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PS2 Beatmania IIDX 16 JPN

JPN Release: US$239.90/each

JAN/SKU Code: 4988602148077
 PS2 BeatMania IIDX 16 Empress Konamistyle - All GONE
NCS Product Synopsis
 «©NCSX» Preorders for the three different Konamistyle versions of Beatmania IIDX 16 Empress are shipping today. The most popular preorder bundle was the Complete Edition which includes the following items:

 » PS2 Beatmania IIDX 16 Empress + Premium Best (2 DVDs)
» Beatmania IIDX CS Collection-GOLD, DJ TROOPERS, EMPRESS OST
» Beatmania IIDX Visual Emotions Vol. 8 DVD
 » Ryu☆ "starmine" Limited Edition First Album (SKU: LC1799-1801)
» Beatmania IIDX Spin-off Drama ROOTS26 S[suite] Vol.1 (SKU: LC1704)
» Beatmania IIDX Storage case
» Beatmania IIDX 16 Empress poster
» Set of 7 Empress metal pinbadges mounted on cardboard (Bonus)
» Beatmania IIDX Konamistyle cell phone strap (Second Bonus)

   Please note that NCS is sold out of all three versions of the BMIIDX 16 Konamistyle bundles but we'll post an update if we're able to restock them. The camera link and photos will be updated later today. Edit: Updated.
 
 

PSP Undead Knights JPN

JPN Release: US$53.90/each

JAN/SKU Code: 4960677110029
 PSP Undead Knights - New Import, In Stock
NCS Product Synopsis
 «©NCSX» A single zombie isn't much of a threat. Bash its head in with a Dualit toaster and the beast is down for the count. A gang of five zombies is more formidable however. You might be able to knock off two of them before the other three are gnawing at your liver and getting acquainted with your spleen. Things get downright dangerous when a group of 20 slavering zombies are on the attack and mowing down the opposition. In pop culture instances where zombies are a factor in the screenplay or plot, they're generally the fearsome and unstoppable enemy of god fearing folk. Zombies are bad news and to be avoided whenever possible.

   In Tecmo's Undead Knights, the tables are turned completely askew. Instead of serving their usual role as cannon fodder, the zombies are now your subservient soldiers and work together as a fighting force that battles on your behalf. Command them into theaters of conflict where they'll use zombie creativity (well, what passes for creativity among the undead isn't really that impressive) and fighting chops to overcome obstacles, eviscerate the opposition, and terrorize villagers. For an added bonus, a  small group of zombies can turn legions of their enemies into more zombies so in that respect, zombies are replenish their fallen brothers with fresh new victims. Of course, the protagonist in charge of the undead will be in the thick of battle also, chopping and slicing enemies with sword strokes and spinning motion that's evocative of Shin Sangoku Musou. Lovely.
 
 

Wii Okami JPN

JPN Release: US$43.90/each

JAN/SKU Code: 4976219030786
 Wii Okami - New Import, In Stock
From the Publisher
    The multiple award-winning Okami returns for a glorious encore on the Wii! Amaterasu, the wolf-embodied sun god must breathe color and life into a world made dismal by the tyrannical and destructive monster Orochi. Amaterasu travels through various regions of the world to regain "Celestial Brush" powers, all the while revitalizing all life. Featuring a re-imagined control scheme built around the intuitive Wii Remote, Okami for the Wii offers players an unparalleled level of control and an opportunity to rediscover a critically-acclaimed and beautifully crafted adventure. Using the Wii Remote, players can directly manipulate the in-game "Celestial Brush."
   Players utilize the brush to literally draw upon the game world, thereby altering its physical properties. Whether it's creating pathways, chopping down trees or turning night into day, Okami changes the world into a virtual canvas. Featuring a visually stunning art style, Okami comes alive through beautiful scenic 3D levels that have the appearance and texture of paper scrolls brushed with watercolor-like calligraphy art. Throughout the vibrant and distinctive surroundings, interact with a dynamic cast of characters and build their faith to uncover clues and hints. The blend of stylized graphics and unique gameplay results in a rich and dynamic experience.
 
 

PSP Darius Burst JPN

JPN Release: US$53.90/each

JAN/SKU Code: 4988611209233
 PSP Darius Burst - Import Preorder
NCS Product Synopsis
 «©NCSX» Taito gave birth to Darius back in 1986 with a coin-op shoot 'em up that used three television screens to seamlessly portray the expansive scrolling action. It was a really wide screen. Twenty three years later, Taito's owned by Square Enix and they're giving the Darius franchise another go with Darius Burst on the widescreen aspect of the PSP.
   Darius Burst is a brand new shooter which stays true to the conventions of the series with pick-up power-ups, large end-level bosses, and the familiar stage selection tree. A new ultimate attack dubbed "Burst" is also featured in the game which can be used to confront mega-mighty blasts from bosses. Preorders are welcome to ship on December 24, 2009.
 
