TGS 2008: Sony to debut 14 games in Japan

Publisher lining up 12 internally developed PS3, PSP games for Tokyo Game Show reveal next week; IREM, Konami also slated to make game announcements.

Of the three console makers, Sony Computer Entertainment is widely regarded to be the premier player at Japan's annual gaming mega-expo, the Tokyo Game Show. This year, the publisher is again planning on making its presence felt at the show. Today, in a Japanese-language announcement, the game maker revealed that 14 new games would be shown for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable for the first time at TGS 2008, 12 of which are being internally developed.

Unsurprisingly, the bulk of the soon-to-be-revealed games will be for Sony's flagship console. The publisher plans on debuting nine games created at its internal studio for the PS3, with Konami and R-Type creators IREM each also slated to make a reveal at the show. The new games complement 17 previously announced games that will be on display for Sony's console, including Konami's Metal Gear Online, Capcom's Street Fighter IV and Resident Evil 5 (known as Biohazard 5 in Japan), and Sony's long-promised virtual world Home.

Sony also plans to unveil three new games for its resurgent handheld. Although all have been internally developed, the publisher also said today that 15 other games will be on show for the PSP, including Square Enix's Dissidia: Final Fantasy, Namco Bandai's Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2, and new installments in Koei's Dynasty Warriors and Warriors Orochi franchises.

Running slightly later this year, TGS 2008 will open its doors to Japan from October 9-12. Last year's event drew a staggering 193,000 attendees, and event organizer CESA expects that more than 217,000 will check out this year's show. GameSpot will be on scene at the Makuhari Messe to provide more coverage as events unfold.

PlayStation 3
Guitar Hero Legends of Rock / Activision
FIFA 09 World Class Soccer / EA
Street Fighter IV / Capcom
Resident Evil 5 / Capcom
Lumines Supernova / Q Entertainment
Metal Gear Online / Konami
Way of the Samurai 3 / Spike
Sonic World Adventure / Sega
SOCOM: Confrontation / Sony
PlayStation Home / Sony
Mainichi Issho / Sony
MotorStorm 2: Pacific Rift / Sony
LittleBigPlanet / Sony
Resistance 2 / Sony
WWE 2009 SmackDown vs. RAW / THQ
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 / Namco Bandai
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm / Namco Bandai

Unannounced
IREM - 1
Konami - 1
Sony - 9

PSP
Sengoku Basara Battle Heroes / Capcom
Dynasty Warriors Multi Raid / Koei
Orochi Warriors Second Coming of the Devil King / Koei
Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep / Square Enix
Dissidia: Final Fantasy / Square Enix
Secret Agent Clank / Sony
Ape Quest / Sony
Patapon 2 / Sony
Bleach: Soul Carnival / Sony
Mainichi Issho Portable / Sony
Yuusha no Kuse ni Namaikida or 2 / Sony
LocoRoco 2 / Sony
Idolmaster SP / Namco Bandai
Mobile Suit: Gundam vs. Gundam / Namco Bandai
Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 / Namco Bandai

Unannounced
Sony - 3

151 Comments

  • DJ_KooPee

    Posted Oct 16, 2008 6:05 am PT

    So, TGS is now over, what were the 9 games that sony was unveiling for the PS3??? Did I just miss the coverage of them or what???

  • jtickner

    Posted Oct 11, 2008 4:51 pm PT

    I hope some of the exclusives from Sony include;

    A new MediEvil game
    A new Legend of Dragoon
    A new Jak and Daxter
    Uncharted 2
    Twisted Metal
    New Team ICO game
    Sony's secret game
    And 2 other good ones.

  • GunGriffin

    Posted Oct 10, 2008 10:48 am PT

    WOW PSP is rolling in Exclusive RPG games! Final Fatansy Agito, Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology2. Good times! I hope the Gundam game, and Bleach: Soul Carnival come to the US too please! I have a Naruto game on the PSP (I love it BTW), so some Bleach would give me perfect coverage of my Anime!

  • ma_rc_01

    Posted Oct 9, 2008 10:56 am PT

    What about some sly cooper?

