PS3 Warriors Orochi 3 - Import Preorder

  The North American release of Warriors Orochi 3 for the Playstation 3 will be available on the Playstation Network only so we're offering the boxed European release of the game which ships next week. Preorders are welcome to ship on or around March 29, 2012.

From the Publisher
   Warriors Orochi 3 combines the much loved heroes of the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series in an all new story that, for the first time, features characters from Ninja Gaiden, Warriors: Legends of Troy, Bladestorm, Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll and Dead or Alive!

   Years after the battle against Orochi, the Serpent King, the heroes of the Three Kingdoms and the Warring States struggle to seize control of the new universe they were thrown into, when a new treat arises! A terrible and colossal monster, resembling a serpent with eight heads casts its shadow across the land and defeats most of the brave warriors.

   Those that survive, assisted by the mysterious Kaguya, travel back through time to save fallen heroes, forge new alliances and collect powerful weapons to build an army to defeat the terrible Hydra. Through a vortex in time, more allies are dragged into their universe to take on the battle.

• The biggest Warriors title to date: Warriors Orochi 3 will feature 120 playable characters
• All new 'Bond system': Warriors Orochi 3 introduces the 'Bond system', where the bonds between characters can be increased by interaction in banquets, fighting side by side, rescuing struggling allies and accepting missions. Bonds influence the storyline and unlock extra attacks and new stages.
• Customize and share online: Players can customize existing scenarios and then share them online for all to enjoy. Rate other players existing scenarios too. Create unique battlefields by acquiring battlefields elements in Story Mode.
• New gameplay mechanics: Three player tag team mechanic allows players to use 3 characters at once and combine for deadly special moves. Warriors Orochi 3 also offers two-player split-screen co-op, two-player online Story mode and Free mode. Recruit a playing partner, or respond to the call of another player. All new actions including: Dash Chain, Counterattack, Support Attack, Switch Combo and True Triple Attack.

EAN Code: 5060073308811

Wii Xenoblade Chronicles + Classic Controller Pack - Late Import

   All backorders for Xenoblade Chronicles have shipped yesterday and new orders are welcome.

Please note PAL games are not compatible with vanilla NTSC Wii consoles with the latest firmware. However, if you have an older Wii with firmware 3.2U and below, you can use the Freeloader to boot Xenoblade Chronicles on a North American Wii console without issues.

Game Synopsis
An epic clash between man and machine Available exclusively for the Wii system, the Xenoblade Chronicles game combines science fiction and fantasy into an unforgettable open-world adventure. Players will discover expansive environments and deep character customization options as they delve into an epic conflict between the Homs (humans) and Mechons (robots) and uncover the secret of the ancient Monado blade. With richly detailed role-playing elements, Xenoblade Chronicles offers an extraordinary experience for veteran gamers and genre newcomers alike.
 

Features:

• Xenoblade Chronicles invites players to explore a truly vast open-world universe. In addition to the game's main quest, they can also take on side quests, seek out special items and uncover hidden areas.
• Players can customize their characters by choosing from a wide array of weapons, armor, equipment and accessories. Each item not only enhances characters' abilities, but also affects the appearance of different characters in distinctive ways.
• A unique upgrade system lets players improve their characters' performance throughout the game. They can earn upgrades during battle, trade with townspeople or collect and purchase items. Players can also use magical gems in enhance the abilities of their existing equipment.
• The game also incorporates a unique relationship-building system called Affinity. Different characters will have distinct Affinity levels in relation to one another, which can influence their interactions and affect their progress through the game.
• A sophisticated battle system in Xenoblade Chronicles includes special Chain Attacks - combo attacks involving all members of the questing party - as well as an Arts system that lets characters perform specialized actions and spells.

Jan Code: 045496400330

PSV Super Monkey Ball Tokumori Asobita! - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
 «©NCSX» AiAi and friends are back in a new tilt 'n shift platform game where the goal is collecting bananas, swerving through stages, and overcoming obstacles. Vita-specific functionality is built into the game including motion control of AiAi, MeeMee, and GonGon, wireless cooperative play, and using the Vita's camera to snap photographs which can be crafted into objects and platforms to roll upon in stage-creation mode. Preorders are welcome to ship on June 14, 2012.
 
 Jan Code: 4974365821029

PSV Metal Gear Solid HD Edition - Import Preorder

From the Publisher
   From the critically acclaimed director, Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Solid HD Collection for PlayStation Vita includes two of the most popular Metal Gear Solid titles from the past in true HD. Featuring both Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, the HD Collection offers gamers a chance to experience the epic gameplay, design and storytelling of the MGS franchise with all-new features including optimized controls designed to take full advantage of the Vita's touch-screen capabilities, a rebalanced user interface, along with trophies and game-saves that can be shared via TRANSFERRING (save data sharing) with the PS3 version of MGS HD Collection.

