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  Square-Enix: The Next Gaming Innovation Will Be Billing

  The next breakthrough in games will involve how you pay for what you play, the president of Square-Enix said today. Yoichi Wada made the declaration during the traditional state of the industry Tokyo Game Show kick-off panel here in Tokyo. “What’s going to be important for the next five years is not going to be…

  By Stephen Totilo Published September 24, 2009
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  First Look At The Final Fantasy XIII PlayStation 3

  Final Fantasy XIII producer Yoshinori Kitase has, at a Tokyo Game Show press conference earlier today, given us our first look at the previously-announced special, FFXIII-themed limited edition of the PlayStation 3. The FFXIII PS3 will be a pinkish white (or a whitish pink!), carries a “Lightning” theme with FFXIII branding and will be a…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 24, 2009
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  Listen In On Kojima, Inafune, More Talking Project Natal

  As promised, Microsoft are about to begin a panel discussion on Project Natal with several noted developers, including Hideo Kojima and Capcom’s Keiji Inafune. You’re here, we’re liveblogging, you may as well see what they’ve got to say. Click to viewXbox 360 Developer Liveblog

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 24, 2009
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  Gran Turismo 5: March 2010

  During an SCEJ press event this afternoon at the Tokyo Game Show, Sony finally announced a release date for Gran Turismo 5. And it’s not in 2009. The game will be out in Japan in March 2010. Which is still months away. A shame, we know, but then, GT fans have been waiting years for…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 24, 2009
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  Resident Evil 5, LittleBigPlanet To Support PS3 Motion Controller

  Well, we now know what that “Resident Evil 5: Director’s Cut” stuff was all about. It’s a re-release of RE5, built to take advantage of Sony’s upcoming motion controller. The game will be out in Spring 2010, and it’s far from the only existing PS3 title to take advantage of the new peripheral. During SCEJ’s…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 24, 2009
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  Sony’s TGS PlayStation Press Conference: The Revenge

  There may not have been much happening at Sony’s Tokyo Game Show opener, but we’re hoping the Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Press Conference has more meat to it. Yes, Sony has two opportunities to speak to captive audiences today. Hit the jump for the liveblog action, courtesy of… whoever gets into the thing. Click to…

  By Michael McWhertor Published September 23, 2009
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  Your White Knight Chronicles Will Feature Voice Chat

  White Knight Chronicles launched in Japan missing a rather important feature: voice chat. But don’t worry! When the game is released in the US early next year, it’ll have voice chat. The feature was confirmed during a PS3 press conference at the Tokyo Game Show earlier today, along with word that the international release of…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 23, 2009
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  White Knight & Last Guardian TGS Liveblog

  There’s a PS3 exclusive press conference going on at the Tokyo Game Show, with Level 5’s White Knight Chronicles and Sony’s Last Guardian on show. Click here to visit our Last Guardian timeline! Click to viewLevel 5 Liveblog

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 23, 2009
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  Frank West vs Tatsunoko vs Capcom

  Confirming some sloppy code work from Capcom earlier in the month, it’s been revealed at TGS today that Dead Rising’s Frank West will appear as a playable character in Tatsunoko vs Capcom Ultimate All-Stars.

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 23, 2009
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  More News Coming From The First Day Of TGS

  So Sony’s Keynote address was lacking in info. Boo hoo. Know why? Because there’s a dedicated Sony press conference scheduled to kick off in about 30 minutes. But that’s not all! Up-and-up publishers Level 5, of White Knight, Professor Layton and Ninokuni fame, will be holding a press conference at the exact same time. We’ll…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 23, 2009
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  Gran Turismo 5 Is 65% Complete, Apparently (But FFXIII Is Nearly Done)

  So the official magazine you can pick up at the Tokyo Game Show not only lists every game on the floor, but some important details on those games. Like, how far they are from completion. Now, note that these are just estimates, no doubt thrown together by publishers and the show’s organisers to give people…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 23, 2009
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  Dead Rising 2 Contracts Antler Madness

  Capcom released a solitary screen for Dead Rising 2 today. Just one! Then again, when it shows a guy in a full-leather riding suit mincing up zombies with antlers on his head, one is all you need.

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 23, 2009
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  The Games Of The Tokyo Game Show

  The Tokyo Game Show is about…well, games! Loads of games. How many games? This many games. This is everything at the show that’s being shown to the public, whether in playable form or just with a trailer or two.

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 23, 2009
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  New Super Mario Bros. Wii Jumps On A Release Date

  Nintendo announced today that New Super Mario Bros. Wii will be out in the United States this November. November 15 if you want to split hairs. Nintendo also announced that Wii Fit Plus will be out on October 4, in case you didn’t know that already.

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 23, 2009
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  Nintendo Announces Official Wii Price Cut

  Nintendo have just announced a price cut for the Wii in both the US and Japan, putting an end to weeks of speculation. In the US, the cut will take effect on September 27, and as expected will see the console go from $250 to $200. In Japan, the reduction will kick in on October…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 23, 2009
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  Sony’s TGS Keynote Liveblog

  Sony’s Kaz Hirai is presenting the keynote address at this year’s Tokyo Game Show, so expect plenty of PlayStation-related news. We’re there, pencils and notebooks in hand. Why not join us? The key note kicks off at 10:30am in Tokyo, and should run for around two hours. Click to viewSony TGS Keynote Address

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 23, 2009
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  What’s Inside Sony’s Mystery Box?

  Sony’s booth at TGS has a number of big glass display cases. One, however, is hidden. Its contents, a mystery. Whatever could it be? Its contents will obviously be revealed following Sony’s TGS presser. Our bet? Since it’s in the PSP section, it’ll be the “solution” for transferring your UMD games to the PSPgo. That…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 23, 2009
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  Microsoft Announce Natal Partners: Everyone Plus Kojima

  Microsoft just sent out a self-congratulatory press release about Project Natal, highlighting the publishers and developers currently toiling away on games for the upcoming motion control system. Those listed are: Activision Blizzard Bethesda Capcom Disney Interactive Electronic Arts Konami MTV Games Namco Bandai Sega Square Enix THQ Ubisoft While some of the larger companies could…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 23, 2009
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  Conchords’ Label Confirms Rock Band DLC [Updated]

  Sub Pop Records, the label for the music/comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, confirmed the act’s Emmy Night red carpet claim that three of their tracks were coming to Rock Band, Team Teabag reports. The three tracks were not specified, but two will come from the band’s eponymous debut album, joined by one song from…

  By Owen Good Published September 23, 2009
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  ODST Sees Nearly One Million Players its First Day

  According to a widget box at the front of Bungie.net, close to 950,000 people had played Halo 3: ODST on its first day of release, logging more than 5 million games. Yes, those are impressive numbers. As of the time this post was written, ODST’s 24 hour figure for total players was 949,306; the 24-hour…

  By Owen Good Published September 23, 2009