Much like E3, it's safe to say that Microsoft have 'won' TGS (as much as I think it's stupid to say such a thing). One needs to look at their press conference at said event, which started off poorly, then ended with some megatons. Suffice to say, my reasoning for wanting an Xbox 360 has increased, what, with the confirmations of Metal Slug 7, King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match and Space Invaders Extreme as XBLA games (though I can't help feeling there's something wrong that I want it JUST for the downloadable games).

Oh, and then there was some more confirmation about the new Halo game, but who cares about that? I'm more interested in the new No More Heroes game, complete with awesome trailer (look it up - it's rad).

However, I want to spend some time talking about one particular announcement. One which I've used the E3 analogy for. You know the one.

Err...no, not that one. Though the trailers were cool.

Ahh, there we go.

So yeah. Tekken...on an Xbox. Who'dve thunk it? Who'dve forseen it? Who'dve think that it would have actually have happened?

This is where I'd be saying that upon learning this info, I went to various forums and cried fould over Microsoft and Namco for doing such a thing, and crying into my pillow - like the Tekken fan that I am.

I didn't.

Was I angered? Well, yeah. I mean, we're talking about a game here that I've read multiple reports that people BOUGHT a PS3 for, and will now happily trade away their PS3's to get a 360 so they can get some ACHIEVEMENTS LOL~! (no, not really). But to be honest, none of this wasn't a shock - if you think about it.

I mean, we are talking about Namco Bandai here. We're talking about the same company that has eschewed Sony exclusivity for Microsoft (Ace Combat, Katamari), as well as completely ignore the point of DLC (where do you want me to begin?) . Then there were the rumours and all that have been floating about for over a year now.

Still, I can't get all the complaining. Does the fact that it's going to the 360 suck? Kinda. Though if you're an embittered PS3 owner, let me offer you a sound bit of advice here.

You're still getting the superior game.

Let me explain my point here. This is by no means a fanboyish rant or plea or whatever. I'm not trying to troll 360 owners. Just give me a moment to explain.

First reason - it's still a Playstation game. There's a YouTube video floating about showing off the game being booted up, showing off a XMB interface akin to a PS3. Then there's the fact that all the previous Tekken games have effectively been built on Playstation technology. Granted, we haven't seen any comparison shots (or anything, really) of both versions of the game, but you can't help but wonder that this gives the PS3 just that bit of an advantage.

Then there's stuff like online play and achievements. Online's been confirmed for the PS3 version, and safely saying, the 360 game. Achievements is a no brainer for the 360 game, and there is a chance that the PS3 version will be receiving trophies. Nothing entirely confirmed at this point, but there's a chance that it'll still be the same game.

The other big reason? Controlling it. For those who aren't familar with Tekken, you've always had to input directions using the D-Pad. It's never really been a problem (except on the PSP's Dark Resurrection) on a Playstation console, but for the 360? Yup - that'll be a BIG problem. Though there is the fact that D-Pad issue always has the possibility of being fixed in the future (and can be now, unofficially). Or has it been confirmed that it'll be fixed? Let me know if you do know.

If you're the kind of gamer that plays with sticks, then that makes it slightly more even. I can't talk too much about this, because I have too little experience with it.

The one real kicker here is the release date. FALL 2009. If you want to blame Microsoft and Namco for something justifiably, then you can blame them for that. Why does this suck? Well, the arcade game would have been out for nearly TWO YEARS at that point. I can't think of any other fighter that's had a home port delayed for that long.

Though it will be quite unreal to read that the 360 version outselling the PS3 version.

Look on the bright side though, at least Street Fighter IV will be out by then, now with added SAKURA. Yay!

Still not happy? How about this?

:3

I know I am.

Later.