Let’s TGS: Day Five

Our past day of reporting from Tokyo Game Show saw cosplay, the PSP’s new analog control, a verdict on Devil May Cry from its diehard, booth babes and … booth boys? And there’s plenty more to read about as well. Here’s a run down of day five of the show. You can find day one…

The Week In Games: At Last, Civilization

Sid Meier’s Civilization V is this week’s sole highlight, though a PlayStation Move title, Serious Sam on Xbox Live Arcade, and DeathSpank on both console services, should appeal to many. Tuesday, Sept. 21 Sid Meier’s Civilization V (PC) – The fifth installment of the venerable empire-builder debuts a hexagonal map and revised combat mechanics. Also:…

A Magical Journey Through Tons Of Square Enix’s Licensed Stuff

Capcom isn’t the only Japanese game publisher ready, willing and thrilled to sell its licensed wares to Tokyo Game Show attendees. Square Enix always has a commanding presence at TGS, a space loaded with high quality crap for purchase. Whether you’re in the market for perfumes that will make you smell like a Final Fantasy…

Kotaku’s Top Five List Of Top 10 Lists

Each week throws off several new video game lists ranging from the humorous to the trivial. What’s better? A list of those. Here’s a roundup of the rundowns out there. •Top 10 Halo Easter Eggs [gamrFeed] Commemorating the launch of Halo: Reach is this list of Easter Eggs from across the title’s decade-long history. Old…

Tokyo Game Show 2010 Cosplay Blowout: 2nd Impact

On Sunday, Tokyo Game Show comes to a close. It also brings about day two of hot cosplaying action from artists around the globe. And by hot we mean it literally—we’ve never seen TGS cosplayers perspire like this. We braved the heat along with dozens of Lightnings from Final Fantasy XIII and tougher men in…

TGS Cosplay Gallery – Part Two

Alan Wake — The 8-Bit Demake

I have no information that anyone is actually building this for PC, but it’s amusing to consider. By YouTube user AnttiApinaPro, seen by reader Morris.

Knights Contract’s Tokyo Game Show Trailer

Suddenly in need of a new demon slaying action hero? Perhaps one with white hair? Maybe you should sign on for Knights Contract, Namco Bandai’s new action game starring the blade-wielding and burly Heinrich and his bewitching partner Gretchen. At the very least, Knights Contract is going to features some gorgeous pre-rendered cinematics on its…

Well This Is Embarrassing. For You

COME ON! You are decision-making-challenged. However, there is hope in sight, and it’s called State Farm. Even when you find yourself in a real pickle, State Farm is there to help you navigate through the scary stuff with their home, renter’s, and auto insurance. Click here to play Would You Rather again, and head here…

Hurray! Bravo! Excellent Choice, Sir/Madame!

Wouldn’t we all love to do this, though? To ensure that you can with complete peace of mind, talk to the nice folks at State Farm and get some information on insurance plans available for home, auto, and rentals—that way you’ll be secure no mater what adventure you choose. Click here to play Would You…

F’real?

You could just get yourself some insurance and, like a good neighbor, State Farm will take care of it for you. How about this instead? Would you rather: 1. Find the perfect home with your significant other, move in, live happily ever after. Or 2. Discover the hard way that your happy home is in…

NBA 2K11 Achievements Take A Dig At NBA Elite’s Cover Boy?

NBA 2K11 will feature 50 achievements, only one of them concerns a feat with a specific player in a standard game. It just so happens to involve the cover athlete for rival NBA Elite 11. “G Performance,” a cheevo that’s an apparent nod to in-game sponsor Gatorade, gives you 20 Gamerscore if you score 48…

You Know That Saying About No Wrong Answers? It Doesn’t Apply Here

Do what you like, but State Farm would definitely help you cover that. So let’s try this again. Would you rather: 1. Grab a group of your friends and go on a death-defying snowbound adventure. Or 2. Gaaah! Freak avalanche! Defy death, but just barely.

Three Weapons That (Sadly) Aren’t In Red Faction: Battlegrounds

THQ offered us a peek at a playable version of its downloadable Red Faction spin-off, the four-player vehicular combat action game Red Faction: Battlegrounds, at this week’s Tokyo Game Show. What did we learn? Well, not too much more beyond what was featured in the downloadable game’s debut trailer. Red Faction: Battlegrounds is a frantic,…

What’s Happening With Good Old Games?

The entire site of Good Old Games, the online seller of classic – and DRM-free – video games, has been taken offline and replaced with a message saying the service has been closed. Update: This is looking like a marketing move. “We have recently had to give serious thought to whether we could really keep…

Tokyo Game Show Booth Babe Dominoes

At the end of each day, the Tokyo Game Show booth companions line up in front of their respective booth. Then then bow one-by-one as evident here in this Kotaku Japan clip of Sony’s booth. Some of the booth companions give deeper bows than others. A lesson in politeness! ［ #tgs2010 ］お疲れ様でした、また来年！ SCEコンパニオンからのご挨拶（動画あり） [Kotaku Japan]

They Are An Abomination

Especially BadMutha Corrosive Skags. Parody of the sign made infamous by the hatemongering Westboro Baptist Church. Seen on Reddit via Hot Blooded Gaming

Not All Tokyo Game Show Cosplayers Are Japanese

This year’s Tokyo Game Show is making a bigger push for cosplay and cosplayers. The changing rooms, which have been typically, in the bowls of the the convention hall have been moved to a nice, air-conditioned area. That’s not all. For this year’s Tokyo Game Show, somewhere between 50 and 100 foreign cosplayers flew out…

Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Only In A Jeep

This past week we learned that Chrysler will be rolling out a Call of Duty Black Ops-branded special edition of its 2011 Jeep Wrangler. I swear, it’s like Chrysler knew I was hard up for a good ‘Shop Contest idea. This one all but draws itself, children. You’re all experts at skinning and masking and…

Would You Like To Buy Monster Hunter Things?

In Japan, Monster Hunter is huge. It’s a cultural phenomenon. The franchise sells millions and millions in Japan. It has a large fan base. Know what that means? Prospective customers! Capcom’s Tokyo Game Show booth features an array of MonHun-branded goodies that range from calendars to snacks for fans to feast on.