It’s the weekend, and that means it’s time to partaay!

The Fiesta GMs will be throwing a homecoming dance today and tomorrow in Elderine to start the weekend off right, so stop by to dance, relax, and hang out with your friends. Be sure to look your best and dress to impress with a stylish Sakura Costume, Royal Fiesta Costume, or Tuxedo/Dress (available in White, Black, Red, and Blue!).

The GMs will also crown the homecoming king and queen during the event - so show up early and wish the winners your best!

Check the schedule below to see when the party will start on your server and enjoy the dance!

Teva: Oct 10th 12:00pm PDT
Bijou: Oct 10th 1:15pm PDT
Apoline: Oct 11th 12:00pm PDT
Epith: Oct 11th 1:15pm PDT

We already know what's going to be on the show floor and have a pretty good idea that Bungie will be involved, but we are totally in the dark to what other exciting news Microsoft will be announcing during their Tokyo Game Show 2008 press conference.

Gallery: Xbox Japan HQ

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This weekend only the Blackshot beta will be open to everyone! Simply register for a free SparklID and login to the Blackshot website to download the game client and get immediate access to the beta test. Best of all, the beta servers will be online all weekend - from 10:00am PDT this Friday to 10:00pm PDT on Sunday night!

The Blackshot beta test has only been running for three days, but we’ve already seen a tremendous response in the Outspark community and around the world, with thousands of players eager to join the action. The huge number of gamers logging into the beta servers have allowed us to quickly isolate and address a number of bugs and issues, and have already made Blackshot an even stronger FPS.

Now we need your help to put the servers through their paces and stress test Blackshot. If you haven’t yet played the Blackshot beta, now’s your chance! Spread the word, tell your friends, and let’s come together to put Blackshot to the test and make it the best game it can be!

Visit www.playblackshot.com and get into the Blackshot beta now!

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Stick with Infendo for constant up-to-date coverage over these conferences. We will do our best to post news as soon as possible including incoming headlines from Japan late tonight.

(Note: Due to embargo, Infendo will not be able to talk about ‘certain’ news/details/gameplay until Monday, October 6th.)

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Players lucky enough to get into the Blackshot closed beta can now frag their friends online for the next week. The beta servers will be online between the hours of 10:00am PST and 10:00pm PST from now until October 5th, allowing beta testers a chance to play the upcoming free-to-play first-person shooter.

Featuring 4 playable mercenaries, 17 powerful weapons, 7 varied maps, and 3 challenging game modes, including an innovative cooperative bunker defense mode, Blackshot hurls players into a virtual war zone filled with fierce head-to-head action. As powerful nations compete for money and resources, players must take on the role of a deadly mercenary engaged in endless conflict.

To get in the Blackshot closed beta visit the official Blackshot website, FilePlanet, or your local iGames LAN center now!

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