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October 01, 2008 -- Wednesday
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    Koei details Tokyo Game Show lineup
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    Lots of Musou at this year's showPOSTED AT 21:23
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    Hudson shares Tokyo Game Show lineup
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    Hard Working People, Tetris Party and more go playable for first timePOSTED AT 21:23
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    Dragon Quest IX set for March
    Summary
    Square Enix announced today a time frame for the release of Dragon Quest IX. The latest entry in the RPG series that has shipped over 46 million units since its 1996 debut will hit the DS in March of 2009.POSTED AT 16:22
October 03, 2008 -- Friday
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    Irem TGS booth detailed
    Summary
    Irem detailed its Tokyo Game Show booth today. The company will be showing off three PSP games in video-only form and one PS3 download title in playable form.POSTED AT 22:23
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    Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Spec III now available
    Summary
    Polyphony Digital and Sony have made available the Spec III update to Gran Turismo 5. The free update adds new cars and makes a variety of fixes.POSTED AT 22:23
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    Saihai no Yukue to feature Kumi Koda theme song
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    Popular singer/dancer Kumi Koda will be lending her upcoming single TABOO to Koei for promotional use for Saihai no Yukue. The song will feature in commercials for the game.POSTED AT 19:13
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    Spike drafts Eiko Kano as image character
    Summary
    Spike announced today that it has drafted Eiko Kano as its image character. The comedian will start off his work with promotions for Way of the Samurai 3.POSTED AT 18:23
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    Bandai Namco details new Family Ski game
    Summary
    Bandai Namco shared details today on Family Ski World Ski & Snowboard. This sequel adds new slopes and the option for snowboard play.POSTED AT 18:23
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    Q preparing new Angel Love Online world in response to heightened access
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    Q Entertainment announced today that it will open up a new world for Angel Love Online on the 9th. This move is being made to deal with heightened access following last week's release of the PS3 version.POSTED AT 17:43
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    Avalon Code pushed back to November
    Summary
    Marvelous announced today a delay in the release of Avalon code. Originally set for the 16th, the game will now arrive on November 1.POSTED AT 17:32
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    BioShock PS3 set for Christmas
    Summary
    Spike announced today that it will release the PS3 version of Bioshock in Japan on Christmas day. This is the identify of the mystery Spike game from earlier in the week.POSTED AT 17:23
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    Taito shares TGS lineup
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    Taito shared today its lineup for the Tokyo Game Show. The company will be focused on Nintendo this year with one Wii title and three DS titles.POSTED AT 17:23
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    Disaster Report 3 set for PSP
    Summary
    Irem opened up a website today for Disaster Report 3, the new PSP entry in its disaster series. The new game will feature wireless play.POSTED AT 17:23
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    Release date set for Suikoden Tierkreis
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    Konami shared today a final release date of December 18 for Suikoden Tierkreis. The DS RPG will be available both as a standard release and through two limited editions.POSTED AT 17:23
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    Q Entertainment plans new title for TGS
    Summary
    Q Entertainment shared today its lineup for the Tokyo Game Show. The developer will show titles in the Microsoft and Sony booths and will also have an unannounced game in the DeNA booth.POSTED AT 17:23
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    Date set for Idol Master SP
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    Bandai Namco announced today a January 22 release date for Idol Master SP. The PSP entry in the popular idol-raising sim will feature stage shows and playable kiosks at the Tokyo Game Show.POSTED AT 17:23
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    47% of people don't want a DSi
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    So says a paper I've never heard of.POSTED AT 16:30
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    Capcom details Tokyo Game Show plans
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    Capcom shared further details today on its Tokyo Game Show plans. Those who are interested in an early peak at the company's booth can access a virtual version via Daletto World this Monday.POSTED AT 16:30
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    Sonic & The Black Knight announced for Japan
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    Sega formally announced today a Japanese release for Sonic & The Black Knight. The Wii-exclusive title takes Sonic back to the time of King Arthur and gives him a sword.POSTED AT 16:30
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    Bandai Namco shares Tokyo Game Show stage schedule
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    Bandai Namco shared specifics today on its stage show lineup for the Tokyo Game Show. Games like Fragile, Taiko no Tatsujin, and Tales will see special events.POSTED AT 16:30
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    Square Enix offers further details on Tokyo Game Show plan
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    Square Enix gave a closer look today at its Tokyo Game Show booth. In addition, the company showed off some of the Final Fantasy XI items that will be available at its booth's good corner.POSTED AT 16:30
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    Gundam Musou 2 pushed back
