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TOKYO GAME SHOW 2024

Trailblaze the World with Gaming - One of the world's largest gaming exhibitions will be held at Makuhari Messe from September 26 to 29.
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TOKYO GAME SHOW 2024

Trailblaze the World with Gaming - One of the world's largest gaming exhibitions will be held at Makuhari Messe from September 26 to 29.
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【TGS2024 Opening】Take On The Biggest Mission! TGS2024（English）

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SAHO said:
TOKYO GAME SHOW 2024

Trailblaze the World with Gaming - One of the world's largest gaming exhibitions will be held at Makuhari Messe from September 26 to 29.
tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp

TOKYO GAME SHOW 2024

Trailblaze the World with Gaming - One of the world's largest gaming exhibitions will be held at Makuhari Messe from September 26 to 29.
tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp

【TGS2024 Opening】Take On The Biggest Mission! TGS2024（English）

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.
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I hope there are some good announcements this year. I think it was last year when TGS was so flaccid that the gaming sites I read didn't bother covering it, and I only found out what was announced on Anime News Network, of all places.
 
Well this is a surprise; we're getting two console Atelier games in 2025. Aside from the previously announced Yumia, there's also:


While Atelier Yumia looks more mainstream, Resleriana is giving off a more traditional cozy Atelier atmosphere. It's a sequel to the mobile game from last year, but is confirmed to be a console and PC offline game.

Gust have generally been putting out one game in this series per year, so my guess is that Yumia was originally intended to release in 2024 and was delayed before being revealed to the public.

Aside from this it's been a weak TGS in terms of new game announcements. I guess publishers don't trust it to have the marketing reach it once had.
 
Two games I have pre-ordered (I'm sure some others here do too) which I am quite looking forward to, seem to be reviewing very well with the critics. Of course, critic reviews aren't the be-all and end-all, but they are positive signs.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is currently sitting at a 94 on Metacritic and a 91 on OpenCritic

Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero is sitting at 84 on Metacritic and OpenCritic at this time, which is positive too.
 
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Two games I have pre-ordered (I'm sure some others here do too) which I am quite looking forward to, seem to be reviewing very well with the critics. Of course, critic reviews aren't the be-all and end-all, but they are positive signs.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is currently sitting at a 94 on Metacritic and a 91 on OpenCritic

Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero is sitting at 84 on Metacritic and OpenCritic at this time, which is positive too.
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Glad I preordered Metaphor, fingers crossed the positive reviews counteract Microsofts absolutely pisspoor marketing campaign and it actually sells well 🤦‍♂️
 
Has anyone else seen that Limited Run Games announced they are releasing the first seven Yakuza games in a standard and premium edition a few days ago?
www.godisageek.com

Yakuza physical collections coming via Limited Run Games | GodisaGeek.com

Limited Run Games has teamed up with Sega for a run of seven physical collections for the Yakuza series, with two announced to start with.
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Not sure what I think of these. I'm sure they'll look nice aesthetically on a shelf, but I think they are a symptom of how silly physical media is getting in my view.

Seven games for $525 if you want to get the premium editions (imo, the only worthwhile thing in there is the soundtrack, the rest is just pure tat). These games are regularly £4 each on the PS Store and physical copies are still readily available for around ~£15-£20 each, not to mention Yakuza 3/4/5 come bundled physically for around £15 total.

Not sure what they're going for with this - although, I do understand that the Xbox never got physical releases for most of the series and it's a debut on the Switch too, but the PS4 versions seem odd. Maybe it's just not for me, but for someone who doesn't own the games physically yet.
 
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In a classic good news/bad news scenario, Infinity Nikki now has a release date (5th Dec), but is also confirmed to be free-to-play. 😑
 
Brought to you by
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Jun Maeda's first completely new game in 15 years

Original Concept & Main Scenario
Jun Maeda

Original Character Designs
Na-Ga／Humuyun／
Maroyaka／yuugen​

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Heaven Burns Red

Heaven Burns Red is a story-driven role-playing game co-developed by WRIGHT FLYER STUDIOS and VISUAL ARTS/Key. This title is Jun Maeda's first completely new game in 15 years. As a narrative-centric RPG, Heaven Burns Red uses a timeline narrative design to advance the story, breaking new ground...
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SAHO said:
Brought to you by
WRIGHT FLYER STUDIOS × Key
Jun Maeda's first completely new game in 15 years

Original Concept & Main Scenario
Jun Maeda

Original Character Designs
Na-Ga／Humuyun／
Maroyaka／yuugen​

heavenburnsred.yo-star.com

Heaven Burns Red

Heaven Burns Red is a story-driven role-playing game co-developed by WRIGHT FLYER STUDIOS and VISUAL ARTS/Key. This title is Jun Maeda's first completely new game in 15 years. As a narrative-centric RPG, Heaven Burns Red uses a timeline narrative design to advance the story, breaking new ground...
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Heard about this a while ago it's kind of sat in the back of my mind since then. I downloaded it ready a few days ago might give it a try later/over the weekend (might have to be weekend idk when the servers go up.) Looking forward to it!
 
My first guess was that it's probably going to be something to do with either streamers or pro gamers, but who knows?!

(I mean...TGC probably know, but yeah)
 
demonix said:
No, this is NOT an out of season April fools joke
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It's no more bizarre than FFXV Pocket Edition, I suppose. Presumably the idea is for this to be a gateway drug to pull people over to the full-fat version.

More XIV definitely isn't what I wanted to see from the franchise next, considering it's already had an expansion this year.
 
www.eurogamer.net

Inside the fall of GAME: "no games, no accessories - instead we received 136 Zendaya action figures"

It's been a year of change for UK high street stalwart GAME, with impacts felt by the chain's loyal customers and long-…
www.eurogamer.net www.eurogamer.net

An interesting piece on the fall of GAME in the UK, it has some insights from staff about some of the recent cock ups with certain pre-orders.

Probably the most indicative quote from the article from a staff member:

another staff member said. "The last delivery we had at our store, there were no new releases, no games, no accessories - instead we received 136 Zendaya action figures."
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