Monday, July 19, 2010

NDS Pokemon Black - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The Pokemon universe expands by fits and starts in a few months when Nintendo releases Pokemon Black and Pokemon White for the DS. The new adventure takes place in a new territory called Isshu which includes a bustling urban area called Hiun City, a Poke-Black exclusive area called "Black City," and the Poke-White only "White Forest." The new Pokemon located in Isshu may be found in the new Isshu-Dex and Professor Araragi greets the protagonist upon his or her arrival. New monsters inducted into the Poke-fold include the following:

Gochiruzeru (exclusive to Pokemon Black) - Black and white color scheme
Rankurusu
(exclusive to Pokemon White) - Appears to be inside gelatin
Reshiram - White dragon Pokemon with a flowing mane
Zekrom - Bipedal black dragon Pokemon with gnarly claws
Wargle - Magnificent eagle with red and purple color scheme
Mamepato - Corpulent baby pigeon who's blessed with loads of luck
Meguroko -
Desert crocodile with raccoon eyes and broad stripes
Minezumi -
A rodent with red piercing eyes who serves as a lookout

... and more. The battle screen hews to the same presentation standard as earlier games in the series but up to three Pokemon on each side may now battle in turn-based confrontations. When a 3-vs-3 bout is in progress, the positioning of the Pokemon will affect their attacks and defenses.

Every copy of the game includes a bonus Pokemon Sound Drop keychain toy - Pokemon Black buyers get a Sound Drop that plays Reshiram's roar whilst Pokemon White owners listen to the sound of Zekrom. Please note Pokemon Black is region-protected for DSi and DSi LL but earlier generation DS owners may play the game freely on the original DS and DSLite. Preorders are welcome to ship on September 18, 2010. Please note that this date is a Saturday but we should receive the game a few days earlier.

NDS Pokemon White - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The Pokemon universe expands by fits and starts in a few months when Nintendo releases Pokemon Black and Pokemon White for the DS. The new adventure takes place in a new territory called Isshu which includes a bustling urban area called Hiun City, a Poke-Black exclusive area called "Black City," and the Poke-White only "White Forest." The new Pokemon located in Isshu may be found in the new Isshu-Dex and Professor Araragi greets the protagonist upon his or her arrival. New monsters inducted into the Poke-fold include the following:

Gochiruzeru (exclusive to Pokemon Black) - Black and white color scheme
Rankurusu
(exclusive to Pokemon White) - Appears to be inside gelatin
Reshiram - White dragon Pokemon with a flowing mane
Zekrom - Bipedal black dragon Pokemon with gnarly claws
Wargle - Magnificent eagle with red and purple color scheme
Mamepato - Corpulent baby pigeon who's blessed with loads of luck
Meguroko -
Desert crocodile with raccoon eyes and broad stripes
Minezumi -
A rodent with red piercing eyes who serves as a lookout

... and more. The battle screen hews to the same presentation standard as earlier games in the series but up to three Pokemon on each side may now battle in turn-based confrontations. When a 3-vs-3 bout is in progress, the positioning of the Pokemon will affect their attacks and defenses.

Every copy of the game includes a bonus Pokemon Sound Drop keychain toy - Pokemon Black buyers get a Sound Drop that plays Reshiram's roar whilst Pokemon White owners listen to the sound of Zekrom. Please note Pokemon White is region-protected for DSi and DSi LL but earlier generation DS owners may play the game freely on the original DS and DSLite. Preorders are welcome to ship on September 18, 2010. Please note that this date is a Saturday but we should receive the game a few days earlier.

NDS e-Capcom Okami-den Collector's Edition - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Reservations are welcome for the e-Capcom exclusive version of Okami-den. The special bundle contains the following items:

» NDS Okami-den Chiisaki Taiyo game (Standard ver
SKU: NTR-P-BOOJ )
» Okamiden Plush Keychain with soft fur which owners can pet
» Okamiden Music Collection Special Arrangements Soundtrack CD
» Okami Promotional Video Collection DVD (Note: Region-2)
» Okamiden Kuninushi Illustrated Novella
» Okamiden bud-style earphones with a paw-design behind each bud

All of the goodies are packaged in an ornate box with central sigil which looks like it might hold the crown jewels. Preorders are welcome to ship on September 20, 2010 at JPY8000 or US$158.90 from NCS. Pricing reflects the doleful performance of the US dollar and special shipping/handling fees.

TEE You Must Play The Sega Saturn Tee - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The last time we heard someone say "You Must Play the Sega Saturn" was about 15 years ago. That was when games like Nights Into Dreams, Burning Rangers, and Willy Wombat compelled us to sit in front of the Saturn and play. Two console generations have ensued since the days of the Saturn but every once in a while, the compulsion to play Willy Wombat rears up and NCS revisits the olden days of 32-bit gaming.

