NDS Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis

«©NCSX» Sega celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Puyo Puyo franchise with a new puzzle game which features a cast of 24 characters who have appeared in earlier Puyo games. Amitie, Klug, Draco, Witch, Raffine, and Ringo are only some of the characters making an appearance.

   The game's the same as previous Puyo Puyo puzzlers where globs of jelly fall from the top of the screen and must be arranged into groups of four. Once a Puyo quartet is formed, they pop and disappear from the screen. The new rendition features 7 old game modes that have been transplanted from Puyo Puyo Fever, Puyo Sun, Puyo Puyo Tsu, Deka Puyo Rush, and Chibi Puyo Fever as well as 8 new modes (4 Next Puyo, Active, Block, Cross Spinner, Chibi Puyo Excavation, Gust, Slot, and Quartet).

NDS Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary Deluxe Box - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis

«©NCSX» Sega celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Puyo Puyo franchise with a new puzzle game which features a cast of 24 characters who have appeared in earlier Puyo games. Amitie, Klug, Draco, Witch, Raffine, and Ringo are only some of the characters making an appearance.
 

   The game's the same as previous Puyo Puyo puzzlers where globs of jelly fall from the top of the screen and must be arranged into groups of four. Once a Puyo quartet is formed, they pop and disappear from the screen. The new rendition features 7 old game modes that have been transplanted from Puyo Puyo Fever, Puyo Sun, Puyo Puyo Tsu, Deka Puyo Rush, and Chibi Puyo Fever as well as 8 new modes (4 Next Puyo, Active, Block, Cross Spinner, Chibi Puyo Excavation, Gust, Slot, and Quartet).

The Puyo Puyo!! Anniversary Box includes a strap and a keyring along with a total of 30 Puyo Puyo themed keychains which may be tethered to the strap or keyring. The keychains are mounted inside a gatefold binder which opens up like a book to reveal the Puyo Puyo goodies within.

ETC The Evolution of the Controller

NCS Synopsis
«©NCSX» Portuguese-language website Ponto Eletronico has created an info-graphic which recounts the evolution of gaming controllers from 1977 to the current day. Back in the early days of home console gaming, the Atari 2600 ruled the land with a non-ergonomic joystick that wasn’t comfortable to grip and only had one button. Repeat: One button. That means in games that required jumping, you had to push up on the joystick in order to leap upwards. The Atari 2600 joystick also broke fairly easily because the plastic control rod inside the joystick would snap if too much pressure was applied which deactivated the direction in which the plastic had broken.

The info-graphic skips a few consoles between the Atari 2600 and the Nintendo 64 such as the Sega Master System, the Sega Genesis, and the Neo Geo but it’s an otherwise acceptable presentation. According to the website Ponto Eletronico, Andrew Peniche and “Mari” helped with the creation of the info-graphic.

ETC Megaman Clock

NCS Synopsis
«©NCSX» The blue knight known as Megaman (or Rockman over in Japan) has been Capcom’s consistent earner for over two decades with over 50 games under his belt. Megaman made his gaming debut all the way back in December 1987 on the 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System (Famicom, in Japan) console. Back then, games were delivered to consumers on game cartridges instead of discs or download and in the case of the NES, the game carts were grey and had ribbing. That’s right, ribbing on the face which made it easier to grip and insert into the Nintendo console.

Megaman’s coming back but this time in a limited edition (only 10 units produced) Megaman Clock from Kali Meadows. The clock is built into an old school game cartridge case and the decal on front shows Rockman pointing his blaster at anyone viewing the timepiece. Price: US$40.

Shop Description
Artist Edition NES Clock: The Rokku

Power up and blast away at the beautiful rendition of Rockman (Megaman) by Kali Meadows.

