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日本語/Japanese  Sat 09/23 00:42 JST
TGS has been the biggest event that I've been to so far - much bigger than any of the previous Toy or Anime ones and Im absolutely knackered from walking around.

Got hold of the usual press pass but it was odd this time as Sony and Capcom required you to register for a pass just to take pictures of their stalls - what an odd bunch of people.

Before I start babbling, this TGS report will be broken down into four parts...
  • Tokyo Game Show (this part)
  • TGS Video (the video footage - tomorrow)
  • TGS Girls
  • TGS Toys
The video footage (due up tomorrow) will probably be more interesting as these photos only capture the general feeling of the show and not the actual games - the video footage contains load of Gundam games besides other stuff ^o^

And dont forget to head to Akihabara News who will be uploading their goodies on the TGS soon.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
And heres some of the stash brought back - Capcom and Sony press packs and other booty. And unfortunately I dont have a PS3 in that huge bag in the background - they give you that so that you can become a walking advert.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
My first TGS...
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
3 huge halls filled with games and companion girls...
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
For some reason, the organizers wanted to keep Japanese and overseas press apart...
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Usually you dont have to wait (or pay) to get in with a press pass but TGS is the exception.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
More press type bods waiting to get their grubby mits on the playable games that await inside.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Sony greeted us with a wall of women.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Went out of the hall at about 1PM to grab some grub and saw a ton (!) of people still lining up!
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
My most favorite sign in Japan. Sony had a ton of them.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Of all the events that I've attended, the TGS had the darkest lighting - me thinks its so that we cant get decent pictures.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Eragon stall. Nothing too exciting to see here.
Eragon (click to enlarge)
Didnt pay too much attention to who these folks were but the lady on the left did have a nice bottom.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Was just thinking that rollerblades at an event like this would come in handy.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Softbanks maid corner. The maids would greet you as if you walked into a maid cafe.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Previously wanted a clear PC case but I hear that the static is a dog to deal with.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Have no idea what this is an apologize for the bad quality photo ToT.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Ladies on stage doing stage stuff.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
More stage girls.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Even more stage girls.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
They were dancing to something or other - I got bored and walked away.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Is Virtua Fighter that popular?
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
The girl in the poster is nice though.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
BTW, Nintendo dont attend TGSs for some reason - they have their own show which was about two weeks ago.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
The new Ridge Racer on the PS3 looks fantastic and will be in the batch of games that I get with my PS3 - more of this in the video clip.
Ridge Racer (click to enlarge)
Gundam Target in Sight graphics looked very nice indeed. Only seen a few levels though.
Gundam Target in Sight (click to enlarge)
Half a hall was used for catering but more of the fast food variety.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Lots of Moe goods on sale.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Some Haruhi merchandise anyone?
Haruhi Merchandise (click to enlarge)
Lots of DOA stuff available to buy.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
If you are over in Tokyo for the TGS and are feeling lonely, take kasumi back to your hotel to keep you company.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
My man Dante from the Devil May Cry series.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
How I wanted to rip this poster down and take home with me!
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Another DOA fave - Hitomi.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Was one of the first ones in - this is the PS3 playable corner which filled up very fast.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
There were some areas like this which was very dark indeed.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Two people were dragged from the audience to play twister with two girls? Would you volunteer?
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Wait inline for 90 mins just so that you can play an XBOX360 game for 3 minutes.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Cute Cute Cute! The Idol Master.
Idol Master (click to enlarge)
Was looking forward to see Xtreme but now that Ive seen it....
The graphics are amazing and if you like big bouncy anime eyes then you'll love this game but not too sure about gameplay/lastability.
DOA XTREME (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Theres some Pachinko machines if you feel like playing...
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Whats the name of this girl in the Tekken game?
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Very popular game series in Japan where people in court shout slogans at each other.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Luckily I brought a spare change of underwear otherwise I would be left with rather skiddy pants after seeing Devil May Cry for the PS3 - OMG. I need this game yesterday.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Whats with the Spiderman font for the PS3?
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Gran Turismo HD - another fine looking car game.
Gran Turismo HD (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Genji for the PS3 had a nice looking girl character in it ^^;
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
PSPs in cases so that you cant play.
Nah - that had tons on display to play.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Pink sony goodies - hmmmm.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
If you are going to the TGS - make sure you get yourself along to this stall - the 3D graphics are truly amazing.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
OK - thats it for today - I still need to edit the video and leave it to render over night ^^.
Tokyo Game Show 2006 (click to enlarge)
Polls
Valakrie in The arcade
I think the character on the Tekken display is Asuka Kazama.
(ID #39599) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Valakrie in The arcade
Or either Jun, I don't know.
(ID #39600) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Reikai in Tokyo, Japan
Hey danny, I'm just wondering, do you think you can get some info on Monster Hunter Portable 2, as well as DOAX2?