Japanese manufacturer Cospa apparently feels the same way and designs an officially licensed t-shirt which bears imprints of the Saturn console, the Japanese Saturn logo, and a command which reads "You Must Play the Sega Saturn." The shirt is available in mint and white colors along with sizes in Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large. Preorders are welcome to ship in late August 2010 at JPY2800 or US$39.90 from NCS.

Wii METROID Other M - Import Preorder

From the Publisher
Metroid: Other M is a single player shooter for Wii that takes the beloved Metroid franchise into uncharted and exciting new territory. Set between the events of Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion, the game features unprecedented access to the backstory, thoughts and in-game interactions of the usually closed off heroine of the series, Samus Aran. Developed jointly by Nintendo and the celebrated Japanese development studio, Team Ninja, the game also features exciting play options, including the ability to switch between first-person and third-person perspectives, pointer and sideways Wii Remote controller orientation, stunning in-game cinematics and a classic blend of Metroid action and puzzle-solving gameplay.

Metroid Franchise's Heroine Gets Personal
For decades, Samus Aran has been known as one of the first female protagonists in video games, and one of the most enigmatic. Having traded her haunted past for the solitary life of a bounty hunter, Samus finally tells her own tale in this revealing, personal story of her failings, her flaws and ultimately her motivation. Metroid: Other M is an unprecedented collaboration that blends the slick, action-packed production of the world-renowned Team Ninja development team with the game design talents of the creators of the original Metroid. Preorders ship on
September 2, 2010.

NEWS General Updates

Ocean Day Holiday
If you're an international trader with contacts in Japan, you might have noticed an absence of communication yesterday. Don't fret. The third Monday of every July is a national holiday in Japan dubbed "Ocean Day" or Umi no Hi when citizens celebrate the ocean.
PSN Tickets
Japanese Playstation Network Tickets in JPY3000 and JPY5000 denominations were restocked earlier this morning and all backorders are being fulfilled today. New orders are welcome.

NEWS Japanese Release Outlook - Arrivals on Thursday

NDS Densha de Go! Tokubetsu-hen Square
Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble XX Takara
Let's Manga DS Style Columbia
TV Anime: Fairy Tale Gekitou! Madoushi Kessen Hudson

PS2

Shin Master of Monsters Final EX

SySoft

PS3

Ken to Mahou to Gakuen Mono. 2G Acquire
PSP Fate/Extra Marvelous

Fate/Extra Limited Edition

Marvelous

Shin Master of Monsters Final EX

SySoft

Wii Kage no Tou Hudson
360 Ninety-Nine Nights II Konami

NEWS USA Release Outlook - Arrivals on Monday-Thursday

NDS Animal Planet: Vet Collection Activision
Little League World Series Baseball Double Play Activision
Samantha Swift: Hidden Roses of Athena Takara
Trackmania Turbo Dreamcatch

Wii

Little League World Series Baseball Double Play Activision
PS3 Little League World Series Baseball 2010 Activision
360 DarkStar One: Broken Alliance Kalypso
Little League World Series Baseball 2010 Activision

SOTD Star Wars ArtFX Statue Obi-Wan Kenobi - Clearance

NCS Sale of the Day Offering: July 19, 2010
Original Release in Japan: October 17, 2002
«©NCSX» Measuring 28cm tall, Kotobukiya's Star Wars ArtFX Statue Obi-wan Kenobi figure puts the Jedi knight in a running pose with light-saber in hand. We imagine Jango Fett somewhere in the distance as he eyes Obi-Wan's billowing form. Jango is probably also readying himself for the impact as the steely eyed Obiwan propels himself forward like a rabid bantha

From the Publisher
This meticulously detailed figure of Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi races for the elusive bounty hunter Jango Fett on a rain-soaked landing platform on the planet Kamino, as seen in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. The Jedi Knight has been masterfully recreated, from his basic Jedi tunic to his personal lightsaber. With its detailed construction, grand size, and accurate styling, this ARTFX Statue is a 1:7 scale snap-fit kit that can be assembled in seconds without glue or modeling skill.

Product Condition
NCS' remaining inventory is brand new and factory boxed in the original cardboard containers. The packaging is in very good structural shape with only a few slight dings caused by years of warehouse-to-warehouse transportation and storage.

Sale Offering

Pricing per ArtFX Obi-Wan Statue is set at US$65.90 each which includes free shipping by UPS Ground within the continental United States.

Japan Product Name: スター・ウォーズ 1/7 オビ・ワン・ケノービ
Website: http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/item/page/artfx_sw_obi-wan_kenobi/index.shtml