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The Tokyo Game Show 2023, held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, saw over 240,000 attendees. The event featured major gaming companies like Sega, Square Enix, and Capcom, showcasing their latest projects and merchandise. Key highlights included the Square Enix booth, which prominently featured Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, notable for its massive demo area and collectible items. Sega's extensive presence included new games such as Persona 5 Tactical and live performances, while Konami showcased the Metal Gear Solid franchise. Capcom's booth featured Dragon's Dogma 2 and Street Fighter 6 demos, and Bandai Namco highlighted Tekken 8, announcing a new character, Panda. Virtual reality experiences, particularly Resident Evil 4 on PS VR2, were also a hit. The event emphasized fan interaction with autograph signings and stage shows, blending gaming experiences with community engagement.
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In this part of the video, the host Genki provides a tour of the Tokyo Game Show 2023 held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture. He attended on two business days and one public day, capturing most footage on the public day, which saw an attendance of around 90,000 people. The host highlights the event’s scale, mentioning it had over 240,000 attendees over four days. Upon entering, he takes viewers down to the main hall, where they are greeted by the Sega Partners booth. He then focuses on the Square Enix booth, which he notes is his favorite and the largest at the show. Specific attention is given to the Final Fantasy 14 section, featuring the global community manager interacting with fans.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explores the Square Enix booth featuring various exhibits and demos. They highlight detailed statues from Final Fantasy 14 and Lego recreations of the game’s world. Demonstrations of Final Fantasy XIV and Foamstars are also present, along with appearances by notable figures such as Yoshinori Kitase. The speaker notes interactions with fans, including autograph signings by Yoshi P, who signs various items and takes photos. The booth’s exhibits include displays of Dragon Quest Monsters and other series like Star Ocean, with both classic and special edition games. The speaker also showcases a King Slime figure and other Dragon Quest characters.
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In this segment of the video, the host explores the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth area, highlighting key attractions and merchandise. A notable feature is a Daytona Bike display with Final Fantasy VII numbers at the Uniqlo store. The demo area includes over 100 units, a massive Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth sign, and various displayed merchandise such as the final soundtrack and Ichiban Kuji Lottery prizes featuring new polygon figures and the Cloud limit break figure. Special attention is given to a 90-inch Sephiroth figure from the collector’s edition, along with an art book and steel case. Additionally, the host mentions playing the demo three times and references more merchandise including new Final Fantasy 7 figures and plushes. Every half hour, an impressive video of Sephiroth is shown, creating a captivating atmosphere.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses their visit to a massive booth featuring various game demos. They highlight the impressive setup for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, with over a hundred demo units available for attendees to try out. The presenter then moves to the Sega booth, where new games like Football Club 24 and Persona 5 Tactical are being showcased. They point out the long lines for the demo units, particularly for Persona 5 Tactical, and note the presence of cool statues and collector’s edition displays for Persona games. Additionally, the presenter mentions stage performances and dance shows related to games like Persona 3 Reload, as well as a catwalk for the game “Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name.”
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In this segment of the video, Sega’s extensive presence at the event is highlighted, featuring a massive stage with live performances every hour and large booths dedicated to Persona and Sonic games. The presenter visits the Sonic Superstars section, where they try out the new game, appreciating its new animation and art style. Fans can receive a free T-shirt by showing a pre-order of the game, and Sonic makes random appearances to greet fans. The video then transitions to the Konami booth, mentioning how cosplaying has returned to the Tokyo Game Show with various photo opportunities and exhibition models. The Konami booth showcases their new Momotaro game, situated next to the Square Enix booth, which also has ongoing stage shows.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter highlights a section of the event focused on the Metal Gear Solid franchise. They describe a themed area complete with models dressed as air stewardesses and Metal Gear Solid-themed tickets. The main attraction is the Metal Gear Solid Collection Volume One, showcasing the first three games ported to modern consoles, attracting a large crowd. The area features Sonic music, cool paper hats with exclamation marks, and a small exhibition with guards, lasers, and security cameras. Displayed items included various Metal Gear Solid merchandise, a board game, and a Solid Snake bust. Finally, the presenter briefly mentions moving to the Koei Tecmo booth to check out new games like the Atelier Ryza series.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explores various booths at a gaming event. They highlight a new game called Fate Sumner Remnant, noting cool photo spots and models. They then move to the Capcom booth, featuring a Dragon’s Dogma statue and discussing a short but enjoyable demo for Dragon’s Dogma 2. The demo involves running through forests, hitting check marks, and fighting enemies with the help of allies. The speaker comments positively on the game’s combat and visuals. The segment also mentions Street Fighter 6 demo booths, a Google Play section, and a stage area for game presentations.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on several different elements of a gaming event. The video showcases VR demo units, particularly for Resident Evil 4 on PS VR2, allowing participants to experience an immersive and accurate shooting environment. Following this, the video covers the Bandai Namco area, notably highlighting Tekken 8 and the announcement of a new character, Panda, as part of its roster. The visual depiction of the event shows the massive area with various exhibits, demo areas, and people engaging with the games. Key takeaways include the impressive gameplay and graphics of Tekken 8 and a broader look at the event’s extensive setup.
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In this segment of the video, the host explores various displays at the Tokyo Game Show 2023. They highlight King and James models, a Trading Card Game, sandant figures, and large statues, including a giant tank. The Blue Protocol picture area and the “sensuality” model robot, Echoes of ADA, are also shown. The host mentions trying out the game Decker Police on PS5 at the Level 5 Booth and is impressed by its ATP action. Hoyoverse’s section with Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail is noted as popular. The PlayStation booth in the Indie corner and Xbox at the Galleria PC area are briefly mentioned. Finally, the host showcases merchandise, including Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth clear files, Final Fantasy 14 and 16 goods, and products from the Square Enix music store.
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In this part of the video, the creator thanks viewers for watching and encourages them to subscribe to the channel and consider supporting on Patreon at patreon.com/GenkiGamer. They also invite viewers to share their thoughts in the comments and close the segment by saying they will see them in the next video.