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Tokyo Game Show 2008 Booth Babe Round Up

October 14, 2008

tgs2008_booth_babes_10 Tokyo Game Show 2008 Booth Babe Round Up
There are a few conventional differences between America and Japan. Over yonder in Nippon you can buy sake and women’s underwear out of vending machines. Over here you can only hope for automated boxes that dispense carbonated beverages, salty snacks and, up to a few months ago, an adjustable rate mortgage. As you can see there are also a few differences between the Tokyo Game Show 2008 and E3 2008. The Japanese game con actually featured some excitement, fans of games, and, of course, the demure pageantry of video game booth babes. Hit the jump to for the full gallery. Read the rest of this entry »

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Das Gamer Tokyo Game Show 2008 Wrap Up, Part 1

October 13, 2008

tokyo_game_show_littlebigplanet Das Gamer Tokyo Game Show 2008 Wrap Up, Part 1
Day two at TGS slightly changed my previous assessment that TGS 2008 was going to disappoint overall. But there are a few good reasons for the lack of excitement. Shows like E3, PAX and Games Convention in Leipzig were held just a few months ago, Square-Enix and Level 5 recently held separate events, and Nintendo again decided to not attend TGS. While there were more exhibitors at this year’s TGS, it felt as if there were fewer titles on display. That all being said, there were a number of gems that I uncovered while perusing the floor. Read the rest of this entry »

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Land Of The Rising Fail: Few Surprises Coming Out Of Tokyo Game Show

October 09, 2008

tokyo_games_show Land Of The Rising Fail: Few Surprises Coming Out Of Tokyo Game Show
Today kicked off the Tokyo Game Show 2008 at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. It was an early rise this morning (6am…shudder) to make the trek from Shibuya to Chiba, since it takes about 70 minutes to make it to the convention center. In years past TGS held many surprises, major announcements, and loads of game debuts. However, so far this year seems completely different. Dare I say, could TGS 2008 be a major let down this year? Read the rest of this entry »

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Microsoft Reveals Their Tokyo Game Show Slate Of Titles

October 07, 2008

rock_troll_fable2 Microsoft Reveals Their Tokyo Game Show Slate Of Titles
Microsoft has opened up the kimono on their list of games showing at the Tokyo Game Show which kicks off this Thursday in Chiba City. The list includes the standard roster of sequels like Fable 2 (above), Fallout 3, and Saints Row 2. With Microsoft making some moves on Sony’s home turf, and the fact that the show is in Japan, it makes sense for the green box to include some playable debuts of titles like Star Ocean 4 The Last Hope, Last Remnant, and Ninja Blade.
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