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The January 17,
2013 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following games and events
in the Japanese marketplace. Two bonuses are also included in this week's
magazine as detailed below.
» Preview of Gundam Breaker for the Playstation 3 which ships sometime in
2013.
» Famitsu visits the EA Asia Showcase 2012 event.
» One Piece Kaizoku Musou 2 is shipping on the Vita and Playstation 3
when March 20, 2013 rolls around.
» Coverage on the Shin Megami Tensei IV remake that's headed to the
Nintendo 3DS.
» Bonus DLC codes are included for Monster Radar, Jikkyou Pro Yakyu Baseball
2012 Ketteiban, Samurai & Dragons, and To Heart 2: Dungeon Travelers.
» A look at Girlfriend Beta for iOS and Android.
» Famitsu continues their look back at 2012 with a retrospective on August to
December 2012.
» Details on 3DS Fantasy Life which was released this week in Japan.
» Eight-page preview of Kingdom Hearts-HD 1.5 ReMIX which includes
details on the major locations in the game such as Traverse Town, Olympus
Coliseum, Deep Jungle, Neverland, and more.
» Happy New Year greetings from software developers are featured between pages
132 to 142.
» Pre-packaged noodle cups of different stripes are featured in this week's PICK
UP FOOD.
» Preview of PS3 Hatsune Miku Project Diva F which ships on March 7,
2012.
» Every copy of Famitsu 1257 includes a 44-page 2013 software preview catalog
which lists the 183 titles shipping in the first two quarters of next year. The
Vita has the largest incoming software library followed by the PS3, Xbox 360,
and Nintendo 3DS.
» Every copy of Famitsu 1257 also includes a 68-page Final Fantasy 25th
Anniversary Memoria booklet. The entire Final Fantasy series of games from the
first adventure to Final Fantasy XIII is featured in the first 29 pages of the
booklet followed by a look at the progression of the canon. A selection of Final
Fantasy artwork kicks off on page 50 and runs through page 57. The last few
pages includes messages from the likes of Kitase Yoshinori, Nomura Tetsuya,
Naora Yusuke, and more along with their signatures.
Product Specifications
Japanese title: 週刊ファミ通 2013年1月17日増刊号
Publisher: Enterbrain
Jan Code: 4910218860135
Page count: 257
Territory/Language: Japanese
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Mario and Luigi ride on Yoshi carriages and pump their fists like the champions
they are in the New Super Mario Bros Wii MAX figures which measure 25cm (9.84")
tall and are made of sturdy PVC. Mario mounts a green Yoshi and faces forward
while Luigi's on a yellow Yoshi and leans back to look at something on the side.
Both fixed-pose figures are permanently installed on a square base. This
is an officially licensed toy product manufactured in China by Nihon Auto Toy
Company based in Tokyo, Japan.
Preorders have shipped as of yesterday and new
orders are welcome to
ship today.
Product Specifications
Manufacturer: Nihon Auto Toy
Company
Material: ATBC-PVC
Territory/Language: Japanese
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Level-5 collects all three Nintendo
DS Inazuma Eleven games and boosts
the visuals with a 3DS upgrade to add
value for fans who already have the games
on the DS. Early preorders will ship with
a bonus 'character pairs strap' that is
being given away by the publisher in 50%
ratio.
Region Lockout
Please note Japanese 3DS games can
only be played on Japanese 3DS handhelds.
Product Specifications
Publisher: Level 5
Compatibility: Nintendo 3DS
(Japan Only)
Format: Game Card
Japanese Product Title: イナズマイレブン
1・2・3！！ 円堂守伝説
Territory/Language: Japanese
Website:
http://www.inazuma.jp/inazuma123/
Product SKU: CTR-P-AETJ
Jan Code: 4571237660443
Famitsu Ranking: (N/A)
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Set A of the iCat
earphone jack covers have been restocked and
are shipping to backorders today. Set C with
the mustache cats is currently in stock. New
orders are welcome.
