Tokyo Game Show 2016: Cosplay, Games, Sci-Fi, & Anime
Tokyo Game Show 2016 was about games, cutting-edge tech, and dazzling cosplay. It was a spectacle of epic proportions. Excitement for new releases and virtual reality took center stage. I plunged into the final day’s crowd with my camera. Let’s recount the sights, sounds, and images from tanks to massive booths from years ago.
The first time I went to the Tokyo Game Show was in 2014. I was unsure if I could get interesting pictures. My worries were groundless. With so many models and booths, it was easy.
Tokyo Game Show 2016 had many new titles. Virtual reality saw an explosion of games. As well as photos, I spent a lot of time watching stage events and people playing games. There was much to do.
Wargaming.net’s World of Tanks surprised me. They downsized their booth, with a Type 95 tank. 2015’s giant O-Ho dwarfed it, but that’s okay. Models sat on it and posed for the photographers. Is the game popular in Japan?
Resident Evil, or Biohazard as Japan calls it, had a booth. Its 2015 effort was lackluster. 2016 changed that. Their team put in a tremendous effort and produced something outstanding. The trailer on the huge TV screen looked fantastic and attracted a huge crowd. It tempted me to buy it, even though I no longer play that type of game.
Sony had an enormous presence with its PlayStation. Its best-looking game was Grand Turismo. The graphics were beyond belief. They looked incredible. I wanted to try it, but the game always pulls ginormous crowds. Lining up for them is a time-sink. I go for photographs.
Tokyo Game Show is a great event. Unfortunately, it is so crowded that it is impossible to play every game over its two days. Still, you should visit it if you love gaming.
Tokyo Game Show 2016 attendance
The number for 2015 was 112,230. 2016 saw 108117, which was a slight decrease. Leave questions and comments below.
Rohan Gillett
Rohan has lived in Tokyo for 30+ years. He loves photography and plans to capture the entire city.
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External articles with Tokyo Game Show 2016 photos
- Tokyo Game Show 2016 Companion photo summary (Time to Live Forever Blog)