PLEASE READ: The NEW SHOP is separate and distinct from the OLD SHOP. If you place an order on the OLD SHOP, you will not be able to use the NEW SHOP to check on your order and vice versa. Unfortunately, we were not able to resolve the two shop databases in order to transfer customer histories and accounts. Both shops are fully operational and capable of taking orders.
 

Capcom vs SNK 2

  DC Dreamcast Collection Re-releases - Shipping Today
Capcom vs SNK 2: Forty four fighters, six grooves, one titanic battle to determine the mother (or daddy) of all fighting champions. Those left hungry after the first CVS will find this new version much more satisfying, meatier, and it'll give you new hope for a mighty Third CVS Impact
King of Fighters 2001
KOF 2001 plays faithfully to the Neo original with a couple of bonus modes. Beat the game in team mode and survival mode opens up. Battling through the ranks in single-player mode will unlock the puzzle mode where you play color block matching with horizontally sliding pieces.
 
 

Gyakuten Saiban 3

  GBA Gyakuten Saiban 3 - Shipping Today
   Courtroom dramatics and theatrics rear their respective heads again in Capcom's latest in the Gyatuken Saiban series. The introductory scenario takes place a few years before the events in the first GS game where we find fledgling legal eagle Ryuichi Naruhodo studying diligently to become a great lawyer. Things go awry one day when Ryuichi is accused of murder and a lawyer named Chihiro Ayasato is called forth to defend the young Naruhodo. Join the team and ferret out clues, read cues and dig up information to free Ryuichi from a potential conviction. Subsequent scenarios follow Ryuichi as he progresses in his career and follows new events that take place after Gyatuken Saiban 2. Similar to previous games in the GS series, the game consists primarily of character interaction, investigative jaunts and the questioning of witnesses. The usual special effects apply where courtroom intonations shake the virtual screen of the GBA and BOLD words convey courtroom thunder. Ample spot animations are evident in the characters as they speak, perform actions and stand there talking or testifying for a bit of movement amidst the legal banter.
 

 

 

Fu-un Shinsengumi

  PS2 Fu-un Shinsengumi - Shipping Today
   After Commodore Perry "encouraged" the Japanese to sign the Treaty of Kanagawa on March 31st, 1854 and therefore opened up trade with the United States, Japan was in thrown into chaos. Japan's 200 years of self-imposed isolation ended and the samurai ranks began to question the power of the Shogunate and its ability to defend Japan. In his second trip to Japan, Perry had threatened to shell Edo if his demands were not met and the Shogunate had buckled too easily to his whims. Journeying from the whole of Japan, marauding bands of roshis (masterless samurai warriors - not ronins or rurounis) gathered in Kyoto and sought to topple the perceived weak Shogunate and repel the invaders who had arrived on the black ships.
   Such ruckuses called for action and a band of policemen called the Shinsengumi were assembled to squash any insurgencies however low or insignificant. The Shinsengumi's tactics were to group together in roving teams to dispel any attacks and the game follows this tactic closely. Up to four members may be grouped in a gang to roam the city and beat down groups of rabble rousers. Only one fighter may be controlled at a time but the others in your group are at the ready for backup when necessary. Attacks consist of sword slashes, parries and the occasional death blow.
 
 

Phantom Brave

  PS2 Phantom Brave - Shipping Today
   On a small island, located somewhere across the sea, there lives a young girl named Marone. Gifted with the ability to control phantoms, Marone earns her bread and butter by accepting missions from clients who contact her by way of bottled messages. Upon receiving a request for help, Marone gathers together a cadre of phantoms and the group stalks out on battles and scenarios to make their money.

   Phantom Brave bears similarities to Disgaea and there's good reason for that - illustrator Takehito Harada returns as character designer with his cel-shade-like renderings and the gaming genre  is pure tactical strategy. The movement phase in Phantom Brave does not rely on grids any longer and party members are free to roam the landscape within a certain boundary per move. Battles are also evolved from Disgaea where character with higher agility levels are able to act as the vanguard of a group and attack before those with lower agility. Since Marone's crew consists of ephemeral phantoms, they cannot attack enemies directly. Rather, the phantoms possess inanimate objects, weapons and other battlefield remnants in order to wield them with spiritual force. A limited edition of Phantom Brave is also in stock which contains an art booklet and a music CD along with the game.
 