I'm really looking for a release date, but any other things would be cool too ^_^

btw this is in makuhari messe right?  I might just pop by on sunday or something ^_^
(ID #39601) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
nodle in America
Awesome pictures Danny! It looks like it was a blast!
(ID #39602) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
SbebiWan in Paris, France
the girl with the nice bottom is from game "The One Chambara X" on XBox 360 :D

http://www.d3p.co.jp/one/index.html
(ID #39603) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
eddie in Tokyo
I recognise one of the booth babes. Seems like she has been there for the last 6 years that I have attended...

Press day seems cool. A lot less people!
(ID #39604) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Mr. B0y in Memphis
Thanks Danny! Once agian you have brought us tastee slices O' Japan. More booth babes next time pweese. 
(ID #39605) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Negativezero in BX NY
once again Japan Shows N.A. how it's done, Great Job Danny.
(ID #39606) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Mecha in Toronto
...girl from tekken is jun kazama... jin's mom...
(ID #39607) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Alafista in Singapore
that was a really nice coverage ... man ... how i wish i could be there
i'm sure many people like me are so envious of u
(ID #39608) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Andy H in Birmingham, UK
How did you manage to get in? I thought the friday was only for games industry press employees only!

Wish i were there though - missed it by a week! Looks a lot more intresting than E3, what with the booth babes, events and more impressive games on display.
Cant wait for DOAX2, Lost planet and MGS4!

(ID #39609) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
N3w_Typ3 in Singapore
Hi Danny,

Man is sure nice to be in Japan...
by the way ya know any site or... game shows details for the up coming months?. Sorry I have no idea how to find lolz. and I need it to be in english language lolz 
(ID #39611) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Max Spider X in NY
Hey Danny, sorry for the off topic question. Have you noticed if your DOA Kasumi figure bending lower and her head is tipping lower over time due to its weight?
(ID #39612) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
X0Anime0X in California
Danny, how do you get press passes? Do you have to pay extra or do you actually have to be part of the press?
(ID #39613) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
ほんび in 東京
ダニーさんはアーマーでTGSに行かないですか?
(ID #39614) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
猫子猫 in 北の国
DOAのカスミちゃん好きだったんだけどなぁ~ 最近どんどんグロくなってる気が……
(ID #39615) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
VManOfMana in USA
Answering your questions about Virtua Fighter 5, Virtua Fighter 5 is indeed very popular.  It can be argued that it is the most popular fighting game in Japan.

Nice to see that Capcom had a nice display for Gyakuten Saiban.  The DS remake of GS2 is on my 'must get' list.
(ID #39616) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Luv
the man from DMC4 is Nero not Dante
(ID #39617) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Danny in Tokyo
Luv,
Didnt complete the last DMC - what happened to Dante?!

猫子猫さん、
グロってまさかグロテスクの「グロ」じゃ?。。。

ほんびさん、
ごめんなさい、行きたいが他の用事が。。。

X0Anime0X and Andy,
Id get a bollocking if people found out ^^;

Max Spider X,
My Kasumi has not done that although my Meg has - I think it was the heat we had this summer.
Maybe your Kasumi is bending down to show you more?

N3w_Typ3,
I need to get better at getting dates in advance - will let you know as soon as I do.

Andy,
Was you in JP?

SbebiWan,
Shes nice!

Reikai,
No release dates for PSP Monster Hunter yet or DOAX - sorry.
(ID #39621) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Supmotto in Australia
the girl from tekken is Jun Kazama not Asuka Kazama
(ID #39622) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Mecha in Toronto
...in the 3rd game u find out that nelo angelo from the first game is actually a guy named vergil...dantes twin..

...they think that vergil is nero...
knowning how r's n l's are so easily mixed up with each other...

...and since their twins...

nothing official from capcom...all fan speculation...
(ID #39623) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
ceylon tea in tokyo
hello,
gj! gamaeshow photo.
i hope to up many companions photo!
thank you!
(ID #39624) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
ごっど
僕も金曜日に行こうと思ってたんですけど、仕事でいけなかったっすよ。
コスプレお姉さん見たかった。
(ID #39636) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
henry in manila, philippines
that is so like your haruhi t-shirt! i wonder where i could buy shirts like those here in the philippines.. 
(ID #39647) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Lawrence Tuazon in Moreno Valley, CA, USA
When I die, i hope paradise looks something like the Tokyo Game Show floor. 
(ID #39652) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Valakrie in The arcade
I think the character on the Tekken display is Asuka Kazama.
(ID #81603) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Valakrie in The arcade
Or either Jun, I don't know.
(ID #81604) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Reikai in Tokyo, Japan
Hey danny, I'm just wondering, do you think you can get some info on Monster Hunter Portable 2, as well as DOAX2?

