iPhone Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Case - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Reservations are welcome for a trio of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 1st cases which are designed for the iPhone 3G/3GS.

   The three varieties on offer from Japanese manufacturer Gift are as follows:

» A full-color case which features who cast members from the movie engaged in an aerial battle.

» Purple and black Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 1st symbol case.

» Yellow and black Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The Movie 1st symbol case.

   Please note the cases are only compatible with the iPhone 3G and 3GS models. We'll update accordingly if an iPhone 4 model is made available. Preorders are welcome to ship in mid-late January 2011 at JPY3000 or US$39.90 from NCS.

TOYS Dragon Quest KiraKira Blue Slime Plush - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» A few years ago, Dragon Quest Slime plushes were released in Japan on a regular schedule. When that sort of schedule occurs, consumer apathy eventually sets in and sales simmer down. Maybe that's why Slime plushes are few and far between nowadays. As the holiday season draws near, Square Enix has started solicitations for the legendary Blue Slime Plush in four  sizes as follows:

» Keychain - Diameter Size: 8cm (3.14") and tethered with a little chain
» Small - Diameter Size: 11cm (4.33") 
» Medium - Diameter Size: 22cm (8.66)
» Large - Diameter Size: 32cm (12.59)

   Preorders are welcome to ship in mid December 2010.

TOYS Dragon Quest KiraKira King Slime Plush - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» A few years ago, Dragon Quest Slime plushes were released in Japan on a regular schedule. When that sort of schedule occurs, consumer apathy eventually sets in and sales simmer down. Maybe that's why Slime plushes are few and far between nowadays. As the holiday season draws near, Square Enix has started solicitations for the legendary Blue Slime Plush in four  sizes as follows:

» Keychain - Diameter Size: 8cm (3.14") and tethered with a little chain
» Small - Diameter Size: 13cm (5.11") 
» Medium - Diameter Size: 22cm (8.66)
» Large - Diameter Size: 32cm (12.59)

   Preorders are welcome to ship in mid December 2010.

NEWS Japanese Release Outlook - Arrivals on Thursday

NDS	Do-Konjou Shougakussei: Bon Bita	Bandai
	Koede Asoubou Heart Catch Precure	Toei
	Radiant Historia	Atlus
PSP	Yuusha 30 Seconds	Marvelous
	ToraDora Portable! (PSP the Best)	Bandai
	Fallout: New Vegas	Bethesda

Keiji Inafune deserts Capcom

   The man responsible for designing Rockman and giving him that natty blue suit is leaving Capcom, effective immediately. Keiji's been at Capcom for 23 years where he oversaw the production of the Rockman series of games and most recently, Dead Rising 2.

   Keiji was promoted to the title of "Global Head of Production" in April 2010 where he managed underlings and gave them direction. He was living the life of a corporate manager but apparently, that's not the kind of job that a designer necessarily desires. Based on some of his comments, it's my opinion that working in a huge corporation like Capcom is rife with politics and internal strife that can wear a manager down. His comments about the lack of innovation in Japanese game design may have also played a part in Keiji's departure.

   That's why I want to work in small and nimble firms where the hours are flexible and the workers have independence and autonomy (for the most part). A large corporation moves slowly and deliberately since there are multiple layers between upper management and the working stiffs. When there are that many layers, elements of mediocrity like politics, backstabbing, ass kissing, nepotism, and all that other crap gets shoveled into the mix.

NDS Ougon no Taiyou: Shikkokunaru Yoake - New Import

From the Publisher
   A classic role-playing game branches out with a new look, countless adventures and heroic battles. The game picks up 30 years after the first two games in the series left off. At the end of Golden Sun: The Lost Age, the heroes succeeded in bringing the world-healing power of the Golden Sun back to the world of Weyard. In the years since, the immense power of the Golden Sun has changed nearly everything. Continents have shifted. New countries have emerged. New species have appeared. But the world is now imperiled by a new threat. Psynergy Vortexes, which suck the elemental Psynergy from both the land and power-wielding Adepts alike, are spreading across the world. The new generation of heroes – the children of those from the previous games – are drawn into the mystery behind the vortexes, as they cross a chaotic world that is succumbing to a new evil.

MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol 1143 - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The November 11, 2010 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace:

» Preview for PSP Persona 2 Innocent Sin which is a remake of the Playstation original. A preview for PS3 Samurai Dou 4 follows.
» Famitsu ranks NDS Radiant Historia (9/8/8/9), NDS Do-Konjou Shougakussei: Bon Bita (7/7/7/7), X360 Fable III (9/9/8/9), PS3/X360 Fallout: New Vegas (10/9/9/9).
» Famitsu bookends their Radiant Historia feature in this week's issue with two 2-page ads from Atlus. It stars on page 66 and runs up to page 81. 
» Continuing coverage on NDS Kingdom Hearts Re:coded which looks at Hallow Bastion and the bosses within.
» Retro-view back at Thunderforce III for the Sega Mega-Drive. The original adverts for the Japanese and North American markets are shown.
» A selection of Pon-de-Ring donuts from Mister Donut, drinks from "Star Backs" and eats from Cafe de Crie are displayed in PICK UP FOOD.
» Michael Jackson The Experience is headed to the PS3, X360, and Wii next year. We don't know what we're supposed to feel about that. 

PSP Dream C Club - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Last summer, a new and highly exclusive hostess bar debuted in Japan. Armed with a liquor license and a coterie of attractive attendants, the fledgling club attracted all manner of patrons who were willing to pay the price of admission. Dream Club was the name and libation's served by lovely hostesses was the game. Literally. Dream Club is a hostess bar simulation where players visit the Dream Club, order colorful alcoholic beverages from an extensive menu, and talk to attentive hostesses. 

   By being somewhat clever through the input of prompts and cues, players try to learn more about the girls and get them to drink. By loosening a hostess up, she might reveal a personal secret or get up on stage to do a little dancing or singing. Familiarity normally breeds contempt but not at Dream Club. The more that you visit and spend your hard-earned yen, the friendlier the hostesses get. You probably won't find love at Dream Club but you'll get lots of undivided attention that might not normally be forthcoming. Remember, as long as your virtual money is flowing, you can do not wrong at Dream Club.

   The Playstation Portable port of Dream C Club plays the same kind of game as the Xbox 360 original but the conversion includes a few new features that might appeal to players. The Dream Clock feature gives the receptionist of Dream Club the freedom to utter the time. To listen to more tidbits from the receptionist, pressing the "Square" button forces her to divulge information about the hostesses.