.National     Whats New for the Week of June 02, 1997
  .Console     Last updated: June 06, 1997 at 08:45am  
  .Support     Top Picks: Super Dimension Fortress Macross, Ace Combat 2
        NCS will have a collection of Sakura Taisen dolls available for sale in roughly 2-3 weeks. Two different dolls for the Sakura character are expected and pictures will be posted when they are in stock. The other characters have one representing doll each. A super-deformed Sakura set of figures is also being considered. Speaking of Sakura, Sega is re-releasing the Sakura Taisen limited edition box set on June 20. This package contains a mouse, a mousepad and a glossy sticker sheet all packed into an attractive deluxe box. Both A and B imprint sets will be available. Feel free to place a pre-order for this item if you are interested by mailing ncs@escape.com. NCS is actively sourcing Neo-Geo cartridges from Japan to fill the want-lists and wish-lists of some of our ardent Neo-Geo customers. The first cartridge that we will have available is Stakes Winner II at a substantial discount from the original retail price of Y24800. The second cartridge will be the recent fighting game, Breakers. Both titles should be available for sale next Wednesday. Other recent cartridges will be sourced and will be posted when they are stocked. Two reviews have been posted on last week's table; one for Runabout Climax and one for Ganbare Morikawa-kun.  
        Next Week: We are expecting Taiheiyo No Arashi 2 and Salamander Deluxe Pack for the Sega Saturn next Wednesday. Taiheiyo is a war strategy sim in the style of World Advanced and Salamander Deluxe Pack collects Salamander and Life Force into one compilation disc. Both are cool arcade shooters of yesteryear from the masters at Konami. Nothing is due for the Playstation.  
           
New Japanese import software. Everything is in stock and available for shipping
System Product Price Remarks
Saturn J-League Go Go Goal! US$49 J-League licensed 3-D soccer sim with 1997 data included
Saturn SDF Macross US$60 2-D horizontal shooter based on the popular anime series
Sonyps Ace Combat 2 US$68 3-D flight-combat simulator featuring many modern warplanes
     
New import magazines The usual crush of new Japanese magazines covering the entire scene
System Publication Price Remarks
Arcade Gamest ~ June 15, 1997 US$10 Focus on the commercial and home arcade market in Japan
Assorted Dengeki G's Engine June, 1997 US$10 The unequivocal best Japanese gaming magazine
Assorted Game Bros June, 1997 US$10 Fan magazine with many inserts and bonus items
Assorted Jugemu June, 1997 US$10 New magazine in Japan that covers all gaming platforms
Saturn Saturn Fan ~ June 15, 1997 US$10 Saturn coverage for Sega fans
Saturn Weekly Saturn Magazine ~ May 23 US$10 Saturn exclusive coverage
Sonyps Hyper Playstation ~ June, 1997 US$10 Beautifully appointed magazine for the Playstation
Sonyps Playstation Magazine ~ June 15, 1997 US$10 Our standard magazine for customers and wholesale
Sonyps Tech Playstation ~ June 1997 US$20 Playstation magazine with preview, demo CD-Rom
Sonyps The Playstation Weekly ~ May, 23 US$10 Slick, glossy magazine with Playstation only coverage
       
New domestic software Two releases for the Playstation
System Product Price Remarks
Sonyps NBA Hangtime US$42 Average quality basketball game just in time for the Finals
Sonyps ThunderTruck Rally US$42 Monster trucks in heavy racing, rallying action
       
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