Tuesday, February 23, 2010

URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT - UPS Computer Breakdown - 2/23/10, 7:08 P.M. PST

breakdown.jpg picture by powergamer88

Sorry guys, I'd hate to be the bringer of bad news. Due to the UPS failure above, a few important items will not be arriving tomorrow (2/24/10) as scheduled, but will be rescheduled for (2/25/10, 1 p.m. PST), I will include pictures & links as towards the items rescheduled for 2/25/10. UPS usually never lets us down but at least we'll be receiving Espgaluda II on actual worldwide release date.

RESCHEDULED FOR 2/25/10 DELIVERY, 1 P.M. PST (WE HOPE)
360 - Espgaluda II Black Label [Limited Edition] (Microsoft Xbox 360)
360 - Espgaluda II Black Label (Import) (Microsoft Xbox 360)
PS3 - Shin Sangoku Musou Online: Kamishou Ranbu (Import Playstation 3)
PS3 - Shin Sangoku Musou Online: Kamishou Ranbu [Premium Box] (Import Playstation 3)
WII - Rajirunogia Wii (Import Wii)
DS - Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Mugen no Frontier EXCEED [Limited Edition] (Import DS)
DS - Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Dai Yon Kan - Kizuna (Import DS)
DS - Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Dai Yon Kan - Kizuna [Limited Edition]
DS - Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Mugen no Frontier EXCEED (Import DS)


Espgaluda II Black Label [Limited Edition] (Microsoft Xbox 360) Espgaluda II Black Label (Import) (Microsoft Xbox 360) Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Mugen no Frontier EXCEED [Limited Edition] (Import DS) Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Dai Yon Kan - Kizuna (Import DS) Shin Sangoku Musou Online: Kamishou Ranbu [Premium Box] (Import Playstation 3) Shin Sangoku Musou Online: Kamishou Ranbu (Import Playstation 3) Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Dai Yon Kan - Kizuna [Limited Edition] (Import DS) Rajirunogia Wii (Import Wii) Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Mugen no Frontier EXCEED (Import DS)

In Stock 2/24/10 - Espgaluda II Black Label [Limited Edition] (Microsoft Xbox 360) - $147.99

Our Price: $147.99 SHIPS 2/24/10
Release Date: 02/25/2010
UPC: 4988648710931
Genre: Shooting
Company: Cave
Version: Japan - K2F-00002

Espgaluda II is a manic shooter by Cave, sequel of Espgaluda. Please note that this title is region LOCKED.

Box Contents
1 x Ceceri Xbox 360 Faceplate
1 x 2-Disc Soundtrack (Inside DVD Case)

We'll close preorders as soon as all our allocations are sold.

Features
  • Auto fire is now standard, instead of arcade operator option.
  • By holding B button, the game is slow down, and enemy bullet turns into gold when the firing enemy dies just like in prequel, but enemy fires bullets when destroyed. These bullets are destroyed when destroying another enemy, which in turn creates another wave of bullets.
  • During that attack phase, score multiplier for destroyed bullets can be raised up to 500. When player is hit by bullet, guard barrier is automatically activated, but the guard barrier is always used until guard barrier gauge is depleted.
  • Player gains 1 life at 15 million and 35 million points, or obtaining extend item in stage 3.
  • Asagi: Weakest normal shot. Fires vertical shots in shot mode. In rapier mode, enemy marked by search spirit is automatically targeted.
  • Ageha: Strong concentrated forward shot. In shot mode, moving joystick horizontally causes the shots to move diagonally.
  • Tateha: Wide angle forward shot. Fires in wide angle formation in shot mode, forward formation in rapier mode, which also shoots through enemies.