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    Bandai Namco announced today a delay for Gundam Musou 2. The simultaneous PS3, PS2 and Xbox 360 release will take place on 12/18 instead of 12/4.POSTED AT 16:30
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    PS3 drops to last place in Media Create hardware charts
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    PS3 fell to the bottom of the hardware ranks in the latest Media Create sales charts. In software, Super Robot Taisen Z took the top spot.POSTED AT 16:30
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    Konami opens TGS special site
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    Konami shared details today on its lineup for the Tokyo Game Show. The company will have a focus on Metal Gear Online this year with multiple stage events.POSTED AT 13:23
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    Microsoft to release Last Remnant bundle for 360
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    Microsoft announced today that it will make available on November 20 an Xbox 360 hardware bundle featuring a 60 gigabyte 360, a copy of Last Remnant, and some bonus goods.POSTED AT 13:23
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    Gundam VS Gundam NEXT goes on location test
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    Bandai Namco has put Gundam GS Gundam Next on location test in Osaka. The latest rev of the game includes more Mobile Suits than its AM Show predecessor.POSTED AT 13:21
October 06, 2008 -- Monday
October 07, 2008 -- Tuesday
  • Headline
    G Enterprise details Tokyo Game Show plans
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    G Enterprise shared today its lineup for the Tokyo Game Show. The publisher will have five playable games in the Sega booth.POSTED AT 23:30
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    Nintendo plans shipments of 300,000 for DSi -- Mainichi
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    Mainichi.jp posted a report today with retailer and insider commentary on the Nintendo DSi. Citing "related parties," the site says to expect 300,000 systems available on launch day.POSTED AT 23:23
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    Gung-Ho details TGS, Games Japan plans
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    Gung-Ho Works shared today its lineup of titles for the Tokyo Game Show and also confirmed that it will appear at November's Games Japan Festa event.POSTED AT 21:23
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    Metal Gear Online tournament to be broadcast live
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    Konami announced today that it will hold a live web broadcast for the Metal Gear Online world tournament. The event will be held the Tokyo Game Show on Saturday.POSTED AT 21:23
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    Suda 51 X Shinji Mikami X EA project to make use of Unreal Engine 3
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    Grasshopper Manufacturer announced today that the upcoming Electronic Arts-published titled that's being directed by Killer 7's Suda Goichi and produced by former Capcom superstar Shinji Mikami will make use of Unreal Engine 3.POSTED AT 19:23
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    Agenda planning Whac-a-Mole game for WiiWare
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    Agenda announced today a new WiiWare title, "Tataite! Mogupon." Set for December, this game is based off whac-a-mole.POSTED AT 19:23
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    Mega Man 9 gets first download content
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    Capcom made available today the first set of download content for Mega Man 9. Proto Man and a new "Endless" are available for download.POSTED AT 18:23
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    Deca Sporta tops the million mark
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    Hudson announced today that its sports game collection Deca Sporta has topped worldwide shipments of one million units. The title was released to Japan on March 19.POSTED AT 15:23
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    Super Robot Taisen Z tops 500,000
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    Bandai Namco announced today that domestic shipments of Super Robot Taisen Z have crossed the half million mark. The series as a whole has crossed the 13 million mark.POSTED AT 15:23
October 08, 2008 -- Wednesday
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    Spike cans Bourne Conspiracy
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    Spike announced today that it has cancelled the Japanese release of The Bourne Conspiracy. The company cited "various circumstances" as a reason.POSTED AT 23:22
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    Game Republic brings board games to PS3
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    Game Republic announced today that it will be bringing titles under its Board Game Republic brand to the PS3 and other systems. A PS3 version of Catan will hit this December.POSTED AT 23:21
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    Hudson shares further TGS 2008 info
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    Hudson updated its Tokyo Game Show special site today with a stage schedule, a booth map, and news of additional playable games. Team Batista no Eiko will be coming to the DS, the page reveals.POSTED AT 22:23
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    Silent Hill Homecoming coming home to Japan
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    Konami announced today that it will be giving a domestic release to Silent Hill Homecoming on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The title, already available overseas, will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show.POSTED AT 20:18
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    New Wii Dance Dance Revolution set for Japan
    Summary
    Konami announced today a Japanese release for the sequel to Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party. The new Wii title will be on display at the Tokyo Game Show.POSTED AT 20:13
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    Angel Love Online updated with big text
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    Q Entertainment announced today that it will be updating the PS3 version of Angel Love Online with a new option for outputting a larger font size. The update will hit tomorrow.POSTED AT 18:23
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    Half-assed Tokyo Game Show preview.
