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Tokyo Game Show 2005 Summary
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TGS has been awesome.Just got back from the last day, and am knackered. A in Japan for another week, but TGS was so damn amazing its gonna be untoppable.
Game of the show for me was LocoRoco PSP, I smiled throughout playing it, and loved it. So fluid and more fun than anything on DS right now. Katamari PSP was quite cool, but I'd like them to work on the control. Gunstar Super Heroes almost made me orgasm, and me and my flatmate kicked the crap out of the japanese at Chrome Hounds in the networked 360 stand. Bit miffed at lack of anything PS3 playable, if it was there i didnt see it. A guy from Criterion was in my hotel lobby this morning so that was cool to have a chat about gaming with a professional. Heard about the Revolution controller and just sighed really. Got a fair amount of swag, the best being the Okami demo disc, by far. Oh and the booth babes were hotter than what should be legal in public.
Game of the show for me was LocoRoco PSP, I smiled throughout playing it, and loved it. So fluid and more fun than anything on DS right now. Katamari PSP was quite cool, but I'd like them to work on the control. Gunstar Super Heroes almost made me orgasm, and me and my flatmate kicked the crap out of the japanese at Chrome Hounds in the networked 360 stand. Bit miffed at lack of anything PS3 playable, if it was there i didnt see it. A guy from Criterion was in my hotel lobby this morning so that was cool to have a chat about gaming with a professional. Heard about the Revolution controller and just sighed really. Got a fair amount of swag, the best being the Okami demo disc, by far. Oh and the booth babes were hotter than what should be legal in public.
Tch, as if. I have 3 extra copies of this sexy bitch, which will no doubt go to the highest bidder! Plus Im in the lobby of my hotel in Japan, hittining up the internet while my feet recuuperate. If any other Japan-knowledgeable GAF'rs know of other brilliant games/anime collectible shops in Tokyo,i really wouldnt mind a PM about them ;P
Oh yeah, in the Sega booth I played Sonic Rush. Im conflicted about it, the game is really nice and fast, buuuuuuuut the 2 screens ruin it. Too many times I didnt know where I was because I had to keep switching my eyes back and forth. But hey, the official art of the 2 Eggmen is quality. The alternate dimension Eggman is a total pimp!
I got plenty of copies of companies TGS showings on DVD, some fans because Japan is CRAZY INSANE HOT right now and a shit-ton of leaflets and suchforth. Also, I now no longer believe the japanese are any good at games as any I saw playing a game were absolutely rubbish at Shadow of the Collosus, wherein I blasted through the demo like a bastard and had the cute ass sony usher girl look all surprised.
One thing TGS has done is made me seriously question if I can continue to exist without a PSP. At most I can hold out until 2006 and LocoRoco, but Katamari PSP sings a sirens song to me, with a japanese release for Christmas supposedly.
Oh yeah, in the Sega booth I played Sonic Rush. Im conflicted about it, the game is really nice and fast, buuuuuuuut the 2 screens ruin it. Too many times I didnt know where I was because I had to keep switching my eyes back and forth. But hey, the official art of the 2 Eggmen is quality. The alternate dimension Eggman is a total pimp!
I got plenty of copies of companies TGS showings on DVD, some fans because Japan is CRAZY INSANE HOT right now and a shit-ton of leaflets and suchforth. Also, I now no longer believe the japanese are any good at games as any I saw playing a game were absolutely rubbish at Shadow of the Collosus, wherein I blasted through the demo like a bastard and had the cute ass sony usher girl look all surprised.
One thing TGS has done is made me seriously question if I can continue to exist without a PSP. At most I can hold out until 2006 and LocoRoco, but Katamari PSP sings a sirens song to me, with a japanese release for Christmas supposedly.
sonycowboy
Member
Ok, simple question: Did Microsoft even really show up at TGS or are going for X05 ?
Looking at Amir0x's thread, the Xbox 360 announcementa could be counted on one hand. Very, very few new games, most games looking about what they did at E3, and no Megaton.
