And that's a wrap. The hotly tipped Last Guardian was a no-show, but we did get the announcements of Gravity Rush 2, a PS4 remaster of the first Gravity Rush, a Bloodborne expansion called The Old Hunters, the reappearance of Tecmo Koei's long since AWOL samurai game Nioh, changeable colour plates for the PS4 and Project Morpheus' new name - PlayStation VR. Oh, and a dodgy-looking new online Resident Evil. Please look forward to them, and relive the press conference as it happened below.
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01:49 am UTC Good morning from balmy Tokyo, and what in the hell are you even doing up at this hour? Martin Robinson 01:50 am UTC There's just over five hours 'til the conference kicks off, I've just put a wash on in the basement of our Shibuya apartment and I'm now thinking of heading out for a coffee or just eating a banana. Martin Robinson 01:50 am UTC More as it happens. Martin Robinson 01:51 am UTCCimeas: What's Tokyo like this time of year
Grey, hot and sticky, like an old man who's just climbed several flights of stairs.
Martin Robinson 02:09 am UTCMrSec84: Tonnes of potential here! Maybe we'll see a Gravity Rush remake for PS4 or a sequel. New TLG footage. SCEJ are rumored to be making a FF style RPG. PD could show off GT for PS4. Level 5 could show their PS4 exclusive (rumored to be a new Dark Chronicle). Knack or Puppeteer teams could have new games to show. Asian 3rd party PS4 exclusives could be announced. Tonnes of possibilities!!!!!
Or we could just see a new God Eater game! I'm actually quite optimistic, though - more The Last Guardian seems locked in, and I think we'll get at least one other exciting announcement besides that.
Martin Robinson 02:13 am UTC More important updates: after visiting Akihabara yesterday I now have a Shy Guy plushie, assorted Mother 2 paraphernalia, and I'm currently mulling over whether £120 is a reasonable amount of money to part with for a Sexy Parodius PCB. I am 34. I have no shame. Martin Robinson 03:06 am UTC OMG, THIS JUST IN! I'm about to go grab a coffee and take a quick walk around Yoyogi Park before this all kicks off. Catch you all in a few short hours! Martin Robinson 04:20 am UTCarkhamtheknight: Someone needs to tell Eurogamer that the show starts at 7am in UK based on the countdown on the YouTube Stream.
According to our invite from Sony the event starts at 4pm JST, which is 8am in the UK. That's what time we're planning on being there!
Martin Robinson 06:26 am UTC It's happening! Well, it being Aoife and I sitting in Tokyo Midtown eating bento boxes while we wait for it all to start. Martin Robinson 06:27 am UTC No-one dare eat the egg oblong. Martin Robinson 06:27 am UTC To confirm, and to avoid any confusion over BST/GMT and all that jazz, it all kicks off in 30 minutes from now. Martin Robinson 06:33 am UTC While you wait for it to kick off! We went to check out Akihabara and the arcades yesterday and put together a video podcast that'll help you while away 15 minutes or so. Martin Robinson 06:33 am UTCMrSec84: @arkhamtheknight: hopefully, new announcements of cool stuff always make up for it. BTW @Martin Robinson is that one of those funky oblong omelets?
It is. I'm not touching it.
