Atlus has announced that with a pre-order of R-Type Command for PSP, gamers will get a free R-9 figurine. Of course this is one of those deals where the bonus is only available while supplies last, and only available at select locations.
If you have your heart set on getting this pre-order bonus, I recommend acting fast. Finding a store near you which has the figure in stock will be time (and gas) consuming, and probably fruitless.
Your best bet is to make the pre-order online, guaranteeing you a figure without going through all the hassle.
Pre-order from Amazon.com for $39.99 here
(qualifies for free shipping–but slow delivery)
Pre-order from Gamestop.com for $39.99 here
*NOTE* These are the only online distributors which are participating in this promotion
One thing to keep in mind; online orders usually arrive a day or two after the game is in stock in stores. If you are frothing at the mouth to play this game, it may be a better bet to comb your local video game retailers.
If you know nothing about R-Type, check out Atlus’s official website here.
I recently made a post concerning the rarity of Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne, which has become available on Play-Asia. Some people were happy to hear the game was easier to find, and they didn’t need to spend close to $70 on eBay for it. Other people began asking me about Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga (Part 1). Apparently the second installment is infinitely easier to find in stores, and the first is nearly impossible. I decided to do some digging for the sake of my loyal readers (haha).
Who would have guessed, but it appears that Gamestop (as of April 22, 2008) has used copies available for $39.99 here. These copies are in stock and available to be shipped in 24 hours. I have checked Amazon.com, eBay, and Play-Asia among others. All of them are either overpriced or out of stock. I recommend acting fast if you want the game.
Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 1 at Gamestop ($39.99) here
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Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2 at Amazon ($39.99) here.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne at Play-Asia ($44.90) here.
A story synopsis and explanation of gameplay elements can be found at the game’s official website.
This week only Play-Asia is having a sale on their Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne One Coin Figures (series 6), for just $1.99. The regular price is around $6, so if you ever wanted these, now is the time. There is a maximum or 12 that each customer can buy, but that should be enough to guarantee that you get the whole set, as they are completely random. The set includes:
Act fast–the sale ends in 5 days or whenever they run out.
Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne: One Coin Figures manufactured by Kotobukiya. Their website has larger images of each figure.
image credits to:dokuganryu
Right around the time that Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 was picking up in popularity, word began spreading about Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne. People who couldn’t get enough of Persona 3 wanted the next closest thing, and Nocturne was it. At that point, the game was already rare due to a limited number of copies produced. Since then they have become even more scarce to the point where the only place you can find a copy is probably eBay or Amazon.com for around $70.00.
Imagine my surprise when I noticed that Play-Asia somehow has an unknown supply of brand-spankin’-new copies. If that wasn’t enough, they are (comparably) dirt cheap, priced at $44.90. If you are a new fan of the MegaTen series, now is the time to strike. You can purchase the game by clicking here.
Nocturne is about a teenage boy and his life after the cataclysmic event known as “The Conception” which effectively wiped out all humans, and caused the earth to become an eerie fusion of the demon world and the real world. The protagonist survives the same way as the earth, by becoming a hybrid– not quite demon and not quite human. He wanders the ruins of Japan in search of a reason, battling deadly demons and occasionally meeting friends who met similar fates.
The most unique feature of the game is the ability to recruit demons to your side via MegaTen’s patented “talk” system. Recruited demons can evolve, learn new abilities and become helpful allies. Nocturne also features multiple endings depending on the “reason” the player follows. The US version contains an optional series of dungeons known as “Kalpas” which can be used to (among other things) get Devil May Cry’s Dante to join your party. In addition to the extra dungeon, the US release comes with a bonus soundtrack disc.
Again, if you are at all interested in the series, and don’t own it yet, I highly recommend grabbing a copy.
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As I plan to begin my ascent into the next generation, I am starting to scope out accessories that I will probably need to purchase. I am tight on money, so I am trying to only get necessities, and only if they are cheap. Luckily, the Playstation 3 Memory card adapter is both.
Ideally, I would like to compile my video game hardware by eliminating my untrustworthy Playstation 2. I have been battling with the “Disc-Read Error” for about a year now. I went so far as to crack the thing open and adjust the laser lens, which has since worked for most games, but not all. Having one piece of hardware which is 100% reliable would be a dream come true.
Since the PS3 has no memory card slots, this cable is the only way to get already acquired PS2 data onto the PS3, thus allowing me to eliminate my PS2. I have some files with an embarrassingly high number of hours socked away. (Disgaea 1 and 2 combined is close to 500 hours–I know it’s sad, but thats how I roll. I certainly cannot proceed to the next-gen without my level 9999 thief right?)
Previously, this cable only allowed for one-way transfers, i.e. data from a PS2 memory card to a PS3 hard drive. Luckily Sony has since patched this problem to allow for 2 way transfers. This is especially helpful since the PS3 (80GB) is still not 100% backwards compatible. Imagine uploading your save files only to find the PS3 won’t play the game, and there is no way to get it back only your PS2? I would surely break into a midget slaughtering fit of rage.
As I said earlier, the cable is cheap, about half the price of a PS2 memory card. You can order it from Amazon.com for the affordable price of $12.99
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Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
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