The massive Tokyo Game show 2012 not only ended with a record attendance of 223,753 people, it also saw the release of new console games and other much-expected titles. However, the video game expo that showcased exhibits from 209 corporations and organizations from 19 different countries and regions revealed a trend towards smartphones and social gaming instead.
Amongst the usual names in gaming such as SEGA, Konami, Bandai Namco, CAPCOM, one of the expo?s largest exhibitors was GREE, Inc, a?Japanese Internet media company that houses one of the world?s largest mobile social gaming platform, reaching 169 countries. Speaking to Shino Tokimatsu, Global PR of GREE, she mentioned that unlike game consoles, smartphones?have greater and more extensive connectivity. Therefore, projects by GREE this year have been focusing more on bringing new and novel game experiences through hand held devices, such as War Corps.
Due for release next year, War Corps is the world?s first social third-person shooter game. Gamers enlist in one of three mighty factions?struggling for world domination and will be able to team up with your friends and wage war across major cities like New York, London and Tokyo. Other popular games that has been well received other than Japan include games such as Zombie Jombie in the United States, and Driland in Asia.
GREE?s?first expansion out of Japan was in January, 2011, in San Francisco. Since then, they have established 8 more offices in the globe. GREE is also planning on launching the GREE Global Platform in 14 different languages. This will enable their users from all over the world to utilize the GREE platform.
The Tokyo Game show this year also hosted a ?Asia New Stars Area? which welcomed eight corporations from Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia and Vietnam. It seems that indeed, the future of gaming is looking increasingly social, and not a fad or a bubble.
The TOKYO GAME SHOW 2013 is scheduled to be held at Makuhari Messe from Thursday,?September 19 to Sunday, September 22, 2013.
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Source: http://e27.sg/2012/09/29/is-it-the-end-of-console-and-pc-gaming/
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