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Japanese actress Chiaki Kuriyama peers out from the cover of this week’s Weekly Famitsu which contains coverage of the following bits:
» Previews for NDS Inazuma Eleven 3 and Wii Xenoblade.
» Famitsu reviews NDS Utatte Touch (8/8/7/8), NDS WiZmans World (7/7/7/7), NDS Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Mugen no Frontier EXCEED (8/8/8/8), PSP BlazBlue Portable (7/7/7/7), PSP Kenka Banchou 4: One Year War (9/8/8/8), PSP Qix++ (7/7/7/7), X360 Espgaluda II (8/8/7/7), X360 Borderlands (8/8/8/7) and Wii Rajirugi NOAH (6/7/6/5).
» Coin-op coverage for Dragon Quest II Legend from Armor Project and Square Enix which features a joystick that’s designed to look like a huge sword which is planted into the cabinet. We want one.
» Pre-packaged ramen is on the menu in this week’s PICK UP FOOD section and Famitsu takes a look at offerings from local eateries.
» Covergirl Chiaki Kuriyama appears in a 4-page photo spread.
» Hokuto Musou is shaping up very nicely as seen in the preview located on pages 306-309. In one screenshot, someone is carrying a missile.

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The February 18, 2010 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage on the following games and/or events in the Japanese market
» Preview for X360/PS3 Clash of the Titans which will be available as a download on Xbox Live and the Playstation Network later this year.
» Famitsu’s reviewers rank NDS Dragon Quest VI (9/9/8/8), NDS Dragon Ball DS 2: Totsugeki! Red Ribbon Gun (7/7/8/7), PS3 Sacred 2: Fallen Angel (8/7/8/8), and Wii Zangeki no Reginleiv (8/7/7/6).
» Special feature on the Kingdom Hearts franchise and a look back at the games that captured the imaginations of fans the world over.
» Interview with two members of the FFXIII voice cast – Mabuki Andou who plays Oerba Yun Fang and Yukari Fukui who plays Oerba Dia Vanille.
» Game & Watch retrospective on “Flagman,” “Vermin,” “Fire,” and “Ball” which were simple yet addictive diversions back in the day.
» Valentine’s Day is anon so this week’s PICK UP FOOD section focuses on Godiva, Potager, and Juchheim chocolates for sweethearts across Japan.
» Four page photo spread for Beckii Cruel who found fame on Youtube.

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The February 11, 2010 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage on the following games and/or events in the Japanese market
» Preview for X360 Monster Hunter Frontier which checks out monsters and new features in the 360 version of the game.
» Famitsu reviews PSP God Eater (9/9/8/8), PSP Pop’n Music Portable (7/8/8/8), and PSP Misshitsu no Sacrifice (5/6/5/5).
» On pages 62-63, Famitsu examines the hips of a few female heroines including Bayonetta, Lara Croft, and Sheva Alomar. Important work.
» End of Eternity 12-page play-guide.
» This week’s PICK UP FOOD section features donuts and pastries from Mister Donut, Krispy Kreme, Cafe de Crie, Tully’s Coffee and a little joint called “Starbacks Cofee.”
» A 2-page Ryu Ga Gotoku 4 article which introduces the cage-fight portion of the game where brawlers meet and dole out punches.
» Every copy of Famitsu Wave #1104 includes a 123-page booklet which compiles every NDS and PSP game released in 2009.

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The Febuary 4-11, 2010 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage on the following games and/or events in the Japanese market
» Famitsu scopes out the upcoming MGS Peace Walker Limited Edition bundle which includes a camouflage-colored PSP-3000 and olive-green carrying pouch. NCS expects to start preorders later this week.
» Famitsu’s reviewers rank PS3 Ar Tonelico III (8/7/7/6), PS3 End of Eternity (9/8/9/8), and PS3 Last Rebellion (7/6/6/5).
» Play guide for PSP Senjou no Valkyria 2 which includes mission maps, savvy tactics, mission objectives, and various stats.
» In-depth guide to Final Fantasy XIII which is part of a continuing series devoted to Square’s latest Final Fantasy game.
» Famitsu gathers together the top rated games of 2009 into a handy little booklet located at the centerfold. The top rated NDS game was Dragon Quest IX with perfect 10s while there were two Wii games that earned perfect 10s: Monster Hunter 3-tri and New Super Mario Bros. The Xbox 360 enjoyed one perfect 10 in Sega’s Bayonetta.
» Retrospective on Final Fantasy VII and related properties.

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The January 21, 2010 issue of Weekly Famitsu includes coverage on the following games and/or events in the Japanese market:

» Preview for Gundam Assault Strike which is headed for the PSP. The article looks at the Gundam series featured in the game and introduces readers to the mechs and characters who’ll be doing the fighting.
» Famitsu’s reviewers rank PSP Kingdom Hearts BBS (10/9/9/9), PSP Kentoushi Gladiator (8/8/7/8), PS3 Operation Flashpoint (7/7/7/7) and NDS Last Window: Mayonaka no Yakusoku (9/8/8/7).
» Publishers send in their New Year’s greetings and Famitsu publishes a bunch of them. Atlus’ greeting features Jack Frost doing some Curling and SNK’s design shows the flamboyant Ash Crimson drinking some coffee. According to Taito’s greeting, 2010 will be “Taito Try Year!” while Namco will be celebrating Pac-Man’s 30th Anniversary in 2010.
» Special retrospective on the Metal Gear Solid series of games.
» PICK UP FOOD checks out some popular dishes at restaurants.

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“To celebrate the launch of Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing, we’ll be giving away 75 limited edition Ryo Hazuki figurines! The figurines are approximately 7 inches tall, and numbered on the base. This is a must-have for any SEGA or Shenmue fan.”

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