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.
Players who digitally pre-ordered Grand Theft Auto VI can now pre-load the game ahead of its launch.
Rockstar Games confirmed that pre-loading is available to all digital pre-order customers. Those who purchased the code-in-box version can also begin downloading once they receive and activate their codes.
The announcement also reveals new performance details for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
GTA VI targets 30fps on consoles
Rockstar says Grand Theft Auto VI was built from the ground up for the current generation of consoles.
The game targets 30 frames per second on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
According to Rockstar, this approach allows the game to maintain the visual fidelity and density of Leonida’s environments.
The developer says it is pushing both platforms to their limits to bring the game’s expansive world to life.
PS5 Pro gets exclusive visual enhancements
PlayStation 5 Pro players can expect additional graphical improvements.
These include enhanced image clarity through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) and ray-traced shadows exclusive to the PS5 Pro.
The PS5 version also features integrated DualSense haptic feedback, with adjustable settings for accessibility.
Rockstar is also highlighting improved spatial audio through Tempest 3D Audio and faster loading times on PlayStation consoles.
Cloud gaming and Remote Play support
Grand Theft Auto VI will also be playable through Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
The cloud version will use Xbox Series S graphics settings. However, performance may vary depending on internet speeds and other streaming conditions.
The game will also support Remote Play on both PlayStation and Xbox.
Alongside the announcement, Rockstar released a new video featuring “Blood in Your Eyes” by Tove Lo, taken from Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album.
Players can visit the official GTA VI website for more information.
Nintendo Switch owners in the Philippines can finally access Nintendo’s digital storefront and online subscription service.
Nintendo Singapore and Nintendo Co., Ltd. announced the Philippine launch of Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch Online on November 10, 2026.
Nintendo eShop lets players purchase digital games and additional content directly from their Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch consoles. Players can also download free demos of selected titles.
Meanwhile, Nintendo Switch Online unlocks online multiplayer, classic games, cloud save backups, and other membership benefits.
Nintendo eShop makes digital purchases easier
Nintendo eShop is an online storefront accessible directly from Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch consoles.
Players can browse major releases, indie games, and digital-only titles. They can purchase games and download them straight to their consoles.
The storefront also offers free demos of selected games. Players can try these titles before deciding to buy them.
Nintendo Switch Online brings multiplayer gaming to the Philippines
Nintendo Switch Online lets members play compatible games with friends and family over the internet. Players can also connect with others around the world.
Supported titles include Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch Sports, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A.
Membership also unlocks several additional features:
- Nintendo Classics: Play over 200 classic games from the NES, Super NES, and Game Boy libraries. Selected titles support online and local multiplayer through the Play while Sharing feature. Players can also use Suspend Points and Rewind.
- GameChat: Nintendo Switch 2 owners can talk with friends and share their gameplay screens through GameChat.
- Nintendo Music: Listen to music from Nintendo games anytime, anywhere.
- Save Data Cloud: Automatically back up save data from supported games online. This helps players recover their progress if something happens to their console.
Expansion Pack unlocks more classic games
Players who want more retro games can subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
This membership adds classic games from the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo 64 libraries. Nintendo Switch 2 owners also gain access to Nintendo GameCube games.
Nintendo Switch Online membership plans and pricing
Nintendo offers Individual and Family memberships for both subscription tiers.
A Family membership supports up to eight Nintendo Account holders under one plan. Members can share access to online play, Nintendo Classics, and other services.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is available through a 12-month membership.
For the complete list of Philippine membership plans and pricing, visit the official Nintendo Philippines website.
Accessories
Is it comfortable to sleep on a Secretlab Atlas?
You can grab the chair now through Secretlab’s 11.11 sale!
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The biggest reason to get an ergonomic chair is to stay comfortable while working or playing all day. But how about getting that well-deserved siesta after lunch or falling asleep on your chair after a long day of gaming?
The new Secretlab Atlas is more than just a chair for when you’re busy. It’s a perfect chair for dozing off and taking it easy.
Today, you can grab the Atlas and everything else from Secretlab to complete your workstation during Secretlab’s 11.11 sale on Shopee. You can enjoy discounts of up to PhP 9,300. You can also stack and save vouchers of up to PhP 1,500, plus additional vouchers from Shopee. Once purchased, customers can grab free gifts worth up to PhP 7,500. Finally, it’s free shipping!
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