MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol. 1263 - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis  

   The February 28, 2013 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following games and events in the Japanese marketplace:

» Preview for Game & Wario which is being released for the Wii U on March 28, 2013.
» PS3 Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance ships next week and Famitsu whets appetites with gameplay details, storyline background information, and character profiles.
» Coverage on Gundam Breaker where players customize Gundam mechs and battle opposing forces. The game ships on the PS3 and Vita later this year.
» Famitsu reviews 3DS Magi: Hajimari no Meikyuu (7/6/6/7), PSP Toaru Majutsu no Kagaku no Ensemble (7/8/7/8), PSP Tokyo Yamanote Boys Portable: Dark Cherry Disc (8/8/7/7), PSP Grisaia no Kajitsu: La Fruit de la Grisaia (7/8/7/8), Wii U Tank! Tank! Tank! (8/7/7/6), and PS3 Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (9/10/10/10).
» A look at Capcom Arcade Cabinet which multi-stage release of 15 retro games from Capcom's library that will be available on the Playstation Network and Xbox Live between February 19 and May 21, 2013. Classics on the way include Black Tiger, 1943, Gun Smoke, Legendary Wings, The Speed Rumbler, SonSon, and more.
» Hamburgers, chicken burgers, and assorted sandwiches are featured in this week's PICK UP FOOD.
» Preview for Luigi Mansion 2 which ships on March 20, 2013 for the Nintendo 3DS.

Publisher: Enterbrain
Japanese Title: 週刊ファミ通 2013年2月28日号
Jan Code: 4910218840236

X360 Ginga Force - New Import

 

NCS Product Synopsis  

   The developers of Eschatos bring shoot 'em up fans a new vertical shooter dubbed 'Ginga Force' (Galaxy Force) which bears some resemblance to 'Nanostray' on the Nintendo DS. In the future, humankind has escaped the bonds of the Earth and have colonized planets outside the solar system. In one particular star system, the seventh planet dubbed 'Tier Seven' has been colonized and mining operations have been started by the Magnificence Energy Corporation under the protection of the Mitsurugi Security organization. The protagonists in the game are Alex and Margaret who both work for the Mitsurugi Security System company and are backed up by a purple-haired Operator who relays information to the ace pilots. Ginga Force features 10 stages of shooting action with a ship which may be upgraded with new weapons, sub-weapons, and enhancements.

Bonus Content
   In addition to the main game, two bonus unlockable games are included on the DVD:

» Judgment Force Tiger
» Judgment Force Dragon    

    The first printing of the game ships with a bonus -Special Sound Selection- CD which contains 15 tracks and is packaged inside the game case.

  Region-Free
   Ginga Force is a region-free Xbox 360 release which is compatible with North American and European Xbox 360 consoles. 

Publisher: Qute
Japanese Title: ギンガフォース
Jan Code: 4984995900780
Famitsu Score: (7/7/8/8)

PS3 Mugen Souls Z - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis  

   Preorders for the Japanese Playstation 3 import Mugen Souls Z Regular and Limited Edition are welcome to ship on April 25, 2013. The limited edition includes a Booklet Z, a Dance Movie DVD, and a CD Cels situation, DLC code for a Neptune series Avatar, and a first printing DLC code.

Japanese Title: 圧倒的遊戯 ムゲンソウルズZ
Jan Code: 4995857092789 (Limited), 4995857092796 (Regular) 

 

 

TOY New Super Mario Bros U 'Flying Squirrel' Luigi and Kinopio - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis  

   Luigi and Kinopio join Mario in their flying squirrel costumes in Sanei's upcoming renditions of the New Super Mario Bros Wii U heroes. The Luigi plush is available in two sizes - Small and Medium at JPY1600 and JPY2800 respectively while Kinopio is offered in yellow and blue variants at JPY1600.

   In the recently released New Super Mario Bros. U game, Luigi can transform into 'Flying Squirrel Luigi' after running into a Super Acorn which grants him new powers such as wall climbing, gliding, and air jumping. Toy manufacturer Sanei is bringing the lanky plumber to life this spring by releasing a Flying Squirrel Luigi plush in small and medium sizes. According to early details from distributors, the small plush measures 26cm tall or 10.23" whilst the medium plush is slightly larger at 41cm or 16.14" in height. Preorders are welcome to ship in late April 2013.

NEWS Japanese Release Outlook - Arrivals on Thursday-Friday

3DS	Medarot 7: Kabuto Version	Rocket Co.
3DS	Medarot 7: Kuwagata Version	Rocket Co.
PS3	Lollipop Chainsaw Valentine Edition	Kadokawa
PSP	Battle Robot Damashii	Bandai Namco
PSP	Sakura-Sou no Pet na Kanojo	Kadokawa
PSV	Silent Hill: Book of Memories	Konami
PSV	Sakura-Sou no Pet na Kanojo	Kadokawa

TOYS Animal Crossing New Leaf Mascot Keychains - Import Preorder

NCS Product Synopsis  

   Takara Tomy has kicked off reservations for a new Animal Crossing Mascot Keychain collection which features 10 characters and objects as follows:

Top row, from left
» Totakeke
» Hamusuke
» Bouquet
» Tanukichi
Second row, from left
» Risetto-san
» Haniwa-kun
» Gift box
» Fossil
Third row, from left
» Coffee
» Apple

   Each figure measures 25mm or 0.98" in height and sports a little ring on the top and on the bottom. Why the double rings? So you can tether the mascots together in a chain as shown in the left side of the product photo below. Preorders are welcome for the complete set of 10 figures which we'll bundle together and delivery is expected in late May 2013.

Jan Code: 4904790999833

 

 

MAG Weekly Famitsu Vol 1261 - New Import

NCS Product Synopsis  

   The February 14, 2013 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage of the following games and events in the Japanese markeplace:

» Continuing coverage on Dragon Quest VII for the Nintendo 3DS which ships in Japan this week.
» Preview for PSV Meikyuu Cross Blood: Infinity which ships on April 25, 2013.
» Gameplay sequences for 3DS Super Robot Wars UX which is scheduled to ship on March 14, 2013.
» Famitsu reviews 3DS Pachi-Para 3D : Deluxe Umi Monogatari - Pachi-Pro Fuuunroko - Hana Kotou no Shoubushi Tachi (6/6/6/6), PSV Sangokushi XII (8/8/7/7), PSP Heroes' VS (8/8/7/7), PS3 Heavy Fire: Shattered Spear (6/7/6/7).
» Square Enix is bringing the Lord of Vermillion III coin-op to arcades this year.
» Coverage on the Black Knight Sword side-scroller for the PS3/X360 which was released online late last year
» DLC for PSV Monster Radar and PSV Samurai & Dragons.
» More information and details on Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale which was released on the Vita and Playstation 3 on January 31, 2013.
» Valentine's Day treats are featured in this week's PICK UP FOOD.
» Preview for One Piece Kaizoku Musou 2 which ships on the Vita and PS3 on March 20, 2013.

 

 

Space Invaders Chessboard

NCS Synopsis  

   Tommy Hills of NMI Laser envisions a chessboard of the retro-gaming variety where the pawns are cone-headed Space Invaders and the court is made up of shields and invaders. The King is a gun turret (sensible) whilst the Queen is the UFO that passes overhead during the heat of battle. The Space Invaders chessmen are made of laser-cut fluorescent red and yellow acrylic carved into shape with an Epilog laser. Get yours at NMI Laser's Kickstarter project for US$65.00.