Gaming

Our favorite booths at TGS 2024

Everything from the classics to hidden gems

Published

September 28, 2024

Leez

Listen, Tokyo Game Show (TGS) is a massive convention filled with games, pop culture and merch. Whether it’s your first time or your nth time, you are guaranteed to be running around the con with too many things to consider. This year? as jam-packed as any other year before it but, I do have some favorites worth mentioning.

The Classics

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, Bandai Namco

When you think of gaming conventions, you think of these booths: Capcom, Bandai Namco, Konami, and PlayStation. These booths are queue-city. If you don’t come early and book a playthrough later in the day, you’ll hate yourself trying to get in line.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Konami

I’ve got to say that there is one deserved special mention to Konami with their Metal Gear Solid booth–absolutely ridiculous. It was an incredibly immersive experience despite the painful wait. If you can, it is definitely worth rushing over first thing.

Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom

All these booths obviously came prepared with soon-to-be-released titles like Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, Monster Hunter Wilds, Metal Gear Solid Detla: Snake Eater, and Silent Hill 2–to name a few.

All of which should come without saying, are worth waiting in line for to play out demos of. If these big titles aren’t your cup of tea, PlayStation has a bunch of indies like Neva at their booth alongside titles like Astro Bot.

The Throwbacks

Suikoden II

TGS is a massive event. You will get lost at the convention center but the good part of that is finding old classics you didn’t think would be there. For me, it was Suikoden 2 and Lollipop Chainsaw. The remastered versions of these two have booths of their own at TGS. It would come to nobody’s surprise that I was there for both.

These are classics to me and if you have not played either, you have to now. I will say that with these two sentimental titles, there are a few already release games at the convention that I thought were fun to revisit and see being promoted.

Pacific Drive

Pacific Drive and Outer Wilds being two of my favorites to have spotted!

The Hidden Gems

It is okay and for the best that when all hell breaks loose and the main convention overwhelms you, it’s time to jump ship and visit the Indie Games section of the con. It’s at a different building—which you may struggle to find but, fret not, signs and arrows lead the way. All you’ve got to do is look up and pay keen attention to everything around you. (I know, big ask.)

I think indies are a bit niche and obscure for a lot of gamers who stick to the big AAA title. However, indie games are a great avenue to find (in my opinion) the most heart-wrenching game lore/plot. With the game industry becoming horrendously underfunded for indie developers, these gold nuggies games deserve more notice and support so, go send them all the love!

The Must-Haves

Elden Ring

Most would argue this is a rhetorical addition to the list due to it being obscenely obvious but, I felt like it was needed because of how painfully good the merch was. My wallet fell victim to all the Professor Layton, Elden Ring, Undertale, Hollow Knight, and Hades merch. If being financially responsible is something you hope to be, do not come. You will be fighting for your life here.

TGS was unsurprisingly incredible this year. There were booths I wish were there *coughs* HoYo *coughs* but, it didn’t fall short on all the fun games, features, and pop culture. If you didn’t make it this year, best believe it’s good to consider making it to next years.

Gaming

Tides of Annihilation opens first public demo at Gamescom 2026

First hands-on

Published

August 6, 2026

Leez

Tides of Annihilation will make its public playable debut at Gamescom 2026.

Developer Eclipse Glow Games announced that attendees can try an extended demo of the upcoming action-adventure game during the event in Cologne, Germany. Players can find the demo at Hall 6, Booth B-050 inside Koelnmesse.

The studio will also reveal a new trailer during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, before the show floor opens.

Demo offers more exploration and combat

The Gamescom demo gives players a longer look at Tides of Annihilation. It features branching paths that lead to different exploration routes and combat encounters. Players can also explore key locations and experience several of the game’s biggest set pieces.

“Gamescom will be an incredibly important moment for our team since this will be our first global playtest and we’re excited to see how first-time players experience our game,” said Ary Chen, Game Director and Co-CEO of Eclipse Glow Games.