In Stock 2/24/10 - HORI Protection Case DSi LL (Clear) (Japan Version) - $19.99

Our Price: $19.99
Release Date: 02/15/2010
UPC: 4961818013537
Genre: Accessory
Company: Hori
Version: HDL-404

Stock Status: In Stock

Official Nintendo Hori Dsi LL Product

Features
  • Officially licensed Nintendo DSi™ LL Clear Case
  • Protects from dirt and scratches
  • All functions are still usable even if case is on (camera, gameplay, game exchange, removable touch pen, volume adjust, charging, power on /off, and straps)
  • Easy to attach and detach

In Stock 2/24/10 - Rajirunogia Wii (Import Wii) - $59.99

Our Price: $59.99
Release Date: 2/25/2010
UPC: 4560193520229
Genre: Shooting
Company: Sega
Version: Japan

Features
  • Release Date: 02/10/2010
  • Company: Sega

In Stock 2/24/10 - BlazBlue Portable (Import PSP) - $59.99

Our Price: $59.99

Release Date: 02/25/2010
UPC: 4510772100014
Genre: Fighting
Company: Arc System Works
Version: Japan

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is a fighting game developed by Arc System Works. The game's name is a portmanteau of "blaze" and "blue," with the "z" sound omitted in the Japanese pronunciation, rendering it similar to the word "brave" in pronunciation, and granting it that additional meaning. The game is currently released for the Taito Type X2 arcade system board, with a 16:9 ratio and 768p resolution. It was released on November 19, 2008 in Japan and November 20, 2008 in the United States.

It was released on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 home consoles on June 25, 2009 in Japan. A European release of the game is scheduled for the first quarter of 2010, without the Calamity Trigger subtitle. A port for the PlayStation Portable, titled BlazBlue Portable, has been announced for a February 2010 release in Japan. A sequel featuring new content and characters, titled BlazBlue: Continuum Shift has also been announced, with planned arcade, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 releases.


In Stock 2/24/10 - Espgaluda II Black Label (Import) (Microsoft Xbox 360) - $74.99

Our Price: $74.99
Release Date: 02/25/2010
UPC: 4988648710924
Genre: Shooting
Company: Cave
Version: REGION FREE - K2F-00001

Espgaluda II is a manic shooter by Cave, sequel of Espgaluda. This version of software only is REGION FREE, the limited edition is REGION LOCKED.

Features
  • Auto fire is now standard, instead of arcade operator option.
  • By holding B button, the game is slow down, and enemy bullet turns into gold when the firing enemy dies just like in prequel, but enemy fires bullets when destroyed. These bullets are destroyed when destroying another enemy, which in turn creates another wave of bullets.
  • During that attack phase, score multiplier for destroyed bullets can be raised up to 500. When player is hit by bullet, guard barrier is automatically activated, but the guard barrier is always used until guard barrier gauge is depleted.
  • Player gains 1 life at 15 million and 35 million points, or obtaining extend item in stage 3.
  • Asagi: Weakest normal shot. Fires vertical shots in shot mode. In rapier mode, enemy marked by search spirit is automatically targeted.
  • Ageha: Strong concentrated forward shot. In shot mode, moving joystick horizontally causes the shots to move diagonally.
  • Tateha: Wide angle forward shot. Fires in wide angle formation in shot mode, forward formation in rapier mode, which also shoots through enemies.


In Stock 2/24/10 - Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Dai Yon Kan - Kizuna [Limited Edition] (Import DS) - $94.99

Our Price: $94.99
Release Date: 02/25/2010
UPC: 4519898002486
Genre: Adventure
Company: Alchemist
Version: Japan

In the Higurashi games, there are several story arcs, the original eight of which are referred to as either question arcs or answer arcs. The answer arcs generally recapitulate the events of the corresponding question arc, but from a different perspective, using the change of protagonist to solve various mysteries and come to a different conclusion. Each of the eight original games for the PC represented separate arcs of the overall storyline. Apart from the main question/answer relationship, the stories of the arcs are not directly connected, although a multitude of parallels exist which allow the observant reader to gain extra insight into the mystery.

The Higurashi no Naku Koro ni games form what are referred to as the question arcs. These first four games of the series were meant to give the player a sense of the world where the story takes place and introduce the mysterious circumstances surrounding the village of Hinamizawa. Since there are no concrete answers given to the questions that the story presents in these arcs, the question arcs allow the player to form his or her own opinions about the events taking place in Hinamizawa. Each question arc game contains all of the previous question arcs.

