Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Bleach Soul Carnival PSP - Import Pre-Order

Sony releases another Bleach game onto the PSP! Boasting over 70 characters, Bleach: Soul Carnival promises exciting gameplay with its new implementation of these tiny chibi-infused 2d fighters. Since we're nearing the end of the series, its nice to see Ulquiorra dousing the front cover. When will a vizard ever make it to the front cover? I guess we'll have to wait.

We will be receiving an abnormally large shipment of these games 4th week of October. We anticipate that with an increasing number of bleach fans, these minature fighters will make a definite knockout.

Pre-Orders are welcome at $48.90 and will ship on or around 10/23/08.

Harvest Moon: Waku Waku Animal Match

Harvest moon makes a grand entrance onto the Wii as Harvest Moon: Waku Waku Animal Match. Upon starting the game, players start their new farming business in Harmonica Town. Trouble starts to build, land starts to dry, and wind becomes weak. Fans must visit the goddess to find out the causes of these fatalities. Besides growing, farming, and feeding livestock; players enjoy an easy and relaxing type of play. Marvelous Entertainment has increased the animal count substantially. In addition, players could earn love points through conversations with specific residents to put toward the Love and Marriage system. The game also allows for up to 4 players to play simultaneously. The multi-player mode is kept a secret currently, but you can be sure that this title will be another adventure for all Harvest Moon fans!

Pre-Orders are welcome at $59.90 and will ship Fall/2008 TBA

Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon DS+ - New Import Pre-Order - 10/30/2008

Chocobo's Dungeon is coming to the DS! Ported from the Wii, Chocobo Dungeon's story line closely follows the Wii version. Follow Cid and Chocobo as they investigate the "Town of Lostime" and help recover the memories of the residents from the deep dungeon.

Players will also see a reoccurring cast are not only limited to Shiroma (the white wizard), Stella (Shiroma's aunt), Croma (the black wizard), Raffaello (the mysterious child)), Irma (the treasure hunter) and her Chocobo Volg. Dual screen displays expand functionality as top screen will show Chocobo's condition, map, and conversation dialog, while bottom screen will allow full player access to Chocobo.

During battle modes, the top screen will display vital information including experience points, level, and health, all to leave you with more room to fight. Chocobo's attack is based on normal attack, magic, and his job's special attack. The new DS version will not only provide the original 10 job class, but will also add some new jobs. Though information is limited, we do know that new jobs will be chosen from the red wizard, poet, summoner, machinist and hero X. Each job will include different outfits for Chocobo on top of new special attacks and skills.

The DS Version will also feature a new storyline centering on Cid's adventures. We also know that players are able to use the starship to guide Cid to unlock the secrets of his secret grandpa "Kulin."

Pre-Orders are welcome at $48.90 and will ship on or around 10/30/08


Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Garnet Chronicle - PSP Import Pre-Order - 10/23/2008

Sega returns with is old-school RPG success Garnet Chronicle. The story explores a rookie knight, who investigates the secret of a mysterious evil stone. The game characters are designed by a few of the illustrators of online game smash-hit "Lineage." Garnet Chronicle will also feature popular vocal actors Midori Hikaru and Kigimiya Rie to record opening and ending songs of the game. Game graphics and ending themes will be in 2D.

Traditional RPG elements have been implemented, players will engage in fights upon touching enemies (similar to "Blue Dragon" & "Chrono Cross"). The battle mode is turn based and players will fight in order of descending agility level. Learn new abilities and level up players! Sega brings back our old RPG memories with a new kick!

Pre-Orders are welcome at $48.90 and will ship on or around 10/23/08

Monday, August 11, 2008

Katekyoo Hitman Reborn Nerae!? Ring x Vongola Returns (PS2 - 8/28/08)) & Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! Battle Arena (PSP - 9/18/08) - Import Pre-Orders

Marvelous Entertainment, creators of the "Katekyoo Hitman Reborn!" saga, are scheduled to release two new titles onto the ps2 and psp consoles. Katekyoo Hitman Reborn Nerae (ps2) features a more adventure based format. Players act as cat, who can only transform into a human being for seven days, soon, you have to join a Reborn family and accept training from a series of characters. Players will engage in a music-pairing style play (you would have to match up the screen signs with your ps2 controller symbols) during music portions. During the "conversation mode", players will need to select the correct sentences to level up a friend.

Opposite to its ps2 brother, Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! Battle Area PSP will be a full-fledged 3D fighting title. The storyline will be completely new and original. Players can dress their characters with outfits and accessories to create hundreds if not thousands of unique looks. The game will also allow up to 4 players to play together using connect battle.

Katekyoo Hitman Reborn Nerae!? Ring x Vongola Returns PS2 - $64.99
Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! Battle Arena - PSP - $48.99

Nogizaka Sunkou no Himitsu Cosplay, Hajime Mashita - PS2 Import Pre-Order - 9/25/2008

ASCII Media Works releases their smash love-comedy-fiction hit, Nogizaka Sunkou no Himitsu, onto the Playstation 2 platform. The story features Nogizaka Sunkou, a weathy secretive Otaku with aspirations to attend the Cosplay Expo. Game play mirrors a typical adventure game. Graphics and character design follow the anime series closely. In addition, fans pick a large variety of costumes for her, some of which include outfits from Shana and Chobits.

The charming level and the complete level (to keep score) are determined by scales. lets help our Ojisama become the best Cosplay girl she can be! The Limited Edition box set will include a secret UMD disc, a secret pen cap, and a Nogizaka Sunkou cosplay-figure (swim suit version).

Nogizaka Sunkou no Himitsu Cosplay, Hajime Mashita - $64.90
Nogizaka Sunkou no Himitsu Cosplay, Hajime Mashita [Limited Edition] - $98.90

Pre-orders are welcome and will ship around 9/25/2008

To Love Ru (Trouble) - New Import Pre-Order DS (8/28/08), PSP (9/25/08)

To Love Ru is finally getting it's debut on PSP and DS. The anime series specifically focuses on cute girls. Marvelous Entertainment will be releasing the DS Version dubbed "To Love Ru Trouble: Waku Waku! Rinkangakkou-Hen" and the PSP version appropriately named "To Love Ru Trouble: Doki Doki! Inkaigakkou-Hen." Both games are 2D love-comedy-adventure types for the gamer who loves more than just watching the anime.

The DS version engulfs fans in Rito's (mind you that Rito is obsessed with Haruna) and Co's class trip in the mountain forest, and the PSP version focuses on another trip to the beach. Each version will have similar situations but different story lines. Author Saki Hasemi and illustrator Kentaro Yabuki have implemented new characters throughout the games. The DS version will also feature mini 3d/2d minigames for fans. Respectively, the PSP version will feature many hidden scenes and a "imaging mode" for fans to unlock.

For the die-hard To Love Ru fan, both titles will have limited edition sets. Each will include a game setting book, one photo style sticker, and one 60x90cm picnic towel. Both covers will feature different characters, different stickers, and towels.

DS
To Love Ru Trouble: Waku Waku! Rinkangakkou-Hen
To Love Ru Trouble: Waku Waku! Rinkangakkou-Hen [Limited Edition]



PSP
To Love Ru Trouble: Doki Doki! Rinkaigakkou-Hen
To Love Ru Trouble: Doki Doki! Rinkaigakkou-Hen [Limited Edition]