Product Features

• Two Epic Games in One - Featuring hours of endless fun, play through two of the treasured classics in the Metal Gear Solid universe with Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
• Optimized Controls - Utilize the PS Vita's unique touch-screen controls to battle enemies while traversing the landscapes
• Finely Tuned Interface -Tweaked, rebalanced user interface helps maximize the users efficiency
• An Inimitable Universe - Experience some of the greatest gaming design, storytelling and presentation of all-time with the heroic Metal Gear Solid universe
• Transferring - Continue your saved game no matter where you are by transferring your trophies and save-game data back and forth from your PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation Vita

Jan Code: 4988602162417

3DS Rune Factory 4 - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» A new hero named 'Les' and a new heroine named 'Frey' take up the hoe for the farm and explore in Rune Factory 4 which places the protagonists in the position of royalty. Given their new stations in life, albeit temporarily, Les and Frey are charged with building up the town and increasing the visitors that the fledgling city can draw from surrounding territories. Preorders ship on July 19, 2012.
Jan Code: 4535506301925

PS3 Saint Seiya Sanctuary Battle - Pending New Import

 As of 11:39AM EST, the shipment from U.K. isn't in yet but it should arrive this afternoon and preorders for the European version of Saint Seiya are expected to ship today. Thanks.

From the Publisher
SAINT SEIYA - Sanctuary Battle will immerse players in the most popular drama from Saint Seiya: the Sanctuary, as Seiya and his companions fight side by side to defeat the gold saints of the twelve palaces and protect Athena. As players complete quests and progress through the twelve levels, they can inflict tremendous damage on their foes with fast-paced Cosmo power-up attacks. 

SAINT SEIYA - Sanctuary Battle will also include a special mode which allows the player to go further in Saint Seiya universe with alternate stories to delight the fans. The game’s environments, characters, Myth Cloths and enemies have been designed to be faithful to the anime. Featuring the original Japanese voiceover, the game will offer the most complete mythical Saint Seiya experience ever.

• Save Athena, save the world: the faithful story mode is based on the most beloved arc from the original Saint Saiya anime
• Awaken Seventh Sense: Reveal your inner strength and awaken your Seventh Sense to match the power of the mighty Gold Saints. Will you discover the mysterious "True Seventh Sense"?

   European Playstation 3 games are in English. PS3 software is also region-free and compatible with any version of the Playstation 3 hardware.

3DS Inazuma Eleven Blizzard/Fireball - Pending New Import

   As of 11:39AM EST, the shipment from U.K. isn't in yet but it should arrive this afternoon and preorders for the European versions of  Inazuma Eleven 2 are expected to ship today. Thanks.

From the Publisher
Inazuma Eleven 2 is the next iteration in the Inazuma Eleven series.
   The game follows the journey of teenage goalkeeper and team captain Mark Evans, and carries directly on from the ending of the first game Inazuma Eleven. After winning the football tournament at the end of the previous game, the school is suddenly attacked by mysterious aliens! Mark and the rest of his team, the Raimon Eleven, must now travel all around Japan to find the strongest football players in order to defeat the aliens in a football match before they destroy the world.

   For the second entry in the series, the game has been released in two versions: Inazuma Eleven 2: Firestorm and Inazuma Eleven 2: Blizzard. The games are fundamentally the same, however as with the comparable Pokémon series, each version has certain aspects that make it unique.
Features

• Unique role-playing game blended football, play action-packed matches via the Touch Screen!
• Collect over 1500 characters to form the user’s own distinct football team
• Up to 4 players can play via local wireless
• New and more special skills, abilities and characters
• Special premium matches will be unlocked after completing the game
• Fully localized voice-work and animation sequences

The European release of Inazuma Eleven is playable in English and ships on or around March 16, 2012.

NEWS Japanese Release Outlook - Arrivals on Thursday

NDS	Pokemon + Nobunaga no Yabou	Nintendo
3DS	Hime Girl Paradise: Mechikawa! Age Sakari Sensation!	N. Columbia
	Shin Hikari Shinwa: Palutena no Kagami	Nintendo
	Pac-Man Party 3D	Namco
PS3	Attouteki Yuugi: Mugen Souls	Idea Factory
	Attouteki Yuugi: Mugen Souls Limited Edition	Idea Factory
	Devil May Cry HD Collection	Capcom
	Ninja Gaiden 3	Koei Tecmo
	Ninja Gaiden 3 Collector's Edition	Koei Tecmo
PSP	Fairy Tail: Zelef Kakusei	Konami
	Hana Oni Twin Pack	Idea Factory
	Hana Oni Yume no Tsuzuki	Idea Factory
	Hana Oni Yume no Tsuzuki Limited Edition	Idea Factory
PSV	Let's Try Bass Fishing: Fish On Vita	Kadokawa
360	Devil May Cry HD Collection	Capcom
	Ninja Gaiden 3	Koei Tecmo
	Ninja Gaiden 3 Collector's Edition	Koei Tecmo