OST Final Fantasy XIII-2 OST Limited Edition - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» Reservations are welcome for the limited edition of Square Enix's Final Fantasy XIII-2 OST which spans 4 CDs and is bundled with a DVD which contains trailers for the game. Songs on the discs include the FFXIII-2 theme song, 'New World' by Charice and 'Missing Link,' 'A Song for Time," 'FFXIII-2 Battle Theme,' 'Archylte Steppe,' 'Lightning's Theme,' and more.

   Preorders ship on December 14, 2011 at JPY4800 or US$78.90 for the limited edition and JPY3990 or US$68.90 for the regular edition. The limited edition is packaged in a special gatefold slipcase which holds all of the discs in a compact binder. Reservations for the Final Fantasy XIII-2 game for Playstation 3 is also welcome but please note that the Final Fantasy XIII-2 Playstation 3 console may not be available until after the release date in December. We'll post an update if the reservation restriction changes.

3DS Mario Kart 7 - Import Preorder

From the Publisher

   The newest installment of the fan-favorite Mario Kart franchise brings Mushroom Kingdom racing fun into glorious 3D. For the first time, drivers explore new competitive kart possibilities, such as soaring through the skies or plunging to the depths of the sea. New courses, strategic new abilities and customizable karts bring the racing excitement to new heights.

» The Mario Kart franchise continues to evolve. New kart abilities add to the wild fun that the games are known for. On big jumps, a kart deploys a wing to let it glide over a track shortcut. When under water, a propeller pops out to help the kart cruise across the sea floor.
» Players can show their own style by customizing their vehicles with accessories that give them a competitive advantage. For instance, giant tires help a kart drive off-road, while smaller tires work best on city courses.
» People can choose to race as one of their favorite Mushroom Kingdom characters or even as their Mii character.
» New courses take players on wild rides over a mountain road, on city streets and through a dusty desert. Nintendo fans will recognize new courses on Wuhu Island and in the jungles from Donkey Kong Country Returns.
» The game supports both SpotPass and StreetPass features.
Players can compete in local wireless matches or online over a broadband Internet connection. Preorders ship on December 01, 2011.

Wii PokéPark 2: Beyond the World - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis

«©NCSX» PokePark is open for another season and it's up to Pikachu (and you) or another Pokemon seen on the front cover of the game - Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott- to ramble around the grounds, interact with Pokemon, and enjoy the sights and attractions. The elemental monkeys Pansage, Pansear, Panpour return to ply their antics and a new area dubbed 'Another World' may be visited filled with houses and landmarks crafted from cakes, cookies, and pastries. Reservations are welcome to ship on November 17, 2011 at JPY5800 or US$78.90.

NEWS Playstation Vita Preorders

NCS Synopsis
«©NCSX» Retail vendors started preorders for Playstation Vita in Japan over the weekend but distributors haven't started their own reservations for the hardware yet. They did start preorders for the Vita launch software lineup on Friday evening so we submitted our preliminary numbers for those. For everyone waiting for word on the Vita hardware, we expect preorders for the hardware to start in the next few days.

   NCS doesn't expect shortages of the hardware at launch since inventory is always available for export at higher prices from Japanese suppliers so anyone who wants a Vita and is willing to pay the higher prices can get one. It's been like that since the days of the original Playstation when games like Toshinden and Ridge Racer were in demand and it's the same now. When the Playstation 3 was launched in Japan in late 2006, retail shops in Japan sold out fairly quickly but the export channel was brimming with inventory. Repeat: brimming.

MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1193 - New Import, In Stock

NCS Product Synopsis
«©NCSX» The October 27, 2011 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes print coverage of the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace.
» King of Pirates for Nintendo 3DS which ships next year
» A peek at the limited edition Monster Hunter 3G-tri bundle which includes a white Nintendo 3DS imprinted with a crimson Monster Hunter logo and text.
» Level 5 Scoop Special which checks out the publisher’s upcoming game titled ‘Guild 01‘ which contains four games: Rental Bukiya de Omasse, Air Porter, Crimson Shroud, and a shooter called Kaiho Shojo.
» Reviews for PSP Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Impact (9/8/9/9), 3DS Tetris (8/7/7/7), PSP FIFA 12 (8/7/7/7), X360 Forza Motorsport 4 (9/9/10/10), Wii Go Vacation (8/8/8/7), PS3 Gekijouban Macross F: Sayonara no Tsubasa Hybrid Pack (8/8/9/9), PS3 Dead Island (9/9/8/8), and PS3 NBA 2K12 (9/8/9/9).
» Continuing coverage from the Tokyo Game Show 2011 with a look at the Konami booth, the Square Enix exhibit, and booth babes galore between pages 58-59.
» Wii Dragon Quest X background info and concept artwork.
» 3DS Fab Style teaches girls how to have fabulous style.
» Level 5 Scoop Special Part 2 which includes coverage on PS3 Ni no Kuni, 3DS Fantasy Life,  and 3DS Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright.
» Sweet and crunchy snacks from Tohato, Meiji, and Glico are featured in this week’s PICK UP FOOD. The caramel corn on page 230 doesn’t look anything like caramel corn but more like fried miniature fritters.

NEWS Vita Preorders Soon

Playstation Vita

«©NCSX» Japanese vendors are expected to start preorders for the Playstation Vita tomorrow in Japan and NCS expects to open up our own reservations on Monday. If there are any delays, we'll post an update but we should have an idea of what to expect for the Vita launch on December 17, 2011. As with previous platform launches, pricing is expected to be volatile on the first week of release. The Playstation Vita launch titles are:

• @field
• Army Corps of Hell
• BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II Plus
• Browser Sangokushi Touch Battle
• Dark Quest
• Disgaea 3: Return
• Dream Club
• Dynasty Warriors Musou Next
• F1 2011
• Fish On
• Lord of the Apocalypse
• Katamari no Biita
• Michael Jackson Experience HD
• Minna no Golf 6
• Minna to Issho: Friend Network
• Monster Radar
• NicoNico Douga
• Project N.O.E.L.S.
• Power Smash 4
• Ridge Racer
• Sawari Makuuru
• Shin Kamaitacho no Yoru
• Shinobido II
• Uncharted: Golden Abyss
• Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
• Yuusha no Kiroku

VIDEO Baby monkey 'Nala' gets a bath

PS3 Ace Combat Assault Horizon - New Import, In Stock

   East Africa, 2015. Attached to an international peace-keeping force, Colonel Bishop leads a small squadron in operations to suppress an insurgent rebel force. The operation, however, rapidly escalates as Bishop and his company come face-to-face with the rebels' devastatingly powerful experimental weapon.

Tearing its way through the desert states and up into the frozen North, the struggle to control the weapon ignites a devastating global conflict.

Dramatic and realistic storyline – Written by New York Times Best-Selling military author Jim DeFelice, players will be immersed in an enthralling war drama spanning multiple real-world locations
Steel carnage – Incredible destructive detail and visual effects for every explosive attack, with aircraft shredded, enemy troops annihilated, buildings shattered, and machines bleeding their oil
All-new aircraft to pilot – Experience split-second manoeuvring and positioning, pinpoint targeting, hover attacks and other diverse gameplay with the introduction of the Attack Helicopter, Door Gunner, Bomber and Gunship
Revolutionary "Close-Range Assault" system – Delivering high-speed acrobatics, dizzying one-on-one encounters, satisfyingly visceral low-altitude aeronautics, and high-flying death from above