Wii Calling: Kuroki Chakushin - Japanese Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The "survival horror" genre has been under-represented on the Wii but Hudson contributes a new title for the console later this year.

In Calling: Kuroki Chakushin, players take on the role of a hero who explores dark environs armed only with a mobile phone and a puny flashlight. By creeping around with purpose and intent towards unraveling a mystery, the protagonist eventually gets to trek through limbo and encounter discarnate entities and spirits who may or may not have malicious intentions. The phone and flashlight are both controlled through manipulation of the Wii Remote.

Preorders are welcome to ship on November 19, 2009 at JPY5800 or US$60.90 from NCS.

NDS WireWay - Japanese Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Take control of a grinning alien creature named "Wiley Springer" who uses tensile wires to sling his way through 60 stages with a vertical aspect bent. When Wiley clings to a wire, players use the stylus to tap and pull downwards on the wire and then release to send him hurtling through the air. By adjusting the amount of tension on the wire, Wiley will be thrown with a certain amount of propulsion to reach the next wire, bumper, or springboard. Wiley battles alien minions but his ultimate mission is rescuing his true love Cythera from the clutches of an evil alien overlord.

Preorders for the Japanese import version of WireWay are welcome to ship on November 5, 2009 but please note the domestic USA version is scheduled to ship 2 days earlier on November 3, 2009.

PSP Persona 3 Portable - Japanese Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The beautiful seaside city of Minato-ku serves as the backdrop for the latest Persona adventure where players adopt the role of a transfer student who commutes daily from dormitory to school. Persona 3 introduces creatures known as Shadows which appear during the midnight hour and wreak all manner of havoc. To combat the threat, the protagonist teams up with fellow students including Yukari Takeba, Mitsuru Kirijo, and Junpei Iori who all have the power of Persona and the ability to battle the Shadows.

Persona 3 was originally released on the PS2 in 2006 and the PSP conversion features new elements such as a selectable difficulty setting (Beginner, Easy, Normal, Hard, Maniacs), an upgraded battle system, new events, and the option to play the game as a female student instead of the default male student from the original game. Preorders are welcome to ship on November 1, 2009 at JPY5980 or US$62.90 from NCS.

NEWS Japanese Import Outlook - Arrivals on Thursday

NDS	Love Plus	Konami
	Sloane to MacHale no Nazo no Story 2	Level 5
PS3	428: Fuusa Sareta Shibuya de	Sega
	Mobile Suit Gundam Senki U.C. 0081	Bandai
PSP	Samurai Dou 2 Portable	Spike
	Simple 2500 Series Portable! Vol. 12: The Hohei 2	D3
	Yamamura Misa Suspense	Marvelous
9/3	Ousama Monogatari	Marvelous
	Tabemon	Namco

NEWS USA Release Outlook - Arrivals on Monday-Wednesday

PS3	Cabela's Outdoor Adventure [Delayed Sept 8]	Activision
	Guitar Hero 5	Activision
PSP	Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny	Namco
360	Guitar Hero 5	Activision
	Section 8	SouthPeak
NDS	Mini Ninjas [Delayed Sept 8]	Eidos
Wii	Cruise Ship Vacation Games [Delayed Sept 8]	Activision
	Mini Ninjas [Delayed Sept 8]	Eidos

SOTW Hori Handle Controller for Nintendo Famicom - Sale

NCS Sale of the Week Offering: August 31, 2009
Original Release in Japan: March 30, 1989
«©NCSX» New and factory boxed Hori Handle Controller which was released for the original Famicom over 20 years ago. The controller was designed for use with the Famicom version of Afterburner but can also be used with racing games. A connector cable is included inside the box to attach the controller to the Famicom console (with applicable port accessory) or the Nintendo Entertainment System.

Product Condition: NCS' remaining inventory is brand new and factory boxed but please note the outer cardboard box has suffered the ravages of time. As such, the cardboard has dings, dents, and wear and tear caused by two decades in warehouse storage and warehouse-to-warehouse transport. Please also note that the suction cups on the bottom of the controller look a little rough and somewhat deteriorated. We're guessing the type of plastic used to make the suction cups wasn't designed for long-term utility. The rest of the plastic used to create the controller is however still shiny and sharp-looking.

Sale Offering: Pricing per controller is set at US$58.90 each. If you reside within the continental US, NCS recommends shipping by UPS Ground for the most economical domestic carriage cost.

JAN Code: 4961818808317
Japanese Product Name: ハンドルコントローラ
Compatibility: Famicom, Nintendo Entertainment System

MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1082 - New Import, Subscriptions

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The September 10, 2009 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following video games and/or events in the Japanese marketplace:

» Famitsu takes a look at the recently announced Playstation 3 Slim which launches next month. Photos of the console are included.
» Lengthy PSP Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep preview which introduces the characters in the game such as Cinderella, Aqua, Ventus, Lucifer the portly feline, and a rodent named Jaq. Experiment 626 (aka Stitch) and Dr Jumba are also featured on page 28 among others on the other pages.
» The Famitsu reviewers rank NDS Love Plus (8/9/7/8), PSP The Hohei 2 (6/6/5/6), Wii Tabemon (8/7/8/8), Wii Ousama Monogatari (9/9/8/9), and PS3 Mobile Suit Gundam Senki U.C. 0081 (8/8/9/8).
» Previews for NDS Rune Factory 3 and PS3 3D Dot Game Heroes.
» PSP Dissidia Final Fantasy Universal Tuning is shipping on Nov 1.
» Coin-op previews for Arcana Heart 3 and Jubeat Ripples.
» Photo spread for cover model Ai 愛衣

TOYS Persona 4: Kuma Figure - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Japanese manufacturer Wave pays tribute to Persona 4 by launching a series of figures which debut with a non-scale Kuma toy. Kuma is the reverse teardrop shaped bear whose color scheme is reminiscent of something that might be found in the circus. Big eyes, a wisp of a smile and a tiny nose are found on Kuma's half-moon face whilst two blue ears and a tuft of blue hair protrude through the top of Kuma's head.

Kuma's body is made of PVC and ABS but note that the zipper that serves as a point of demarcation between his body and head is made of soft vinyl. A zipper tab sticks out from the back of Kuma's "neck" but it's non-functional and is just there for show. Since the figure is nonscale, Wave decided to make Kuma petite and he measures a mere 9cm or 3.54" tall. A yellow disc is included with Kuma for display purposes. »Photos«