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  Booth Check: Alienware

  This is the first year U.S. PC-maker Alienware has shown at the Tokyo Game Show. An Alienware spokesman told me that they expect a lot of interest in their high-end PC desktops, but even more interest in the gaming laptops that line the walls of the sizable booth.

  By Brian Crecente Published September 25, 2009
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  Sony Announces 250GB PS3 Bundles For The UK

  Sony Computer Entertainment Europe took time out of their TGS routine to announce a range of bundles for the brand new 250GB PlayStation 3 in the UK. There will be three, all offered from October, all costing £285 (USD$464). The first will go on sale on October 1, with a pack consisting of a 250GB…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 25, 2009
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  Yakuza 4: The TGS Trailer

  While the West still waits for Yakuza 3, Sega’s famous brawler series is already up to a fourth instalment in Japan. Here’s the debut trailer for the game.

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 25, 2009
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  PAL PlayStation Store Update: Bumper Crop

  As is so often the case with these things, with TGS raging in Japan the world’s PlayStation Stores are stocked with new content. The PAL marketplace is no different. There’s a Lost Planet 2 demo, a Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 demo, Pearl Jam’s new album on Rock Band, new Batman DLC and even, finally, the…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 25, 2009
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  This Alienware PC Has Motorized Racing Vents

  Alienware’s new Area 51 PC was unveiled this week at the Tokyo Game Show, but the press release hardly does the infinitely upgradeable computer justice. The PC has motorized heat vents, both sides of the computer pop off, there are battery-powered lights inside and and behind the computer, and you can slap up to six…

  By Brian Crecente Published September 25, 2009
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  Snuggle Up To Another Okamiden Trailer

  My goodness, things may be a little blockier than on the PS2, but they’re also a whole lot cuter.

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 25, 2009
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  Playing Space Invaders, Katamari Damacy on Natal

  Project Natal, unveiled at E3 earlier this year in Los Angeles, got its first outing in Japan at the Tokyo Game Show this week. And project director Kudo Tsunoda didn’t come empty handed. While in the U.S., Tsunoda showed off the controller-free motion controller with the help of a 3D brick breaking title and a…

  By Brian Crecente Published September 25, 2009
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  Assassin’s Creed 2 Delayed (On PC)

  Here’s a sad, familiar tale: Assassin’s Creed 2, a major multiplatform release, has seen its PC version delayed. Not the console versions, just the PC one. A short statement from Ubisoft says the delay is to ensure “a bit more time for the dev team to deliver the best quality game to you.” All well…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 25, 2009
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  Booth Check: Namco Bandai

  There may not be as many booths at Tokyo Game Show as there were last year, but the ones that are here certainly didn’t skimp. Check out that robot head!

  By Brian Crecente Published September 25, 2009
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  Epic Games Expands To Tokyo, Teases “Secret Plans” For Studio

  Epic Games president Mike Capps announced at his Tokyo Game Show panel today that the Gears of War and Unreal Engine developer is expanding its empire into Japan. It may also have grander plans for Epic Games Japan. Capps said that the Tokyo office would focus “mostly [on] technical support and sales support,” with Epic…

  By Michael McWhertor Published September 25, 2009
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  Heavy Rain Screenshots: Clown

  Look at all that peace! And reflection! And wholesome, loving time spent with a beautiful family! Wonder if something is about to go horribly, horribly wrong…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 25, 2009
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  PS3 Slim: 1 Million Served

  This was lost amidst the other Sony stuff coming out yesterday, but it bears back-tracking: Sony announced during their TGS keynote yesterday that the PS3 Slim has sold 1 million consoles since launch. Considering it only launched a few weeks ago, we’re not in the holiday buying period and it’s still not exactly the rosiest…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 25, 2009
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  Nintendo Releasing New Wii Sports Resort Bundle

  At present, you buy Wii Sports Resort for $50, you get the game and a single MotionPlus accessory. But next month, you’ll be getting a little more for your money. Starting October 12, the game will come packed with not one, but two MotionPlus accessories. Of course, you’ll be paying more for the pack –…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 24, 2009
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  Super Monkey Ball: Step And Roll Sweaty Feet On

  Sega’s Super Monkey Ball franchise hasn’t evolved much since its debut in 2001. And, with the exception of support for the Wii Balance Board, not much has changed in Super Monkey Ball: Step And Roll. We got a chance to go hands-on and feet-on with the Wii game at Tokyo Game Show to see just…

  By Michael McWhertor Published September 24, 2009
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  Some New Army Of Two: The 40th Day Screenshots

  There’s some touching-of-bums in some of these, but not a single fistbump in sight. Disappointing, EA. Disappointing.

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 24, 2009
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  PlayStation Store Update: Power Stone!

  Yes, yes, it’s TGS, and there’s some TGS-related content making up this week’s PlayStation Store update, but really, we’re looking past that for now. And looking straight at the PSP downloads section. Why? Because the Power Stone Collection is now available for download. Ah, good old Power Stone. Aside from that, there’s some Batman DLC,…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 24, 2009
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  Dead Rising 2 TGS Trailer

  Oh my. It’s like the WWE. Only with zombies. And hamster balls Click to view [Giant Bomb]

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 24, 2009
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  Warriors Swag Report: This Is a Medium?!

  I knew The Warriors: Street Brawl was coming out soon, but I didn’t realize how soon ’til a package with a t-shirt in it showed up on my doorstep. Now, I get a lot of swag t-shirts from events or mailed to me by publishers. I don’t want to complain about free stuff, because 1)…

  By AJ Glasser Published September 24, 2009
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  Muramasa: The Demon Blade Review: Hot Springs Eternal

  Odin Sphere developer Vanillaware brings their signature hand-drawn 2D style to the Nintendo Wii with Muramasa: The Demon Blade, a touching tale of a boy, a girl, and a whole bunch of swords. Kisuke is a young ninja in search of his past. Momohime is a young and quiet Japanese princess possessed by the spirit…

  By Mike Fahey Published September 24, 2009
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  Toy Soldiers — It’s Ain’t Exactly Army Men, But It’ll Do

  I have fond high school memories is of secretly installing Army Men on school computers. I’m not in high school anymore, thank God, but my love of toy soldiers can continue in… Toy Soldiers. The upcoming Xbox Live Arcade game is a strategy game that probably has some action-y elements (based on how close the…

  By AJ Glasser Published September 24, 2009