Capcom, SquareEnix Show Off New TGS Titles

Thanks to various sources for covering Tokyo Game Show game announcements, including multiple new Capcom titles, from a Nightmare Before Christmas game for PlayStation 2, to a new multi-platform Mega Man RPG for PS2 and GameCube, and confirmed details on the Street Fighter II Anniversary Edition, which "contains every incarnation of every character from each game released under the Street Fighter II name." Apart from the Final Fantasy VII-based CG movie DVD we mentioned earlier, SquareEnix has also revealed details and initial screenshots for "Kingdom Hearts II for the PlayStation 2 and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories for the Game Boy Advance", and Famitsu.com has breaking news on two new SquareEnix PS2 online RPGs, the action-orientated Ambrosia Odyssey and Front Mission Online, though there'll be much more comprehensive coverage soon.

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just came from "press day"

[andrewleung]

ok, so my coworker scores 2 unused tickets from his boss for ths show today. today is press/business only and not open to the general public. so we got there with 1hr left before the doors closed. we POWERED through things but if there were more people, you'd probably need the day.

current impressions:
-show feels SMALLER than last year... my friend and I powered through it within an hour. we didn't stop at ALL the booths but some. of course, had to stop by the company's booth as well. :)
-lot more korean developers in the house!
-everyone is pushing for online... kind of like: the PC-internet era all over again... except with better and manufactured graphics
-sony camp was showing off the EYE TOY... big time! giving out massive EYE TOY bags
-capcom's SF2 brings back memories. i think this is the last version... i really want to play the ORIGINAL Street Fighter! oh man...
-FF12 poster up! no other details than that. looks kewl.
-MS was loaded with women... who choses their women?! not the best. "It's good to play together"
-Konami's New Metal Gear trailer was playing... FRIKKIN AWESOME! extended version of the online trailer. way longer sequence. snake can do lots of cool stuff in the jungle
-karaoke revolution ROCKS! there will be a subscription component with it for 1000yen per month. sign me up! HUGE selection in songs too! i am very impressed.
-GT4 looks great! definitely need the wheel and pedals
-Ratchet and Clank 2 is kewl
-James Bond has a lounge. including women in evening gowns
-magic has a booth there. got sample pack of cards... ooh. could be useful. :) (tip: magic in japan is: MTG for: Magic The Gathering)
-capcom's merchanise booth has Street Fighter the Anime cells for sale! 200yen each, grab your own. there are a TON! look for a brown box in the corner of the shop

anyone going the weekend, GO EARLY if you're interested in the games... otherwise, go later with all the other "guys" :)