MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1093 - Annual Subscriptions

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The November 26, 2009 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace:

» Preview for Zelda no Densetsu: Taiyou no Kiteki (Spirit Tracks) which will be released in North America first.
» Famitsu reviews Wii Family Challenge Wii (8/7/6/5), Wii Calling (8/7/7/6), PS3 Ratchet & Clank Future 2 (9/9/9/9 = Platinum) and Wii Taiko no Tatsujin 2 Doton (9/8/7/8 = Gold).
» NDS Super Robot Taisen OG Saga Endless Frontier EXCEED preview which includes information on KOS-MOS and other cast members.
» Coin-op coverage on Elevator Action Death Parade.
» Continuing feature on Final Fantasy XIII - check out the magnificent Chocobo on pages 118-119.
» Gameplay strategy guide for Bayonetta.
» Fruity beverages such as Pokka's Vitamin Protect and canned/bottled coffee/tea are featured in this week's PICK UP FOOD section.
» Special interview with Ivica Osim who appears on the cover.

TOY Tears to Tiara: Nendoroid Riannon - New Import, In Stock

From the Manufacturer
The Demon King's loving wife.
From the popular game which recently made its way into a anime, Tears to Tiara, comes a Nendoroid of the kind-hearted missionary, Riannon. With parts that allow poses ranging from her cute lady-like smile to a fantastic battle scene of her casting a spell - various scenes from the show can be recreated in Nendoroid form!

Her large hat connects using a magnet, so the shape of her head was not altered by the shape of the hat. An expression with spinning eyes that was not seen in the original show is also included, allowing for some extra fun. How you choose to display her is up to your imagination!

All preorders have shipped as of yesterday afternoon and new orders are welcome at JPY3333 or US$39.90 from NCS.

TOY Fate Unlimited Codes: Nendoroid Saber Lily New, Sold Out

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Fate Unlimited Codes Portable was released for the Playstation Portable earlier this year and Saber Lily is one of the playable characters in the game. In Fate U/C, Saber swings an air-sword and roughhouses competently with the best fighters so she's a formidable sword handler who holds her own. Saber Lily has been a popular subject for toy sculptors lately and Good Smile Company gives Saber the Nendoroid treatment to give fans some more of a good thing.
Nendoroid Saber Lily measures 10cm or 3.93" tall and is accompanied by her sword Excalibur, a sword named Caliburn, two ornate scabbards, and a nifty suit of armor. Three variant faces are included which may be swapped in and out of Saber's head to convey different emotions. Finally, two pairs of variant arms are packaged inside the retail box which may be swapped into Saber's arm sockets. All preorders have shipped as of yesterday afternoon and new orders are welcome at JPY3333 or US$39.90 from NCS.

TOY Fate/Unlimited Codes Saber Lily Distant Avalon - Sold Out

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The recent Fate/Unlimited Codes fighting game for the PS2 was a solid seller and NCS shifted a good number of the SP-BOX Edition which included a bonus Saber Lily Figma from Max Factory. For an encore, Good Smile Company has announced a 1/7 scale Saber Lily Distant Avalon figure which measures 23cm or 9.05" in height. The sculpture by Takayuki Kawahara depicts the blonde knight in the midst of igniting her "Distant Avalon" attack which fills the Fate/Unlimited Codes game screen with slashing laser-like light.

Saber is decked out in a suit of armor that's a combination of metal plating and poofy white dress. A scabbard is tethered to Saber's left side while her right hand grips the mighty sword Excalibur. Preorders have all shipped as of yesterday. The figure is sold out but we'll update if restock is available from our suppliers in the next few days.

NDS Rockman EXE Operation Shooting Star New, Restock Soon

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The Rockman EXE franchise concluded with Rockman EXE 6 (Dennoujuu Faltzer and Dennoujuu Grega) in late 2005. However, Capcom isn't quitting the popular series just yet. The company releases another Rockman EXE game in Japan this week but it's not entirely brand new. Rockman EXE Operation Shooting Star is a remake of the original Rockman EXE game from the Gameboy Advance which features elements culled from the Ryuusei no Rockman (known as Megaman Starforce stateside) series. The battle system in the game hearkens back to the original EXE where Rockman faces adversaries head-on and throws out attacks that travel the length of the grid. Battle chips may be equipped prior to battle to enhance Rockman's attacks and battlefield performance.

PSP Lunar Harmony of Silver Star - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The Mega-CD version of Lunar Silver Star debuted over 17 years ago in 1992 and the game eventually made it to the Sega Saturn in two versions. The first conversion was in 1996 and a Video-CD Card compatible version with nicer cinemas was released a year later. Lunar SS also made its way to the Playstation in 1988 and a 20 year hiatus followed. This year, Gung Ho grabs hold of the Lunar SS property and remakes it for the Playstation Portable.

Remakes are all the rage nowadays because the IP is already out there and audience awareness is built-into the marketplace. The PSP remake includes a new scenario, updated graphics, and re-mastered cinemas and music/sound effects.

In the game, players take control of a lad named Alex who idolizes a legendary hero named Dragonmaster Dyne who saved the world from disaster. Alex dreams of becoming a hero one day and gets his chance with a little quest that takes his little band of adventurers into the Dragon's Cave in search of a gem. They meet a wyrm named Quark who senses the greatness in Alex and gifts him with the Dragon Diamond. From there, Alex and friends find themselves going on a true quest that takes them around the world of Lunar. All preorders will include a bonus soundtrack courtesy of the publisher in 1:1 ratio. While supplies last, we'll also include the soundtrack with new orders placed today and over the next few days.

PSP Battle Spirits: Kiseki no Hasha - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» In the first season of Battle Spirits, a red-haired lad named Toppa Bashin (dude on the right side of the game cover) flipped cards and played the role of hero. The second season presented a new hero named Dan Bashin (left side of the game cover) who gets transported to the "Grand Rolo" alternate reality where Battle Spirits card challenges are the norm for settling conflicts. The PSP game features Dan and Bashin as supporting characters who help the protagonist named Seiya who engages in card battles against competitors from the two seasons of the animated series.

The card system in Battle Spirits uses three types of cards as follows:

Spirits - Machine and monster cards that perform attacks and throw up defensive measures on behalf of their master.

Nexuses - Locations on the battlefield where spirits gain special abilities or powers to garner a strategic advantage against adversaries.

Spells - Magic and special objects that bolster a spirit's attacks in battle.

Bandai includes a bonus Battle Spirits card inside every copy of the game as a little gift to their customers. Early reservations will also include a bonus Battle Spirits Starter Kit which is being given away by Bandai in 50% ratio. That means NCS got 1 starter kit for every 2 copies of the game.

PS3 Dragon Ball Raging Blast - New Import, Restock Soon

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Expansive arenas are key to 3D Dragon Ball battling because scale and scope allow the saiyan to fly, dash, evade, and fight without feeling cramped. The new Dragon Ball: Raging Blast features vast 3D interactive playfields and a roster which contains over 70 Dragon Ball characters such as Piccolo, Vegeta, Goku, and many more. Fighters may be customized with special skills and the characters level-up as they battle through the ranks. Eight modes are featured in the game including "Dojo" and an "Online Mode" which allows fighters from around the world to join together and engage in "Star Match," "Match Game," and "Tenkaichi Budokai" online modes. The "Museum Mode" includes a bevy of data for fans to peruse and enjoy.

Early reservations will include a bonus DLC card which allows players to download a special character for use in the game who can access exclusive items. Please note the DLC card was only given away in 50% ratio.