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«©NCSX» The November 25, 2010 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage on the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace:
» Continuing coverage on PSP Monster Hunter Portable 3rd.
» A 2D fighting game called Phantom Breaker from 5pb is headed to the Xbox 360 next year. The cast is female including a maid with a bullet-staff.
» Famitsu reviews X360 Sonic Free Riders (8/8/8/8), X360 Dance Evolution (9/9/8/7), NDS Ishin no Arashi: Shippuu Ryuumeden (8/8/8/7), NDS Super Kasekihorida (8/8/8/8), PSP Criminal Girls (8/7/6/7).
» Every copy of Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1145 includes a Tactics Ogre 2011 desktop calendar which is located between pages 126-127. The calendar is made of thin cardboard and every month is represented by one of the main characters from the game. Example: Denim Powell is on January 2011.
» Single-serving ice cream treats such as "Rincle" cones, "Gravo!!" bars, and "Royce Ice Dessert" are featured in this week's PICK UP FOOD.
» A preview for PSP Radiant Mythology 3 and its cast of characters may be viewed on pages 234-235.
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«©NCSX» Pilot Princess Reko atop her golden beetle Kiniro or take control of a lad named Palm who rides a dragon known as Hirow. Once control is handed over, maneuver your pilot of choice and shoot at waves upon waves of insect attackers which rain onto the screen from all sides. The Xbox 360 conversion of Mushihimesama Futari is based on the Arcade 1.50 version of the game which features bullet patterns that are different from those of Futari v1.01.
Mushihimesama Futari 1.5 has the distinction of being one of the most difficult shooters in existence but it's mainly because the bullets from bosses rain down in sheets. Repeat: sheets. Literally, bullets upon bullets. Gamers can look forward to nonstop streaming shots, mesmerizing spiraling shots, and thick waves of rapid shots that afford 1cm of leeway. Even elite players who regularly conquer shmups of all stripes on one measly credit are initially confounded by Futari. We're of the opinion that Cave and arcade operators conspired to make sure that Futari 1.5 gobbles as many credits as possible from average players. Top players might need to feed the beast 2-20 credits depending on individual skill level and hitbox awareness.
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«©NCSX» NCS imported the Okami-den Teacup sets back in July 2010 but they're sold out now. We might get restock of the teacup set in a few weeks but in the meantime, e-Capcom has started preorders for another Okami-den inspired cup.
The Okami-den Chibiterasu Face Mug with Lid is what we'd describe as a 3D cup because the front features the plaintive mug of Chibiterasu and the handle on the back is painted like his tail. The sides of the cup are adorned with cloudy "fins" that protrude slightly outward. A green lid is included which may be clamped on top of the cup to keep beverages inside hot or cold. Preorders are welcome to ship on or around February 28, 2011 at JPY1890 or US$39.90 from NCS. Pricing reflects special arrangements to purchase and import the Chibiterasu Face Mugs from e-Capcom Japan.
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«©NCSX» Do you pad around your apartment in fluffy slippers with a bunny on the bow? If you answered in the affirmative, you'll be able to pad around in wolf-helmed slippers soon enough. Capcom's limited edition Okami-den slippers are constructed of fluffy white "fur" and measures 28cm in length which should fit most feet. For a fit that's more snug, you can don socks and pad around in a sock-filled-slipper ensemble.
Preorders are welcome to ship on or around December 31, 2010 at JPY3150 or US$65.90 from NCS. Pricing reflects special arrangements to purchase and import the Chibiterasu Slippers from e-Capcom Japan.
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«©NCSX» Do you have a beautiful voice? One that's sonorous and as crisp as the ding of a dinner bell? If you answered "yea" to both questions, you should probably think of a profession in the voice acting industry. Before diving into a voice acting endeavor however, you'll need to practice and hone your instrument into fighting shape. That's where Toei's Koede Asoubou Heart Catch Precure comes into play where players choose an animation snippet from the Precure animated series and take over the voice acting duties for one of the characters on the screen. In other words, you'll provide the voice for the character's subtitled dialogue while the NDS mic records your performance. Once the scene is completed, you can watch the animated sequence with your voice serving in the scene. A total of 50 scenes are included on the game card for your voice acting interludes.
The second game in this high-flying, fast hitting, and intense versus battles series, Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 promises over 90 characters from the massively popular anime franchise. Dragon Ball Z fans can rest assured that the destructible environment, and character trademark attacks and transformations will be true to the series. These include signature Pursuit Attacks that enable you to initiate attack combo strings, juggling your opponent in a string of devastating strikes throughout the environment.
Additionally, Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 sports the new Raging Soul System which enables characters to reach a special state, increasing their combat abilities to the ultimate level. Featuring more than 90 characters, 20 of which are brand new to the Raging Blast series, new modes, and additional environmental effects, Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 is the next evolution in the home console series. Anime-inspired HD graphics - The next-gen systems deliver high quality cel-shaded graphics in stunning HD and include impressive visuals such as GlowFX and Radial Blur. Unlockable content - Earn D-Points to unlock new abilities and items!
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«©NCSX» The original Tactics Ogre game on the Super Famicom was one of those rarities where you'd start playing at 7PM and think to yourself, "I'm going to play for an hour and then eat dinner. I'm having my favorite tonight - frozen spinach lasagna." Upon starting the gaming session, you play and play and the next time you look up at the clock, it's already 2AM in the morning. You've missed dinner, the act of drinking water, showering, and you've probably only blinked five times so your eyes are pretty dry.
Tactics Ogre has beguiled players on the Playstation, Saturn, and it made its way to Wii Virtual Console last year. The new PSP version of Tactics Ogre is a remake with a new subtitle of "Unmei no Wa" which translates to "Wheel of Fate." New features include an expanded storyline, a new heroine-knight named Raveness Loscaerion, an updated battle system, and other new systems. The Japanese love their systems.
The male lead is a lad named Denim Powell who's accompanied by his sibling Catiua Powell. The rest of the cast is rounded out by Vyce Bozeck who's Denim's loyal friend, a paladin named Lans Hamilton, Canopus Wolff, Mildain Walhorn, and many more. At the outset of the game, Lans Hamilton and his crew helps Denim Powell rescue the Duke of Ronway. Once the Duke is free, he bolsters Denim's party with troops and sends him to Griate City to rescue a knight named Leonard. From there, numerous conflicts that play out on isometric battlefields ensue one after the other in rapid-fire fashion. Early reservations will include a bonus Tactics Ogre Tarot Card that's being given away in 20% ratio. http://www.square-enix.co.jp/tacticsogre/
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«©NCSX» Side-scrolling 2D platform games were the rage a while ago but they're far and few between nowadays. Bandai's latest Nintendo DS release fits into the side-scrolling platform genre and it helps stave off the 2D platform death knell at least for now.
The heroes of Do Konjou Shougakussei: Bon Bita! hail from the popular CoroCoro Comic series of the same name. The lead is a green-haired lad who can call upon an afro-wearing alter-ego for help when needed thanks to the RTS (Real Tsukomi System). Bon Bita's powers include blast-force flatulence, speed, and the ability to produce a river of water from his maw. In addition to his innate skills, a variety of "hats" may be worn which grant special momentary abilities to help Bon Bita overcome obstacles and adversaries.
