DC Evangelion Typing Hokan Keikaku

$65

 
   The era of Mavis Beacon, affable and mild-mannered typing tutor, from the PC scene has passed and the new day requires zombies ala Typing of the Dead and anime superheroes as found in the Gunbuster and EVA typing software. Continue your typing lessons from EVA Typing Project-E with a host of new exercises and games. The dancing challenge from the original Gainax typing tutor returns where Shinji and Asuka step, shake and spin to the accuracy of your typing. Falter and Asuka rags on your woeful tapping skills. Other endeavors include typing well so that Hikari Horaki prepares a good lunch for the EVA crew, an Asuka karaoke game where her singing depends on your typing, and a character interaction scenario, among others. Perform poorly in the Hikari stage and your lunch goes up in flames. Whereas the first Dreamcast EVA game included a black shoulder bag, this new boxed edition includes a bonus towel to mop your brow with when the typing runs hot.   
PS2 Beatmania IIDX 5th Style

$68

 
   Seasoned Beatmaniacs with a few editions and mixes of practice under their belts will take to 5th Style like rainbow trout to running water. You're fast enough, you're good enough, and songs with 1200 note counts and higher won't phase you. Perhaps. Mixes from favorites such as OutPhase (TaQ/dj TAKA), L.E.D., Naoki, and many others fuel the rhythm attack as your fingers dance across the Beatmania IIDX controller in time to the flashes on screen. Can you say SYNC? Tap deftly and break out the scratch when commanded and you'll be fine. 
   For new inductees into the Beatmania fold, you might not have what it takes to play with the old hands who have fought their battles and paid their dues. Practice with Beatmania 2nd Mix, 3rd Mix, Dreams Come True and earn your chops first. Once you're confident your abilities have risen to the level of intermediate DJ, then consider taking on the mania and speed that is 5th Style. But then again, don't let NCS' advisory deter you from trying.  		 
PS2 Hunter X Hunter ~ Ryumyaku no Saidan

$63

 
   Main character Gon lives on Whale Island with his aunt Mito. Ever since he was a child, Gon wanted to find his father who was a Hunter. His dream then, was to become a Hunter himself and find poppy. Hunters are adept specialists who seek out targeted objects and pleasures in various vocations ranging from ancient treasure to the finest food delicacies. They're refined experts and as such, must develop skills, take on challenges and eventually pass the Hunter Qualifications Exam. Along with aspiring Hunters Reolio and Clapika, Gon sets off to meet the world. 
   As the story in the PS2 game commences, ancient ruins have been found and the government in jurisdiction contacts the Hunter Association for help in protecting the site from interlopers. The head of the Hunter guild contacts Gon, Clapika and Reolio and sends them off on a mission to learn more about the ruins and fend off a mysterious figure. Gon and comrades travel in a 3-D world with full control afforded to the player. An Aura System shows attack power available to each character for players to plan whether to fight or run. A bonus card is included in each game featuring any one of six characters.   		 
PS2 Parappa the Rapper 2

$58

 
   When the dastardly Noodle Gang barges into town and starts changing fast food dives into erstwhile ramen shops, things get a little agitated. Flustered. Parappa's job at the burger shop teeters into precarious balance since all of the burgers have morphed into noodles. Most pups would just lie down and let the Noodle Gang run the town but Parappa ain't goin' out like that. With the power of rap behind him and rhythm ken bestowed by grandmasters supreme, Parappa just might beat back the Noodle boys and run them out of town. Joining Parappa in Rapper 2 are PJ Berri, Unjammer Lammy's band Milk Can, his sweetheart Sunny Funny and even Parappa Papa. That's right, the man whom Parappa calls pappy joins the supporting cast. Parappa's rapping teachers include a gaggle of colorful personas including Beard Burger Master who runs the burger joint where Parappa works, Guru Ant, Hairdresser Octopus, the mighty Chop Chop Master Onion, and the unforgettable Instructor Moosesha. With the original Parappa game still enjoying brisk sales, Parappa 2 should enjoy another lengthy run in Japan and eventually in the USA.   
PS2 Tamamayu Story 2

$63

 
   As time passed in the land of Barrel, the story of the Cocoon Master was handed down to new generations. The legend told of how frightful creatures were captured by the Chosen Ones in Kemuel Temple. With the sealing off of the creatures from the world, a curse was lifted and the land became at one with peace. 
   Rumblings in Wormhole Forest, which lies adjacent to Kemuel Temple, have begun however and a strange intelligent force takes form. Called Kalma, the force threatens the land and Levant once again rolls into action. This time around, he summons a lad named Kahu who treks to Kemuel Temple and trains in the ways of monster control and attack. Utilizing a Beast Amulet to control monster minions, Kahu and a helper fairy by the moniker of Nico enter Wormhole Forest in search of four magic Orbs to seal Kalma away from the world. A wide variety of monsters (268 creatures) may be captured and bred to procreate new forms and variations of beasts.  		 
Metal Slug 3 Japan 

US$268

 
   NCS will stock the Japanese Neo Geo home cartridge (AES) version of Metal Slug 3 on September 4th of next week. Pre-order confirmations have been sent out this morning and new customers may submit payment and shipping details online. Pricing remains at US$268 + shipping and NCS expects to ship all pre-orders this coming Tuesday. New orders are welcome as well to ship on Tuesday. 
   In related news, Sengoku 3 AES is on schedule for October 26 and NCS will finalize pricing for this game within the next couple of days.  		 
NCS Weekly Recap

Tuesday NEWS Hello Kitty GBA, Weekly Import Outlook
Wednesday DC Get Bass 2, Super Robot Wars Alpha  PS2 NBA Street
Thursday DC New Century Evangelion, PS2 Beatmania IIDX 5th Style, Hunter X Hunter Ryumyaku no Saikan, Parappa the Rapper 2, Tamamayu Story 2