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PS2: Kengo 2 ASIAN US$53 BUY

Miyamoto Musashi Genshin was a great man. A sublime swordsman, Musashi also painted, wrote prose, and was the ronin's ronin embued with the spirit of a poet. Due to his greatness, many samurai and sword fighters sought to emulate his dedication to training and superior skills.
Similar to the first Kengo, players who enter the way of the sword make a commitment to train and endure the rigors of the life. Upon joining a dojo, a certain school of training is assigned to the fledgling swordsman. In addition to mundane training exercises, licensed samurai face members of opposing dojos intent on defending their school's honor. Defeating a rival dojo imparts skill sets taken from their school of fighting, thereby enhancing the winner's abilities. Genki touts more realism in Kengo 2 with the chance of meeting fighters from Japanese history, including the aforementioned Musashi. Fights against single opponents as well as multiple foes are well designed with accurate hits to the body causing differing levels of damage. The use of defensive postures and parries help to glance oncoming blows, rendering them null and void.

PS2: Shikigami no Shiro ASIAN US$53 BUY

In the summer of 2005, a series of grisly murders puts fear into the citizens of Tokyo. Local authorities are unable to deal with the supernatural source of the killings and mystical agents are called forth to quell the bloodshed. Take control of one of five characters, each packed with powerful shooting skills and special attacks, against frenzied waves of minor demons, underlings, and bosses.
Shikigami no Shiro adds another notch to the PS2's meager shooter roster with a compelling cast of characters and major bosses. One of the heroes is a detective with a werewolf alter-ego which allows him to pull off a special lupine attack. A full-fledged witch with a heart of gold is one of the heroines in the game. On the boss team, we have a salary-man who's gone demonic after his wife is raped and he is killed. A demonic child actress is also on the side of the evil bosses. Standard vertical shooter action applies here with power-up levels gained by collecting coins. Holding down the "fire" button executes a special attack but limits your mobility and a number of bombs may be ignited to clear screens of flitting foes. A bonus gallery mode features graceful artwork.

PS2: Victorious Boxers Championship CE ASIAN US$33 BUY

Read reams of manga or watch reels of anime and you'll notice a common character archetype used in many feel-good scenarios. There are many variants and branches of this model but they all boil down to a single core concept. Succinctly, we term it it the "underdog becomes god" phenomenon where a goofy outcast rises above his oppressors with nothing but inner drive and ability. In the end, the archetype attains all of his goals and the former critics are squarely on his side. Between geek to god, many travails and tribulations are showered upon the rising hero to showcase his determination and survival instincts.
Hajime no Ippo uses this plot vehicle and though it's scripted so close to standard formulas, the end result is nevertheless enjoyable. Ippo's a weakling and he's picked on by the boys at school. However, he's a boxing fanatic with aspirations of becoming a great boxer. Watching tapes and training to become a pugilist, Ippo eventually achieves greatness. The Championship Edition of Victorious Boxers features the ability to pit characters against themselves. For example, Aoki vs Aoki will give the mighty boxer a shot of his own medicine...

ETC: Miscellany JAPAN

Ikaruga! Dreamcast. September? New News Soon.

Backorders for GBA Castlevania White Night Concerto ship today, along with any orders for GBA Shining Soul, PS2 Para Para Paradise and FFXI. Japanese PS2 Consoles also ship today to preorders; internal and external HDD kits restock are anticipated within 2 weeks.

Hori PS2 memory cards whose colors range the visible spectrum are expected later this week. As if that wasn't enough, a leopard spotted memory card is also on the way.

Preorders for GBA Rockman & Forte which ships on August 10 are now open. Pricing is at Y4800 or US$43. Shipping on July 25, Bubble Bobble Old & New revives the bubble shooting platform classic along with an updated version in one compact cart. Also priced at US$43.

Best Collection re-releases of PS2 Mosquito, Shutoko Battle Zero and Klonoa are expected tomorrow. Pricing at US$33 each.

Summary of the Week
Monday	NEWS The Document of Making MGS2, PS2 D-Terminal cables, Weekly outlook
Wednesday	PS2 Kengo 2, Shikigami no Shiro, Victorious Boxers CE NEWS Ikaruga mention, restock, etc
Thursday	DC Metal Wolf Regular and Limited Edition PS2 Shin Combat Choro Q NEWS Ikaruga's on
Friday	GBA Beyblade, Golden Sun 2 PS2 Gun Survivor 3, Houshin Engi 2, Tsuzuse Gareijiri
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