Monday, October 18, 2010

PS3 Hokuto Musou International - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» The original Japanese release of Hokuto Musou reached market on March 25, 2010 and sales were strong. The North American localization of the game is scheduled to arrive on November 2 and roughly one month afterwards, Koei's re-releasing the game in Japan under the title of Hokuto Musou International. The upcoming reissue features the improvements found in the North American rendition including a new stage, an English speech option, different enemy contingents, and alternate costumes that may be worn by Kenshiro and company.
   Preorders are welcome to ship on December 02, 2010 at JPY3800 or US$46.90 from NCS.
Japanese Product Title: 北斗無双 International

PS3 Tales of Graces F - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Three disparate kingdoms rule the world of Efinea - Fendel, Strata, and Windol - all of which vie for supremacy over the other. In the land of Windol sits a city named Lhant which is governed by a lord named Aston Lhant. Aston's first-born is a lad named Asbel who goes off to become a knight but upon his father's death, returns home to rule the principality. Namco's latest Tales game follows the story of Asbel and a girl named Sophie who helps him fend off an attack perpetrated by troops from Fendel. The mysterious Sophie suffers from amnesia which is a regularly used plot device in Japanese video games since it adds intrigue to the character.

   Tales of Graces was originally released on the Nintendo Wii last year but an upgraded version is headed to the Playstation 3 on December 2. The PS3 edition includes an new scenario titled "History of the Future," upgraded visuals, alternate character costumes, and new techniques (Blast Calibers).
   Preorders are welcome to ship on December 2, 2010 and early reservations will include a bonus Dramatic DVD and DLC code card that are being given away by Namco in 50% ratio.

PSP Monster Hunter Portable 3rd Accessory Set - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Capcom's Monster Hunter Portable 3rd has been garnering a good amount of interest in the Japanese marketplace and Hori's getting in on the action with an accessory set. The upcoming bundle includes three Monster Hunter Portable 3rd imprinted items as follows:

» PSP Protective Case which is designed for use with the Playstation PSP-3000 model. Please note earlier PSP models are not compatible.
» UMD Storage Case which holds up to 8 UMDs and has additional space for two units of the Memory Stick DUO.
» A sheet of Monster Hunter Portable 3rd decals which feature the Airu and assorted images of monsters from the game.

   Preorders for the PSP-3000 compatible Monster Hunter Portable 3rd Accessory Set are welcome to ship on December 01, 2010 at JPY2680 or US$36.90 from NCS. 

TOYS Portrait of Pirates One Piece Neo DX Marshall D. Teach

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» In the One Piece series, Marshall D. Teach aka Blackbeard is a very large and portly pirate who possesses a toothy smile and a nasty disposition. For all of Blackbeard's faults, he is to be commended on his appearance which is that of a hardened and weathered pirate who has seen the strife and hardship that the sea offers. Contrast that with Luffy who looks like a little kid on his way to the gypsy carnival with all of $2.00 in his pocket.
   After ignoring Blackbeard for all the years that the "One Piece Portrait of Pirates" toys have been available on the market, Megahouse finally gives the big galoot his own toy. Blackbeard is sculpted to . Three gats are squeezed into the space between his belly and pants along with a flask of liquor. Accessories included with the figure include a globule and a piece of pie which may be grasped in 'Beard's right claw. Preorders are welcome to ship in March 2011 at JPY6800 or US$106.90 from NCS.

NEWS Japanese Release Outlook - Arrivals on Thursday

NDS Strike Witches 2: Iyasu Naosu Punipunisuru Kadokawa
  Big 3 Gun Shooting SCEI
  Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Storm 2 Bandai
PSP
Metal Fight Beyblade Portable: Chouzetsu Tensei
Takara
360
Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Storm 2 Bandai
Wii Minna de Bouken! Family Trainer Bandai
 
Minna de Bouken! Family Trainer (w/Mat)
Bandai
 
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
MMV
  No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle Hopper's MMV
 
Super Mario Collection Special Pack
Nintendo

NEWS Domestic Release Outlook - Arrivals on Tuesday-Thursday

NDS Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 11 Activision
  Cosmos Chaos Crave
  Farmtopia 505 Gms
  My First Dollhouse 505 Gms
  Zhu Zhu Pets Kung Zhu Activision
PS3 Power Gig: Rise of the SixString Seven45
  Power Gig: Rise of the SixString Guitar Kit Seven45
  NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Storm Bandai
  Fallout: New Vegas Bethesda
  SAW II: Flesh & Blood Konami
  Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 11 Activision
PSP Blazing Souls: Accelate Aksys
  Bakugan: Defenders of the Core Activision
  Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team Bandai
360 Arcania: Gothic 4 Dreamc
  DJ Hero 2 Turntable Bundle Activision
  NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Storm Bandai
  Power Gig: Rise of the SixString Seven45
  Power Gig: Rise of the SixString Guitar Kit Seven45
  Rock of the Dead UFO
  SAW II: Flesh & Blood Konami
Wii CSI: Fatal Conspiracy Ubisoft
  DJ Hero 2 Activision
  DJ Hero 2 Turntable Bundle Activision
  Kirby's Epic Yarn Nintendo
  I Spy Spooky Mansion CokeM