NEW: PS2 Imports [Shipping today]
Ape Escape 2  Published by Sony  ASIAN  US$49  BUY
   Those irascible apes are running wild once again, led by the simian Specter who dons an intelligence enhancing Peak Point helmet and hatches a plan to rule the world. It's up to Hikaru to bag 'em, bash 'em (when necessary) and bring 'em home. 
Beatmania IIDX 6th Style  Published by Konami  JAPAN  US$60  BUY
   House, techno, and trance execute a massive attack in the latest Beatmania IIDX but rock, rave, and the occasional ballad balance things out. Thanks to the new internet ranking mode, DJs from around the world may battle it out for dominance. 
Gun Grave  Published by Sega/Red  ASIAN  US$53  BUY
   Help leading man "Beyond the Grave" reach out and kill someone in this fierce 3-D action-shooting game. Interactive backdrops shatter and splinter with the impact of your bullets, when bodies crash through them, etc. Note: Gun Grave LE is sold out.
Powerful Pro Baseball 9  Published by Konami  JAPAN  US$60  BUY
   Big-head baseball strikes again with numerous tweaks. Player training remains an important factor to ensure that your team romps in top form. Trades between teams and even international acquisitions add new and exciting factors to the pennant race.
 
DC: Suika  Published by Princess Soft    JAPAN    US$60    BUY  
   According to ancient legend (or something like that), love blossoms during the spring and summer. It hibernates when winter falls. Our hero goes on summer vacation and visits a seaside village which is surrounded by mountains, setting the stage for possible romance with the local ladies. Village girls aren't any easier than city girls but the goal is to interact with the females and get a date before summer ends. The game is split into four chapters with a different gal to encounter in each.
   A limited edition version of Suika is also in stock today and priced at US$78. The special edition includes a bonus music/voice CD and a pink cloth pouch with drawstring. The front of the pouch is decorated with a line drawing of the main character and her kitty kat.
 

 

 
ETC: General Updates    JAPAN  
   NCS restocked the Japanese version of .hack today with the region-2 DVD. US$53.
   Gamecube Super Mario Sunshine has shipped from overseas. Delivery is still expected on Friday. Additional shipments are slated for Monday or Tuesday. 
   Black Japanese Gamecube consoles were restocked today. Spice units are still in stock and Panasonic Qs will be restocked on Tuesday or Wednesday.
   Silent Hill ~ A poem at the end of life ships to preorders today. A shiny DVD insert serves as an attractive eye-catcher when viewed from different angles and enhances the screenshot of the bloodied nurse on back.
   We mentioned yesterday that the Freeloader [PREORDER] boot disc for Gamecube played all games on any GC console but some readers somehow misinterpreted the info. It's unclear how one could have read it any differently but we'll give it another go: THE FREELOADER BOOT DISC PLAYS ANY GAMECUBE GAME ON ANY GAMECUBE CONSOLE. THIS INCLUDES PAL ON NTSC AND VICE VERSA. Whew. 
   Join the revolution and extend your Xbox gaming possibilities by executing software from Europe, Japan, and the USA with the modified USA Xbox console, now shipping and priced at US$285. Solve the enigma of arcane territory lockouts...
 
Summary of the Week
Monday NEWS PS2 Taiko no Tatsujin preorders, Puyo Puyo re-releases, Import schedule for the week
Tuesday NEWS Gun Grave Limited Edition update, Gamecube Freeloader on the way 
Wednesday DC Suika  PS2 Ape Escape 2, Beatmania IIDX 6th Style, Gun Grave, Powerful Pro Baseball 9
Thursday GBA Chohmakaimira, Fire Pro Wrestling 2  GC Beach Spikers, Memory 251  PS2 Kuon no Kizuna
Friday NEWS Super Mario Sunshine slated Saturday, Ocean Blue PS2 soon, Prairie dogs
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