablaze. A never ending gaggle of pedestrians meander and go about their evening rounds. In the middle of it all, a portly salaryman stumbles in front of Shun Akiyama - a stately Yakuza who looks natty in his purple-hued jacket. The salaryman appears ill and upchucks audibly. Shun makes light of the situation and goes about his business. As he walks, Akiyama is greeted by a portly woman who chastises him and the two proceed to walk towards the hotel district so Akiyama can collect some protection money. After a short while, they chance upon a small group of spectators who are gawking at the windows of a building. There's flashing within caused by gunfire and something seriously awry is afoot.

   Before Akiyama can join the battle inside the building, the body of an older gentleman crashes through the window and lands on the sidewalk. A crowd gathers around the body and Akiyama skulks in to take a gander but the fallen man starts to stir. Not only stir but rise up and stand there looking very much like a member of the undead. When the local constabulary arrives and a member of law enforcement places a hand on the living dead, he gets chomped something fierce and the crowd disperses. The zombie bites another cop and Akiyama runs when more zombies start raining down onto the street. An outbreak of the undead is in full swing and the Yakuza corps must rally to beat them back.

   Thus begins Ryu Ga Gotoku Of the End which is the latest release in the long-running Ryu Ga Gotoku or Yakuza franchise. In addition to the melee combat against zombies, Akiyama and friends (Kazama Kiryu, Goro Majima, and Ryuji Godai) also get to engage in the lighter side of life with activities such as bowling, ping pong, slots, and interaction with club hostesses. Since they're faced with an unyielding new enemy, Akiyama and company resort to more powerful weapons borrowed from the army including tanks and cannons for making mincemeat out of the undead.

   All preorders and new orders submitted this afternoon for RGG OtE are shipping today.

NEWS General Updates

PS3 Ryu Ga Gotoku of The End - Delayed    Sega has pushed the release date of Ryu Ga Gotoku Of the End from this week to an unspecified date in the future. We'll post an update once a new date is confirmed.    PS3 MotorStorm 3 which was originally scheduled to ship this week has also been delayed to an unspecified date in the future.

Japan Update    The news from Northeastern Japan continues to be dire. Our contacts in Tokyo are all fine but everyone's obviously rattled by the ongoing situation at the power plants in Fukushima. NCS does not expect any shipments from Japan this week but we'll update accordingly once there is news from vendors and shipping services.    As mentioned yesterday, please note that Fedex, UPS, and USPS have all halted shipments in and out of Japan at this time.

PSP Kurohyou: Ryu ga Gotoku Shinshou Premium - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Tatsuya Ukyo is a young turk who roams the streets of Kamurocho which is situated in Tokyo. Kamurocho is a neon-lit adult playground where gangsters congregate and ply their trade so that every vice is catered to. It is on these mean streets that Tatsuya finds his calling as a fighter.

   The Kurohyou: Ryu ga Gotoku Shinshou Premium Box includes a "Muppet" Special Video Clip UMD from rock band Rize, a shiny black PSP carrying case which appears to be made from crocodile or imitation thereof, a lint-free screen cleaning cloth, and a complimentary copy of Young Kamutai magazine.

PS3 Ryu Ga Gotoku 4 - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Fresh from his stint as proprietor of the Morning Glory orphanage in Ryu Ga Gotoku 3, Kiryu Kazuma steps back into the neon-lit world of the Yakuza. In the fourth Ryu Ga Gotoku game, Kiryu is accompanied by three cohorts named Masayoshi Tanimura, Shun Akiyama and Taiga Saejima. The four thuggish heroes enjoy their own storylines in the game and their escapades intertwine as the adventure unfolds. The base of operations for Kiryu and friends are the seedy streets of Kamurocho which is populated by Yakuza who ply their trade in houses of vice. Sega expands Kamurocho by allowing the exploration of the rooftops and the sewers for an added dimension of realism and mobility.
When Kiryu gets a chance to relax, he'll be able to play pachinko, table tennis, golf, go fishing, and enjoy the charms of bar hostesses. A visit to a massage parlor is also in the cards.
Early preorders will ship with a new issue of Kamutai Magazine which chronicles the locations, characters, events, and specialties in Ryu Ga Gotoku 4. The bonus magazine is being given away in 50% ratio.

Ryu Ga Gotoku 3 Original Soundtrack - Import Preorder

«©NCSX» When the latest Ryu Ga Gotoku game ships in Japan next month, Sega and Wavemaster will also release a soundtrack to accompany the software. Although the publisher hasn't updated the track listing as of last night, Japanese distributors started accepting preorders a few days ago. In the game, players reprise the role of a Yakuza henchman with a heart of gold who uses brute force and fighting skills to do his job. The music in previous RGG releases have generally been energetic so we're expecting more of the same uptempo beats that have permeated the last two games.

