NEWS Japanese Release Outlook - Arrivals on Thursday

NDS	Hakuouki Yuugi Roku DS	I.Factory
	Hakuouki Yuugi Roku DS Limited Edition	I.Factory
	Kirei Zukin Seikatsu 2	Columbia
3DS	Deca Sporta 3D Sports	Hudson
PS3	El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron	Ignition
PSP	Elminage Original Yami no Miko To Kamigami	Starfish
	Patapon 3	Sony
	Saigo no Yakusoku no Monogatari	I.Epoch
360	El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron	Ignition
	Espgaluda II Black Label – Best	Cave
	Phantom Breaker	5pb
	Phantom Breaker Limited Edition	5pb

MAG Famitsu Weekly Vol. 1168 - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis

«©NCSX»  The May 05, 2011 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace:

» Preview for PSP Nendoroid Generation which features characters which have been molded and painted into Nendoroid toys.
» An RPG titled Ragnarok is headed to the PSP later this year which looks pretty much run of the mill but the battle system might be good.
» A playful play on words is in effect in Alchemist's Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dead Game game which ships in late 2011.
» Duke Nukem Forever preview and introduction to story line.
» Reviews for NDS Kirei Zukin Seikatsu 2 (7/7/7/6), 3DS Deca Sporta 3D Sports (7/7/6/6), PSP Patapon 3 (9/9/10/9), PSP Saigo no Yakusoku no Monogatari (9/8/9/7), PS3/X360 El Shaddai (9/8/8/9).
» El Shaddai character art and details on the game mechanics.
» Ice cream and ramen are featured in PICK UP FOOD.
» Preview for PS3 Tales of Xillia.  

X360 Akai Katana Shin Cave Shop LE - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis

«©NCSX» Cave has started preorders for the regular and limited editions of Akai Katana Shin for the Xbox 360. The game was originally released in Japanese arcades in August 2010 and it's being released on the X360 on May 26, 2011. New features in the home conversion include one new stage featuring a spanking new boss named Nazuna Ayase, a 16:9 aspect ratio screen option, and upgraded visuals. Please note that the first printing of the game (Regular and Limited Editions) is packaged with a DLC code for appending brand new voices to the game.

   Reservations are welcome for a "Cave Shop" limited edition of Akai Katana Shin which includes a set of arcade style instruction cards (large and small) and a cardboard container that's decorated with the game logo. Preorders are welcome to ship on May 26, 2011.   

X360 Otomedius X Excellent - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis

«©NCSX»  Mine Yoshizaki lends his artistic talents once again to Otomedius and the result is Excellent. Similar to the original Otomedius, OX is a horizontal shooter where girls who wear their ships around their waists fly against squadrons of enemy forces. Otomedius X features multiplayer gaming for up to three gamers to soar across the screen in an offline cooperative mode on a single console. That means three times the firepower against bosses and their underlings where players can bond over killing an armada of enemy miscreants. The game features a total of 11 stages (3 downloads) and four new characters including Kokoro Belmont of the Castlevania Belmonts.

   The game features a Super Attack Mode which allows players to list their scores on a national leaderboard and watch replays of the game. That means perfect players can share their play-through videos with others to demonstrate skills and shmup aptitude. The first printing of Otomedius X includes a bonus DLC card which allows the download of a ship called the RV T-301 Version Vic. 

PSP SNK Arcade Classics 0 - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis

«©NCSX» Before the advent of the Neo Geo way back in the day, SNK had a steady coin-op business where they brought in revenue by way of games like Ikari Warriors, Bermuda Triangle, and Psycho Soldier. Fast forward from that time period by nearly 30 years and SNK gathers together their "classics" on a single UMD for the PSP as follows.

» Ikari Warriors I, II, III (1986, 1986, 1989)
» Athena (1986) 
» Psycho Soldier (1987)
» Sasuke vs. Commander (1980)
» Tank (1985)
» ASO (1985)
» Prehistoric Isle in 1930 (1989)
» Bermuda Triangle (1987)
» Vanguard 2 (1984)
» HAL 21 (1985)
» Marvin's Maze (1983)
» Guerilla War (1987)
» P.O.W. (1988)
» Street Smart (1989)
» SAR: Search and Rescue (1989)
» Touchdown Fever (1987)
» Gold Medalist (1988)
» Super Championship Baseball Overseas Version (1989)

NDS Battle & Get! Pokemon Typing - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Learn how to type with only a Nintendo DS and the Battle & Get! Pokemon Typing package which includes Pokemon typing software, a keyboard, and a keyboard stand so that the keyboard can be propped up at an angle (which really isn't necessary). Although the software is in Japanese, the letters are English. Drills, exercises, and full on tutorials may be enjoyed by typists in training.

MAG Famitsu Wave DVD May 2011 - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX»  The May 2011 issue of Famitsu Wave DVD includes print and video coverage of the following games and events in Japan:

» A fairly comprehensive look back at over 10 years of Famitsu Wave DVD with games, challenges, Tokyo Game Shows, special events, and cosplay. Gotta have the cosplay to round out the hijinx. Highlights from the past decade are printed in eh magazine and shown on the DVD. The front cover of the magazine features every issue of Famitsu Wave.
» Continuing coverage on Jikkyou Pawafuru Puroyakyu 2010.
» Game Camp tests the final mission from Rockman 9 which is currently available for the Wii Virtual Arcade for 1000 Wii Points.
» 21th Girl photo feature on Hirai Yumi who wears a luxurious fur stole.
» Rollicking retrospective by Porno Suzuki. Good times.
» Report on Rock of the Dead and a look at zombie games in general.
» The crew of the Cross Review roundtable gets together.

PS3 Controller Sou - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Reservations are welcome for the PS3 Controller Sou from Japanese manufacturer "Answer" which is available in 2 colors - blue and red. The controller is wired with a 3m cord so batteries aren't required and is equipped with the following functions:

» 3m USB connection cable
» Built-in vibration for rumbling sensations
» Auto-fire capability for the buttons
» Ergonomic shape which is conducive to a steady grip
» The function buttons on the face of the controller are as follows: "Connect," "Analog," "Select," "Power," "Start," and "Turbo." An LED on the face lights up when the Turbo fire function is toggled on.
» Available in either Red or Blue colors

   Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late May 2011 at JPY2380 or US$39.90 from NCS.