  • Nocturnal_Speed

    Posted Oct 8, 2008 9:28 pm PT

    Not a bad line up so far. Can't wait to see whats cooking behind Konami and the other 12 exclusives...

  • stooge55

    Posted Oct 8, 2008 3:46 pm PT

    i'm hoping for mgs5, uncharted 2 or Jak and daxter for ps3, and ratchet and clank

  • sphinx-shadow

    Posted Oct 7, 2008 8:28 pm PT

    i hope they announce a game from the ico team i would love next gen shadow of the colossus

  • LimitedVert

    Posted Oct 7, 2008 8:18 pm PT

    Come on everyone, the biggest news is going to be the latest game from the makers of ICO and SOTC!!!

  • SaintAjora

    Posted Oct 7, 2008 7:22 pm PT

    Yup rummmors of FFXIII Versus going on 360 and Tomb Raider Underworld will have exclusive DLC for XboxLive...things are looking great for PS3 ='/

  • Da_Ryce_One

    Posted Oct 7, 2008 4:10 pm PT

    To guile_charlie:
    Its not a mistake, Guitar Hero Legends of Rock hasn't come out in Japan yet.

  • Red_Dawn345

    Posted Oct 7, 2008 2:20 pm PT

    They Need to show more on MAG

  • guile_charlie

    Posted Oct 7, 2008 12:08 pm PT

    Guitar Hero Legends of Rock? Umm.... do they actually mean that or did they mean to put World Tour?

  • normsta

    Posted Oct 7, 2008 10:39 am PT

    So is there a specific date for these announcements?
    If so I'd love to know...

  • jackwhitehead

    Posted Oct 7, 2008 10:36 am PT

    mgs5 come on let the easter eggs be true be another mgs

  • mergedsalem23

    Posted Oct 7, 2008 4:56 am PT

    i hope for final fanasty versus Xiii and killzone demo and white knight

  • mhsdrake

    Posted Oct 7, 2008 4:10 am PT

    Desperate for an uncharted 2 and a heavenly sword 2!

  • mhsdrake

    Posted Oct 7, 2008 4:10 am PT

    Desperate for an uncharted 2 and a heavenly sword 2!

  • Lord_Kantor

    Posted Oct 7, 2008 1:18 am PT

    Yes, we know about God of War 3, but we know nothing about it other than the facts it will be released in 2009, feature Kratos and come in a box.

    We need a release date, confirmation that there will (or will not) be co-op/online, info on trophies etc.

    Hopefully a new R&C and something about Uncharted 2. OH and maybe Assassin's Creed 2 will be PS3 exclusive to start with...

    Good potential for this show.

  • zombiekiller18

    Posted Oct 6, 2008 10:51 pm PT

    cant weit 4 more stuf from UNS

  • dutch777

    Posted Oct 6, 2008 9:35 pm PT

    Japan Sony ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!

  • alex_fizet

    Posted Oct 6, 2008 8:14 pm PT

    @cire5: lol INTERNAL games. No american pop-in graphics crap. internal game made in Japan.

  • eetz

    Posted Oct 6, 2008 7:13 pm PT

    ooo its be amazing

  • wooooode

    Posted Oct 6, 2008 3:22 pm PT

    Hopefully some are coming out soon or at least with in a year.

  • cire5

    Posted Oct 6, 2008 2:55 pm PT

    mass effect on ps3

  • asian_pride69

    Posted Oct 6, 2008 2:26 pm PT

    Cant wait for more info on the Fabula Nova Crystallis games.

  • king_bobo

    Posted Oct 6, 2008 12:52 pm PT

    I can't wait! This is going to be awesome. At least 12 exclusives. Yummy!

  • Eko_Eko_Azarak

    Posted Oct 6, 2008 12:13 pm PT

    This could be interesting. I wonder if any real gems will be announced.

  • RawhideSphinx

    Posted Oct 6, 2008 11:20 am PT

    get ready for the Final Fantasy 7 remake.
    boooooyaaaaaaa

  • sdfgh1J

    Posted Oct 6, 2008 10:04 am PT

    Hopefully they won't announce 14 new PSN games.