Martin Robinson 06:54 am UTC We are in! Although the Wi-Fi isn't playing nice with my laptop so I'm on my phone, which means I can't see your comments. Sorry! Martin Robinson 06:54 am UTC Of interest! Hidetaka Miyazaki is a few rows ahead of us in the auditorium. Martin Robinson 06:55 am UTC Tokyo Midtown, where the conference is taking place, is also home to Konami HQ. I just took a slash before the conference and I swear I saw Seabass clearing out one of the stalls. Martin Robinson 06:56 am UTC They're pumping out the PS4 menu music, which is super soothing. Enough, combined with my crippling jetlag, to send me to sleep. Martin Robinson 06:59 am UTC IMPORTANT UPDATE! My laptop is now playing nice, you'll all be delighted to hear, so I can now go through all your comments. Which is usually way more entertaining than watching the conference itself, so I'm super relieved. Martin Robinson 07:00 am UTC Lights dim, music starts pumping, let's do this. Martin Robinson 07:01 am UTC Metal Gear! Catweagle! FF15! All the big names! (Oh, and that Gust RPG I can't quite recall the name of). Martin Robinson 07:01 am UTC And a glimpse at Persona 5 - release date please! Martin Robinson 07:02 am UTC Atsushi Morita takes the stage. Last year's conference was his first day on the job. Martin Robinson 07:03 am UTC Sony, somewhat annoyingly, had its conference the past couple of years before TGS itself. But now we're closer to the show, which starts on Thursday. Martin Robinson 07:03 am UTC Let's start big, why don't we? New Vita colours are launching soon in Japan. Martin Robinson 07:03 am UTCMalek86: Nooo, can we turn off the translating voice?
I don't know about you, but I'm finding it quite useful....
Martin Robinson 07:04 am UTC We're getting PS4 info, and Vita info. The Vita lives! Martin Robinson 07:04 am UTC I've seen a couple of Vitas out in the wild the past few days, which has been a pleasant surprise. And there have been less 3DS units, if my Street Pass is to be believed. Martin Robinson 07:04 am UTC Shu! Martin Robinson 07:05 am UTC A focus on SCEJ titles. And we're kicking off with Bloodborne. Martin Robinson 07:05 am UTC Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh! Martin Robinson 07:06 am UTC *ahem* excuse me. Aoife just punched me in excitement when we reliased we're about to see the new DLC for Bloodborne. Martin Robinson 07:06 am UTC Will we finally be able to open that locked door? Martin Robinson 07:07 am UTC Looks like new locations, new enemy types and some cool new mechanics. Fingers crossed this'll be playable on the show floor later this week. Martin Robinson 07:07 am UTC I'm so excited for this my leg's shaking a little bit. Martin Robinson 07:07 am UTC The Old Hunters, it's called. Martin Robinson 07:07 am UTC A full-scale download content. And it's out at the end of November. Martin Robinson 07:08 am UTC 24th November, which I hope is the same outside of Japan. Martin Robinson 07:08 am UTC December 3rd there'll be a new pack that contains Bloodborne and the new expansion. Martin Robinson 07:09 am UTC Everybody's Golf next. If you've played the Vita version, you know this is worth taking an interest in. Martin Robinson 07:09 am UTC It looks almost like PlayStation Home has found its way to PS4. Martin Robinson 07:10 am UTC But, y'know, with more golf. That, and lots of standing around waterfalls dancing. Martin Robinson 07:10 am UTC 2016 launch for the new Everybody's Golf. Again, not sure how that'll translate for outside of Japan. Martin Robinson 07:11 am UTC Uncharted 4 next, which now has a Japanese release date. No new trailer. Martin Robinson 07:11 am UTC But who cares when we go straight into Gravity Rush on PS4. Martin Robinson 07:12 am UTC It looks like a port rather than a sequel. Martin Robinson 07:12 am UTC A Gravity Rush sequel was announced, quite quietly, at TGS a couple of years back. Is this paving the way for that coming to PS4? Martin Robinson 07:13 am UTC The port is out very soon - 12th October in Japan - and the series is continuing in 2016, we can presume, on the PS4. Martin Robinson 07:14 am UTC Ah, and this is it. Martin Robinson 07:14 am UTC Cripes. Martin Robinson 07:15 am UTC It's not polite - or particularly graceful - to holler at conferences, but god loard it's hard to stop myself yelping a bit at this. Martin Robinson 07:15 am UTC As you'd expect for a PS4 sequel, Gravity Rush 2 (or Gravity Daze, as it's called over here) is rather handsome. Martin Robinson 07:16 am UTC There are more tie-in projects for Gravity Daze , including anime and a Figma model of Kat that's launching soon. Martin Robinson 07:16 am UTC Nothing, in that small SCEJ section on The Last Guardian. Not just yet, anyway. Martin Robinson 07:17 am UTC A release date mic-drop for The Last Guardian would be a good way to end the show. Martin Robinson 07:18 am UTC Anyway, onwards! Ubisoft's here, showing us what looks like For Honour. Martin Robinson 07:18 am UTC Or For Honor or whatever I don't even care. Martin Robinson 07:19 am UTCMrTomFTW: In terms of games 2015 really is Microsoft's isn't it? A shame, I'm really looking for an excuse to buy a PS4.
