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TGS 2015
It wasn’t just gross and scary games on show at Tokyo Game Show this year; there were also some really adorable games to try out, too. When we saw this booth with its sweet, fluffy alpacas we made a beeline for the cuteness. We got to chat with the dev and try out their two alpaca-themed mobile games, taking some snaps of the alpaca-ified booth and merch as we did for you at home.
We’ve written many times before about the phenomenon that is Kantai Collection, or Kancolle. The free-to-play online game featuring battleships anthropomorphized as cute girls has spawned an anime, mountains of merchandise, and limitless sexy fanart, cosplay, and doujinshi.
Since Kancolle is still most famous as a game, with over 3 million registered players, it had a strong presence at this year’s Tokyo Game Show at the DMM.com booth. They had an impressive display of detailed figures available, faithfully recreating the 2D moe battleship girls in glorious 3D. And we got photos of some of the best!
Tokyo Game Show 2015 opened to the press today, and we were on hand to get a look at all the most unusual games and gadgets that we know our readers are dying to see. But in addition to all that, what visit to the Tokyo Game Show would be complete without a ton of booth babe pics?!
TGS didn’t disappoint this year, with plenty of girls (and guys!) around to hand out free goodies and pose for pictures. Join us after the jump for all of the tenuously gaming-related eye candy.
Despite Japan being the birthplace of some of the world’s best-known and loved video games, most of the big gaming conventions and trade shows, such as E3 and PAX, take place in the US. But this weekend it’s all about Tokyo, baby. RocketNews24 will, as ever, be swinging by Tokyo Game Show 2015 to bring you all the strangest and sexiest gaming news.
But what kind of things can you expect to see? Well, here’s just a quick sample of our coverage from previous years’ events to whet your appetite!
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Canned cuteness as Hello Kitty and friends kick off Can Chara capsule toy line【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Sakura Ride Plan: A new way to see the best cherry blossom sites in Tokyo
Rage against the smoothie machine with this 7-Eleven drink hack【Taste test】
Adorable New “Pokemomo” Brand Goods Coming to Pokemon Center Stores Across Japan
The top 9 sakura cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan that you should know about
Do people in Kyoto really stand to the right on escalators?
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
We taste the Adult Cream Pie from McDonald’s Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown TokyoMajority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the storyMassive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminatingStarbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branchesOur 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in TokyoRamen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your homeStarbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Adorable New “Pokemomo” Brand Goods Coming to Pokemon Center Stores Across Japan
The top 9 sakura cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan that you should know about
Do people in Kyoto really stand to the right on escalators?
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
We taste the Adult Cream Pie from McDonald’s Japan
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
We try Muji’s new “communist” suit【Photos】
Akihabara’s new capsule hotel has a bar with craft beer and sake, hot spring-style mineral bath
Sanrio Character Ranking results: Cinnamaroll’s five-year streak broken, poll still goes to dogs
Super-detailed cherry blossom forecast maps show early arrival for Japan’s 2024 sakura season
Flipping genius? Japan is getting a new flip phone/smartphone hybrid【Photos】
Super-detailed cherry blossom forecast maps for 2025 show warm winter doesn’t mean early sakura
Japanese women’s breasts continue to grow, reach historic tipping point in lingerie maker’s study