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Summer Mix |
Bemani
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Pre-orders are welcome starting today for Konami's third Tokimeki
Memorial 2 Substories game for the Playstation. Subtitled
"Memories Ringing On", the storyline and lead
characters involved are unknown at this point. Suppliers only
announced the release date of August 30 at a yen rate of
Y5980. E-mail
and online
reservation requests are welcome.
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Maestro
Music 2 (regular and special edition with conductor's
baton) was also announced for the PS2 to ship on August 02 at
Y4800 and Y7800 respectively. Aspiring orchestral leaders may
use the Maestro Music simulation to hone their
maneuvers.
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Muscle
Ranking, the popular sports simulation ships on August 9
for the PS2 and a new Hunter X Hunter action/adventure
goes on sale August 30.
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Konami also announced the next Playstation 2 Bemani game, Beatmania
IIDX 5th Style, which ships on August 30. The company will
also re-release the Beatmania IIDX Controller at the same
time. Konami only produces whatever the market pre-orders for
this controller, so please contact NCS if you wish to order
this item as supplies will be limited to
pre-orders.
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| Assorted
Miscellany |
Gaga
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GBA Mario Kart Advance (Japan Import) shifts back one
week from July 14 to July 21. Mark your records accordingly.
The USA version of Mario Kart Advance ships on August
15.
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Next week's issue of DC Dorimaga continues the
GD-Rom preview tradition by doing demos for Shenmue 2, Sonic
Adventure 2, and Net Gimmick All Stars. Pricing for this issue
is US$20.
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The
re-issue of Sega Gaga to normal distribution happened
last week and NCS expects delivery over the next couple of
days. An update will be posted once the product arrives.
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| Week's
Import Outlook |
Others
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Dreamcast Eldorado Gate Vol. 5 and Phantasy Star
v2.0 arrive on Wednesday, Playstation Dance Dance
Revolution Extra Mix should step on Thursday along with
PS2 Maken Shao (First Limited Edition) and the full
release of Gitaroo-Man.
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Metallic Guilty Gear X posters, DOA 2 Hardcore wallscrolls and
others should arrive on Thursday.
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E-mail
NCS
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