DC Comic Party LE 

US$75

 

   Based on the 13-episode television series produced by Aqua Plus/KSS of "To Heart" fame, Comic Party delves into the world of doujinshi. It's a subculture which focuses on amateur manga written and drawn by otaku, er, fans of popular original series'. Abnormally brimming with hentai content, doujinshi nevertheless tests all themes ranging from serious fan fiction to parody to imaginative franchise mixing. 
   Enter Sendou Kazuki, average high school student by day, who joins the fan fiction world on the beck of his friend Honbutsu Taishi. Together, the two plan world domination by way of their home brewed manga with Sendou providing reluctant foil to Honbutsu's unfettered exuberance. As an artiste, Sendou attends conventions, meets with other fans, and of course hits on beautiful anime maidens who also happen to live the doujinshi life. The girls all come pre-packaged with certain doujin preferences and it's up to you to figure out what they enjoy and cater to their tastes. The limited edition of Comic Party includes a telephone card decorated with the image of a girl, an art book, a fan girl figurine which requires some assembly, and special flip-top packaging.   

 
PS2 EverBlue  

US$63

 
   The lure of sunken treasure gives land lubbers reason for pause. Millions in gold and lost artifacts are waiting to be brought up to the surface by enterprising and adventurous divers. Assume the persona of a deep sea spelunker who plumbs the depths in search of long lost treasure and untold wealth. Starting out in a port city, the player goes about and speaks to local citizens about rumors, news and other clues as to possible locations of watery bounty. Wealthy clients may also contact you to act as an agent for their own treasure hunting, with you keeping a portion of any findings. Once you have the information, you'll need the right gear and equipment may be purchased at various shops or at auctions. In your first dive, the beauty of the ocean opens up and encompasses the screen. The visuals in EverBlue are a mix of CG dazzle and photo-realistic ocean scenes taken from what appears to be stock photography. You'll explore sunken wrecks, coral reefs, and the ocean floor which teems with aquatic life. A neat feature is the storybook album which captures your underwater jaunts and keeps screenshots of locales you have visited.     
GBA Kiwame Majong Deluxe

US$49

 

   Upon starting the latest edition of Kiwame, players may choose from 2 male figures or 2 female figures as their onscreen avatar, all of them well-drawn and possessive of dramatic flair and adornment. Opponents consist of digitized Japanese citizens; the quality of the photos are quite good and show off the resolution of the GBA. Roll the dice and the tiles are parceled out to the various players. Rules are standard Japanese and your opponents bark out when they build hands... <more> 

 
GBA Super Black Bass Advance

US$49

 

   Those with a penchant for virtual fishing instead of really fishing are in for a portable treat when they angle for the black bass. Three game options are available in SBBA: "Quickfish", Tournament, and Practice. Quickfish throws you on a lake as the sound of nature filters from the background. Pressing A starts the power meter and pressing A again hurtles your line and lure into the far reaches of the water. Again, pressing A starts the reeling. Moving from side to side will... <more>

 
PS The Remote Control Car

US$19

 

   Known as RC de Go! in the USA, The Remote Control Car lives again in the Japanese market under the Simple 1500 banner. Drop into the action and maneuver your RC vehicle through wicked winding roads and hairpin turns. Fourteen courses await with off-road and asphalt themes; players may pick from a a number of different cars to tackle the nature of the road. A dune buggy would be perfect for sand covered courses while a tricked out stock car would rule on-road. Win races and grab the purse in order to upgrade your vehicle to mighty specifications and add-ons. Up to 80 booster and supplemental parts may be bolted onto your RCC to enhance performance and improve your road handling skills.  

 
Gamecube Pricing Settled

US$450

 

   NCS' pre-order offer for the Japanese Nintendo Gamecube consists of the following bundle deal. Due to our distribution terms, this is the only package we can supply at the launch of the Gamecube console on September 13, 2001. Pre-orders are welcome by e-mail request. 

 
  • Gamecube console 
  • Wave Race ~ Blue Storm
  • Luigi's Mansion
  • Memory Card 59
  • NCS Bundle Price US$450.00 
  
Japanese Import Restock

Variable

 

   Some choice selections added back to the online store today: 

 
  • DC Sakura Taisen 2 and Sakura Taisen Song Show
  • DC Cleopatra Fortune, EVA Typing Project-E
  • DC Fighting Vipers 2, Frame Gride, Roommania #203
  • DC Samba 2000, Super Puzzle Fighter IIX
  • GBA Final Fight One
  • GBC Star Ocean Blue Sphere
  • N64 Sin & Punishment
  • PS Dance Dance Revolution 3rd Mix, Metal Slug
  • PS2 Guitar Freaks 3rd Mix, Victorious Boxers
  
NCS Weekly Recap

Monday  DC Comic Party LE, GBA Kiwame Mahjong, Super Black Bass, PS The RC Car, PS2 EverBlue
NEWS Import Gamecube pricing determined, Import restock attained and available
Wednesday DC Dabitsuku 2, Toys FFX Tidus figure, Macross Valkyrie VF-19A, Parappa the Rapper Plushes, Zaku 2 MS-06S, Zeta Gundam MSZ-006
Friday PS2 Magical Sports 2001 Professional Baseball, WSC Kidou Senshi Gundam Vol. 2