Each clock is labeled on the back with its number of authenticity
Only 10 clocks are produced
Mounts on a wall via nail or screw
Runs on one AA battery (not included)

You can see more of Kali’s work at www.biteyourthumb.com

PS3 BIOHAZARD 15th Anniversary BOX - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Reservations are welcome for the e-Capcom exclusive BIOHAZARD 15th Anniversary BOX which includes the following games packaged in a special S.T.A.R.S. logo-embossed slipcase:

» Resident Evil: Director's Cut (PS1)
» Biohazard 2 (PS1)
» Resident Evil 3 Last Escape (PS1)
» Resident Evil Revival Selection (PS3)
» Resident Evil CODE: Complete Veronica Original Soundtrack
» Resident Evil 4 Original Soundtrack
» S.T.A.R.S. and Umbrella 15th Anniversary logo pins
» Cardboard spacer for PS3 Resident Evil 5 or Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition

   Please note the first three Biohazard and Resident Evil games are the original Playstation (PS1) releases and will only play on Japanese Playstation consoles due to the region-lockout on the game discs.

   Resident Evil Revival Selection contains Resident Evil Code: Veronica Director's Cut and Resident Evil 4 which have been upgraded with HD visuals. Revival Selection is mastered on a Blu-Ray and is compatible with any region-version of the Playstation 3 hardware.

   The cardboard spacer for PS3 Resident Evil 5 is just a piece of cardboard which fills in the space in the slipcase. If you have a copy of RE5, remove the spacer, slide in your game, and you have the canon in one case.

   Preorders will ship on September 08, 2011 at JPY7800 or US$139.90. Please note pricing reflects special purchasing arrangements from e-Capcom.  Please note that preorders are currently welcome but we'll close them when we meet our allocation. Thanks.

PSP Grand Knights History - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Three countries on the continent of Rystia have gone to war and a team of knights enters the fray on the side of any one nation. Protected by mountains, the nation of Logress is led by King Faisal while the kingdom of Union and its legion of knights are controlled by the young King Leon and his Queen. Avalon is ensconced deep in the forest where the flamboyant Queen Muse calls her sorcerers and magic users to arms.... er, wands.

   The protagonist and his knights lead the charge in exploratory sequences and battles which are viewed on a 2D plane. Weapons include swords, hammers, bows, firearms, and staffs which fire off eldritch magic. The game supports network play for multi-player engagements.

   Preorders are welcome to ship on September 01, 2011 and reservations will include a bonus Grand Knights History Visual Book which is being given away by the publisher in 1:1 ratio. The game is being developed by Vanillaware of Oboro Muramasa and OdinSphere fame. A Grand Knights History online comic may be viewed on Marvelous' site. 

PS3 ICO - Import Preorder

From the Publisher
   Enter a world of enchantment and wonder, where once was, is nevermore. Ico, a mysterious boy, has been expelled from his village to an isolated castle. Within his confines, he begins to have eerie dreams of rescuing a young princess from the evil spirits that dwell within the fortress. Blurring the lines between fantasy and reality, Ico embarks on a quest to save the princess and along the way, discovers his own cryptic fate.

Game Features

Remastered for HD Resolution and 7.1ch surround sound

Full PlayStation® Network Trophy Support

Full stereoscopic 3D compatible

   Preorders for the Playstation 3 remake of ICO are welcome to ship on September 22, 2011 at JPY3800 or US$49.90 from NCS.

PS3 Wanda to Kyozou - Import Preorder

From the Publisher
   Experience a majestic journey through ancient lands on your quest to bring a girl back to life by defeating sixteen gigantic beasts. On the back of your trusty horse, explore expansive landscapes and seek out each Colossus in its own place of hiding, armed with only your wits, a sword and a bow. Each one represents a unique challenge as you attempt to find its weakness and topple it.

Game Features

Remastered for HD Resolution and 7.1ch surround sound

Full PlayStation® Network Trophy Support

Full stereoscopic 3D compatible

   Preorders for the Playstation 3 remake of Wanda to Kyozou are welcome to ship on September 22, 2011 at JPY3800 or US$49.90 from NCS.