PSP Toaru Kagaku no Chou Denjihou - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis
 «©NCSX» The cast of Toaru Majutsu no Index interact and commiserate in a visual novel where conversation is key and free-flowing hack 'n action is non-existent. All preorders for the regular edition and a limited edition which includes an Index figma figure with accessories and a mounting stand, are shipping today.

3DS Hatsune Miku and Future Stars Project Mirai - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
 «©NCSX» Sassy moppets are back in Sega's latest collaboration with Good Smile Company where the heroines of the Vocaloid software and Nendoroid toys come to life on the small screen of the Nintendo 3DS. The cast of characters include Hatsune Miku, Rinren Kagamine, Luka Megurine, Kaito, and Meiko who dance and sashay on the stage to over 20 music tracks like miniscule megastars.

     Preorders are welcome to ship on March 8, 2012 at JPY6090 or US$89.90. Every copy of the first production of the game includes a bonus tote bag that's being given away by Sega. Official website: http://miku.sega.jp/mirai

PS3 Under Defeat HD - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis «©NCSX» The battle between Empire and Union begins anew with a conversion of vertical shooter Under Defeat from the Naomi (2005) / Dreamcast (2006) to the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.

From the Publisher http://www.grev.co.jp/ud_ac/index.html G.rev is pleased to announce Under Defeat HD for the XBox 360 & PS3!! Platform: X360 (Not Region-Free), PS3 (Region-Free) Release Date: Spring 2012 | February 23, 2012 Genre: Vertical-scrolling shoot'em up PS3 Price: Regular Edition - 5,600 yen (5,880 yen, tax included)                   Limited Edition - 7,980 yen (8,379 yen, tax included) The Limited Edition includes the official strategy DVD and soundtrack (CD) bundled inside special packaging.    Classic helicopter shoot'em up Under Defeat storms to gaming front lines in 2012. First released in 2005 for arcades, the later Dreamcast version has since become a premium item. G.rev has been very thankful for the high level of demand from fans to bring the game to a next gen console, and we are pleased to present details on the XBox 360 & PS3 ports. Destructive Realism Rumbling tank suspensions. Explosions and flumes of smoke. Trees blown back with the blasts. Under Defeat pushed to the limits of the Dreamcast's graphics quality, presenting the battlefield in full 3D with realistic detail. Though the gameplay stays true to the simplicity of a traditional 2D-shooter, Under Defeat's expressionism allows gamers to indulge in the pleasure of blowing digital things up. All new Remix Mode Under Defeat HD is not just a port of the original title. In addition to the arcade version, the all new Remix Mode (temporary name) makes full use of 16:9 televisions. More details to come, so stay tuned. Limited Reproduction Edition UD HD will be available in regular and limited edition versions. The limited edition includes:    1) Kami ・ Strategy DVD*. Video of expert game play and HOW TO tutorial for the arcade version    2) NEW ORDER Soundtrack (temporary title). Rising game music composer Yosuke Yasui of Super Sweep, who worked on titles such as Mamoru-kun is Cursed! and Eschatos, brings his talent to make a renewed Under Defeat soundtrack!    3) Plus! Special Limited Edition box featuring an original illustration by character designer Nanashiki Yamamoto Fans will also be happy to hear that the game package design of the limited edition will be based on the original Dreamcast limited edition design! We will be back in a few days with more details on the limited edition, Remix Mode and more!! *The Kami ・ Strategy DVD includes re-edited footage used in INH's INSANITY DVD THE SOLDIER OF FORTUNE "UNDER DEFEAT" (published by TEAM ENTERTAINMENT, April 2011). Under Defeat and Under Defeat HD (c) 2005, 2012 G.rev Ltd. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

TOYS Dragon Quest Legendary Armor Returns -Equipment of Loto-

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Square Enix celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series in 2011 and they cap the celebration by announcing an articulated figure inspired by the hero of the first three Dragon Quest games - Loto aka Erdick. The figure measures 18cm or 7.08" tall and is dressed in blue armor and a blue helmet which may be removed. The helmet also features a movable visor which flips up and down to cover Erdick's face. A sword and a shield are also included which may be hefted in the hero's hands. The figure is fully assembled, pre-painted, and ready for display.

   Preorders are welcome to ship in February 2012 at JPY5800 or US$86.90 from NCS. Due to the size of this figure, NCS recommends only shipping by UPS Ground within the United States.

