PS3 Catherine - Japanese Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The premise in Catherine is age-old but with a twist. Boy meets girl but girl might be the death of boy. The protagonist is a 32-year old named Vincent who's not too ambitious and wears polka-dot drawers. One day, he meets a blonde named Catherine who's 22 and a bundle of sexiness. However, ever since Vincent met Cat, he's been having some really bad nightmares of the potentially lethal variety.

   Early preorders will ship with a bonus "Catherine Sound Disc & Art Book" which contains a CD which contains 11 tracks and a booklet which contains illustrations of the heroine Catherine. Preorders ship in February 17, 2010 at JPY6980 ($78.90).

X360 Catherine - Japanese Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The premise in Catherine is age-old but with a twist. Boy meets girl but girl might be the death of boy. The protagonist is a 32-year old named Vincent who's not too ambitious and wears polka-dot drawers. One day, he meets a blonde named Catherine who's 22 and a big bundle of sexiness. However, ever since Vincent met Cat, he's been having some really bad nightmares of the potentially lethal variety.

   Early preorders will ship with a bonus "Catherine Sound Disc & Art Book" which contains a CD which contains 11 tracks and a booklet which contains illustrations of the heroine Catherine. Preorders ship in February 17, 2010 at US$78.90.

TOYS Mario & Yoshi Mascot Plush Toy - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis

«©NCSX» Some guys roll into town on a sweet 1970s station wagon with authentic wood paneling on the side. Can you say "vintage?" Other guys go to town on a horse. Y'know, those animals with four legs that whinny and can split a man's head open with one kick. Then there's Mario.

   Mario rides on a beast named Yoshi. Keep in mind that Mario weighs at least 250 lbs before lunch so Yoshi's carrying a real heavy load. If the visual of Mario upon Yoshi isn't materializing in your mind, Japanese manufacturer Sanei's getting you clued in this week. The Mario + Yoshi plush measures approximately 12" tall and the two heroes are sewn together so they're inseparable. We didn't look underneath Mario but he might be able to be separated from Yoshi if you snip a few threads but that's up to you. Since Mario weighs a lot, the Mario & Yoshi plush can't stand up by itself but you can prop it up against something to keep them upright.

NDS Fushigi no Dungeon: Fuurai no Shiren 5 - New Import

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«©NCSX» Shiren the Wanderer and his faithful pet ermine Koppa are back in another dungeon exploration thriller. If you've never enjoyed a Fushigi no Dungeon game, here's how they work: Players explore a dungeon where every movement is stutter-step and in sync with everything else in the game world. For example, when you make a move, all monsters in the room also make a move in time to every step you take. That means when Shiren is next to a monster and he attacks the beast, the beast counterattacks right afterwards.
   The scenario in Furai no Shiren 5 is brand new and wireless connectivity is supported so players can trade items and equipment with each other. Early preorders will ship with a bonus soundtrack in 50% ratio from Chunsoft.

MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol 1149 - Japanese Import

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The December 23, 2010 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace:

» PSP Monster Hunter Portable 3rd recently sold over 2 million copies in Japan and Famitsu photographs the orderly queues as dedicated fans waited in line for the game last week.
» Previews for 3DS Biohazard Revelations and 3DS Biohazard The Mercenaries 3D which look stellar.
» Famitsu reviews NDS Dondake Sports 101 (5/6/4/3), NDS Inazuma Eleven 3 (9/9/8/8), PSP Shining Hearts (8/8/8/8), PS3 Castlevania Lords of Shadow (9/9/8/9), and PS3 Gundam Musou 3 (9/8/8/9).
» Famitsu teaches readers how to create Christmas wreaths.
» Preview for Wii Earth Seeker and PC Dragon Nest.
» A Kinokuni primer may be viewed on pages 143-151.
» Assorted varieties of instant ramen which are packaged in Styrofoam containers are featured in this week's PICK UP FOOD.
» Continuing coverage on The 3rd Birthday for PSP which ships on December 22, 2010. 

NDS Ninokuni Shikkoku no Madoushi - Japanese Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The latest game from Level 5 isn't another Professor Layton episode but a spectacle called Ninokuni which fits into the adventure genre. In the game, players take control of a lad named Oliver whose loving mother has passed away. Oliver is stricken with grief but salvation lies in a strange toy that was given to him by his mother when he was a little boy. One day, whilst Olivier is crying and his tears are raining down on the toy, it comes to life and introduces himself as "Shizuku," a fairy from another land. Equipped with a special book of magic which contains sigils and youthful energy, the two travel to another world called Ninokuni where Oliver might find a way to bring his mother back to life.

   Ninokuni Shikkoku no Madoushi is an action-adventure game that takes place on the sumptuous world of Ninokuni. Oliver and Shizuku traipse through the wilderness, cross chasms, battle monsters, and explore quaint towns. When traveling, Olivier leads while Shizuku dutifully follows like a puppy. Shizuku is a highly animated companion who provides guidance as well as illumination thanks to the lamp that's tethered to its nostrils. Every copy of the game includes a 352-page book that's required to play the game due to the sigils and symbols found within which are used in the adventure.

PS3 NeoGeo Pad USB - Japanese Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The year 2010 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Neo Geo console. Even though the Neo Geo is an orphan nowadays, it nevertheless lives on in the hearts of staunch adherents across the globe and a steady stream of Playstation 2 re-release compilations and hardware rehashes. The next hardware rehash is a new version of the Neo Geo Pad which was originally packaged with the Neo Geo CD console with a clicky directional pad and soft-touch buttons. The upcoming Neo Geo Pad is a digital controller which is compatible with the Playstation 3 as well as Windows PCs. A "PS" button is located between the SELECT and START buttons in the center of the pad.

TOYS Korokoro Sweets Collection - Japanese Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Whenever someone says, "I have a sweet tooth," as if it was something that needed to be stated, the appropriate reply should be, "Who doesn't?" The human palate craves sweets and the addiction starts in the cradle and endures until the grave.

   Japanese toy manufacturer System Service pay homage to the sugar blues by producing a set of toys called Korokoro Sweets Collection which features five cookies and a biscuit that are fixed with an attached keychain. Each cookie measures approximately 9cm or roughly 3.54" in diameter and is detailed with realistic textures, surfaces, and syrupy toppings. NCS would recommend keeping the toys away from small children since they look realistic and might be eaten in the wrong hands. Preorders are welcome to ship in March 2011 at JPY1200 or US$20.90 from NCS.