Tokyo Game Show 2018: Games and models
Business Day for the Tokyo Game Show 2018 was huge. I enjoy PC games but there weren’t many at the event. TGC was more focused on consoles like PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. I spent time walking around, taking pictures of people playing games, models, and displays. The stage shows were fun too. It was great photography.
What was my photo gear for this event?
- Camera body: Fujifilm X-T2
- Lens: Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
- Flash: Godox V860II
The Tokyo Game Show 2018 experience
To start, there were two PC games I enjoyed looking at, both on Hewlett Packard Omen machines. The first was Dead or Alive 6, and the other was Forza Horizon 4. They looked amazing! I wanted to try them, but I didn’t have time to wait as the lines were long.
Something I loved was a display put up by a vocational school, Nihon Kogakuin (日本工学院). The students put together some virtual reality games, one of which I played! The name of it was Gray. It was a horror-survival situated in an abandoned medical facility. Unfortunately, you had only a flashlight. And that meant if you ran into any undead in the game, you ended up as their meal, unfortunately. I thought it was brilliant and enjoyed my short turn.
Old-school 2D side-scrolling games were popular at Tokyo Game Show 2018. Dragon Marked for Death for the Nintendo system, looked fun. Other games of the type were also noticeable and pulled good crowds.
The only thing that disappointed me at Tokyo Game Show 2018 was World of Tanks/Wargaming.net. They weren’t there! At least I didn’t see them. Hopefully, they will return one day.
Conclusion
Tokyo Game Show 2018 was nothing short of exhilarating. Despite being a casual PC gamer, I found myself immersed in the event’s atmosphere. Armed with my trusty Fujifilm X-T2 camera, I ventured through bustling halls. I photographed intricate models, amazing booths, and beautiful models.
The array of PC games showcased at the event left me in awe, particularly Dead or Alive 6 and Forza Horizon 4. I lamented not being able to test them firsthand due to lengthy queues. But the visual spectacle they presented left a lasting impression.
Tokyo Game Show 2018 surpassed my expectations. It offered a glimpse into the world of gaming. While the event is aimed at those in the gaming industry and its customers, photographers. will find much to interest them, too. 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 Tokyo Game Show 2018 websites:
- Biggest Games At Tokyo Game Show 2018 (on Gamespot)