Looking at Amir0x's thread, the Xbox 360 announcementa could be counted on one hand. Very, very few new games, most games looking about what they did at E3, and no Megaton.
sonycowboy
Member
Blimblim said:
I suppose i shouldn't have put it quite that way. I apologize for the incorrect comment.
From the Microsoft PC trailer, it seemed to be the same footage. I do know that many games have taken a step up. Kameo, RR, GOW, and many others looked way better.
To be honest, that was the smallest part of my post and I probably should have just left it out, although I do appreciate the correction.
I thought we'd see loads of announcements and that we'd see Megaton type stuff.
Well I was certainly hoping for a full unveiling of Blue Dragon and the other Okamato game, that's for sure. It looks like at least Blue Dragon will be unveiled right before the japanese launch to help hype the system. Not a bad idea I guess, but still I would have liked to see this game in person.sonycowboy said:
Very good thread, thank you 
JeuxFrance has a lot of downloads. (some that aren't in your thread, like Kingdom Hearts II)
JeuxFrance downloads
JeuxFrance has a lot of downloads. (some that aren't in your thread, like Kingdom Hearts II)
JeuxFrance downloads
sonycowboy
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Blimblim said:
But, to the heart of my post, what do you think Microsoft's strategy at TGS was this year? It just seems strange to me that they're leading with so many "western" games that I think many think aren't appropriate for the Japanese audience. We've seen a HUGE increase in Japanese developers come on board, but it's still somewhat lacking in the KILLER title area.
Are they planning this generation in Japan to be a "foot in the door" like the US & Europe were this gen, or have we not yet seen the depth and focus of their Japanese plans? Obviously the Mistwalker games have the promise of being Killer titles, but at this point we don't know.
I got the impression that many thought TGS would be much more of a MEGATON for Microsoft, and that didn't happen, and so the natural question is WHY?
Suikoguy
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sonycowboy said:
Well, its either lead with western games, or games that don't exist yet, don't exist period, or are too early to show. Which is a big problem, cause the PS3 is right around the corner after the Xbox 360 launches.
After TGS I don't see Microsoft gaining very much marketshare, if any at all in japan.
Um, thanks for the new Loco Roco video link. As some of you might have noticed, mine stopped working due to 270GB (of my 226GB) bandwidth being used up and I didn't have updated bandwidth counts until today...so ya. Lesson learned there.
(I don't think it was the LocoRoco video, but another small one I was hosting (20MB) that did it)
(I don't think it was the LocoRoco video, but another small one I was hosting (20MB) that did it)
Guys i made the super duper roundup of all the news i got from the last 3 days
http://www.gamersreports.com/index.php?action=articles&sid=24
If i missed anything please let me know and i will add it
http://www.gamersreports.com/index.php?action=articles&sid=24
If i missed anything please let me know and i will add it
Missing handheld stuff...
PSP
-SCEI announces Piposaru Academia 2.
-Climax unveils Ore no Dungeon. Online play!
-Hudson unveils Rengoku 2: The Stairway to H.E.A.V.E.N.
-Taito unveils Zero-Shiki Kanjou Sentouki.
-Taito unveils EXIT.
-Sega unveils Puyo Puyo Fever 2.
-Sega unveils Initial D: Street Stage.
-Genki unveils Daisenryaku Portable.
DS
-Konami announces PowerPro Kun Pocket 8. Online play!
-Namco announces Matagai Museum.
-Konami unveils Azure Dreams DS.
-Konami unveils Croket! DS Tenkuu no Yuushatachi.
-Konami unveils Iron Feather.
-Konami unveils Tao: Mamono no Tou to Mahou no Tamago.
-Namco unveils Kono Quiz Yarou!!
-Bandai unveils KeroKero King DS.
-Bandai unveils Bouken-ou Beet: Vandal vs Busters.
-Taito unveils Lost Magic.
-Taito unveils Touch Game Party.
-Taito unveils Bubble Bobble DS.
-Hudson unveils Tengai Makyo II: Majimaru.
