NEWS General Updates

PS3 Trinity Universe Delayed Nippon Ichi has pushed the release date for Trinity Universe from September 10 to October 1, 2009. Preorders for the regular and limited edition will ship when the game arrives. Please note the limited edition is currently pre-sold out but we'll probably be able to stock additional quantities on the week of release.

Demon's Souls (Asian Version) We'll probably sell out of Demon's Souls in the next few days and we're not sure if we should restock it again since the USA version is shipping in October. We'll make a decision in the next few days. Demon's Souls has surpassed Metal Gear Solid 4 as our top selling PS3 game ever since the console was released a few years ago. We'll probably sell a few copies of the domestic version as well so cumulatively, Demon's Souls will probably stand in position as our top PS3 seller for the foreseeable future.

NEWS USA Release Outlook - Arrivals on Monday-Wednesday

NDS	Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming	Natsume
	Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box	Nintendo
PS3	Batman Arkham Asylum	Eidos
PSP	Dissidia Final Fantasy	Square
	Warriors Orochi 2	Koei
Wii	Metroid Prime Trilogy	Nintendo
	Reel Fishing: Angler's Dream	Natsume
360	Batman Arkham Asylum	Eidos

NEWS Japanese Import Outlook - Arrivals on Thursday

NDS	Nanashi no Game Me	Square
	SupaRobo Gakuen	Bandai
PS2	Like Life Every Hour	Piacci
	Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny	Namco
	Tenchu San Portable	FromSoft
360	Dream C Club	D3
	Memories Off 6 T-Wave	5pb
	Memories Off 6 Next Relation	5pb
	Memories Off 6 Next Relation Limited Edition	5pb
Wii	Tamaran	Ignition

SOTW Sega Megadrive Wireless Controller - Sale

NCS Sale of the Week Offering: August 24, 2009
Original Release in Japan: September 17, 1993
«©NCSX» New and factory boxed Sega Megadrive Wireless Controller which was released about 16 years ago at JPY4800 each. The packaging is in like-new condition and each unit includes a controller and wireless receiver as shown on the front of the product packaging.

Product Condition: NCS' remaining inventory is brand new, factory boxed, and still packed in the original manufacturer cartons.

Sale Offering
Pricing per controller is set at US$25.90 each. If you reside in the continental US, NCS recommends shipping by USPS Priority Mail for the most economical domestic carriage cost.

MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1081 - New Import, Subscriptions

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The September 3, 2009 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following video games and/or events in the Japanese marketplace:

» Previews for PSP Phantasy Star 2 Portable which ships on Dec 3, 2009 and Wii/PS3 Sengoku Basara 3 which is scheduled for sometime in 2010.
» Famitsu's Reviewers rank NDS SupaRobo Gakuen (7/7/7/7), PSP Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny (7/8/8/8), PS3 F.E.A.R. 2 Project Origin (8/6/7/8), PS2 Gendai Daisenryaku (5/4/4/4) and X360 Dream Club (6/6/6/6).
» Famitsu chronicles the history of Japanese home gaming consoles in a 10-page spread which kicks things off with the Famicom which ruled the gaming world for a few years before the MegaDrive rose up as a contender. The article also includes photos of every console, handheld, hardware color variants, and choice software releases through the past ~30 years.
» The 2-page ad for Street Fighter: Legend of Chun-Li made us laugh.
» This week's PICK UP FOOD section checks out a number of packaged pudding treats and sit-down meals at various eateries.

TOYS Star Wars R2-D2 LED Tsuke Keychain - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Darkness is the enemy of late night key fumblers the world over. The next time you're jivin' with a pair of keys that don't seem to be going into the keyhole because you can't see, light up the night with the help of a mini R2-D2 LED Tsuke Strap that shoots out piercing illumination. Preorders ship in Sept 2009.

TOYS Star Wars R2-D2 Desktop Trash Can - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» R2-D2 is accustomed to being pimped out in the name of merchandising and it was with amusement that we glanced at Heart Art Collection's new R2-D2 Desktop Trash Can. The company has already released a full-sized R2-D2 trash bin but this new one's a small and compact model that's suitable for a desk, a shelf, or maybe the top of the computer. A little foot pedal located on the lower-front of R2-D2 may be depressed to pop R2's lid. Heart Art's promotional flyer shows R2 being used as a planter but we think that's a poor use for the can. Preorders are welcome to ship in late September 2009 at JPY3800 or US$42.90 from NCS.

TOYS Maschinen-Krieger H.A.F.S. Super Jerry - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Kow Yokoyama's cult Maschinen Krieger ZbV 3000 property features armored machines which are gritty and somewhat believable in that they could probably exist if human military designers had mech-blueprints on their minds.
The H.A.F.S. (Heavy Armored Fighting Suit) Super Jerry is a two-legged attacker which is armed with missile launchers and guns. Wave is releasing a 1/20 scale Super Jerry construction kit this November which we think looks great. The complexity of the Jerry's design should make the assembly and finishing process an all-day job. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late November 2009 at JPY5800 or US$63.90 from NCS.