 

X360 Samurai Spirits Sen JPN

JPN Release: US$73.90/each

JAN/SKU Code: 4964808800148
 X360 Samurai Spirits Sen - Import Preorder
NCS Product Synopsis
 «©NCSX» In our opinion, some games work well in 2D while others are perfectly realized in 3D. The Samurai Spirits series of games belong in the former category while an adventure such as Metal Gear Solid 4 is only possible in a 3D world. Despite Samurai Spirits' perfectly unbroken 2D formula, SNK has nevertheless launched four 3D renditions of the game already. Four of them. The most recent 3D interpretation was released last year in Japanese arcades on Taito Type X hardware. Titled Samurai Spirits Sen, the game features Haohmaru with hair that is rooster-like in all its glory and a cast of new characters that include Takechiyo, Angelica, and Gallows who join familiar faces such as Nakoruru, Galford, and Charlotte. The fighters bout on beautifully rendered battlefields that swivel around the combatants as they slash, sidle, and jump. The action runs fast and fluid although it can skew towards the generic.
 
   Early preorders will ship with a bonus "Bastard Sword" toy in 50% ratio. The toy is a a miniature recreation of the weapon that a blonde warrior named Suzuhime uses in the game. She's the butcher seen on the center of the artwork to the left. Preorders ship on December 10, 2009.
 
 

PS3 Agarest GOW EUR

EURO Release: US$46.90/each

EAN/SKU Code: 5036675012715
 NEWS General Updates
Wii Sengoku Musou 3
   The new release date for Sengoku Musou 3 was finalized last night and the game ships on December 3, 2009. The original date was Nov 19.  
PS3 Agarest
   Ghostlight's move to bring Agarest [Regular and Collector's Edition] to the European continent comes to fruition at the end of the month. The game is on schedule to ship on October 30, 2009 and NCS expects delivery on November 2 (Monday). 
PS3 Demon's Souls USA
   It's been a week since the North American version of Demon's Souls was released but it feels like a long time already due to the activity. Sales for the USA version are on pace to match our numbers for the Asian edition. 
 
 

GG Mappy JPN

Sale Import: US$22.90/each
Jan Code: 4907892055032
 SOTW Mappy for Game Gear - Sale
NCS Sale of the Week Offering: October 12, 2009
Original Release in Japan: May 21, 1991
«©NCSX» New and factory boxed copy of Mappy for the Game Gear which was released nearly 2 decades ago. The title character "Mappy" is a rodent policeman who wears a blue uniform and wields a club. Mappy's beat is a quaint domicile where a gang of thieving cats have holed up with their ill-gotten loot. Mappy roams around the six-story house and retrieves valuables while a gang of mangy cats are in hot pursuit. A number of trampolines located on the ground floor may be jumped upon to vault to any of the floors when Mappy's on the rebound. 

Product Condition
   NCS' remaining inventory is brand new and factory boxed from our original warehouse inventory from the Spring of 1991. Please note that although the games are new, there is some slight scuffing on some of the boxes and we can't grade them in mint condition. All of our remaining copies are however in very good condition with structurally sound boxes.

Sale Offering
   Pricing per copy of Mappy is set at US$22.90 each. If you reside within the continental US, NCS recommends shipping by USPS Media Mail for the most economical domestic carriage cost. International customers can select USPS First Class Airmail International which delivers within 6-12 days. 

Product SKU: T-14027
JAN Code: 4907892055032
Japanese Product Name: マッピー (Cartridge)
 Compatibility: Game Gear (Region-Free)
Manufacturer: Namcot
 

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In Loving Memory - M. Lee

Summary of the Week
Monday X360 Dream Club Limited Xbox Live Points Card  MAG Famitsu Wave DVD - November 2009 
NEWS Preorders welcome for Wii Kamen Rider Climax Heroes W, NDS Luminous Arc 3 Eyes, PSP Tokimeki Memorial 4, Release outlook for the week  SOTD Mappy for Game Gear
Tuesday NEWS Preorders welcome for MISC Final Fantasy XIII Poster Set, TOYS Kingdom Hearts Avatar Mini Plush Keychain, TOYS One Piece 'Strong World Movie' NEO P.O.P., PSP Fuun Shinsengumi Bakumatsu Den Portable, NDS Yggdra Unison: Seiken Buyuuden, NDSi Monster Finder
Wednesday TOYS Ikkitousen Kanu Unchou Ribbon Lingerie Version  NEWS Reservations welcome for TOYS Star Wars Light Saber Kei MP3 Player, PS2 NeoGeo Online Collection Complete Box Volume 1, PS2 NeoGeo Online Collection Complete Box Volume 2, TOYS Monster Hunter Wii Remote Holder Airu Design, TOYS Monster Hunter Arm Rest
Thursday PS2 Beatmania IIDX 16 Empress + Beatmania Best  NEWS Preorders open up for PSP Metal Slug XX, PSP Naruto Shippuuden: Narutimett Accel 3, BOOK BAYONETTA Witch of Vigrid Photo Book, TOYS Transformers Donald Duck Holiday Vehicle, PS3 Assassin's Creed 2 Black Edition
Friday PS2 Beatmania IIDX 16 Empress + Beatmania Best Konamistyle Versions  PSP Undead Knights  Wii Okami
 NEWS Reservations open for PSP Darius Burst, X360 Samurai Spirits Sen
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