Tokyo Game Show 2022 was full of updates, announcements, interviews and other new revelations about top-tier games from Japanese developers and other studios around the world. From the first interview Tekken series Tekken 8 is directed by Katsuhiro HaradaA ton of new details about the newly rebranded Like A Dragon seriesRead on to find out everything announced at TGS 2022.
Tekken 8 Is a ‘Turning Point’ for the Series
Tekken 8 was properly revealed during Sony’s State of Play Last week, however, we learned a lot more about the game at TGS. In Katsuhiro Harada’s exclusive first interview with IGN, we’ve learned a lot about the upcoming fighting game, including how we’ll be showcasing the matchup between Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima. Wherever He praised Nintendo’s Masahiro Sakurai for his work on Smash Bros.said he would consider bringing it Guest characters return for Tekken 8.
Street Fighter 6: Full Launch List Revealed
Street Fighter 6’s launch day roster will feature 18 characters, and Capcom pulled back the curtain on the full roster of playable fighters on day one. From returning classics like Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li to brand new opponents custom character creator for the game’s World Tour mode. The game is also determined to get Closed beta in Octoberdetails on how to register are yet to come.
Resident Evil Village’s DLC will say goodbye to the Winters Family
Ethan Winters has been a main character in the Resident Evil series for the past two entries, but next month’s Shadows of Rose story DLC The final chapter of Winters’ franchise tenure. We learned that the Resident Evil-verse came from somewhere else Resident Evil 4 remake is also in development for PlayStation 4alongside the previously announced PS5 and Xbox Series consoles.
Yakuza Series Rebrands to Like a Dragon, Reveals Three New Games for 2023 and Beyond
RGG Studio’s Yakuza series was always called Like Dragon in Japan, and now localized versions of future games in the series will follow suit. Aside from the name change, we learned of three new titles in the Dragonlike series: Ishin!, the long-awaited localization. Samurai spinoff of Yakuza, Like Dragon 8and a A spinoff starring Kazuma Kiryu. The series too probably not coming to Nintendo Switch. Finally, we found out the series isn’t committed to sticking to turn-based gameplayand the fighting style can vary depending on the story of each game.
Sonic Frontiers: Sega Details Super Sonic Boss Battles
Sonic Frontiers follows many of the trends that the Sonic franchise is known for, and Super Sonic is no exception. Instead of Super Sonic, which usually doesn’t appear until the final moments of every Sonic game, it will be used more often in open zone areas in Sonic Frontiers. There will actually be some bags Super Sonic is practically invulnerable until he unlocks itwhich will unlock entirely new combat options.
Suikoden marks the return of Classic Konami Games
Favorite Konami RPGs Suikoden and Suikoden 2 are getting new HD remasters for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC next year. The two games will be packaged in a collection called Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars. Along with the announcement, Konami developers said they want to continue making more Suikoden games in the future. Along with Suikoden, we also learned revivals of classic Konami franchises including The Maze of Galious, Star Soldier, Parodius, Twinbee and Pooyan.
Star Wars Eclipse will combine Action-Adventure with the ‘Basics’ of Quantic Dream Games
Quantic Dream games are known for their focus on story and branching paths, but the studio’s upcoming Star Wars project will look to combine these pillars with a more action-adventure-oriented game. Speaking to IGN Japan, said Guillaume de Fondaumiere, CEO of Quantic Dream “A very strong story, very strong characters, lots of playable characters, and of course the ‘action elements will be very important’, along with giving players the ability to change how the story unfolds through their actions and decisions.”
One Piece Odyssey Gets 2023 Release Date
One Piece Odyssey is coming to the west January 13th for PlayStation, Xbox and PC. It’s just a bit of a delay, as the game was originally supposed to launch sometime this year. The game features an original story written by One Piece manga author Eiichiro Oda.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Adds Three New Monsters
More monsters are on the way in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunflower, including Purple Mizutsune, Flaming Espinas, and Risen Chameleos. The new update will start on September 29 as well as unlockable layered answers, new Kurios research and more. will bring
Try the new Soulslike Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Team Ninja’s new Soulslike Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty now has a new demo. On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game is also coming to last-gen consoles, but the demo is only available to current-gen console owners. The game will be as challenging as the studio’s Nioh titles.
The Awakener: Risen is a New RPG from a Chinese Indie Developer
For this trailer Taner Games’ The Awakener: Risen It features four classes: Warrior, Sword Dancer, Soldier, and Lancer. In the game, you play as an adventurer born in the Third Era who embarks on an exciting adventure to the world of Silvalond. The game is scheduled to release on PS5, PS4 and PC in 2023.
Exoprimal Story Gets Trailer
Capcom’s upcoming dinosaur survival game, Exoprimal got a new trailer at TGS 2022. The trailer shows Exofighters wearing powerful Exosuits and their mission to eliminate the origin of the dinosaur threat.
Deathloop update will expand the ending and more Game Pass news
This was announced by Xbox Deathloop is coming to Gamepass this week, and it will come with a new extended ending. In addition, Game Pass subscribers have something to look forward to new Forza Horizon 5 update, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Guilty Gear Striveand Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered.
Logan Plant is a freelance writer covering video game and entertainment news for IGN. He has over six years of experience in the gaming industry, with flags at IGN, Nintendo Wire, Switch Player Magazine, and Lifewire. Find him on Twitter @LoganJPlant.
