The Tokyo Game Show has come and gone, and it's time to sit back, drink sake and reflect on what we've seen. Despite the fact that Japanese games don't have the global appeal they once did, the show is as big as ever. When the public days of the event opened on Saturday, the Makuhari Messe convention center was jam-packed with gamers looking for the hottest new offerings. They mostly made a beeline for Japanese favorites like Monster Hunter, Love + and pretty much anything with anime girls or Gundams in it. But our gazes were trained on other fare. Here you can find our picks for the best games, biggest surprises, and stories you can't miss. Best of Show: Child of Eden
The creator of Rez and Lumines, Tetsuya Mizuguchi is a leader in synesthesia-style games. His latest title is Child of Eden, a shooter that mixes vibrant visuals with techno music. While that may sound a lot like Rez (and it is), Child of Eden is compatible with Kinect motion controls, which changes the experience completely. Instead of using an analog stick to shoot, you use your hands to flick away the corruption in the world and return things back to their natural beauty. Between the colorful, majestic art style and the uplifting beats, Child of Eden is an amazing trip you'll want to be a part of.
Check back with IGN on September 28 for a lot more on Child of Eden.
Biggest Surprise: Steel Battalion for Kinect
Steel Battalion for the original Xbox was insane. Bundled with a controller that was so big it doubled as a desk, it's probably the most hardcore game in existence. Considering that sales for the game weren't superb (the hefty price tag of around $200 probably didn't help) it was a shock when a new Steel Battalion for Kinect was announced at Microsoft's press briefing. From a thousand buttons to zero? Consider us intrigued.
Best Trailer: DMC
It's no surprise that Capcom loves to revisit its old franchises. With Bionic Commando remakes and classic Mega Man titles in the works, it makes sense that the company would continue to expand on the most famous names in its lineup. The Devil May Cry series needed an overhaul after the underwhelming fourth entry in the series. Thanks to developer Ninja Theory, that's exactly what we're getting with DMC, a more realistic, gritty take on the demon-slaying action. With a young, psychologically unbalanced Dante and enough style to make the snazziest model blush, DMC's debut trailer stole the show.
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