Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Nijuu Spy – Ubisoft - Playstation 2
A brand new Splinter Cell title exclusive to Japan that takes place in the year 2025 starring a clone of Sam Fisher after the original died in a conflict during the Great Ninja War of 2019.
Nah, just kidding. This is a Japanese port of the Double Agent title released in the U.S. late last year.
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Grim Grimoire – Nippon Ichi Software (NIS) – Playstation 2
In NIS-fashion, Grim Grimoire is another real-time fantasy strategy RPG for the Playstation 2. Judging from the main character’s pointy hat, broom and massive book in hand, magic seems to be the main force behind the title’s game play. Spell types are labeled glamour, alchemy, sorcery and necromancy and using casting circles, familiars can be summoned to do battle or mine crystals.
Developed by Vanilla Ware, Grim Grimoire has already been announced for a North American release by NIS America with a tentative release of June. Much like other Japanese RPGs, the title is looking to feature some quality artwork and I’m adding it to my list of games to keep an eye on.
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Chicken Little: Uchuu Saikyou no Team – Disney Interactive Studios – Nintendo DS
Already released in the U.S. as Disney’s Chicken Little: Ace in Action.
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Little Mermaid: Ariel no Umi no Takaramono - Disney Interactive Studios – Nintendo DS
Yet another Disney title already released in the U.S., this one under the title Disney’s The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure.
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Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: MiniMini Daikoushin! – Nintendo – Nintendo DS
Mario’s spin on a Lemming’s type game was released in the U.S. under the March of the Minis title way back in September.
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Gyakuten Saiban 4 – Capcom – Nintendo DS
April 11, 2007 Import Overview Pick of the Week
Ah, yes, Gyakuten Saiban finally makes its “built exclusively for the Nintendo DS” debut. Parts one and two, while available in ported DS form, were originally released on the Game Boy Advance, along with a third title yet to be ported. Gyakuten Saiban 4 is what we Americans call Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney … except part four subtracts Phoenix Wright from the equation.
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