  • football_legend

    Posted Oct 6, 2008 5:31 am PT

    I just hope they announce western oriented games from the jap developers, like MGS or RE/

  • Orochi-Jin

    Posted Oct 6, 2008 2:27 am PT

    WHERE THE HELL IS TEKKEN 6?????????????????????????

  • Orochi-Jin

    Posted Oct 6, 2008 2:26 am PT

    WHERE THE HELL IS TEKKEN 6???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

  • initiald411

    Posted Oct 6, 2008 2:18 am PT

    I'm with the blog I'm down with a new Suikoden, Xenogears, Kingdom Hearts an the release of WKC dated for oct 21st U.S. release. I mean at this point its been the best year of gaming for everything but rpg lovers, its our time.

  • initiald411

    Posted Oct 6, 2008 1:59 am PT

    I wish it was Zone of the Enders 3 for PS3 but sadly I odn't think will be.

  • ColdfireTrilogy

    Posted Oct 5, 2008 11:14 pm PT

    Cant wait to see what they are!

  • elm_street_kid

    Posted Oct 5, 2008 4:22 pm PT

    Konami - I want Zone of the Enders PS3!!!! Or maybe some 'Project S'?

  • swamplord666

    Posted Oct 5, 2008 2:51 pm PT

    i'd be happily surprised to hear from heavenly sword 2, uncharted 2, another ratchet an clank and the team ico project

  • Guljigit92

    Posted Oct 5, 2008 1:26 pm PT

    I can't wait to hear what those games are i hope most aren't Old Japanese Rpg style games.

  • RockmanSRD

    Posted Oct 5, 2008 12:43 pm PT

    Yes! Now if only Capcom were smart enough to bring Sengoku Basara back to the US without cutting out half the game!

  • freefadi

    Posted Oct 5, 2008 11:24 am PT

    Ok, what we really need to see in TGS 2008:a real FFXIII Trailer(not the same old one with a few-very short-seconds of new stuff), a Resident Evil 5 video that actually contains some new locations, enemies, and some gameplay elements, a New Kingdom Hearts game on the PSP, Something on God Of War III (but somehow I doubt it)....and some explanation on what exactly Sony Home actually is all about.

  • poaeh

    Posted Oct 5, 2008 9:11 am PT

    Wants more FFXIII goodness!

  • ShadowOfKratos

    Posted Oct 5, 2008 7:08 am PT

    I so agree with "Heavenly King"!!! Zone of The Enders is a game that deserves a Next Gen. Title to glow and blow... ZOE2 was one of the best games I've ever played and I think fans of the series should start making themselves heard throughout the web untill Kojima or his team finally get the message and seriously consider to listen...

    I mean come'on, who doesn't like "Zero-Shifting"??

  • ng2006

    Posted Oct 4, 2008 10:25 pm PT

    'Shall keep waiting ... Hmmm

  • burstlimit514

    Posted Oct 4, 2008 7:40 pm PT

    I cant wait! I want to see Birth by sleep, Little big planet,A KH3 announcment,And socom. HOPEFULLY something on God of war 3.

  • burstlimit514

    Posted Oct 4, 2008 7:39 pm PT

    I cant wait! I want to see Birth by sleep, Little big planet,A KH3 announcment,And socom. HOPEFULLY something on God of war 3.

  • burstlimit514

    Posted Oct 4, 2008 7:39 pm PT

    I cant wait! I want to see Birth by sleep, Little big planet,A KH3 announcment,And socom. HOPEFULLY something on God of war 3.

  • normsta

    Posted Oct 4, 2008 7:28 pm PT

    i still can't wait god dam, i can't wait!! Drop the bomb SONY, drop the ****ing A-BOMB!

    I just hope it's not a bunch of games we already know about like:
    God of war 3
    infamous
    flower
    killzone 2
    plastic kung-fu fighter
    ***Heavy rain***

    It would be cool to see

    hevenly sword 2 (canceled i know, but i want it to continue!!)
    or
    WAR OF THE MONSTERS 2!! (come onnnnnn)

    For all you Kingdom heart fans out there, if there's one for the psp then there must be one coming to the ps3...

    Sony's up and running and ready to unleash the black beast on all the other chumps in the game!!

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