Spot On: Japanese devs' spin on 360

Despite a massive effort, Microsoft's console is still struggling in the Land of the Rising Sun; Executives and game designers discuss why--and what can be done.

Posted 1:48 am PT Oct 4

TGS: Wrap-Up Video & More

TGS is finally over, but it's the gift that keeps on giving. Not only am I still trying to adjust to the time difference and struggling to figure out what day it is, but I've also got a bunch of video left from the 3rd day of the show. This was the first day the show was open to the public and...

Posted 1:01 pm PT Sep 28

Booth Girl Interviews

You may or may not have seen the segment on On The Spot yesterday where I talk to booth girls about current events and then try my hand at speaking Japanese. If you missed it or you want to see it again, I've uploaded that clip as a user video. I know some people thought I was making fun of the...

Posted 12:37 pm PT Sep 28

TGS '07: Record numbers mass at Messe

Annual Japanese trade megashow extravaganza exceeds 193,000 visitors, breaking last year's all-time high.

Posted 12:04 pm PT Sep 24

TGS '07: GT5 Prologue mounting two-pronged attack Dec. 13 in Japan

Polyphony Digital experiments with dual distribution strategy with its forthcoming PS3 racer.

Posted 6:40 pm PT Sep 23

TGS '07: Mega Man celebrates 20th anniversary

Series producer Keiji Inafune takes a look back at the series and talks about his favorite characters and games in the franchise.

Posted 4:19 pm PT Sep 23

TGS '07: Cosplayers come out and play

TOKYO--One of the highlights of every TGS is the creative costumes that cosplayers come up with, and this year was absolutely no exception. On the public days, cosplayers can be found in the wild hanging out in between halls three and four. The minute they start to strike a pose, a horde of fans...

Posted 4:17 pm PT Sep 23

TGS '07: Sega's new Yakuza struts its stuff

Third game in series is set in 1605 feudal Japan, with players assuming the role of legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi's fictional alter ego.

Posted 4:01 pm PT Sep 23

TGS '07: Kojima speaks

Metal Gear Solid series director gives more details on PS3 stealth actioner, reveals Metal Gear Online starter pack will be included in game.

Posted 1:28 pm PT Sep 23

TGS '07: Taito + family DS games = love

Taito focuses completely on DS family fun at its midsize booth at this year's TGS.

Posted 6:18 am PT Sep 23

TGS '07: SNK brings the fight to the show floor

Visitors grappled with classic King of Fighters, Fatal Fury games at the publisher's compact booth.

Posted 6:12 am PT Sep 23

TGS '07: It's a sporting life at Hudson's healthy booth

Deca Sporta dominates the Japanese publisher's display on the show floor; Omega Drive and Dungeon Explorer DS also on hand.

Posted 6:02 am PT Sep 23

TGS '07: Devil wins converts to Capcom's cause

Devil May Cry 4, Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles attract huge crowds to publisher's elaborate booth; Wii golf also on hand.

Posted 5:56 am PT Sep 23

TGS '07: Cosplayers come out and play

Japan's most festive game fans congregate en masse to express their admiration for games in costume form.

Posted 10:32 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: PSP tops Japan hardware charts

Sony's handheld surged ahead in the Japanese market last week, beating not only the Nintendo DS, but all the other consoles combined.

Posted 10:22 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: The masses overrun the Messe

Japan's premier gaming event opens its doors to frenzied hordes of booth babes, cosplayers, game fans, and media.

Posted 9:29 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! Stage Show Report

The next Yakuza game will take place in feudal Japan, and we got a ton of new details straight from producer Toshihiro Nagoshi.

Posted 9:23 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: Square Enix's Chocobo hullabaloo

Attendees flock to see the latest from popular RPG maker behind Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.

Posted 6:06 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: Sony's booth orbits around LittleBigPlanet

Game giant uses Metal Gear Solid 4 to demo new rumble-enabled controller alongside Guitar Hero III, Devil May Cry 4, FIFA 08, and Call of Duty 4.

Posted 5:59 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: New Yakuza gets Sega's booth buzzing

NiGHTS, Kenzan, and Valkyrie anchor Japanese publisher's stand alongside Virtua Fighter 5 for Xbox 360, Sega Rally, and Ghost Squad.

Posted 5:52 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: Namco Bandai offers saiyans, sponge baths

Publisher of Dragon Ball Z and Ace Combat series shows off a diverse lineup to pack in attendees.

Posted 5:34 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: Microsoft booth offers a breather

Light crowds gather to check out games like Halo 3, Devil May Cry 4, but little else at Xbox 360-centric corner of the Tokyo Game Show.

Posted 5:29 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: MGS 4 casts shadow over Konami

Solid Snake's latest mission featured front-and-center in Makuhari Messe as fans wait hours to go hands-on with the game.

Posted 5:23 pm PT Sep 22

Metal Gear Solid: Aaron

3 hours and 30 minutes in line to play Metal Gear Solid 4 at TGS? Not if I have anything to say about it.

Posted 4:49 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: Level 5's DS demos draw throng

Free cartridges entice huge crowds to check out the second Professor Layton game and a DS soccer RPG.

Posted 4:20 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: D3 Publisher's booth Puzzle-ing

New editions of Bangai-O, Victorious Boxers attract attention alongside a slew of games from the budget Simple Collection.

Posted 4:07 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: Koei founds show-floor Dynasty

Dynasty Warriors 6 publisher brings war games and family fare alike to its TGS 2007 booth.

Posted 3:56 pm PT Sep 22

Booth babes fashion show

This season the TGS babes have gone for a more sophisticated look than in previous years, blending part trolley dolly, and part cosplay. This year's colours are red, black, and a sparkling whiter than white. Wigs have been encouraged. The teeth are still terrible.

Posted 1:30 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: K-1 World Grand Prix Hands-On

Now punch, kick, block! We check out this handheld fighting sports game from D3.

Posted 5:27 am PT Sep 22

TGS '07: Devil May Cry 4 Updated Impressions

The full Nero/Dante throwdown gets played in full at TGS.

Posted 9:56 pm PT Sep 21

Ryan and Homer cram as much TGS goodness into 15 minutes as humanly possible.

Posted 9:42 pm PT Sep 21

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GameSpot scours the TGS floor for all the best in toys, clothes, and...pillows?

Posted 7:04 pm PT Sep 21

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A whole slew of Sony games, presented at their Pre-TGS 2007 event!

Posted 12:23 pm PT Sep 20

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Ryan and Homer hit the show floor on day two of TGS 2007.

Posted 6:06 pm PT Sep 21

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The GameSpot crew hits the floor on Day 1 of the 2007 Tokyo Game Show.

Posted 5:58 pm PT Sep 20

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Take a look at what Sega brought with them to TGS 2007!

Posted 11:48 am PT Sep 20

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Check out this action-packed trailer for Metal Gear Online from the Tokyo Game Show 2007.

Posted 8:23 pm PT Sep 19

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GameSpot sits down with the producer, writer, and designer of No More Heroes, Suda 51.

Posted 7:07 pm PT Sep 21

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You don't want to miss out on this lengthy trailer for Metal Gear Solid 4 from the Tokyo Game Show 2007.

Posted 10:08 pm PT Sep 19

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Here is a short walk-through of the TGS 2007 hit, Shirokishi Nonogatari on the PS3!

Posted 10:13 am PT Sep 24

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A fantasy role-playing game in which the main character can transform himself into a huge knight as he strives to rescue a princess.

Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's demon-hunting series, but this time it stars a new character, Nero, and his powerful demonic arm.