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    Or, where I simply link to a bunch of stories on the main channelPOSTED AT 16:30
October 09, 2008 -- Thursday
October 14, 2008 -- Tuesday
October 15, 2008 -- Wednesday
October 16, 2008 -- Thursday
October 17, 2008 -- Friday
  • Headline
    Darth Vader and Yoda become downloadable in Soul Calibur IV
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    Bandai Namco announced today that Darth Vader and Yoda will be available to, respectively, Xbox 360 and PS3 owners as paid download characters. Both will hit on October 23.POSTED AT 20:21
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    Otome Deus G redated
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    Konami shared today a final release date of November 20 for Otome Deus Gorgeous. The 360 shooter was delayed in early September.POSTED AT 16:30
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    Let's Tap and Let's Catch dated
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    Yuji Naka's first two titles since the formation of his Prope dev house will both arrive within two days of each other this December. Sega also detailed today an Osaka demo event for Let's Tap.POSTED AT 16:30
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    Macross tops Media Create charts; PS3 drops to 5,000
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    Macross Ace Frontier topped Media Create's software charts for the week of October 6. In hardware, Xbox 360 remained above the PS3, which approached the 5,000 mark.POSTED AT 11:23
October 20, 2008 -- Monday
October 21, 2008 -- Tuesday
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    Capcom shares Jump Festa lineup
    Summary
    Capcom opened up a special website today for the year-end Jump Festa event. The company will be showing Monster Hunter 3, Street Fighter IV and more in playable form.POSTED AT 21:23
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    Sega reveals Thunder Force VI special items
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    A week before release, Sega has shared details on store-specific bonuses for Thunder Force VI. Buyers can look forward to soundtracks and gift cards depending on their purchase point.POSTED AT 20:40
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    New download content for Mega Man 9
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    Mega Man 9 is getting updated once again. The latest download content includes a new stage, a new boss, and two tougher difficulty modes.POSTED AT 20:18
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    Valkyria download content dated
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    Sega already detailed the second round of Valkyria Chronicles downloads back in September. Today, it shared a release date: October 31.POSTED AT 20:18
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    Sony details upcoming Experience! PlayStation event
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    Sony shared today a lineup of games for the October 26 installment of the Experience! PlayStation event. Gundam Musou 2 will be playable, with White Knight Chronicles being shown in video form.POSTED AT 17:23
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    PSP-3000 tops 140,000 in first week -- Enterbrain
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    Citing sales data from parent company Enterbrain, Famitsu.com reported today first week sales totals of 141,270 units for the new PSP-3000 hardware revision.POSTED AT 16:36
October 22, 2008 -- Wednesday
  • Headline
    Games Japan Festa partial lineup revealed
    Summary
    The Video Game Commercial Association of Japan has shared a preliminary game lineup for the upcoming Games Japan Festa event. The annual Osaka-based gaming event will be held this year on November 15 and 16.POSTED AT 21:19
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    Veil to come off Dragon Quest IX at Jump Festa
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    Dragon Quest IX will be appearing in the Square Enix booth at this year's Jump Festa. Shueisha has released a partial list of titles for the year end gaming and comic event. POSTED AT 20:12
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    Sony gives PSP mini firmware update
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    A week after the release of the PSP's major 5.0 firmware update, Sony released today the 5.01 patch. This update fixes a small bug involving direct downloads from the PlayStation Store.POSTED AT 19:18
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    Q updates PixelJunk Monsters with Trophies and YouTube
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    Q Games announced today a free update for PixelJunk Monsters. New features for the late October update include YouTube, Trophy, and XMB music support, difficulty settings, and balance tweaks.POSTED AT 16:28
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    Bandai Namco gives Ace Combat 6 download content away
    Summary
    Bandai Namco will be making some of its Ace Combat 6 download content free for all shortly. Starting November 6, players can download free planes and online stages.POSTED AT 16:03
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    Microsoft to release new Xbox 360 Value Pack
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    Microsoft announced today the latest rev of its Xbox 360 hardware Value Pack series. Set for 11/6 release, the new pack will bundle a 60 gig 360 system with Ace Combat 6 and Katamari Damacy.POSTED AT 15:36
October 23, 2008 -- Thursday
October 24, 2008 -- Friday
October 25, 2008 -- Saturday
October 27, 2008 -- Monday
October 28, 2008 -- Tuesday
October 29, 2008 -- Wednesday
October 30, 2008 -- Thursday
October 31, 2008 -- Friday

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