“The team has poured heart, soul, and maybe even a few tears into developing the game over the last few years, and it’s finally our opportunity to share it with players. We’re looking forward to seeing their reaction.”

Members of the press and content creators can also schedule private hands-on sessions with the development team during the event.

Arthurian-inspired adventure

Tides of Annihilation blends fast-paced action with a Neo-Medieval vision of modern London. The story follows Gwendolyn after an Outworld invasion leaves the city in ruins.

Driven by a mission to save her sister, she travels between a shattered London and the mythical realm of Avalon. Along the way, she uncovers the mystery behind her newfound powers. She must also decide the fate of reality itself.

Eclipse Glow Games is developing Tides of Annihilation for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

Gaming

Street Fighter 6 adds first Filipino fighter Yasmine to its roster

Eskrima fighter joins battle

Published

August 6, 2026

Rodneil Quiteles

Street Fighter 6 has officially welcomed Yasmine, making history as the first Filipino martial artist to join the franchise’s playable roster. The new character is now available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 as part of the game’s Year 4 content.

Yasmine practices Eskrima, having learned the Filipino martial art alongside her older brother under their grandfather’s guidance. She wields Karambit knives in battle and embarks on a journey to find her missing brother.

Players can access Yasmine by purchasing the Year 4 Character Pass or Year 4 Ultimate Pass. Her default outfit features traditional Eskrima-inspired combat attire, while a school uniform serves as her second costume. In combat, she specializes in fast, aggressive attacks that build toward an enhanced Bayani Mode.

Yasmine is the first of four Year 4 fighters, followed by Arjun, Tifa from the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, and Bosch. Her release also arrives alongside battle balance adjustments affecting the entire roster.

Onimusha crossover arrives this week

Capcom also announced a limited-time collaboration between Street Fighter 6 and Onimusha. Running from August 7 to August 31, 2026, the event introduces Oni EX character colors, themed Battle Hub decorations, avatar items, and additional rewards for players who log in during the event.

The update also adds new Avatar Arcade courses, additional ending scenes, a Frame Meter option for Avatar Random Match, and refreshed Master ACT rewards.

Philippine launch event set for August 9

Capcom will celebrate Yasmine’s debut with an official Philippine community launch event on Sunday, August 9, at Salud! by Primera Bar & Restaurant in Palanan, Makati. The event runs from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM and features a double-elimination tournament, gameplay showcases, giveaways, and community activities.

Attendees can also receive limited-edition Yasmine merchandise, including event T-shirts, lanyards, and collectible keychains while supplies last. Special guests and cosplayers are also scheduled to appear. Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to venue capacity.

Gaming

Gangstar Mirage City launches on August 20 with SEA localization

Join a faction now for a chance to win rewards

Published

August 5, 2026

GadgetMatch

Gangstar Mirage City is set for a full regional launch on August 20, with localization for the Southeast Asia region.

Published by Level Infinite, the free-to-play multiplayer, urban, open-world action game is available for download on iOS and Android.

The full regional release features an expanded open world, a new PvP Arena mode, and local languages.

In Gangstar Mirage City, players can team up for up to 4-man co-op heists, drive powerful vehicles, customize their arsenal, build an empire, and fight for control of Rooklyn City.

Players can register on gangstarmiragecity.com for in-game rewards.

In Southeast Asia, players can also register as a member of their respective local faction and get an exclusive in-game Avatar to represent their loyalty:

Philippines: Manila Brigade
Indonesia: War Kanda
Malaysia: Taiko Tedung
Thailand: SIAM APEX

Factions will be ranked based on how many players join and support them. The winning faction will enable all members to get 300 Diamonds, sent directly to their accounts.

Meanwhile, all players, including those who already began their journey in Rooklyn City with the soft launch last July, are invited to join the Global Vault Heist.

Reaching the final Registration Milestone will unlock the Full Tilt Vehicle Pack. These are the rewards up for grabs per milestone: