Tokyo Game Show 2014 Comes to a Close

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Tokyo Game Show 2014 was held for four days beginning on Sept. 18. This year, attendance totaled 251,832 people, the second highest attendance in the event’s history. The event was exciting, and there were areas so congested with people that you couldn’t move forward.

TGS 2014 had the most company booths in its history with 421 (202 being from overseas). Companies were chosen via an appointment system, with 601 applying, the highest in the event’s history. There were a wide variety of new titles for various platforms as well as new introductions into the Japanese market including a VR head-mounted display, all of which had long lines.

The Japan Game Awards 2014 were also held concurrently with TGS 2014 and the big winners were Monster Hunter 4 (3DS) and Youkai Watch (3DS). Twelve games also won awards in the Future Division that focuses on anticipated games including Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (PS4 / PS3 / Xbox One / Xbox 360).

The dates for next year’s TGS have already been decided. It will be held at the Makuhari Messe International Convention Complex from Sept. 17-20.

This is a Tokyo Otaku Mode original article.

These VR head-mounted displays were officially released first in Japan.
These VR head-mounted displays were officially released first in Japan.
Even members of TOM tried it out!
Even members of TOM tried it out!
The Sony booth had a piece of art several meters large themed after Bloodborne. The work’s horror feel was on full display.
The Sony booth had a piece of art several meters large themed after *Bloodborne*. The work’s horror feel was on full display.
In front of the FIFA 15 booth there was a display of professional soccer players’ uniforms.
In front of the FIFA 15 booth there was a display of professional soccer players’ uniforms.
When Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain was announced as a winner in the Future Division of the Japan Game Awards 2014, the booth resounded with congratulatory cheers.
When *Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain* was announced as a winner in the Future Division of the Japan Game Awards 2014, the booth resounded with congratulatory cheers.
The GREE booth during the customary booth girl greeting. Booth girls were at the event on every day from its opening to closing.
The GREE booth during the customary booth girl greeting. Booth girls were at the event on every day from its opening to closing.
There were booth exhibits by not just companies but also game specialty schools.
There were booth exhibits by not just companies but also game specialty schools.
All throughout the event we caught sight of people staring at the demo screens.
All throughout the event we caught sight of people staring at the demo screens.

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