In Stock 2/24/10 - Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Dai Yon Kan - Kizuna (Import DS) - $49.99

Our Price: $49.99
Release Date: 02/25/2010
UPC: 4519898002493
Genre: Adventure
Company: Alchemist
Version: Japan

In the Higurashi games, there are several story arcs, the original eight of which are referred to as either question arcs or answer arcs. The answer arcs generally recapitulate the events of the corresponding question arc, but from a different perspective, using the change of protagonist to solve various mysteries and come to a different conclusion. Each of the eight original games for the PC represented separate arcs of the overall storyline. Apart from the main question/answer relationship, the stories of the arcs are not directly connected, although a multitude of parallels exist which allow the observant reader to gain extra insight into the mystery.

The Higurashi no Naku Koro ni games form what are referred to as the question arcs. These first four games of the series were meant to give the player a sense of the world where the story takes place and introduce the mysterious circumstances surrounding the village of Hinamizawa. Since there are no concrete answers given to the questions that the story presents in these arcs, the question arcs allow the player to form his or her own opinions about the events taking place in Hinamizawa. Each question arc game contains all of the previous question arcs.


In Stock 2/24/10 - Shin Sangoku Musou Online: Kamishou Ranbu (Import Playstation 3) - $69.99

Our Price: $69.99
Release Date: 02/18/2010
UPC: 4988615032509
Genre: Action
Company: Koei
Version: Japan

-from magicbox.com-
Take your Sangoku wars online. A total of 24 players can join in the conquests, fight them, get to know them, team up with them and defeat other players. The best feature of this game is communication and cooperation, you can launch combos and special attacks with your partners.

Create your own warrior, you can customize your player character's or her looks, body shape and even voices. This game promises an unlimited amount of fun as new updates will be available every month, download new clothes weapons, quests and stages as you explore.

In Stock 2/24/10 - Shin Sangoku Musou Online: Kamishou Ranbu [Premium Box] (Import Playstation 3) - $119.99

Our Price: $119.99
Release Date: 02/18/2010
UPC: 4988615034633
Genre: Action
Company: Koei
Version: Japan

-from magicbox.com-
Take your Sangoku wars online. A total of 24 players can join in the conquests, fight them, get to know them, team up with them and defeat other players. The best feature of this game is communication and cooperation, you can launch combos and special attacks with your partners.

Create your own warrior, you can customize your player character's or her looks, body shape and even voices. This game promises an unlimited amount of fun as new updates will be available every month, download new clothes weapons, quests and stages as you explore.

In Stock 2/24/10 - HORI Silicon Cover DSi LL (White) (Japan Version) - $19.99

Our Price: $19.99
Release Date: 02/15/2010
UPC: 4961818013667
Genre: Accessory
Company: Hori
Version: HDL-409

Stock Status: In Stock

Official Nintendo Hori Dsi LL Product

Features
  • Officially licensed Nintendo DSi™ LL silicon cover
  • Protects from dirt and scratches
  • All functions are still usable even if silicon case is on (camera, gameplay, game exchange, removable touch pen, volume adjust, charging, power on /off, and straps)
  • Easy to attach and detach

In Stock 2/24/10 - Pop'n Music Portable (Import PSP) - $54.99

Our Price: $54.99

Release Date: 2/4/2010
UPC: 4988602149005
Genre: Puzzle
Company: Konami
Version: Japan - VP058-J1

Pop'n Music, most commonly shortened to Pop'n, PM or PNM, is a music video game in Konami's Bemani series. The game is notable for its bright colors, upbeat songs, and cute character graphics. Although Pop'n Music was originally intended to be played by couples on dates, it has greatly escalated in difficulty since early iterations, and has since then attracted many players of beatmania and other Bemani games. Originally released in 1998, the game has had 15 home releases in Japan as well as many arcade versions.

Features
  • Ad hoc capabilities
  • 3 button mode allows 2-player simultaneous action

In Stock Now - Dragon Quest VI: Maboroshi no Daichi (Import DS) - $69.99

Our Price: $69.99
Release Date: 1/28/2010
UPC: 4988601006200
Genre: RPG
Company: Square Enix
Version: Japan - NTR-P-YVIJ

Stock Status: In Stock

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Reverie, Dragon Quest: Realms of Reverie in Europe, is a console role-playing game developed by Heartbeat and published by Enix (now Square Enix) for the Super Famicom as a part of the Dragon Quest series. It is the last Dragon Quest game in the Zenithia trilogy.

