Your weekend is just about to get more exciting as the Tokyo Game Show 2024 unfolds. Gamers and industry enthusiasts alike are eagerly anticipating major comebacks from beloved franchises and big reveals around the corner.

This year, the in-person exhibition will feature 985 companies and 3,252 booths, breaking last year's record. TGS 2024 will be the largest event in the show's history.

As a welcome addition, PlayStation is making its first appearance as a general exhibitor at the Tokyo Game Show since 2019. Attendees can play the newly released, highly praised platformer Astro Bot, along with upcoming titles like Monster Hunter Wilds, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, and Dynasty Warriors: Origins, the latest entry in the hack-and-slash series that started in 1997.

PlayStation's timely return to TGS aligns perfectly with the recent announcement of the PlayStation 5 Pro, making this exhibition the first place for the public to try the new console. Japanese players will now get to decide if its hefty local price of ¥119,980 is justified.

Overwatch 2, which launched in 2022, has seen numerous collaborations, including partnerships with World of Warcraft, Transformers, and more. Now, the popular anime My Hero Academia is teaming up with Overwatch 2, bringing skins inspired by characters like All Might and Deku.

The collaboration drops on October 17, with Xbox releasing a short but exciting trailer showing the crossover and the specific heroes involved.

One of Microsoft's highly anticipated titles, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, turned major eyeballs during the broadcast with a new trailer featuring both cinematic moments and gameplay footage.

Set to release on December 9, there's limited time left for Xbox to reveal more about this game, which has already seen several previews and trailers. However, this latest trailer showcased a few fresh scenes.

Talking about fresh scenes, a new trailer for Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater (with the Δ pronounced as "Delta") kicked off the Xbox broadcast. The trailer spotlighted the game's villains, giving fans a glimpse of characters like Revolver Ocelot, Colonel Volgin, The Boss, and others.

While Tokyo Game Show seemed like the perfect venue for announcing the highly anticipated remake's release date—especially with Konami at the helm—it still holds a vague 2024 release window.

Auteur and game designer Hideo Kojima will also host a special stage show on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. During this event, Kojima Productions will unveil Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, the highly anticipated sequel to the divisive yet beloved 2019 “walking simulator” set in a post-apocalyptic United States.

Yakuza fans, rejoice. The recently announced Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, embraces the franchise's signature blend of quirky and lighthearted storytelling. The game follows Goro Majima, a former yakuza legend who has lost his memory and embarks on a treasure hunt. A demo showcased slick combat mechanics, featuring Majima's impressive moves, a Madness Gauge for creating doppelgangers, and a swashbuckling mode where he becomes a pirate.

True to Yakuza style, the demo included fun mini-games like rhythm-based karaoke and a time-sensitive delivery quest, enticing fans with its mix of serious and lighthearted elements.

As developers continue to push boundaries and explore new creative avenues, gaming fans can expect not only thrilling announcements and demos but also a celebration of gaming culture. Expect a burst of energy and a sense of community that is at the core of the industry and the passion that drives it.
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