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Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning

by Ben Reeves on Sep 23, 2012 at 04:39 AM

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning

During the weekend, TGS is a crazy mess. People are herded through the doors like cattle at Tokyo Game and Cattle Show. At one point someone bumped into me and then gave me a nasty look like it was my fault. I was going to say, "Hey man! You bumped into me!" But he was already walking away, and I don't know Japanese. True story. Here's some other true things that happened this weekend.

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning
A shot of the show floor where people exchange nasty looks after bumping into each other

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning
This guy wasn't scaring anyone

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning
This guy scared everyone

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning
A few gaming fans attend the show wearing traditional Japanese garb

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning
The Hero Square spokesperson entertained audiences

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning
A shot of Capcom's Resident Evil 6 booth

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning
During the weekend a lot of cosplayers come out to cos

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning
Gotta look good for the chicks

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning
For some reason Razer threw a dance party during the show. It was so lame that in order to kill time I stabbed a clock

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning
I think they're looking at you

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning
"We'll be best friend forever right, Link?"
"Shut the hell up!"

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning
Skyrim cosplayers!? I think even they're confused about why they're in Japan

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning
No explanation required

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning
"This isn't a video game! Get off the stage!" But I don't know Japanese, so I think my cries were mistaken for general enthusiasm

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning
Here you go, Internet. Don't say I never gave you anything

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning
Eat your heart out, ladies... I've never really understood that saying

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning
Pretty sweet Street Fighter costumes. It almost makes you want to eat your heart out

Seen At Tokyo Game Show 2012: The Final Reckoning
As I walked by, I think I heard one of them whisper, "Help me" from under the costume