VITA Playstation Vita - Import Update

NCS Product Synopsis
 «©NCSX» The Japanese Playstation Vita ships in about 2 weeks and we've secured our inventory for both the Wi-Fi and 3G/Wi-Fi models over the weekend. All preorders are expected to ship out to our customers on December 20-21, 2011. If you select UPS 2nd Day Air service, you are guaranteed to receive your order by December 23, 2011 at the latest.

    One supply shortage that may pop up when it's time to ship orders is with the Vita memory sticks. Japanese Suppliers may not be able to stock the 16GB and 32GB in bulk but we'll attempt to resolve this issue in the next few days. Vita software should be available in plentiful supply with no shortages expected at launch.

    New preorders for the Japanese Vita are still welcome to ship on December 20-21, 2011. As mentioned last week, we will process a non-refundable US$35.00 deposit to your account upon submitting your order. 

NEWS Japanese Release Outlook - Arrivals on Thursday

NDS	Metal Max 2 Reloaded	Kadokawa
	Metal Max 2 Reloaded Limited Edition	Kadokawa
	Usavich Game no Jikan	Bandai
	Usavich Game no Jikan Limited Edition	Bandai
3DS	New Love Plus	Konami
	Sonic Generations	Sega
PS3	Dragon Ball Z Ultimate Blast	Bandai Namco
	Sonic Generations	Sega
PSP	Hanayaka Kana, Ware ga Ichizoku: Kinema Mosaic	Idea Factory
	Hanayaka Kana, Ware ga Ichizoku: Kinema Mosaic Limited Edition	Idea Factory
	Hanayaka Kana, Ware ga Ichizoku Twin Pack	Idea Factory
	Konneko: Keep a Memory Green	Cyber Front
	Konneko: Keep a Memory Green Limited Edition	Cyber Front
	Tsugi no Giseisha o Oshirase Shimasu: Shi to Zetsubou o Nori Koeru	Boost On
	Tsugi no Giseisha o Oshirase Shimasu: Shi to Zetsubou o Nori Koeru Limited	Boost On
360	Dragon Ball Z Ultimate Blast	Bandai Namco
	Sonic Generations	Sega

MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1200 - New Import, Restock Soon

NCS Product Synopsis

«©NCSX» Enterbrain celebrates the 1200th issue of their long-running Famitsu magazine with two bonuses as follows:

» Super Mario 3D Land Hi-Complete Bible which spans 67 pages
» Pair of Famitsu-logo mittens for the upcoming winter months

   The bonuses are given away separately from the magazine and we'll bundle them securely in each shipment. NCS is sold out today, as is Enterbrain, but we should be able to restock a few additional copies next week for new orders.

   The December 15, 2011 issue of Weekly Famitsu is the 1200th volume of the magazine and the editors include a 12 year retrospective of the top 100 games from each year since the year 2000 to the year 2011. That's a total of 1200 games that Famitsu considers the best of the best in each of the past 12 years. The rest of the magazine includes coverage of the following:

» Hideo Kojima sits down with Yuichi Nakamaru of boy band KAT-TUN and the two talk about upcoming projects.
» Reviews for NDS Metal Max 2 Reloaded (9/8/8/8), 3DS Need for Speed: The Run (8/7/8/7), 3DS World Soccer Winning Eleven 2012 (8/8/7/8), Wii Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (8/8/8/8), Wii Need for Speed: The Run (7/7/7/7), PS3 Dragon Ball: Ultimate Blast (7/8/8/8), PS3 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (10/10/10/10), and X360 Kinect: Disneyland Adventures (8/8/8/8).
» Holiday-themed cakes are the rage in this week's PICK UP FOOD.
» Toshihiro Nagoshi sits down with Kazuya Yoshii and the two talk about their current and upcoming projects.

TOYS Nendoroid Sonic the Hedgehog - Import Preorder

From the Manufacturer

The world's fastest hedgehog is joining the Nendoroids!

   From the popular game 'Sonic' game series that has just had it's 20th anniversary comes a Nendoroid of the super fast hedgehog himself, Sonic the Hedgehog!

   The Nendoroid also comes with various extras from the game, such as an item box, a ring, chaos emerald and half-way point marker! He also comes with parts that allow him to be posed in his famous running pose! Combine all these with the included extra expressions to recreate some of your favorite scenes from the game. Preorders are welcome to ship in April 2012 at JPY3500 or US$52.90 from NCS.