 

 

Gaken Toshi Vara Noir Roses

  GC Gakuen Toshi Vara Noir Roses - Shipping Today
   The threat of demonic invasion gives impetus to the fledgling Simba Empire to found a school of magic called Vara Noir. With the world recovering after a devastating war, the Empire uses the school to train students in the ways of battle and magic to prepare for any imminent and far-off threats. Enter 13-year old chimney sweeper Myu who cleans smokestacks and other debris laden  orifices. One day, her grandpappy hands her a mighty sword and a few ducats and commands her to apply to Vara Noir for an education in the mystic arts. Myu takes the entrance examination and passes with flying colors. As such, she enters Vara Noir academy and goes on an adventure where she will eventually help save the kingdom.
   Idea Factory's latest game in the Kingdom of Chaos series features dungeon exploration, character interaction and an Megami-Tensei-esque item synthesis system where special items found in dungeons may be bonded with weapons to increase attack power, imbue properties, etc. Interaction sequences are of the point 'n click sort where questions and answers are rattled off in routine fashion.
   Originally released on the PS2 last year, Gakuen Toshi Vara Noir joins the Gamecube library with new animation sequences and graphical updates which freshen up the adventure for old and new gamers to enjoy.
 
 

  NEWS Lunar New Year, Famicom GBA Pending Update
   After browsing the Lunar New Year pronouncements from a number of soothsayers, the Year of the Monkey appears to be one where the financial industry continues to boom, precious metals continue their ascent and world conflicts come to a head. The portents point to unrest in political arenas around the world and the consensus seems to be that it's going to be a year of  transition, significant social changes and perhaps outright revolution in various quarters... Stay tuned.
   The news that we were waiting for on the Famicom GBA was lacking overnight as suppliers waited for clarifications on Nintendo's offer. We should receive an update by tonight and we'll divulge the details on Friday. A toy gallery of ~20 products shipping in March and April will also be posted.
 

 

 

Shikigami no Shiro 2

DoDonPachi Daioujou

  NEWS Japanese import restock (JIR) - Shipping Today
   A fair amount of restock arrived today and backorders are shipping this afternoon. Additional supplies of GC Shikigami no Shiro 2 arrived along with a few pieces of GC Naruto Gekitou Ninja 2. We will be able to fill some backorders today but please note that the new production of the game will be finished next week and we will be able to fill ALL backorders towards the end of next week. PS2 SVC Chaos and Narultimate Hero are now presold out but another shipment of both games is due next week.
GC Shikigami no Shiro 2 w/ Kitty Figure Alfa System
Silver Joypad Nintendo
TV World Fighters Dream Mix Hudson
PS1 Akumajou Dracula Konami
Super Robot Wars Alpha Banpresto
Super Robot Wars Alpha Gaiden Banpresto
PS2 Ceramic PS2 + GT4P Bundle Sony
DoDonPachi Daioujou Arika
Karaoke Revolution J-Pop Vol. 1 Konami
Karaoke Revolution J-Pop Vol. 2 Konami
Karaoke Revolution J-Pop Vol. 3 Konami
Karaoke Revolution J-Pop Vol. 5 Konami
Love Ping Pong D3P
Macross Hyper Dimension Sega
Naruto Narultimate Hero Bandai X
Naruto Narultimate Hero + Sharingen Necklace Bandai

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One Piece Grand Battle 3 Bandai
SNK vs Capcom Chaos Playmore

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XBX Magatama w/ miniature sword bonus Fromsoft
 
 
Summary of the Week
Monday NEWS Xbox Color Variants, Famicom GBA SP, Dating Game Flood
Wednesday PS2 Nebula Echo Night, Star Ocean 3 Director's Cut, Uchuu no Stellvia  NEWS Preorders closed
Thursday GBA Gyakuten Saiban 3  GC Gakuen Toshi Vara Noir Roses  PS2 Fuun Shinsengumi, Phantom Brave
Friday NEWS Spring 2004 toy gallery, Famicom GBA SP update but we'll compromise, General updates
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