Iron Master: The Legendary Blacksmith - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» We're going to go out on a limb and declare that there will always be war and conflict in human affairs. With all that war, someone's got to supply bellicose humans with weapons and that's where you come in. You're the "Iron Master," a legendary blacksmith who arms warriors who want to do some serious fighting. By plying your trade and using astute management skills, your weapons are sold, raw materials are gathered, and the smithy's renown eventually grows. Once your reputation reaches a certain level, adventurers from near and far gather at your shop to barter, sell weapons, and buy them. The goal is to expand the business to such a level that you become a medieval Lord of War who supplies weaponry to both sides of a conflict. Just like the Big Boys.
Preorders are welcome to ship on Oct 15, 2009 at JPY4800 or US$50.90.

Hachi-One Diver - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» In the world of Shogi (Japanese Chess), there are professional players who make their living at the game and gamblers who play Shogi for money. In Hachi-One Diver, gamers take the latter tack and play Shogi against an assortment of opponents who vary in their level of skill and attitude. Based on the manga by Shibata Yokusaru which was made into an 11-episode television series, Hachi-One Diver on the PS2 features a Story Mode where players take on the role of Sugata Kentarou who possesses a decidedly blank visage. Sugata was once a promising student at the Shogi Player Foundation but he faltered and failed at his dream. Nowadays, he has taken the role of a Shogi gambler who earns his keep by facing opponents in Shogi parlors and contests.

The Story Mode of the game follows Sugata's trials as he plays Shogi against a steady parade of competitors. By beating certain opponents, Sugata faces new challengers based on his performance. Hachi-One Diver also features a Versus Mode, a 2-Player Mode, and a Shogi School Mode that teaches newbies the basics of the game. Preorders are welcome to ship on September 17, 2009 at JPY4800 or US$50.90 from NCS.

Tales of Vesperia - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The Tales games from Namco have enjoyed stellar sales over the years and over 10 million copies have made their ways into the eager hands of couch-based-adventurers. In the tenth Tales game, an androgynous hero named Yuri Lowell serves as the protagonist who teams up with a assortment of fellow travelers including 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. The battle system in Vesperia is dubbed the "Evolved Flex-Range Linear Motion Battle System" which is just a convoluted way of saying "3D slashing."

Tales of Vesperia was originally released on the Xbox 360 last year but it's headed for the PS3 where the game will be bolstered with a new character named Patty Fleur, new sub-quests, and new event scenes. An extra incentive is a bonus DLC card which will be given away by the publisher in 50% ratio. Preorders are welcome to ship on Sept 17, 2009.

Forever Blue 2: Beautiful Ocean - Import Preorder

From the Publisher
The World is Your Oyster
Endless Ocean 2 builds on the ocean experience first introduced with Endless Ocean™. While the last game emphasized relaxation, this one is designed with more adventure in mind. Divers might find themselves escaping from or calming down attacking sharks, exploring shipwrecks or finding treasure. Endless Ocean 2 also has more creatures and
improved graphics designed to fully immerse players in an ocean environment that they can freely explore at their own pace.

SaGa 2: Hihou Densetsu DSi Accessory Set - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Square Enix is making the upcoming release of SaGa 2: Hihou Densetsu Goddess of Destiny something of an event with three game packages including one that's exclusive to their own shopping site. There's also a comprehensive SaGa soundtrack being sold on Square's shop. Along with the three versions of the game and the OST, Hori has been recruited to produce a SaGa 2 accessory pack that includes three items as follows:

» Springy mobile phone strap connected to a puffy sticker
» Extendable stylus which fits into the pen slot beneath the DSi
» Protective DSi case which features red stencil artwork of the game cast

Please note the stylus and the DSi case are only for use with the Nintendo DSi handheld. On the other hand, the strap can be used with any mobile phone. Preorders are welcome to ship on September 17, 2009 at JPY1800 or US$25.90 from NCS.

Ikkitousen: Eloquent Fist (Best Collection) - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The girls of Ikkitousen are back in a 2D punch 'n kick action game that's somewhat reminiscent of the coin-operated Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon from Banpresto (1995). Rather than releasing a barebones side scrolling brawler, Marvelous goes beyond the call of duty by including a sizable amount of animated content in the game which chronicles the stories of the Ikkitousen fighters. Eloquent Fist also features a fair amount of fan service in the form of wobbling boobs that shudder, fragile clothing that shatters, and more Kanu Unchou than you can shake a stick at. Full screen images of the women warriors in vulnerable poses and wearing tattered clothing bolsters the fan service in the game.

As mentioned earlier, Eloquent Fist is a side scrolling action game where players select a warrior from 17 available fighters such as Kanu Unchou or Ryomou Shimei. At the outset, four characters are hidden behind silhouettes but 13 are ready for the selection process. Players move their heroine/hero from left to right to confront assorted enemies. Punches and kicks are used to attack but special moves are also available to defeat multiple enemies at once. If you walk into an enemy, a "grab" move is automatically triggered so that the foe is clutched. The objects in the environment such as telephone booths are destructible and reveal bonuses such as steamed buns which recover health points. As the game progresses, fighters can win new outfits such as bikinis in various colors and charge into battle wearing just a 2-piece. Preorders are welcome.

Slip-on DSi Crocodile Leather Case - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» We saw a pimp once. Just once. This was way before New York cleaned up Times Square and made it the tourist haven that it is today. Back then, Times Square was seedy, dirty, and surly. If you weren't careful, you were liable to catch a glimpse of a bona fide pimp. Maybe even two of them. It was probably a Friday when the sighting occured but there he was. Natty suit, brown but stylish hat, sunglasses at night, and the shoes. Crocodile shoes. Shoes that glittered like shoes never glittered before.

Crocodile leather is generally an expensive proposition which is why it's normally only found in special circumstances. Imagine our awe when Takara Tomy started preorders for their Slip-on DSi Crocodile Leather case for the measly fee of JPY1047 each. NCS thought back to the pimp sighting and knew that our Nintendo DSi would soon be encased in something glittery and shiny... like an NDSi never glittered or shined before.

Queen's Blade: Spiral Chaos [Gekitou Pack] - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» A bevy of lovelies from the Queens Gate works gather together not to pose and preen but to engage in an action-adventure of epic proportions. Literally. Queens Blade is built on the Super Robot Wars game engine where the player's party goes from mission to mission and battles opposing forces on tactical grids. When an attack is ignited, the attacker is shown in a fluid animated sequence where she swings a sword and damages her enemy. Visions of undulating bosoms are a common theme throughout the tactical sequences. The "Gekitou Pack" edition of the game includes the following bonus items:

» Queen's Blade: Spiral Chaos Official Visual Book
» figma "Cute" toy figure with accessories and extra parts
» Queen's Blade Voice Out CD which features the entire voice cast

Preorders are welcome to ship on December 17, 2009 at JPY9800 or US$106.90 from NCS.