TGS officially starts tomorrow, but that didn't stop the announcements from coming early. Some big new titles have been announced along with some impressive looking original IPs. Some of these games I am already looking forward to just based off these announcements and I can't wait to see more as the week continues.

Devil May Cry

While the announcement of a new Devil May cry isn't a surprise to anyone. The fact that it is being made by Ninja Theory is. They have a lot to prove though, their last game Heavenly Swords was not a terrible game, but it wasn't fantastic either. My own personal worry is the gameplay aspect of the new DMC.   So far there hasn't been any gameplay available to the public on Enslaved, Ninja Theory's game that is due soon. But based off of Heavenly Sword the action did look nice, but wasn't all that fun to play. Though that was in 2007 so I am willing to give Ninja Theory the benefit of the doubt.  

The other thing that changed is the overall style of Dante. Since the game is going to be a prequel seeing Dante in his teens, he's looking like a younger demon hipster. I have to say I'm all for it, I think this is a nice change of pace from the white haired hero we are all used to and it will show us another side on Dante. Well, a cockier than we've ever seen (If that is even possible).    
  
  

Asura's Wrath

Asura's Wrath is new IP that is made by Cyber Connect 2 surprisingly.  A developer that is mainly known for making the .hack series and Naruto: Ultimate Ninja games. From the trailer it looks like it has the particular type of Japanese crazy that I long for.

All I can gather from the trailer is that you play a hulking red rock skinned looking dude, who can take as many spears to the chest as he wants. Also eventually grow 4 more arms and try to stop a giant earth crushing fist that comes from space. What seems to look like gameplay has the red guy swinging around huge pillars, and smashing smaller enemies' faces into other smaller enemies' faces.

Seeing the trailer I can't see how things can get any crazier in that game. But then again I don't make games, so I'm sure something can get crazier than a giant stone statue in space punching the earth just to kill one man.

Other

• Ninja Gaiden 3
• Ni Oh
  

• Valkryia Chronicles 3

So far the Tokyo Game Show is showing off some big announcement, and just cool looking games in general. I can't wait to see what tomorrow will bring. Stay tuned to this blog every day for new posts about TGS.

Is it just me or does any one else think that the new Dante looks dumb?

" Is it just me or does any one else think that the new Dante looks dumb? "

I just want to see more Catherine.

So is DMC 5 a prequel?

" So is DMC 5 a prequel? "

" I just want to see more Catherine. "

Heavenly Sword was an awesome game. Great characters, great visuals and pretty good combat.
I'm not a DMC fan by any means, but seeing as Ninja Theory is handling it I'm looking forward to it.

" Heavenly Sword was an awesome game. Great characters, great visuals and pretty good combat. I'm not a DMC fan by any means, but seeing as Ninja Theory is handling it I'm looking forward to it. "

I can't see this new DMC game keeping the existing fanbase intact due to how its been recieved since being announced, nor can i see it gripping a new audience as it doesn't really do anything to break the mould. im not quite sure who this game is targeted at. they can say its western market, but i don't see it.
 
i thought tgs was a major cop out. there was nothing widely impressive. the thing im most stoked about is the ico/colossus hd bundle on ps3. square showed some more cinematic trailers of versus 13 and the main character doing more of nothing interesting. its been what, 5 years without any game play footage? it might end up being the next duke nukem if they don't get their shit together. i don't think the japanese have been as explosive this gen with their titles as the western market has. rpgs took the ps2 by storm, but certainly haven't with the 360/ps3. unfortunately capcom shoving dmc off to a western studio won't exactly change their fortunes. if they had gotten the base details for the game to the fans liking, it might have worked, but you cant sell a game that the fans aren't even interested in.