-Sega unveils Puyo Puyo Fever 2.
-Sega unveils Super Monkey Ball DS.
-Sega unveils Bleach DS! Souten ni Kakeru Unmei.
-Sega unveils Kouchuu Ouja MushiKing: Greatest Champion eno michi DS.
-Sega unveils Doraemon Nobitakun no Kyouryuu 2006 DS.
-Koei unviels Shin Sangoku Musou DS. Online play!
-Tomy unveils Zoids Saga DS: Arcadia no Densetsu.
GBA
-SNK Playmore announces ports of Metal Slug 2, Metal Slug X and Metal Slug 3.
-Capcom unveils Rockman.EXE6 Faltzer/Grega.
-Atlus unveils Kuniokun Collection 2.
-Atlus unveils Miracle! Panzou.
PSP
-SCEI announces Piposaru Academia 2.
-Climax unveils Ore no Dungeon. Online play!
-Hudson unveils Rengoku 2: The Stairway to H.E.A.V.E.N.
-Taito unveils Zero-Shiki Kanjou Sentouki.
-Taito unveils EXIT.
-Sega unveils Puyo Puyo Fever 2.
-Sega unveils Initial D: Street Stage.
-Genki unveils Daisenryaku Portable.
DS
-Konami announces PowerPro Kun Pocket 8. Online play!
-Namco announces Matagai Museum.
-Konami unveils Azure Dreams DS.
-Konami unveils Croket! DS Tenkuu no Yuushatachi.
-Konami unveils Iron Feather.
-Konami unveils Tao: Mamono no Tou to Mahou no Tamago.
-Namco unveils Kono Quiz Yarou!!
-Bandai unveils KeroKero King DS.
-Bandai unveils Bouken-ou Beet: Vandal vs Busters.
-Taito unveils Lost Magic.
-Taito unveils Touch Game Party.
-Taito unveils Bubble Bobble DS.
-Hudson unveils Tengai Makyo II: Majimaru.
-Sega unveils Puyo Puyo Fever 2.
-Sega unveils Super Monkey Ball DS.
-Sega unveils Bleach DS! Souten ni Kakeru Unmei.
-Sega unveils Kouchuu Ouja MushiKing: Greatest Champion eno michi DS.
-Sega unveils Doraemon Nobitakun no Kyouryuu 2006 DS.
-Koei unviels Shin Sangoku Musou DS. Online play!
-Tomy unveils Zoids Saga DS: Arcadia no Densetsu.
GBA
-SNK Playmore announces ports of Metal Slug 2, Metal Slug X and Metal Slug 3.
-Capcom unveils Rockman.EXE6 Faltzer/Grega.
-Atlus unveils Kuniokun Collection 2.
-Atlus unveils Miracle! Panzou.
jarrod said:
i'm buying it just for the subtitle. SOTY! here's anticipating Rengoku 3: A. B.U.S.T.L.E. I.N. Y.O.U.R. H.E.D.G.E.R.O.W.
that'll be...something. odd that they're porting 2 and x. psp emulates the first two slugs beautifully. they should do a compilation.
Yeah, SNKP seems to have quickly cooled on PSP for whatever reason, with KOF Millennium Impact seemingly dropping off the face of the earth. While I think GBA can probably handle reasonable ports of MS 1/2/X, I think MS3 would just break it. That game at least should probably be pushed to DS and/or PSP.drohne said:
that'll be...something. odd that they're porting 2 and x. psp emulates the first two slugs beautifully. they should do a compilation.
flarkminator
Member
Thanks man! You ....Ami-rock...eh...heh....
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hukasmokincaterpillar
Member
Just a heads up, Gametrailers put up a ton of cam footage recently. Much better quality than a lot of the stuff going around (particularly Vision Gran Turismo). Also a new Getaway teaser I hadn't seen before. Looks like a nice progression from the E3 Cell Demo...
http://www.gametrailers.com/gamepage.php?id=2169
http://www.gametrailers.com/gamepage.php?id=2169
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