TOYS Oboro Muramasa: Momohime 1/6 Scale Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» In the Oboro Muramasa game, a kunoichi named Momohime and a ninja named Kisuke were the agents of destruction in a side scrolling platform action game. Momohime had style, speed, and deft sword handling skills which she used to chop down flighty ninja foes. Kisuke was cool too but Momohime cut a more presentable silhouette.
Alter pays homage to Momohime with a pretty 1/6 scale figure which measures 21cm or 8.26" tall. Momo's color scheme mixes pink and blue with two stalks of fuchsia which cover her lower legs. We're somewhat leery of the one-foot-pose because some of our Alter figures on display have a tendency to lean and falter to the effects of gravity. To prevent leaning, our Momohime figure might be supported by clear-plastic braces if we decide to display her on office shelving. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late August 2010 at JPY7800 or US$86.90 from NCS.

MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1111 - New Import, Sold Out

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The April 01, 2010 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following games and/or events in the Japanese marketplace:
» Previews for PSP Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, NDS Solarobo, PSP Tales of Phantasia X, and PS3/X360 Prince of Persia.
» Famitsu reviews PSP Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (8/7/7/8), PSP VitaminZ Revolution (8/7/7/6), PS3 God of War III (10/9/9/10), PS3 Hokuto Musou (9/8/7/8), and PS3 Power Smash (8/7/7/6).
» Scoop on Chaos Rings (RPG) from Square Enix for the iPhone.
» Continuing coverage on PS3 Ryu Ga Gotoku 4 which follows the initial stories of the four main heroes of the adventure and a longish article on the upcoming PS3 Hokuto Musou splatter-action game.
» Pizzas from Pizza-La, Pizza Hut, Domino's Pizza, and Chicago Pizza Factory are examined in this week's PICK UP FOOD article. On page 273, some selections from Uchi Cafe Sweets are shown including a pastry that looks like an eclair that's split lengthwise and filled with whipped cream.

TOYS figma Fate/Stay Night Saber Oruta - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Saber looks better when she's decked out in her default blue armor but when it's time to get dark, Saber dresses up in a deep-purple and black getup. The solemn garments provide stark contrast against her wheat-tinted hair. To complete the dark theme, a purplish visor may be affixed to Saber's face. The upcoming Saber figma is a highly posable figure which ships with a mounting stand for countless posing possibilities. Two faces are included with the toy: a mean face where Saber glowers at the world and a screaming face which indicates anger or frustration at a phantom that only figma Saber can see. The figma includes a dark Excalibur sword accessory which may be gripped in the figure's hands.
Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late June 2010 at JPY2800 or US$32.90 from NCS.

NEWS General Updates

PSP Ikki Tousen Xross Impact - Delayed The regular and limited editions of PSP Ikki Tousen Xross Impact have been delayed from April 01, 2010 to an unspecified date in April or later. We'll post another update once the new release date is confirmed by Marvelous. NDS Dakkoshite! Chimpanzee has also been delayed yet again to May 27, 2010 from it's earlier revised date of March 25, 2010.

OST Bayonetta Original Soundtrack - Restock All backorders for the official Bayonetta OST are shipping today. New orders are welcome. Please note we're still waiting for news on the second printing of the Bayonetta Witch of Vigrid art book.

ETC Rooftop Garden In about a week or two, we'll begin mapping out what we'll be planting on our building's rooftop garden this year. Mexican sunflowers are on tap along with dwarf blueberry plants, purslane, eggplant, and lemon trees. We might try pumpkins this year but they take up a lot of space and if the yield is good, moving big pumpkins from the roof to the offices might require more manpower than we're willing to exert for squash.

NDS Crayon Shin-Chan Obaka Daininden New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Shinosuke Nohara aka Shin-chan is an irascible ass-shaking lad who has thick eyebrows, beady eyes, and the power to conquer enemies with flatulence, high jumps, and shameless antics. Shin-chan has appeared in three Nintendo DS platform games already and he does his thing in yet another platform action-adventure which ships this week in Japan.
In Crayon Shinchan Obaka Daininden Susume! Kasukabe Ninjatai!, Shin-chan is joined by supporting characters such as Tōru Kazama who helps Nohara go airborne, Masao Sato, Nene Sakurada, and his mother Misae Nohara. With the help of his friends and family, Shin-chan can overcome most obstacles and adversities encountered in the game. Banpresto also promises a lot of mini-games to engage in.

NDS Nettou! Powerful Koushien - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Step into the position of a high school baseball coach and guide your team to the national championship. By using a mix of sensible team management, base running, and opportune risk taking, managers attempt to beat other managers. The main game mode is "Koushien (High School) Baseball" but there's also the "Summer Koushien" mode where players engage in a summer tournament and the "Survival Gekitou" mode which features mission-based baseball action.
The word "Nettou!" in the game title refers to the wireless functionality of the game software where players around Japan can hook up online and enjoy mini-games, interact with each other, and view their stats and rankings on a national leaderboard.

PSP Gundam Assault Survive - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» When Gundam and Zaku meet on the battlefield, the results include thunder and fireworks as gunfire, sword slashes, and all around hostility flare up. The latest PSP Gundam game is no exception which features robots from the Gundam OO series and other serials from the storied Gundam historical archive. The featured robots on the game cover are Gundam Dynames, Kyrios, and Exia who all hail from Gundam OO and they're joined by robots from Gundam Seed, Gundam F91, and Kidou Senshi Gundam. Bandai boasts over 300 mechs featured in the game and 100 robots which may be controlled and used in the various missions. Along with the default single-player mode, an ad hoc communication mode allows multiple players to link up and engage in cooperative missions. A "Create a Pilot" feature allows players to build a custom character from over 500 parts and imbue him with a voice from 10 possible selections.

The PSP Gundam games are based on a versatile game engine that powers the actions and encompassing missions. It's a powerful platform upon which Bandai has built its acclaimed selection of Gundam titles as well as two Macross games. In Gundam Assault Survive, the action runs fast and fluid as expected where the game engine takes everything thrown at it and operates without bottlenecks or performance lags. For action that requires precision control and split-second decisions, the game engine performs very well. A lesser engine might cramp up and glitch at the most inopportune moments which generally leads to frustration and flinging of PSPs.

PSP Ys I & II Seven Set - New Import, Sold Out

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The Ys games have sold decent numbers on the Playstation Portable with most of the vendors in our Japanese distribution and reseller channel holding very little inventory. A reliable and dedicated fan base guarantees that Ys games sell well. Just in case anyone in Japan wants the PSP Ys games in a bundle at a lower price point, Falcom is releasing a Ys package which contains the following:

» Ys I & II Chronicles - Relive the adventures of Adol Christian in a Playstation Portable remake of a PC remake (June 2001) of the first two Ys games from the late 80s.
» Ys Seven - Adol Christian and his faithful blue-haired friend Dogi are back in a brand new action-adventure that's a PSP exclusive. For now, at least. The game features a 3D world where Adol and company travel, explore, and battle enemy forces. Depending on the type of enemy, players can switch between active party members to combat foes in real-time. Special EX skills may be acquired to enhance the heroes' battlefield efficiency. Combat takes place in close quarters where Adol's party throws out melee attacks mixed with magic blasts to illuminate the screen with visual fireworks.
» Ys Postcards Set - A collection of eight postcards which feature new illustrations of the characters from the Ys games.