I'm really looking for a release date, but any other things would be cool too ^_^

btw this is in makuhari messe right?  I might just pop by on sunday or something ^_^
(ID #81605) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
nodle in America
Awesome pictures Danny! It looks like it was a blast!
(ID #81606) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
SbebiWan in Paris, France
the girl with the nice bottom is from game "The One Chambara X" on XBox 360 :D

http://www.d3p.co.jp/one/index.html
(ID #81607) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
eddie in Tokyo
I recognise one of the booth babes. Seems like she has been there for the last 6 years that I have attended...

Press day seems cool. A lot less people!
(ID #81608) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Mr. B0y in Memphis
Thanks Danny! Once agian you have brought us tastee slices O' Japan. More booth babes next time pweese. 
(ID #81609) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Negativezero in BX NY
once again Japan Shows N.A. how it's done, Great Job Danny.
(ID #81610) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Mecha in Toronto
...girl from tekken is jun kazama... jin's mom...
(ID #81611) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Alafista in Singapore
that was a really nice coverage ... man ... how i wish i could be there
i'm sure many people like me are so envious of u
(ID #81612) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Andy H in Birmingham, UK
How did you manage to get in? I thought the friday was only for games industry press employees only!

Wish i were there though - missed it by a week! Looks a lot more intresting than E3, what with the booth babes, events and more impressive games on display.
Cant wait for DOAX2, Lost planet and MGS4!

(ID #81613) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
N3w_Typ3 in Singapore
Hi Danny,

Man is sure nice to be in Japan...
by the way ya know any site or... game shows details for the up coming months?. Sorry I have no idea how to find lolz. and I need it to be in english language lolz 
(ID #81615) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Max Spider X in NY
Hey Danny, sorry for the off topic question. Have you noticed if your DOA Kasumi figure bending lower and her head is tipping lower over time due to its weight?
(ID #81616) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
X0Anime0X in California
Danny, how do you get press passes? Do you have to pay extra or do you actually have to be part of the press?
(ID #81617) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
ほんび in 東京
ダニーさんはアーマーでTGSに行かないですか?
(ID #81618) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
猫子猫 in 北の国
DOAのカスミちゃん好きだったんだけどなぁ~ 最近どんどんグロくなってる気が……
(ID #81619) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
VManOfMana in USA
Answering your questions about Virtua Fighter 5, Virtua Fighter 5 is indeed very popular.  It can be argued that it is the most popular fighting game in Japan.

Nice to see that Capcom had a nice display for Gyakuten Saiban.  The DS remake of GS2 is on my 'must get' list.
(ID #81620) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Luv
the man from DMC4 is Nero not Dante
(ID #81621) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Danny in Tokyo
Luv,
Didnt complete the last DMC - what happened to Dante?!

猫子猫さん、
グロってまさかグロテスクの「グロ」じゃ?。。。

ほんびさん、
ごめんなさい、行きたいが他の用事が。。。

X0Anime0X and Andy,
Id get a bollocking if people found out ^^;

Max Spider X,
My Kasumi has not done that although my Meg has - I think it was the heat we had this summer.
Maybe your Kasumi is bending down to show you more?

N3w_Typ3,
I need to get better at getting dates in advance - will let you know as soon as I do.

Andy,
Was you in JP?

SbebiWan,
Shes nice!

Reikai,
No release dates for PSP Monster Hunter yet or DOAX - sorry.
(ID #81625) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Supmotto in Australia
the girl from tekken is Jun Kazama not Asuka Kazama
(ID #81626) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Mecha in Toronto
...in the 3rd game u find out that nelo angelo from the first game is actually a guy named vergil...dantes twin..

...they think that vergil is nero...
knowning how r's n l's are so easily mixed up with each other...

...and since their twins...

nothing official from capcom...all fan speculation...
(ID #81627) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
ceylon tea in tokyo
hello,
gj! gamaeshow photo.
i hope to up many companions photo!
thank you!
(ID #81628) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
ごっど
僕も金曜日に行こうと思ってたんですけど、仕事でいけなかったっすよ。
コスプレお姉さん見たかった。
(ID #81640) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12