X360 Otomedius Gorgeous - Platinum Hits Collection - Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The first printing of X360 Otomedius Gorgeous is still available in the Japanese marketplace at or around the original suggested retail price of JPY6800. Despite the ready availability of the game, a "Platinum Hits" reprint of Otomedius has been announced which is priced at JPY2800 or US$33.90 from NCS.

Preorders are welcome to ship on March 11, 2010. Please note the cover shown to the left is from the original printing of the game. The Platinum Hits reprint will have a border which encapsulates the artwork to clearly designate it as a second printing of the game.

Wii Biohazard Darkside Chronicles Collector's Ed. - New Import

From the Publisher
Capcom brings the Biohazard series back to the Nintendo Wii with the sequel to the highly successful, million-selling title, Biohazard: The Umbrella Chronicles, Biohazard: The Darkside Chronicles.

Unlike the evil enemies you fought against in the previous story, in Biohazard: The Darkside Chronicles, players will fight against the characters' own inner demons. Two of the most popular characters in the series and heroes of the beloved Biohazard 2, Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield, will be making their return. As unconventional heroes, the two start out the game as ordinary individuals who are thrown into terrorizing situations where their own fear is their biggest enemy.

Featuring a brand new storyline that will fill in missing pieces of the "Chronicles" series, Biohazard: The Darkside Chronicles leads players into a horrific world where the lines between good and evil are blurred and the fight begins with your dark side and the game's on-rail, arcade shooter gameplay first featured in Biohazard: The Umbrella Chronicles, has been radically upgraded in Biohazard: The Darkside Chronicles. One of the major additions is a sub-screen which will allow for weapon configuration and use of recovery items regardless of time progression. A horde of new features including a new system that allows players to modify the difficulty level according to their playing skills will bring accessibility and fun to both the hardcore and casual gamer. Continuing in the survival horror tradition, Biohazard: The Darkside Chronicles will increase the thrills and chills with an enhanced two-player co-op mode where players will be able to follow their partners on the same screen. Their conversations and interactions have also been improved to create a more intense co-op experience. A more terrifying experience than ever before, Biohazard: The Darkside Chronicles combines a shaky and realistic handheld camera experience with an eerie soundtrack and creepy sound effects utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

Game Features

• Two-Player Co-op Shooting: Invite friends and family to experience the horror alongside you in 2-player co-op mode.
• Fan Favorite Characters Return: Play as Leon S. Kennedy, protagonist of Biohazard 2 and Biohazard 4, his partner Claire Redfield, who appeared in Biohazard 2 and Biohazard: Code Veronica, and others still to be announced.
• New Evade Movements: Utilize the Wii Remote to flank and evade your enemies, creating a more in-depth and intense shooting experience.
• Customizable Weapons: Players can upgrade and customize their weapons for each battle scenario. Each playable character can be specialized for a specific combat style.
• Dynamic Difficulty: In addition to the initial settings of Easy, Normal and Hard, the game's difficulty level will adjust automatically based on the player's skill level so that both old and new fans can have a fun and challenging experience.
• Collectibles Galore: For true Biohazard devotees, archive items such as characters, enemies, old documents and movies can be found throughout the game.

TOYS Final Fantasy XIII Shiva Bike Play Arts Kai Figure - Preorder

From the Publisher
FFXIII PLAY ARTS KAI SHIVA AF (C: 1-1-4)
Imported from Japan! Square Enix's Play Arts -Kai- figures are an improved version of their popular Play Arts action figure series. With a larger scale, a greater attention to detail, more articulation points, and additional parts, these are their finest action figure yet. Based on Final Fantasy XIII, the highly-anticipated role-playing game coming to the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 in Spring 2010, this figure of the summon Shiva features a detailed sculpt taken directly from Square Enix's CGI designs. Window box packaging. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late March 2010 at JPY19800 or US$179.90.

