TOYS SR Video Game Robotics - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Yujin made a splash with their line of Shooting Game Historica toys which appealed to toy collectors as well as gamers. They're up to three volumes of Shooting Game Historica already along with matching SP packaging variants. Yujin branches off the Shooting Historica series with a new collection dubbed SR Video Game Robotics which celebrates five mechs from olden video games. The games that the robots hail from aren't ancient but they are from the 16-bit generation with the exception of the "Blast Runner Assault Robot" which is one of four mech types from Sega's RingEDGE coin-op titled Border Break. The games and attendant mechs:

» Border Break - Blast Runner Assault Armament Type I
» Cyberbots- BX-02 Blodia
» Assault Suits Leynos- AS-5E3 Leynos
» Assault Suits Valken - AS-117 Valken
» Wolf Fang

With SR Video Game Robotics, Yujin (now owned by Takara Tomy) makes an important evolution from the Shooting Game Historica series. All of the robots in the set are made of articulated parts which allow each mech to be posed for action stances. The quality of the toys, in our opinion, is top-notch as today's gallery photos should convey. When we inspected the mechs yesterday and discovered the love that went into the toys, we tried to order a few more factory cases to have and to hold. Sadly, all Japanese distributors have sold out of this item but a possible S.P. edition of the Robotics may be our chance to order more.
NCS is supplying SR Robotics in complete sets of five toys at the price of US$38.90 for new orders. All preorders have shipped of as yesterday afternoon and new orders are welcome to ship today. «Photo Gallery»

MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1088 - Annual Subscriptions

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The October 22, 2009 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace:

» Final Fantasy XIV preview which shows off a few screenshots, the fauna, and the Lancer and Archer character classes.
» Famitsu's reviewers rank NDS Shounen Sunday & Shounen Magazine: White Comic (7/7/7/7), PSP Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Senaka o Takuseshimono (6/7/6/7), PSP Undead Knights (8/8/8/7), PS3 NHL 2K10 (6/6/6/6), and PS3 UFC Undisputed (9/8/8/8).
» Reports and impressions on a bunch of games exhibited at the Tokyo Game Show are gathered together between pages 38-59.
» PSP Gran Turismo game guide (pg111-118).
» Peek between pages 126-127 for the bonu Pawapuro 4 mini guide which may be removed from the magazine since it has its own set of staples.
» Coverage on Border Break from Sega.
» Preview of the Dragon Quest VI remake for the Nintendo DS.

PSP Neon Genesis Evangelion Portable Pack - New, In Stock

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«©NCSX» Gainax re-releases their PSP Shinseiki Evangelion Koutetsu no Girlfriend games again in a special Girlfriend twofer + one extra title that bundles together the following games:

» Shinseiki Evangelion: Koutetsu no Girlfriend Tokubetsu-Hen Portable
» Shinseiki Evangelion: Koutetsu no Girlfriend 2nd Portable
» Secret of Evangelion Portable (Best Hit Selection Version)

The Girlfriend games are interactive adventures where players stare at pretty pictures, read lots of dialogue, listen to speech, and immerse themselves into the Evangelion universe.

Some bonus items are also being thrown into the package as follows:
» Carrying Case featuring Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley
» Lanyard featuring Kaworu Nagisa
» Evangelion Portable Illustrations Booklet

All of the items are packaged in a cardboard box which features Rei and Asuka in their skintight plug suits.

PSP Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles - New, In Stock

From the Publisher
The legendary action game Castlevania: Rondo of Blood is reborn on the PSP system with incredible 3D graphics and timeless side scrolling gameplay in Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles. The first time Rondo of Blood has been released outside of Japan, Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles lets gamers take up the Vampire Killer whip as Richter Belmont as they seek to destroy the maniacal Dracula once and for all in this pivotal piece of the ongoing Castlevania saga. Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles also includes unlockable versions of the original Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night games, delivering incredible gameplay and value while updating two of the most beloved video games of all time for a new generation of gamers.

Game Features
» The classic action game Castlevania: Rondo of Blood re-imagined for the PSP system with 3D graphics, enhanced gameplay and new music
» Includes unlockable versions of the original Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night games, optimized for the PSP system
» Old-school side scrolling action through more than 10 gothic stages and additional hidden areas
» New song collection system adds additional depth to classic gameplay
» Complete special event to unlock an additional playable character
» Return to previously completed levels to explore over and over

NDS Blue Dragon Ikai no Kyoujuu - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Shu, Jiro, Kluke, and the rest of the Blue Dragon gang are back in a new adventure but this time around, they're supporting cast members. In Blue Dragon: Ikai no Kyoujuu, players create a brand new hero or heroine who suffers from amnesia. Despite the protagonist's lack of memories, he/she nevertheless leads the party on a new action-packed adventure that takes the group around the world. The game features a 3D battle system where heroes attack with conventional weapons as well as their respective Shadows. An item synthesis system is also available where new weapons and armor may be crafted and upgraded for use on the battlefield. Early reservations will include a bonus Blue Dragon fan booklet in 50% ratio that's being given away by Namco Bandai.

NDS Iron Master Legendary Blacksmith - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product 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 war, skirmish, or conflict. Just like the Big Boys.

NDS Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey - New, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» When a swirling dimensional portal opens up over the Antarctic land mass, the governments of Earth get a little nervous. A team of explorers wearing DEMONICa suits (gold helmets, gauntlets, and padded body armor) is quickly assembled and sent racing to the incident site on four armored vehicles. When the portal is reached, the team discovers that it leads to another world known as the Schwarzverse which is populated by 300 types of devils, demons, and other scaly malcontents.
Players take on the role of a Japanese team member who's joined by Commander Gore, an American fellow named Jimenez, and a Russian woman who answers to Zelenin. The party will seek the assistance and kindness of demons in order to conquer the Schwarzverse and survive.

PSP Atom (Astro Boy) - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Treasure's vision of Astro Boy on the Gamboy Advance a few years back was inspiring. The controls, the visuals, and the overall feel of the game gave us new respect for Astro Boy and his innate abilities. A new Astro Boy game wings its way to the Japanese marketplace this week but Treasure isn't involved. Not even an iota. This time around, the PSP Astro Boy game is being published by D3 Publisher of Simple 2000 gaming fame.

Atom is a side scrolling platform game and shooter where players take control of Astro Boy and battle the minions of President Stone who runs Metro City. When Mr. Stone puts monstrous robot called the "Peacekeeper" into active service (which goes rogue), Astro Boy must stop it before Metro City is destroyed. The Peacekeeper fills up the entire height of the screen and presents a formidable opponent against Astro's power.

The platform action is standard fare where Astro jumps over obstacles, shoots up goons, and continuously moves from left to right across the stages. The levels that feature side scrolling shooting are also standard fare with a difficulty level that's about average. The cross-fire never gets too intense and gamers who have conquered shmups of the recent past won't get bogged down by anything the game throws out. Astro's weapons include a laser cannon, a drill attack, and a machine gun attack where Astro spins on-screen and blasts everything around him.