Wednesday, January 13, 2010

PSP Tekken 6 - New Import, In Stock

From the Publisher
A must-have for Tekken aficionados, TEKKEN 6 sees the return of many familiar faces as well as new characters to create the largest line-up the series has ever seen. With a growing roster of fighters, each equipped with their own deadly techniques, martial art moves, and attack combinations, TEKKEN 6 will be the best “King of Iron Fist Tournament” yet.

Adding to the already rich gaming experience, a deeper character customization feature will only enhance the incredible fighting intensity as players go mano-y-mano. Optimized for the PSP system, TEKKEN 6 will not only contain all the explosive action of its home console brethren but also feature additional stages, content, items, and an ad-hoc multiplayer mode.

Fighting amongst friends is encouraged as players can battle wirelessly against each other using original or fan favorite characters. Rounding out its list of impressive features is the return of the “Ghost” Infrastructure mode, which allows players to upload their “ghost” character data and download others’ from the Internet onto their PSP system. When players have reached the height of their TEKKEN fighting skills, they will be able to see how they stack up against others through the game’s network support.

Game Features

  • Master 40 unique fighters representing the world's top martial arts styles
  • Prove your supremacy with the online VS mode or engage in online co-op battles against A.I. controlled enemies with your friends globally
  • Venture beyond the traditional boundaries of a fighting game in Scenario Campaign Mode. Jump into single player or two player online co-op campaigns to experience the intense drama and large-scale battles that unfold
  • Create new characters and customize them with every imaginable detail. Customize their hairstyles, apparel, fashion accessories, tattoos, etc. Then take your own ultimate fighters online in VS mode or Co-Op mode
  • Punch your enemies through concrete walls or kick them through floors to open a whole new battleground

NEWS General Updates

Espgaluda II Black Label Limited Edition - Update
Some Japanese vendors have opened up preorders for the limited edition of Espgaluda II and NCS should open them up on our shop in the next few days. We're still waiting for confirmation on the allocation ratio that we'll be allowed to purchase from the distributor. We hear it's going to be 1:4 which, if true, would be better than initially expected.
Playstation Network Tickets - JPY3000 Restock
All backorders for the Japanese PSN Tickets (JPY3000 denomination) were filled yesterday and new orders are welcome today.
Advertising For Love
Google's contextual advertisement server is displaying a "Geek 2 Geek" banner below when we checked a few minutes ago. Last week, they served up "Japan Love" or something to that effect which appeared to be a dating service for men looking for Japanese women. In NCS' next side business, we're going to build a dating service for 24 million Chinese men who won't have wives according to this CNN article.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1101 - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The January 21, 2010 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage on the following games and/or events in the Japanese market:

» Preview for Gundam Assault Strike which is headed for the PSP. The article looks at the Gundam series featured in the game and introduces readers to the mechs and characters who'll be doing the fighting.
» Famitsu's reviewers rank PSP Kingdom Hearts BBS (10/9/9/9), PSP Kentoushi Gladiator (8/8/7/8), PS3 Operation Flashpoint (7/7/7/7) and NDS Last Window: Mayonaka no Yakusoku (9/8/8/7).
» Publishers send in their New Year's greetings and Famitsu publishes a bunch of them. Atlus' greeting features Jack Frost doing some Curling and SNK's design shows the flamboyant Ash Crimson drinking some coffee. According to Taito's greeting, 2010 will be "Taito Try Year!" while Namco will be celebrating Pac-Man's 30th Anniversary in 2010.
» Special retrospective on the Metal Gear Solid series of games.
» PICK UP FOOD checks out some popular dishes at restaurants.

PS3 God of War Trilogy - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Preorder are welcome for the God of War Trilogy which bundles together all three games in the GOW franchise and throws in two bonuses to boot. The contents of the trilogy are as follows:

» God of War III
» God of War Collection (God of War and God of War II)
» Art book which contains 70 pages of GOW artwork and illustrations
» Bonus DLC card which allows users to download a Kratos Skin

Preorders ship on March 25, 2010 at JPY9800 or US$108.90 from NCS.

PSP Prinny 2: Tokkou Yugi! Akatsuki no Pants Daisakusen!! Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Thanks to Prinny's valiant efforts in the first Prinny game on PSP, gluttony still exists in the world of Disgaea. In particular, mistress Etna was exceptionally hungry for her dessert which Prinny helped to satiate. In the sequel, a panty-thieving fiend has snuck into Etna's boudoir and spirited away her skivvies. We imagine them to be lacy, dainty, and irresistible to the type of individual who steals underwear. That's where Prinny rolls in once again to bring back Etna's drawers before war is announced.
Similar to the first game, Prinny runs from left to right and attacks with both sword and eldritch magic. Brand new enemies, challenges, and new Prinny techniques give the sequel added attraction for fans. Early preorders will include a bonus "ticket" in 100% ratio.

PS2 Summon Night Gran-Thesis - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Three years after the previous Summon Night game, the series returns to the PS2 with a new adventure which features 3D battle sequences for the first time. All preorders will ship with a bonus hardcover Official Visual Book which contains 44 pages.

TOYS Portrait of Pirates "Strong Edition" Nico Robin - Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The One Piece Strong World movie opened across Japan last month and Megahouse has been busy crafting a number of Portrait of Pirates figures based on the crew of the Jolly Roger. In the new selection of toys, the Straw Hat Pirates are depicted in a more mature and serious manner. Luffy is no longer looks like the clown-prince of the high seas in his "Strong" rendition and Nami's "Strong Edition" makes her look like a sophisticated Vegas showgirl.
Megahouse unveils the third pair of figures in their Strong Edition series which features Nico Robin and Usopp. In her new persona, Nico Robin is entirely clad in black shiny leather and her figure is womanly with a protruding bosom. A hand-weapon is included with the toy along with a pair of glasses which may be fitted onto Nico's face. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late May 2010 at JPY6800 (US$75.90) each.

TOYS Portrait of Pirates "Strong Edition" Usopp - Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The One Piece Strong World movie opened across Japan last month and Megahouse has been busy crafting a number of Portrait of Pirates figures based on the crew of the Jolly Roger. In the new selection of toys, the Straw Hat Pirates are depicted in a more mature and serious manner. Luffy is no longer looks like the clown-prince of the high seas in his "Strong" rendition and Nami's "Strong Edition" makes her look like a sophisticated Vegas showgirl.
Megahouse unveils the third pair of figures in their Strong Edition series which features Nico Robin and Usopp. The joker-faced Usopp wears a black-and-white striped getup that may be likened to pajamas which he overlays with shiny black samurai shielding. A horned helmet rests on top of Usopp's head to accentuate the samurai theme and his Kabuto slingshot weapon is present. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late May 2010 at JPY6800 (US$75.90) each.