NEWS Japanese Import Outlook - Arrivals on Thursday-Friday

NDS	Keroro RPG: Kishi to Musha to Densetsu no Kaizoku	Bandai
PS3	Nobunaga no Yabou: Tendou	Koei
	God of War Collection	Sony
PSP	Armored Core: Last Raven Portable	From
	.hack//Link	Bandai
	.hack//Link Zettai Houi Pack	Bandai

NEWS USA Release Outlook - Arrivals on Monday-Wednesday

NDS	Alice in Wonderland	Disney
	Deca Sports DS	Hudson
	Sonic Classic Collection	Sega
	Spongebob's Boating Bash	THQ
PS3	Battlefield Bad Company 2	EA
PSP	Dante's Inferno	EA
	Lunar Silver Star Harmony	XSeed
	Lunar Silver Star Harmony Limited Edition	XSeed
360	Battlefield Bad Company 2	EA
	Lips Party Classics	Microsoft
Wii	Alice in Wonderland	Disney
	Spongebob's Boating Bash	THQ
	Project Runway	Atari

SOTW PC-Engine Ten No Koe 2 Bank - Clearance

NCS Sale of the Week Offering: March 01, 2010
Original Release in Japan: August 8, 1989
«©NCSX» Brand new and factory boxed Ten no Koe 2 Bank for the PC-Engine which is a save-data accessory. Back in the day when the PC-Engine was a contender, RAM was expensive so companies like NEC opted to not include any S-RAM in their consoles to keep costs down. The PC-Engine did not have any internal save-ram for data storage but the Tennokoe 2 Bank adds that function with a whopping 2K of S-Ram. You read that right. 2K. Once the Tennokoe 2 is connected to the back of the PC-Engine, games that support data-saving can now be stored to memory and the option will appear on the game's title or menu screen.
To access the menu of the Tennokoe 2 Bank, press the "SELECT" button and three options will appear (in Japanese):

(1) View contents of RAM (2) Format RAM (erase) (3) Return to game

The Tennokoe Bank requires two AA batteries. Two AA batteries are included in the product packaging but please note that they're most likely dead since it's been over 20 years old since the Bank was released.

Product Condition
NCS' remaining inventory is brand new and factory boxed in the original cardboard container. The condition of the packaging is in excellent structural shape with no signs of wear or weathering. The Tennokoe 2 Banks are in brand new and pristine condition.

Sale Offering
Pricing per Ten no Koe 2 Bank is set at US$46.90 each. If you reside in the USA, NCS recommends USPS Ground shipping for the most economical domestic service.

Product Specs
Product SKU: HC66-6
JAN Code: 4988607200206
Japanese Product Name: 天の声２
Manufacturer: Hudson
Compatibility: PC-Engine
Special Features: Save-Ram Backup

NDS Minna no Conveni - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Operating a convenience store ain't all that. The hours are grueling, the profit margins are thin, and there's a problem with shrinkage. That's retail lingo for theft. Instead of calling it outright theft however, shop operators massage the word and soften it into something innocuous like "shrinkage." If you've ever wanted to run a convenience store but didn't want to confront the "shrinkers," Minna no Conveni affords you the fantasy of being a shopkeeper who does it all in a world without crime.
From manning the cash register to stocking the shelves to choosing the product mix in the store, players try to make bank by running a Conveni. Popular products lead to higher foot traffic which leads to more sales. More sales means more profits and all that commerce leads to expansion and eventual world domination by way of donuts, trinkets, and soda pop.

PSP Kiniro no Corda 3 Treasure Box - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Music, school chums, and romance intertwine once again in the third Kiniro no Corda 3 game which features a new cast of characters. The Treasure Box edition includes the following bonus items:

» Kure Yuki: Original Art Collection - illustrations of the characters
» Kiniro no Corda 3 Original Soundtrack CD
» Kiniro no Corda 3 Voice Drama CD
» Blue Leather-bound Daily Planner and name tag
» Selection of full-color character cards

PSP Tenchu 4 Plus - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Rikimaru and Ayame are back as stealth assassins under the employ of Lord Gohda who skulk in dark places and attack with sword slashes and one-hit killing blows. Tenchu 4 emphasizes the use of stealth and the game provides a bevy of shadowy places to hide, wait, and attack from. The environments are darkly lit which also attend to a ninja's need for stealth. Unsuspecting enemies who approach Rikimaru's general vicinity but are unaware of his presence may be killed with a single critical stroke. For example, when a hapless victim draws near, Riki can grab him and then perform a powerful blow to the head which kills him instantly. Rikimaru can also topple an enemy from afar by throwing a single shuriken which causes the victim lose his balance and fall to his death. Another killing attack allows Rikimaru to choke someone for about a second but that single second is all that it takes to induce the long sleep. Dead bodies may be stored in large urns or pulled behind bushes to hide them from view. That way, they won't alert any other guards to Riki or Ayame's presence.

As the story goes, a rival of Gohda has kidnapped his daughter Kiku-Hime and spirited her away to an unknown domain. Rikimaru and Ayame are charged with venturing forth and rescuing the Princess. Tenchu's original developer Acquire returns to the franchise that they built and the "Plus" edition of Tenchu 4 includes a new ad hoc communication mode where players can skulk together in stealth-slash-kill missions. The game also features new skills when multiple players collaborate together.

Wii MadWorld - New Japanese Import, Restock Available

From the Publisher
From renowned developer PlatinumGames comes a highly stylized, over-the-top brawler created exclusively for the Wii. A terrorist group known as the Organizers has taken over Varrigan City, forcing all citizens into their insane Death Watch game, where "kill or be killed" is the only rule. As Jack, a mysterious game participant, players will set ingenious traps, use imaginative tactics to pummel opponents and battle in vicious hand-to-hand combat with daggers, bats, chainsaws and more using the arcade-style controls of the Wii Remote. While the spectacular mayhem ensues, enthusiastic sports announcers entertain the spectators with humorous commentary detailing the game highlights. The bloodiest, most creative kills earn the most points and increase the chances that Jack can save the terrorized city - let the games begin!

• Exciting, visceral gameplay. Created exclusively for the Wii, MADWORLD features fast and instinctive arcade-style gameplay with brutal finishing moves delivered by the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.
• Massive playing field to explore. Varrigan City is divided into six completely unique areas. Anything in the environment - sign posts, garbage cans, passing trains, etc. can be used to attack enemies.

NEWS General Updates

WEATHER Phil Was Right «©NCSX» Snow fell all day on Thursday in NYC; there was a respite in the morning but that was the literal calm before the storm. The snow fell all night and it's still dropping this morning. According to the tanned weather guy on TV, snow will be coming down consistently until tomorrow morning. Punxsutawney Phil saw its shadow earlier this month and that's why the yoke of winter is still upon us. Snow isn't caused by atmospheric conditions, numbing temperatures, or moisture content high up in the sky. Snow is ultimately caused by a little groundhog.

X360 Espgaluda II Black Label - Restock on Monday «©NCSX» NCS' third batch of Espgaluda II Regular Edition is scheduled to arrive on Monday. The third batch should still be from the first printing of the game but we'll reconfirm on Monday morning.

PS3 End of Eternity Bonus Soundtrack «©NCSX» A Japanese vendor offered us an allocation of the End of Eternity Bonus Soundtrack and we've imported all of them earlier in the week. The bonus was supposed to be given away for free in Japan but it seems vendors are trading and shopping them around instead. We'll post a formal offer on Monday along with photos.