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Capcom definitely enticed many, if not all, Tokyo Game Show attendants with its huge pavilion that included a completely enclosed showcase dedicated to its head runner Resident Evil 5. The showcase was well outfitted and even sported broken windows and peeling paint to add authenticity to its environment. There were four long lines set up, allowing players to choose from single play or cooperative play on the system of their choice - the Xbox 360 or the Playstation 3.

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In Japan, it’s not uncommon for the latest and hottest Japanese idols to be approached by a video game company to help promote a game’s sales and success. At this year’s Tokyo Game Show, Tecmo decided to surprise its audience with a special guest at the end of its press conference. That special little lady was none other than Miss Yukina Kinoshita.

Click through for a pair of exclusive videos of Kinoshita reacting to the trailer for the upcoming PS3 game, Quantum Theory…

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Thursday, October 9, 2008 - Tokyo Game Show 2008 - During Tecmo’s Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2008 press conference, it displayed an assortment of exciting new titles. Each game that was shown on the drop screen was coupled with a few words from an integral part of its development team. Among the trailers shown, a few of the most exciting ones were Bastard!! Online, DOA (Dead or Alive) Online, and Quantum Theory.

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If video gamers didn’t already have enough reason to want to travel to Japan, the Tokyo Game Show 2008 (TGS) is about to commence in just a matter of weeks and Gamertell will be there to tell you all about it.

Held in Chiba-city, Japan, TGS began 12 years ago and boasts a higher attendance than E3 ever did due to the fact that it allows the public access during its last two days or a measly 1200yen (approx. US$12) per day.

This year the show will run from October 9 to 12, 2008, with the first two days of the show being dedicated to industry personnel only. The second weekend of October 2008 will be game-on for all those lucky gamers who either already live in Japan or have enough money to fly out to Japan’s already bustling metropolis.

All of the big names in the video game industry are reported to be…

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In the latest Tales installment, Tales of Heart (ToH), a peaceful empire is terrorized by a monster that consumes everyone’s dreams and eats into people’s hearts. In order to protect itself from danger, people’s hearts (known as Spiria) create complex labyrinths known as Spir Mazes. Only those who possess the power of Soma are allowed entry into the depths of the Spir Mazes.

ToH will be released exclusively for the Nintendo DS on December 11, 2008, in Japan. There will be two versions of the game with one featuring cut scene anime produced by Production I.G. (Blood: The Last Vampire, Evangelion: Death and Rebirth, Ghost in the Shell). The other will feature CG produced by Shirogumi. This will be the first Tales to incorporate…

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September 25, 2008, marks the beginning of the end as Sega’s newest Nintendo DS role-playing game, World Destruction: Michibikareshi Ishi (WD), invades store shelves everywhere in Japan.

World Destruction boasts designs contributed by key members of Square’s original Xenogears’ development team as well as former staff who worked on games including Grandia and Etrian Odyssey. Those who have played Xenogears may find…

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While many gamers may have jumped ship to the comfort of the cell microprocessors that power the Playstation 3, the accrual of Playstation 2 titles have yet to come to a complete halt. The pickings may be slim but many developers, such as Atlus, continue to show faith in this 8-year-old console by releasing highly anticipated titles exclusively for the Playsation 2. Other developers, like Electronic Arts, show their support by continuing to develop Playstation 2 versions of popular multi-platform games.

Click through for a list of popular developers and the more notable games that are planned for release in time to make it onto your 2008 Christmas wish list…

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Title: Infinite Undiscovery
Price: $59.99
System(s): Xbox 360
Release Date: September 2, 2008
Publisher (Developer): Square Enix (Tri-Ace)
ESRB Rating: “Teen” for mild blood, mild language, suggestive themes, use of alcohol and violence.
Pros: Charming characters, addictive item creation system and lush environments
Cons: Sluggish plot development, poor lip-synching during cut-scenes, ambiguous directions and slow-downs during battles
Overall Score: Two thumbs sideways; C-; 70/100; ** out of five.

Even for all its faults, Infinite Undiscovery can be considered a decent role-playing game for Xbox 360 (since it doesn’t have that much competition). IU had the great potential to be exactly what it set out to be a unique RPG experience, however, it seems as though all its strong points were chiseled down to familiar, if not tiresome, run-of-the-mill attributes.

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While it must be admitted that Square Enix has not shown much love to the Xbox 360 by way of role-playing games aside from the MMORPG series Final Fantasy XI, Fall and Winter 2008 will bring a much needed end to the drought.

Click through for a look at the three RPGs coming from Square Enix this year: Infinite Undiscovery, The Last Remnant and, of course, Final Fantasy XIII…

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On August 16, 2008, Kamikaze Pop in conjunction with Tokyopop held a Gothic & Lolita Fashion Showcase to promote the pre-release of the Gothic & Lolita Bible book. The event was held in the Action Theater of Sony’s Metreon in San Francicso, California (USA), amid a swarm of participants of all ages and sizes.

While waiting for the showcase to begin, guests were invited to shop the wares of local vendor, Miss Carlyfornia. Miss Carlyfornia offered many dainty and eloquently detailed hand-made accessories and crafts intended for the GothiLoli fan. Guests were also encouraged to…

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Check out the gallery: Kamikaze Pop Gothic Lolita Showcase 2008