O, this post somehow got lost and never posted. So, here you go, a very late post about Tokyo Game Show, talking about the stuff I played.
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After getting through the doors at TGS this year, I headed straight for some games, making my way through the shopping section to get there. I had heard about some of the things that would be showcased this year and I was eager to get a chance to play them. In '08 I was only able to play two things the whole day and I was determined not to let that happen again.
The first thing I played was the much anticipated Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Awesome. Very fun. My team of Dante, Iron Man, and Ryu was excellent and exciting. Can't wait to get a hold of this BUY.
Game number 2 was one of the new Dragon Ball Fighting Games.... meh. They always have been.
B
But, the big one was Fallout New Vegas; I'm sure a lot of people out there may already have their hands on this game now, but I got to play it before you, so THERE! hehehe. I loved it and I am having it shipped out here to Japan. I must play this game more. Guess I should finished Fall Out 3 though before then...
After that, I won a XBox T-Shirt and made my way around the halls picking up free stuff. I think I ended up coming home with like 3 or 4 bags of swag and goods. Lots of good stuff to buy.
In the afternoon, I got pretty tired. I tried my hands at Monster Hunter 3rd, which is due out in December for PSP. I have never played a monster hunter game before, and I will admit, I got schooled by 3 middle school girls, but in my defense, the instructions were all in Japanese.
After that, I speant the day just taking in the views, as well as observing an International Counter Strike Match between Korea #1 Pro team and Japan's #1 Pro team. Quite the awesome rivalry.
That about wraps it up. I had a lot of fun and I can't wait for next year.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
The very long awaited Tokyo Game Show Post Pt. 1
A little over a week ago, I got to do one of my favorite things every year... make the trip to Tokyo Game Show. I went to Tokyo with my wife on Friday night and stayed with her parents for the night. She lives about an hour and a half from Makuhari-mese, the convention center where Tokyo Game Show is held.
I got up at 3:30 in the morning, something I will not do for any other occasion or event. I got my stuff together, took a shower without waking my kid or the rest of the family and got out of the house and to the Train station in time for the first train at 4:30 am. There were several other people there who were headed to the same place I was. This was going to be a fun time.
By the time the train pulled into the convention center station, it was totally packed. We all made our way to the very, very long line to begin waiting for the doors to open. By the time I got there, there were probably about 10,000 people already in line. It was insanity, but, not as bad as the last time I went in 2008. I was able to get all the way around the convention center to the back side and about half way down to the corner close to the door. This was a great spot. I was almost three times as far away when I went in '08.
I waited for about 4 hours before the doors opened at 10:00. I played some Dragon Quest in line and took some notes for the upcoming DnD game, which I have been talking about in the ongoing series about our campaign.
When the doors opened, it was a snail's pace rush by the line to get into the convention center. When I finally made it through the door's, I was greeted by a glorious sight. Beautiful Neon lights and massive video screens. It doesn't get much better. One of the things I wanted to do really badly this time around was play Monster Hunter Third, the new game coming out for the PSP in December. I picked up my assigned play time, 1:45, and quickly headed for the dealer area to get my first pick at some great merchandise before it all disappeared.
Next time, I'll talk about the games I played. I got my hands on a fair amount this time around. Stay tuned.
I got up at 3:30 in the morning, something I will not do for any other occasion or event. I got my stuff together, took a shower without waking my kid or the rest of the family and got out of the house and to the Train station in time for the first train at 4:30 am. There were several other people there who were headed to the same place I was. This was going to be a fun time.
By the time the train pulled into the convention center station, it was totally packed. We all made our way to the very, very long line to begin waiting for the doors to open. By the time I got there, there were probably about 10,000 people already in line. It was insanity, but, not as bad as the last time I went in 2008. I was able to get all the way around the convention center to the back side and about half way down to the corner close to the door. This was a great spot. I was almost three times as far away when I went in '08.
I waited for about 4 hours before the doors opened at 10:00. I played some Dragon Quest in line and took some notes for the upcoming DnD game, which I have been talking about in the ongoing series about our campaign.
When the doors opened, it was a snail's pace rush by the line to get into the convention center. When I finally made it through the door's, I was greeted by a glorious sight. Beautiful Neon lights and massive video screens. It doesn't get much better. One of the things I wanted to do really badly this time around was play Monster Hunter Third, the new game coming out for the PSP in December. I picked up my assigned play time, 1:45, and quickly headed for the dealer area to get my first pick at some great merchandise before it all disappeared.
Next time, I'll talk about the games I played. I got my hands on a fair amount this time around. Stay tuned.
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