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Square Enix releases a Final Fantasy
VII Face Towel which is red
and measures 82 x 34 cm or 33.07 x 13.38"
in area. The front of the 100% cotton
towel sports a big 'Rufus' on the left
portion while the Shinra logo sits on the
lower-right corner along with the words, "Shinra's
new president." Preorders have shipped on
December 24, 2012, and new
orders are welcome to ship
today.
Japanese Product Title: ファイナルファンタジー VII
フェイスタオル
Jan Code: 4988601317931
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Japanese manufacturer AM Keihin ships a new production of the 'Super Mario
Bros Hatena Block Pocket Watch' which were released earlier this month. Eight
types of watches are packed inside individual padded tins which open up to
reveal the blocky flip pocket watch. The face of each watch is decorated with a
Mario-themed scene including a leaping Fire Mario, Star Mario, and Bowser. New orders are welcome.
List of pocket watches
A - Mario & Mushroom
B - Mario & Coins
C - Fire Mario
D - Mario & Luigi (SOLD OUT)
E - Fire Mario & 1 UP
F - Mario & Piranha Plant
(SOLD OUT)
G - Star Mario
H - Koopa (Bowser)
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Reservations for the Metal Slug Neo Geo
Mechanical Kit Collection gashapon
toys manufactured by Takara Tomy should
begin shipping by Postal Service this
afternoon but please note that UPS isn't
picking up Ground packages today due to
the Christmas holiday. The toys feature a
Super Vehicle or conveyance toy, a
protagonist figure, and a miniature Neo
Geo cartridge as follows:
» Metal Slug: Marco Rossi figure,
Super Vehicle 001 toy, and a Metal Slug
mini cartridge
» Metal Slug 2: Tarma Roving
figure, Super Vehicle 002 toy, and a Metal
Slug 2 mini cartridge
» Metal Slug X: Eri Kasamoto
figure, Metal Slug Harrier VTOL jet toy,
and a Metal Slug X mini cartridge
» Metal Slug 3: Fiolina Germi
figure, Metal Slug Camel toy, and a Metal
Slug 3 mini cartridge
» NEO GEO: AES console with one
joystick and memory card
The mini cartridges may be inserted
into the slot on top of the AES console.
The toys are made of monochrome plastic
and require some simple assembly to plug
the vehicles and figures together. New
orders are welcome to ship on
Wednesday of this week.
Japanese Product Title: METALSLUG NEOGEOメカニカルキットコレクション
メタルスラッグアーカイブ
Jan Code: 4904790997891
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The January 3·10·17, 2012
issue of Weekly Famitsu includes
coverage of the following games
and events in the Japanese
marketplace:
» Scoop interview with the
makers of Dark Souls II.
» Preview for Tomb Raider
which explores the
origin of Lara Croft which ships
for the PS3, X360, and PC in
2013.
» PSP Ultraman All Star
Chronicle is expected on
March 7, 2013.
» Famitsu reviews 3DS
Fantasy Life (9/9/8/9).
» Continuing coverage on PS3
Metal Gear Rising Revengeance
which ships on February
21, 2012.
» Preview for Macross 30
which checks out the
game system, the Valkyries, and
gameplay details.
» Disgaea D2
preview which examines the
battle system in Nippon Ichi's
upcoming S-RPG.
» The year that was... Famitsu
looks back at notable events and
software releases in the gaming
industry from January to June
2012. They'll look back on July
to December 2012 in the next
issue.
» A special 36-page gameplay
booklet for 3DS Tobidase
Doubutsu no Mori is
sandwiched in the centerfold of
the magazine.
» Crunchy snacks and candy such
as Kit Kat bars and koala-shaped
biscuits are the offerings of
choice in this week's PICK UP
FOOD.
» The 'Gamer's Angel Contest'
continues with more photos of
the contestants in various
cosplay gear. Participant Sou
Kagami dresses up as Juliet
Starling of Lollipop Chainsaw
fame.
Japanese Product Name:
週刊ファミ通 2012年3·10·17月日号
Jan Code: 4910218830138