Yeah, for sure. Microsoft has its own event in a couple of weeks here, too. And there's going to be some eye-catching exclusives there.
Martin Robinson 07:20 am UTC So many miles from home, yet I feel like I'm back in Laaaaandan town. A new trailer for Assassin's Creed Unity. Martin Robinson 07:20 am UTC Er, I meant Syndicate, obviously. Martin Robinson 07:21 am UTC Ubi out. Martin Robinson 07:21 am UTC Again, I break all decorum by squeeing a bit when Sega's Nagoshi takes the stage. Martin Robinson 07:22 am UTC We're only just about to get Yakuza 5 in the west, so whatever's being announced here is a long way from our shores, if it ever makes it across at all. Martin Robinson 07:24 am UTC Kiryu just slapped a child in the trailer for Yakuza Kiwami. You wouldn't get *that* at E3. Martin Robinson 07:25 am UTC This is a remake of the first Yakuza, and it's coming to both PS3 and PS4 in January. Martin Robinson 07:25 am UTC In Japan, that is. Martin Robinson 07:26 am UTC And as it's the 10th anniversary, why not announce Yakuza 6? There'll be more details at TGS, and it's a PS4 exclusive, coming out the end of next year. Martin Robinson 07:26 am UTCMalek86: So it's like, the second remaster of the game?
This one's more a remake than a remaster. But, yeah.
Martin Robinson 07:27 am UTC We'll try to make our way to Sega's booth to get you more on Yakuza 6 when the show starts proper on Thursday. Martin Robinson 07:28 am UTC Aaaaaand now, The King of Fighters 14. Martin Robinson 07:28 am UTC Assassin's update: we're pretty sure what we just saw was the announcement of a Jack the Ripper-themed DLC for Assassin's Creed: Syndicate. Included in the Season Pass. Oli Welsh 07:28 am UTC Oh, that was brief. It's straight onto Just Cause 3. No room to breathe. Martin Robinson 07:28 am UTC It's got explosions in it. Martin Robinson 07:29 am UTC Phantasy Star Online 2, which will *never* come out on PS4 in the west. Oh it hurts to type that. Martin Robinson 07:29 am UTC Some game with ewoks in it I dunno. Anyway, that's that montage wrapped up, Bandai Namco's going to dim the lights and give us a little loving. Martin Robinson 07:31 am UTC In all the excitement, I completely missed that Ubisoft is doing Jack the Ripper DLC for Assassin's Creed: Syndicate. Saucy Jack! I can't quite believe they're going there. Martin Robinson 07:31 am UTC Anyway, onto One Piece Burning Blood, which is for PS4 and Vita, if that's your sort of thing. Martin Robinson 07:32 am UTCSheetbike: What's going on with this dude's collar?
I've been starting at it for the last 30 seconds, and I've counted about 27 different things going on with it right now.
Martin Robinson 07:33 am UTC Mr. Bandai Namco either looks like he wants to rush off the stage to curl one out, or he's suffering from a big one last night. Or both. Who knows! Martin Robinson 07:33 am UTCJensWeissflog: That man had the worst-fitting suit I've seen in a while.
I think it's two different suits, from what I can tell.