The story follows the traditional Dragon Quest "Hero" on a quest to save the world. In this particular installment, the heroes also have to endure the personal struggle of amnesia, as many of the main characters do not initially remember who they are. After completing a series of quests, the player learns that in addition to a Real World, there is also a Dream World, made up of people's dreams, and that there is a great evil that wants to conquer both.

The Hero and his new party work together to save both worlds from the ever-growing threat.

In Stock Now - Taiko no Tatsujin DS - $59.99

Our Price: $59.99

Release Date: 7/27/2007
UPC: 4582224496600
Genre: Music
Company: Namco Bandai Games
Version: Japan

Stock Status: In Stock

Company: NAMCO
Release Date:JULY 27, 2007

Taiko no Tatsujin DS is a rhythm action game. Like other Taiko games, the player plays the notes of a chosen song's drum part as they are displayed on the screen. The taiko drums can be played using the touch screen or the buttons. Taiko no Tatsujin DS has the ability to engage in 4 player wireless multiplayer. Users can also dress up and add decoration to the cartoon taiko characters.

In Stock Now - Meccha! Taiko no Tatsujin DS: 7-tsu no Shima no Daibouken - $59.99

Our Price: $59.99

Release Date: 5/27/2008
UPC: 4582224496785
Genre: Music
Company: Namco
Version: Japan

Stock Status: In Stock

This time, the keywords associated with taikos include “big adventures”, “the appearance of rivals” and “Away from Dojo mode”. While leading adventures amongst the seven islands, get in touch with all the taiko characters. Converse and duel with others, proceed through the adventures and progress with the plot! New fun is ahead!!

First time in this series: Opponents, Com, make an appearance. Their nastiness troubled the taikos and what are their up to? Duel with them through a concert and find out!

Features
  • The tone changes with the instrument: When the tone changes, the patterns on the taiko logo changes as well!! There are fifteen types of instruments. Be sure to perform with all of them!
  • By using the DL wireless, two players can aide each other and a maximum of four players can join! Records of the duels are kept.
  • Clothes can be changed: This feature has been well received in the last installment, this time the players can transform into national heroes! Aside from all these features, you can receive mail from guest characters!
  • A total of 50 songs are renewed, this include some popular Japanese anime and movie theme songs.

In Stock Now - Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix + Ultimate Hits - $39.99

Our Price: $39.99

Release Date: 6/26/2008
UPC: 4988601005609
Genre: RPG
Company: Square Enix
Version: Japan

Stock Status: In Stock

Release Date: 6/26/08
Genre:RPG
Company: Square Enix
Sora returns in a new Kingdom Hearts adventure along with fellow travelers Donald and Goofy. Sora is searching for Riku while the two Disney marquee heroes are on a quest to locate their lost king. Sora wakes up in Twilight Town and pushes open the windows to take a peek outside. Soon afterwards, he joins his little group of friends where they explore the eerily quiet burg and make a little coin. Returning to oversee the Disney/Square collaboration is Tetsuya Nomura who directed and designed the characters. Yuichi Kanemori designed the simple action-packed battle system and Kazushige Nojima wove together the scenarios in the game.

Features
  • English Voice Cast
  • New Explorable Areas as well as redesigned navigation maps
  • A new "Serious Mode" Difficulty
  • New scenes that were featured in the Japanese manga have been added to the game
  • New boss battles against the mysterious Orginization XIII
  • A fight that was a cutscene in the original is now playable
  • The censored parts of the game are no longer censored
  • All Difficulty modes have been tweaked up

  • The game also contains a second disc which features a remake of the GBA game: Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, which is titled Kingdom Hearts: RE: Chain of memories. This Game's features are:

  • Rendered in fully 3D
  • KHII's Reaction commands system
  • New Cards and boss battles
  • New scenes and previous scenes are fully voiced in Japanese
  • Save data affects Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix


In Stock Now - Hokuto No Ken / Fist of the North Star (Sega the Best) - $34.99

Our Price: $34.99

Release Date: 2/21/2008
UPC: 4974365832032
Genre: Fighting
Company: Sega
Version: Japan

Stock Status: In Stock

Release Date 2/21/08
Genre:FIGHTING
Company: SEGA