Dante Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Gamepros best looking games at TGS. 1. Ridge Racer 7 (PS3) If the Ridge Racer series ever needed a boost, it's right now, and Ridge Racer 7 is like a giant shot of nitrous to the franchise. Running on the show floor, we got to play a single course on the show floor running right off of a PS3 debug unit. And, to our complete surprise, Ridge Racer 7 was playing in full 1080p definition at an astonishing 60 frames per second. While the gameplay basic driving gameplay in RR7 doesn't really do anything too different from RR6, the graphics are the driving force in this latest edition exclusively for the PS3. With some of the most vibrant colors, amazing real-time shadows and gorgeous reflections, RR7 shines in almost every visual aspect. And the car models just look great. There were rumors that most games would not make 1080p for launch, but TGS is proving that theory wrong, and Ridge Racer 7 is leading the pack in style. 2. Virtua Tennis 3 (PS3) The rebirth of the Virtua Tennis franchise was great, but the launch of the popular tennis series on the PS3 is just what the tennis doctor ordered. Virtua Tennis 3 was also running in 1080p resolution, making it really shine. The detail and colors on the tennis court were great, but the facial textures on the characters during animations in between points were exceptional. Sega is apparently working diligently to make Virtua Tennis a visual treat for the PS3, and if the entire game looks this good at launch, it's a must have. 3. Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (Xbox 360) Not originally impressed by Capcom's Lost Planet, the latest showing of the game blew us away ... literally. The explosions and destruction in this third-person shooter by the creators of Onimusha and Dead Rising are wonderfully detailed and extraordinary. The smoky, red-orange grenade and barrel blasts leave nothing to the imagination. And the enemies are something else, too. These creatures are creepy and extraordinarily fun to rip through with a variety of delicious firepower. 4. MotorStorm (PS3) Sony's off-road racer was one of the most impressive trailers from E3 in 2005, but it's long absence had many wondering where the heck it raced off to. But MotorStorm is back with a vengeance and it easily makes our list of best-looking games at TGS. In the trailer last year, critics speculated that the trailer wasn't actually in game footage, but last the Sony event last night proved the video was actually for real. MotorStorm is an ATV-style off-road race with some truly incredible particle effects, mapping, and physics that looks to be one of the most promising PS3 titles, not only in terms of graphics, but gameplay as well. 5. Lair (PS3) We had heard about Sony's Lair for the PS3, but TGS was the first time we got to experience it first hand. And what an experience it was. Lair utilizes the motion-tilting function of the PS3 controller to fly an insanely cool looking dragon, over some breathtaking ocean water, through the air while simultaneously spewing out fireballs at pesky enemies. It plays even better than it sounds. 6. DOAX2 (Xbox 360) Itagaki's Team Ninja is back with the second installment of the DOAX series, and this time it's not just about volleyball. Sure, the volleyball looks impressive, too, but the real beauty of the game are the ladies of Dead or Alive and the gorgeous water effects in the beach jet skiing mode. Tecmo has proven the Dead or Alive franchise to be one of the most technically impressive on the Xbox 360, and DOAX2 will continue in the same fashion, pushing the 360 to new limits. 7. Resistance: Fall of Man (PS3) The creators of Ratchet & Clank go militaristic this first-party FPS for the PS3. It's kind of like Call of Duty fused with Halo-like aliens with a touch of Ratchet & Clank weapon creativity. Resistance was one of the few games first shown for the PS3 that didn't look like a tech demo, and Insomniac games obviously benefited from its great working relationship with SCEA, probably getting access to PS3 development tools well before most other studios. And it definitely shows. 8. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3) Okay, so MGS4 wasn't actually playable at TGS, but an insanely awesome trailer debuted on the first day of the show to a crowd of jaw-dropped, drooling fans. The trailer showed a Snake utilizing a stealth camouflage ability to hide from some seriously mean biomechanical creatures out to make breakfast our of our hero. Like the rest of the crowd, we were left wanting so much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocka Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 Where the hell are AFRIKA and White Knight Story? That's poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 At the Tokyo Game Show 2006, attendees were asked to vote for games from a field of 650 titles not yet available in Japan. Tokyo University Professor Emeritus Takeshi Yoro headed the committee in determining the winners and awarded 11 game titles that look promising: • Elebits (Konami) for the Wii • Gyakuten Saiban 4 [Phoenix Wright 4] (Capcom) for the DS • Gran Turismo HD (Sony) for the PS3 • The Eye of Judgment (Sony) for the PS3 • Heavenly Sword (Sony) for the PS3 • Seiken Densetsu 4 [Dawn of Mana] (Square Enix) for the PS2 • Tales of Destiny (Namco Bandai) for the PS2 • Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops (Konami) for the PSP • Monster Hunter Portable 2nd (Capcom) for the PSP • Blue Dragon (Microsoft) for the Xbox 360 • Lost Planet (Capcom) for the Xbox 360 Qj.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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