Martin Robinson 07:34 am UTC It's okay, Mr. Bandai Namco it's all over now. Go do what you need to do. Martin Robinson 07:35 am UTC Koei Tecmo o'clock, with a whole world of reveals for you. Martin Robinson 07:36 am UTC Koei Tecmo's suit game is much more on point than Bandai Namco's, that's for sure. Martin Robinson 07:37 am UTC Toukiden 2 is up first. Which will make some people happy. And others non-plussed. It's an open world action game, coming to PS3, PS4 and Vita. Martin Robinson 07:38 am UTC This has more graphics than I've seen in a Koei Tecmo game before. You want insight, we've got it here at Eurogamer. I should totally be in charge of the next Digital Foundry face-off. Martin Robinson 07:39 am UTC Ni-Oh, which is what we're being introduced to, is a PS4 exclusive. Which is probably why is has all the graphics. Martin Robinson 07:40 am UTC It was announced way back in 2004, and is based on a script by Akira Kurosawa, who I'm told was quite good at making movie-films. Martin Robinson 07:40 am UTC I'd rather play the game of Ikiru, but each to their own. Martin Robinson 07:40 am UTC And here's Square Enix! Martin Robinson 07:41 am UTC It's Final Fantasy in chibi mode, or World of Final Fantasy as it's also known. Martin Robinson 07:42 am UTC I'm silly enough to be excited for this. PS4 and Vita, coming in 2016 - nothing we didn't know from before. Martin Robinson 07:42 am UTC Star Ocean is teed up. Martin Robinson 07:43 am UTC Star Ocean 4 just freaked me out too much with its weird mannequin-like figures. Star Ocean 5 has a release date - February next year. Martin Robinson 07:44 am UTC The latest in the SaGa series, which was announced last year for Vita. Martin Robinson 07:44 am UTCWhatascoop: Hope it gets translated to honesty and atheism.
10/10 would play.
Martin Robinson 07:45 am UTC Kingdom Hearts - it could be 2.9, which leaked recently. Martin Robinson 07:45 am UTC SaGa Scarlet Grace - so we have a title at last, and it's coming to Vita soon. Martin Robinson 07:46 am UTC Sorry, make that 2.8. Martin Robinson 07:47 am UTC I really want to meet the person who comes up with game names at Square Enix. I'm not sure, though, if I want to slap them or pat them on the back. Martin Robinson 07:47 am UTC It's three games in one. Martin Robinson 07:48 am UTC Nothing on FF15 or Final Fantasy 7 remake at the conference today. Martin Robinson 07:48 am UTC An update on 15 is expected during TGS itself at some point, but don't expect anything major. Martin Robinson 07:48 am UTCMrTomFTW: 2.8? Reads more like a 2.9.
Bravo.
Martin Robinson 07:49 am UTC Our first look, now at what the Tokyo RPG factory is up to for Square. I'm told they're making SNES-like experiences, and they seem to be on Vita only for now. Martin Robinson 07:50 am UTC 13 Sentinel quickly flashes up, and now we have Capcom for what we think will be a new game reveal. Martin Robinson 07:51 am UTC The series' producer is up on stage, telling us how the Biohazard/Resident Evil series is coming up to its 20th anniversary. Martin Robinson 07:51 am UTC He's just announced a logo to celebrate the 20th anniversary. Martin Robinson 07:51 am UTC Oh come on just announce 7. (It's not going to happen). Martin Robinson 07:52 am UTC Instead, we get what looks like a sequel to Racoon City. Martin Robinson 07:52 am UTC A shooting-focussed game with, I believe, a multiplayer focus. Martin Robinson 07:53 am UTC And a weapon called a Zombie Bell, so it's always got that. Martin Robinson 07:53 am UTC Well, this doesn't quite look like what everyone wanted from the Resident Evil series in 2016. Martin Robinson 07:54 am UTC And now it's Spike Chunsoft, showing off its collaboration with tri-Ace, Exist Archive. Martin Robinson 07:56 am UTC The Danganronpa sequel that's been teased is about to be revealed. Martin Robinson 07:59 am UTC Danganronpa V3 is coming to PS4 and Vita, and that's Spike Chunsoft wrapping. Martin Robinson 07:59 am UTC Dragon Quest section. More games we'll never get to play, even if we ask Square Enix really, really nicely. Martin Robinson 08:00 am UTC Maybe if we ask them a little less nicely we'll get results? Dragon Quest Heroes 2 is in development, which we knew. Martin Robinson 08:00 am UTC Another Dragon Quest announcement inbound. Martin Robinson 08:01 am UTC Though I'd be happy for them to just double down and hurry up with 11. Martin Robinson 08:02 am UTC Ah, it's just Dragon Quest Builders, the curious Minecraft-like entry in the series. Martin Robinson 08:03 am UTC This genre, we're told is block-making RPG. Or some just call it Minecraft. Martin Robinson 08:04 am UTC Another surprise - it's coming out the end of January in Japan. Martin Robinson 08:05 am UTCWhatascoop: Surprise! it's not coming to the West
My jaw just dropped.
