Spot On: Japanese devs' spin on 360

Despite a massive effort, Microsoft's console is still struggling in the Land of the Rising Sun; Executives and game designers discuss why--and what can be done.

Posted 1:48 am PT Oct 4

TGS '07: Record numbers mass at Messe

Annual Japanese trade megashow extravaganza exceeds 193,000 visitors, breaking last year's all-time high.

Posted 12:04 pm PT Sep 24

TGS '07: GT5 Prologue mounting two-pronged attack Dec. 13 in Japan

Polyphony Digital experiments with dual distribution strategy with its forthcoming PS3 racer.

Posted 6:40 pm PT Sep 23

TGS '07: Mega Man celebrates 20th anniversary

Series producer Keiji Inafune takes a look back at the series and talks about his favorite characters and games in the franchise.

Posted 4:19 pm PT Sep 23

TGS '07: Sega's new Yakuza struts its stuff

Third game in series is set in 1605 feudal Japan, with players assuming the role of legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi's fictional alter ego.

Posted 4:01 pm PT Sep 23

TGS '07: Kojima speaks

Metal Gear Solid series director gives more details on PS3 stealth actioner, reveals Metal Gear Online starter pack will be included in game.

Posted 1:28 pm PT Sep 23

TGS '07: Taito + family DS games = love

Taito focuses completely on DS family fun at its midsize booth at this year's TGS.

Posted 6:18 am PT Sep 23

TGS '07: SNK brings the fight to the show floor

Visitors grappled with classic King of Fighters, Fatal Fury games at the publisher's compact booth.

Posted 6:12 am PT Sep 23

TGS '07: It's a sporting life at Hudson's healthy booth

Deca Sporta dominates the Japanese publisher's display on the show floor; Omega Drive and Dungeon Explorer DS also on hand.

Posted 6:02 am PT Sep 23

TGS '07: Devil wins converts to Capcom's cause

Devil May Cry 4, Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles attract huge crowds to publisher's elaborate booth; Wii golf also on hand.

Posted 5:56 am PT Sep 23

TGS '07: Cosplayers come out and play

Japan's most festive game fans congregate en masse to express their admiration for games in costume form.

Posted 10:32 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: PSP tops Japan hardware charts

Sony's handheld surged ahead in the Japanese market last week, beating not only the Nintendo DS, but all the other consoles combined.

Posted 10:22 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: The masses overrun the Messe

Japan's premier gaming event opens its doors to frenzied hordes of booth babes, cosplayers, game fans, and media.

Posted 9:29 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! Stage Show Report

The next Yakuza game will take place in feudal Japan, and we got a ton of new details straight from producer Toshihiro Nagoshi.

Posted 9:23 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: Square Enix's Chocobo hullabaloo

Attendees flock to see the latest from popular RPG maker behind Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.

Posted 6:06 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: Sony's booth orbits around LittleBigPlanet

Game giant uses Metal Gear Solid 4 to demo new rumble-enabled controller alongside Guitar Hero III, Devil May Cry 4, FIFA 08, and Call of Duty 4.

Posted 5:59 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: New Yakuza gets Sega's booth buzzing

NiGHTS, Kenzan, and Valkyrie anchor Japanese publisher's stand alongside Virtua Fighter 5 for Xbox 360, Sega Rally, and Ghost Squad.

Posted 5:52 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: Namco Bandai offers saiyans, sponge baths

Publisher of Dragon Ball Z and Ace Combat series shows off a diverse lineup to pack in attendees.

Posted 5:34 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: Microsoft booth offers a breather

Light crowds gather to check out games like Halo 3, Devil May Cry 4, but little else at Xbox 360-centric corner of the Tokyo Game Show.

Posted 5:29 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: MGS 4 casts shadow over Konami

Solid Snake's latest mission featured front-and-center in Makuhari Messe as fans wait hours to go hands-on with the game.

Posted 5:23 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: Level 5's DS demos draw throng

Free cartridges entice huge crowds to check out the second Professor Layton game and a DS soccer RPG.

Posted 4:20 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: D3 Publisher's booth Puzzle-ing

New editions of Bangai-O, Victorious Boxers attract attention alongside a slew of games from the budget Simple Collection.

Posted 4:07 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: Koei founds show-floor Dynasty

Dynasty Warriors 6 publisher brings war games and family fare alike to its TGS 2007 booth.

Posted 3:56 pm PT Sep 22

TGS '07: K-1 World Grand Prix Hands-On

Now punch, kick, block! We check out this handheld fighting sports game from D3.

Posted 5:27 am PT Sep 22

TGS '07: Devil May Cry 4 Updated Impressions

The full Nero/Dante throwdown gets played in full at TGS.

Posted 9:56 pm PT Sep 21

TGS '07: Infinite Undiscovery Q&A Session

We sat down with Infinite Undiscovery's Producer and Director to learn more about their enigmatic Xbox 360 RPG from Square Enix.

Posted 9:46 pm PT Sep 21

TGS '07: Mawaskes Hands-On

We take a first look at this cute puzzle game from IRem at TGS 2007.

Posted 6:43 pm PT Sep 21

TGS '07: Mobile Ops: One Year War Hands-On

Mobile Ops: One Year War is known as Mobile Suit Gundam: Operation Troy in Japan, and we take a look at it at the Microsoft booth.

Posted 6:05 pm PT Sep 21

TGS '07: Kenzan Impressions

We caught the first footage of Kenzan on the PS3, which is in development by the team behind Sega's Yakuza series.

Posted 5:43 pm PT Sep 21

TGS '07: Sega predicts Sonic-Mario crossover will sell 4 million

Publisher has high hopes for its upcoming Olympics game in which the company's blue blur squares off against Nintendo's plucky plummer.

Posted 3:51 pm PT Sep 21

Ryan and Homer cram as much TGS goodness into 15 minutes as humanly possible.

Posted 9:42 pm PT Sep 21

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GameSpot scours the TGS floor for all the best in toys, clothes, and...pillows?

Posted 7:04 pm PT Sep 21

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A whole slew of Sony games, presented at their Pre-TGS 2007 event!

Posted 12:23 pm PT Sep 20

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Ryan and Homer hit the show floor on day two of TGS 2007.

Posted 6:06 pm PT Sep 21

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The GameSpot crew hits the floor on Day 1 of the 2007 Tokyo Game Show.

Posted 5:58 pm PT Sep 20

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Take a look at what Sega brought with them to TGS 2007!

Posted 11:48 am PT Sep 20

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Check out this action-packed trailer for Metal Gear Online from the Tokyo Game Show 2007.

Posted 8:23 pm PT Sep 19

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GameSpot sits down with the producer, writer, and designer of No More Heroes, Suda 51.

Posted 7:07 pm PT Sep 21

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You don't want to miss out on this lengthy trailer for Metal Gear Solid 4 from the Tokyo Game Show 2007.

Posted 10:08 pm PT Sep 19

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Here is a short walk-through of the TGS 2007 hit, Shirokishi Nonogatari on the PS3!

Posted 10:13 am PT Sep 24

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A fantasy role-playing game in which the main character can transform himself into a huge knight as he strives to rescue a princess.

Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth installment in Capcom's demon-hunting series, but this time it stars a new character, Nero, and his powerful demonic arm.