Sengoku Musou 2 Moushouden

Warring States are in focus once again with Koei's extension of the Sengoku Musou 2 game. Players who own Sengoku Musou 2 may utilize the MIXJOY function in Moushouden to unlock special features in the original game for added enjoyment. Along with the usual cast of warriors, six new playable generals join the battlefield carnage as follows:

» Toshiie Maeda (CV by Katsuyuki Konishi)
» Katsuie Shibata (CV by Eiji Takemoto)
» Gracia Hosokawa (CV by Jun Shikano)
» Kojiro Sasaki (CV by Yuji Ueda)
» Motochika Chousokabe (CV by Ryotaro Okiayu)
» Yoshimoto Imagawa (CV by Takahiro Kawachi)

Old hands to the Sengoku Musou games will find more of the same here where a powerful hero leads troops to victory again opposing armies. Special attacks may be mixed in with conventional slashes to spice up the kills and 5th weapons are available for mega-mighty thrusts. Early preorders will include one of three possible character pins.

Sengoku Musou 2 Moushouden Treasure Box

New faces join old warriors in Koei's Sengoku Musou 2 Moushoden game. Toshiie Maeda and Katsuie Shibata from Oda Nobunaga's gang make their long-awaited playable turns in Sengoku Musou 2 Moushouden. Toshiie Maeda looks like a member of the Saint Seiya corps with his golden burnished armor and feathery locks while Katsuie is a massive bald bruiser who wears animal skins and swings twin axes.

As if those two weren't enough to whet fan appetites, the SM2 Moushouden Treasure Box includes the following items to goad gamers into opening their wallets:

» Sengoku Musou 2 Moushouden Game DVD
» Sengoku Musou 2 and Sengoku Musou 2 Empires Data CD-Rom
» A collection of 32 character pins featuring the warriors from SM2M

All three items are packaged into a slipcase and the pins are arranged inside a gatefold binder which features artwork of the characters. All preorders will ship today and new orders are welcome at US$88 each.

Dragoneer's Aria + Bonus Booklet

From the Publisher
Protect the ones that protect the world! In ages past, the Holy Dragon was annihilated by the Black Dragon. But from his soul, six new dragons were born. Together with the Dragoons, these dragons have been charged with the protection of the world. For centuries, all is peaceful... then the Black Dragon appears and destroys the capital city, Granadis.

A dragoon named Valen Kessler and Euphe Ralm, a young healer, are charged with the task of ensuring the safety of the world's dragons, as well as uncovering the dark mystery behind the sudden attack of the vicious Black Dragon....

Game Features
» Sweeping, epic story of love and adventure!
» Dragon skills add more exciting options to fight.
» Addictive game play experience
» Eye catchy, full of life characters that engross your gameplay
» Massive access to customization and crafting
» Distinguished character design
» Ad hoc multiplayer network mode, called Dragoneer Mode (2 to 4 players) lets you team up with your friends and fight against a dragon.
» Selectable Japanese or English voices (on title screen)

Snow Portable + Bonus DVD

When the male protagonist of Snow Portable fails his college entrance exams, he has to take some time off to assess his plans. He lands a part-time job at a hotel which is managed by his cousin and encounters six girls who may change his destiny and perhaps lead to possible romance with one special girl.

After successful sales stints on the PC and a quick sell out on the Dreamcast, Snow fell on the Playstation 2 in early 2004. The game caught the attention of players with its special blend of romance interaction, memorable characters, and pretty visuals. For the PS2 release, NEC commissioned the creation of 600 pieces of artwork which were used in the game and Studio Mebius arranged for full voice action for the characters. The PS2 version also featured a new scenario to make the game worthy for fans who have already finished the DC and/or PC versions.

Fast forward three years and Snow is brought out once again, this time on the portable environs of the PSP. New features in the game that make the release worthwhile for Snow fans include:

» A new character joins the original cast and provides additional foil; she may be seen on the lower left corner of the game cover with silver hair
» A new scenario to enhance the original game
» Updated graphics and sound elements which dazzle the senses

Sharuui * Takoron

From the Publisher
Sharuui * Takoron is an all-new puzzle game from the makers of Puyo Puyo. Lightning reflexes and quick thinking will net the player a win as they race to clear their screen of Octopi before their opponent. Match the colored Octopi in the correct quantities under the numbered sea nets in order to clear them from the playing field and fill your opponent’s screen with annoying sea urchins. Don't let your screen stay full for too long. Sharuui * Takoron features a single-player story mode, four-player multiplayer as well as Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection online play.

Game Features
» Colorful, addictive gameplay – clear the screen of Octopi before your opponent does!
» Move quick to create huge combos as you fill your opponent’s screen with annoying Urchins!
» Single-player Story mode
» Multi-player mode for up to four players
» Online play using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection

Halloween Headgear Accessor

Become the center of attention at the office Halloween party by wearing mischievous pumpkins in your hair. If vegetation doesn't mesh with your sense of style, try the shiny black and orange witch's hat which is fitted with an orange band. The material used in both products is listed as polyester and polyvinyl chloride which probably means they shouldn't be washed. The size is adjustable and will fit most heads.
Preorders for either Halloween headgear accessory are welcome to ship in mid-late September 2007... well before the festivities ensue. Pricing is set at US$12.50 each.

Santa Suit [Polyester]

The population in the land of the rising sun is primarily Shintoist and Buddhist. Christianity isn't prevalent at all but the representatives and symbols of Christmas are fairly visible when December rolls around. The onset of winter generally heralds a merchandising wave similar to the frenzy that takes place stateside during the Holidays.

A number of Christmas toys, candy, and decorations have begun appearing in our product preorder schedules. We're skipping 99.9% of what's being offered but we thought these two might attract bids. On the left, a medium-size Santa suit which includes cap, coat, and pants. You'll have to supply the sack. On the right, a medium-size lady Santa suit which includes everything seen in the photo minus the blonde Japanese girl. Preorders are welcome to ship in October 2007.

General Updates

PSN Tickets JPY3000 Tomorrow All backorders for the Playstation Network Tickets will be filled tomorrow. New orders are welcome.

Remainder of New Imports Tomorrow NDS Gyakuten Saiban 3 and the rest of this week's new releases are scheduled to arrive on Thursday. We are accepting preorders for the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Gemini Bundle at US$279 which includes a special limited edition NDS Lite and a copy of the Ring of Fates game.