Martin Robinson 08:05 am UTC Indie-me-do o' clock time. Martin Robinson 08:06 am UTC Mighty Number 9, Olli Olli 2, Octodad, Galak-Z (which is *amazing*) and Ultra Time Force, among others. Martin Robinson 08:07 am UTC Which, if you're a discerning player with taste, you've probably got on your hard drive already. Martin Robinson 08:08 am UTC From indie to Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, which feels like quite the leap. Martin Robinson 08:09 am UTC We're getting a trailer tailored for the Japanese audience, which could be something of a treat. Martin Robinson 08:10 am UTC Oh, it looks kind of like the trailers we've seen before but with added Mark Lamia politeness. Martin Robinson 08:11 am UTC 'Look at the crunch in his eyes', John Bedford says. You almost see it beyond the glassy stare. Martin Robinson 08:11 am UTC Drop the bomb, Sony - changeable colour plates for the PS4. Martin Robinson 08:13 am UTC Nine colours. NINE of them. Only available from Sony stores, and coming out in November for 2500 yen - which is about £15. Martin Robinson 08:14 am UTC Starting from tomorrow in Japan the beta's live. Martin Robinson 08:15 am UTC Come on Morita-san, more excited. MORE EXCITED. I'm not going to be satisfied 'til you rip your shirt off and scream out every new announcement. Martin Robinson 08:16 am UTC Morpheus now - we're expecting more demos of new titles later this week (and of course we'll update you as and when we get to see them!) Martin Robinson 08:17 am UTC Mostly, though, I'm just looking forward to Hatsune Miku VR edition. Martin Robinson 08:17 am UTC Oh, and Morpheus is now called PlayStation VR. Martin Robinson 08:18 am UTC Sony's going big on PlayStation VR, and there's going to be a whole world of demos at TGS and across Japan this week. Martin Robinson 08:18 am UTC Including that weird pervy game from Harada's Tekken team. Martin Robinson 08:20 am UTC A PS4 price-drop as well, to 34,980 yen. Which is about £190. Martin Robinson 08:21 am UTC (Bear in mind, though, that the exchange rate is currently in our favour). Martin Robinson 08:21 am UTC We're wrapping now, without too much on The Last Guardian. Martin Robinson 08:22 am UTC Which makes me a little sad, and a lot of you as well. Martin Robinson 08:22 am UTC Oh well, here's a mental TV ad for PS4 in Japan to make it all better. Martin Robinson 08:23 am UTC Who cares about a release date for The Last Guardian when you can see a man on a skateboard with fire coming out of his bottom? Martin Robinson 08:23 am UTC And that's a wrap - Gravity Daze 2 and Morpheus re-branding are the headlines. Martin Robinson 08:24 am UTC Resident Evil's first-person shooter spin-off something of a lowlight, and a whole world of games that may never make it out of Japan. Martin Robinson 08:24 am UTC Thank you for joining us - we'll be bringing you plenty more from the show as it happens through the week. Martin Robinson Load more comments Loading