TOYS figma Inuyasha Kagome Higurashi - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» In the Inuyasha animated serial, Kagome Higurashi is a girl who's the reincarnation and embodiment of a priestess named Kikyou. By joining Inuyasha on a quest to collect the broken pieces of the Shikon Jewel (which she busted up), she gains experience, renown, and eventually a life partner. Max Factory announces a new figma based on Kagome in her regulation-issue outfit from the manga and animated series. Kagome wears a green and white school uniform and carries her red bow which she used to accidentally crack the Shikon Jewel.
The Kagome figma figure measures 14cm and is sculpted by Asai Maki. In addition to the red bow, a quiver and six arrows are also included in the toy package. Extra hands, faces, and a figma stand round out the inclusions in the retail box. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late April 2010 at JPY2500 or US$33.90 from NCS.

TOYS figma Ga-rei Zero Yomi Isayama - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Kensuke Nimura sees dead people. Kagura Tsuchimiya also sees dead people and the two team up to battle spooks, spirits, and other wispy malcontents who would do humanity harm. As members of a secretive organization which protects Japan against evil, Kagura's offensive edge is a monster called Ga-rei which she commands to destroy her enemies.
One of those enemies is a girl named Yomi Isayama who's a stone-cold killer and troublemaker. When Yomi tries to release a mighty demon from its prison, Kagura and Kensuke stop her machinations and end up killing her during the ordeal. Since she was so badass, Yomi get her figma turn which positions tha Ga-rei Zero antagonist in happier times where she wields a blade, an steam iron with chain, and a cellphone accessory. The Yomi figure measures 14cm tall and is packaged with three faces, the aforementioned accessories, and a standard figma stand. Preorders ship in April 2010.

TOYS Evangelion Petit Super DX Plush Nesoberi Penpen - Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Why are the words "Petit" and "Super DX" in the same product title for the Nesoberi Penpen plush toy? No one knows. Not even Banpresto who's making the plush. In the Evangelion animated series, Penpen is a penguin who's the result of a genetics experiment. Misato adopts him and allows Penpen to live in her apartment like a roommate who watches her TV and eats her food. Banpresto's plush Penpen appears to be sliding and we imagine him to be thrusting towards a hot spring for his daily bath. Each plush measures 26cm (10.23") in length and preorders ship in May 2010.

PSP Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep PSP Bundle - New, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» One of the most desired special-design handhelds in recent memory was the Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Nintendo DSi which was a black DSi decorated with a repeating pattern of hearts, crosses, crowns, and mouse ears. It was a Vuitton-esque design that proved popular. A new special edition Kingdom Hearts-themed handheld was released over the weekend in Japan and NCS received our allocation earlier this morning.
The Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep PSP is a silver PSP-3000 model which looks regulation-issue from the front except for the "Crown" and "Mouse Ears" insignia below the face buttons. Flip the handheld over however and marvel and the nifty Vuitton-esque design on the back which has proven popular once again judging by the preorder volume. NCS is shipping all preorders today and new orders are also welcome to ship this afternoon.

PSP Kentoushi Gladiator Begins - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Travel back in time to the ancient Roman Empire and step into the shoes of a sword swinging gladiator. At the outset of the game, players are tasked with creating a customized slave who has to fight for his survival. Choose the facial structure, hair color, hair style, skin color, body type, and a number of other attributes to build a unique warrior. Female warriors may also be customized so that their bosoms grow from A-cup to what appears to be D-cup with a few tugs of the d-pad. If the slave succeeds in defeating the opposition, he'll gain renown, fame, and eventually adoration from the crowds in the Colosseum. Between slavery and the top of the Colosseum food chain, the player's protagonist faces training stints, death, and hundreds of other slaves all vying for survival.

When loosed in the Colosseum, competing gladiators and grunts hack and slash each other with swords and block blows with shields. The blood splashes something fierce with every hit and the crimson stains the ground like paint upon parchment. After a particularly bloody attack however, the victim's body isn't scarred with a gaping wound or gory gash. The victim's body is the same as before the attack which isn't realistic but maybe the technology for "gaping wounds" isn't readily available yet.

Kentoushi: Gladiator Begins supports ad hoc communication which allows players to trade gladiator data with other gamers. The Playstation Store will feature downloadable content including special items, customizations, and unique characters.