In Ryu Ga Gotoku 3, Kiryu gets to do some karaoke so there's tracks in the upcoming soundtrack where the voice actor (Takaya Kuroda) who plays him belts out a few tunes. The young girl named Haruka (CV: Rie Kugimiya) who Kiryu adopted also sings karaoke in the game so she'll also do a little crooning on the CD. Preorders are welcome to ship on Feb 26 2009.

Ryu Ga Gotoku Kenzan! - New Import, Ships Today

«©NCSX» Take away the natty Yakuza suits, extinguish the neon lights of Kamurocho, and dock a few centuries to arrive in 17th century Kyoto where another installment of Ryu Ga Gotoku opens up. Kiryuu Kazuma reprises his role by retro-rocketing back to Edo era Japan where he works as a hired gun who tackles assignments for any client willing to pay. Kiryuu is hiding a secret identity however. He's really the legendary Miyamoto Musashi who's now living under an assumed name. One day, an orphaned girl visits Kiryuu and hires him to avenge the death of her parents with one simple request, "Please kill Miyamoto Musashi."

Sega fleshes out the world of old Kyoto with locales and structures to exacting detail for an engaging gaming experience. Players may visit soba shops in Gion District, trek to Kiyomizu Temple in eastern Kyoto, or visit the magnificent expanse that is Nijô Castle. Similar to previous games in the series, Kiryuu gets to do a lot of fighting in 3D bouts tinged with heat.

Ryu Ga Gotoku 2 Kiryu Kazuma Lighting Figure - Preorder

Kiryu Kazuma isn't a messianic comic book hero nor is he a super-powered wunderkind out to save the world. He's just muscle. A battle-hardened Yakuza street enforcer who's tactics are brutal. NCS wouldn't go so far as to ascribe the title of "anti-hero" to Kiryu since he has redeeming qualities and a heart of gold when the occasion calls. Maybe we'll coin the term "semi-hero."

Kiryu's broad shoulders have carried three commercially successful games for the House of Sega but toys have been lacking. That changes this summer when Sega Toys releases the Ryu Ga Gotoku 2 Kiryu Kazuma Lighting Figure which features a shirtless gangster who stands on a lit pedestal. The lighting is for dramatic effect. Three weapons are included with the figure for a menacing effect. Preorders ship in late July 2008.

Ryu Ga Gotoku Kenzan! - New Import, In Stock

Take away the natty Yakuza suits, extinguish the neon lights of Kamurocho, and dock a few centuries to arrive in 17th century Kyoto where the latest installment of Ryu Ga Gotoku opens up. Kiryuu Kazuma reprises his role by retro-rocketing back to Edo era Japan where he works as a hired gun who tackles assignments for any client willing to pay. Kiryuu is hiding a secret identity however. He's really the legendary Miyamoto Musashi who's now living under an assumed name. One day, an orphaned girl visits Kiryuu and hires him to avenge the death of her parents with one simple request, "Please kill Miyamoto Musashi."

Sega fleshes out the world of old Kyoto with locales and structures to exacting detail for an engaging gaming experience. Players may visit soba shops in Gion District, trek to Kiyomizu Temple in eastern Kyoto, or visit the magnificent expanse that is Nijō Castle. Similar to previous games in the series, Kiryuu gets to do a lot of fighting in 3D bouts tinged with heat.

Ryu Ga Gotoku Kenzan! + 40GB PS3 - New Import, In Stock

Gamers yearning to play the latest Ryu Ga Gotoku game who still haven't picked up a Playstation 3 yet are in luck. Sega bundles together everything you need to play the game in a convenient package as follows:

» Playstation 3 Console with 40GB HDD in Satin Silver color
» Copy of Ryu Ga Gotoku Kenzan! in normal retail packaging
» Silver SixAxis wireless controller
» Ryu Ga Gotoku decal

All preorders will ship today and new orders are welcome.

Ryu Ga Gotoku Kenzan Original Soundtrack - Preorder

Sega's Ryu Ga Gotoku game gave players a peek at the drama, tribulations, and inner workings of the Yakuza. The first two games were well received by the gaming public so a third game subtitled "Kenzan" is in the works and scheduled for release on March 6.

The music in the Ryu Ga Gotoku games help to give key scenes a sense of urgency and just the right amount of melodrama to set the mood. When Spring rolls around, Sega collects 31 pieces of music from the upcoming Ryu Ga Gotoku Kenzan game on a single CD for easy listening. Tracks include "Blood Maker," "Takumi," "Daiwa Dance Music," "Sword Play," "Masochism," "Platonic Love," and many more. The CD spans 73 minutes of music.

Preorders for the Ryu Ga Gotoku Kenzan Original Soundtrack are welcome to ship on March 6, 2008 at US$25.90 from NCS.