Tokyo Game Show: PS3 Games Shown

Many are still skeptical regarding the release and potential success of the PS3. From a technical standpoint, it is the most powerful, and the system is from Sony who is the current leader in the video game market. But, when the topic of price enters the discussion, many become weary and even somewhat offended as a gamer. Rumoured at a retail cost of $600 for the full version of the system has many crying treason. The PS3 has a lot of proving to do and that may be hard due to the fact that a mere 400,000 units will be released here in America in November.

There are some definite stand outs in the small line-up of games shown at this weeks Tokyo Game Show, so let's take a look at a few of them. (Images courtesy of ign.com)

Genji 2: Days of the Blade - The next-gen follow up to the PS2 title Genji by Game Republic Studio, tells a story of evil and honor in feudal Japan. Looks quite impressive. New additions are more playable characters, new gameplay elements, and more diverse game levels.



Lair - An insanely great-looking game in which you ride dragons and battle dragons while wearing a cool-looking suit of armor. I definitely want to play this one and I am really looking forward to it. Look at the gameplay footage below. Amazing.

Ninja Gaiden Sigma - By Rockstar, the guys who brought you the original Ninja Gaiden on the XBox. Though not actually a "sequel", Ninja Gaiden Sigma is a total revamped full version of their original Ninja Gaiden game for the XBox. Everything involving graphics and controls will be upgraded and new moves and weapons will be added to the game. Not only will you be able to play as everyone's favorite ninja Ryu Hayabusa, but you will also be able to play through the game as Racheal and see the storyline through her eyes. I've seen the game in action, and to tell you the truth, it didn't look any better than the Xbox version. In fact, I prefer the way the Xbox version looked better. I'll have to see the game when it's done. Maybe it will improve.



Bladestorm: The Hundred Years War - By Omega Force Team, the same development team responsible for the Dynasty Warriors series. The difference? It's medieval knights instead of samurai! Can you say COOL?!

Eye Of Judgement: Conquerors Of Nine Fields - Um, is it just me, or do the Japanese love long ridiculous game titles? Maybe it's just me. Anyway, this as an amazing game that incorporates the use of the newly redesigned Eyetoy video camera accessory. Players hold a playing card within the camera's field of vision and a monster is seemingly brought to life in glorious 3D for on the monitor screen. It looks amazing. Put two or more monsters next to eachother and motion for them to attack and they proceed to breath fire and growl. This looks like something out of the future. If I had this when I was 12, it would have blown my mind! I still find it pretty awesome and I want it. Haha!

Afrika - One of the titles that has been reinforced by Sony's management for some reason is Afrika. It's about, well...we don't really know what it's about and the execs aren't saying for some reason, but it looks absolutely BORING! I'd entertain you with a screenshot, but I'm assuming you've all seen a picture of a hippo or a zebra before. So far, that's about all that has been shown. Oh yeah, and lions and dry grass. You get the idea.

Vitua Fighter 5 - The Virtua Fighter series is huge in Japan. Here, not so much. If you've ever played a Virtua Fighter game you'll know why. Ok that's a bit harsh, but really, it's not that great. I'm sure Japanese fans are excited about this one.

Resistance: Fall Of Man - An awesome looking game by Insomnic Games about an alternate reality taking place at the time of WWII. Imagine that WWII never happened because we were invaded by aliens? Sound cool? Well, it is! Sort of Halo meets Medal of Honor and Call of Duty 2. Very cool game. I was at Insomniac studios in July and they were hard at work on it. It's slated to be a release title with the PS3 in November. Hopefully they will finish.

Warhawk - This is based on the original PS1 game. However, this time around, you can pilot aircraft, ground vehicles, and also participate in battles as infantry. It makes use of the PS3 motion controller (Nintendo Rip-off) to control the plane. The game looks pretty good and might be fun if done correctly. I'll give it a shot.

Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire - If you haven't seen the video of this game, go look for it and watch it(IGN has good clips) because, disappointing is an understatement. It looks TERRIBLE! It's super slow and the animations are garbage. It looks like a beginning 3D animation student made the game. When the laser sword hits the enemy, there is no contact! It's so bad. I seriously hope for their sake they fix it, or else I predict a lot of 4.0 ratings on Gamefly for it.

Some other games shown were a much hyped slasher action title called Heavenly Sword (looks boring), Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy XIII VS. (which won't be done for four more years probably), and some Japanese release-only titles (hopefully), Railfan , a train simulator, a few girlfriend game simulators (loosers!) and a couple games regarding Mahjong (ugh...) . Armored Core 4 and Assasin's Creed will be coming soon, and lets not forget our old friend Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Snake! You are my IDOL!