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GameStart 2017 – Every Game You Can Imagine, It Is There.

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Main Stage of GameStart 2017

Board game, card game, console game, retro console game, mobile game, indie game, VR game or any type of games you can think of, you can find them at this year GameStart 2017. Let’s take you through a tour of the highlights at this year GameStart 2017.

Bandai Booth

Dragon Ball FighterZ

The much anticipated Dragon Ball FighterZ has previously received many positive reviews from media when the trailer was first released at E3 2017. It is touted as one of the most faithful adaptation of the anime into game.

The game itself looks as promising as the E3 trailer. At times, you would even think you are watching the anime. The queue to try out the game was constantly long but it was definitely worth the wait especially for the Dragon Ball fan.

Taiko no Tatsujin (太鼓の達人)

Taiko no Tatsujin game was also available for visitors to try out at the Bandai booth.

PlayStation Booth

The biggest booth of all, a multitude of PS4 games were opened up to everyone. If you tried out all four booth, you can get to win a small token prize much like this year IT Show 2017 PlayStation Booth.

PlayStation Booth

Get behind the wheels of Gran Turismo Sport in a futuristic Tron-like pod.

Gran Turismo Sport

By now, most of you might have tried out PlayStation VR before. We tried out Farpoint VR. While refreshing to try out a FPS on PlayStation VR, the combination of running and shooting in the VR world was too much for me to take. After a 3 minutes gameplay, I’m already feeling dizzy.

PlayStation VR

Doujin Market

Another of our favourite was the Doujin Market. There are many great artists in Singapore. There is where we can support them by buying their work. Rachta Lin is one of artist whom we really like her work and her works were  available at this year GameStart

Doujin Market

eSports

SEA Mobile Major

There are two main stage for the eSports lover. SEA Mobile Major took place at one of the stage featuring ShadowVerse. Mobile gaming has indeed come a long way in eSports from the days of Angry Birds.

At the other stage, players battle each other at many popular fighting game such as Street Fighter V, Marvel VS. Capcom Infinite and Tekken 7.

SEA Major 2017

Hitting the groin is allowed in the world of eSports!

SEA Major 2017

Tabletop Game

A huge area was dedicated to tabletop games. Even if you are not a fan of tabletop games, you can just check out some of the impressive miniature models in games such as Warhammer.

And of course there are many fun-loving cosplayers at the events itself that makes the whole experience even better!

FF XV Cosplayers

 

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Get ready for Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 2017!

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This year the Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention or better known as STGCC is officially into it's 10th year! Last year, we covered the events on the ground going from enjoying the music and dance at the Akiba Pop Stage to taking pictures of wonderful cosplayers.

We are especially excited with the new Good Game Experience Zone (GGXP). And we are talking about an entire hall dedicated just for the zone! Also for STGCC 2017, gamers who are not interested in other section of the show can buy the GGXP and Akiba zone tickets at just $9 (or $7 online) for a 1 day pass.

Of course, who can miss the cosplayers going to the event. We will be sure to take tons of photos for STGCC 2017. Guest cosplayers include Iori Mori from Japan and Siu Tao from Taiwan.

So mark your calendar; the event is from 9th Sep to 10th Sep 2017 at the Sands Expo and Convention. Tickets are now available online at http://www.singaporetgcc.com/Tickets_Merchandise/

More information at http://www.singaporetgcc.com/

Look out for our event coverage on GameTrader.SG blog come 9th Sep.

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PlayStation Booth at IT Show 2017

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This year, Sony PlayStation has a booth at IT Show 2017 (16 to 19 March 2017). There are three experiences for players to try out.

Complete all 3 experiences and answer a simple survey to get an instant win lucky dip. Remember to get this card from their staffs who wear blue PlayStation T-Shirts.


The first game at the booth is Nioh, a samurai-kills-zombie action game.


The game was tough. I was killed in less than 5 minutes into the gameplay by a lone zombie. Maybe the player before me set the difficulty level to extreme.


Next up the new Horizon: Zero Dawn game that have received rather good reviews thus far. The game is set in a post apocalyptic world where human exists as primitive tribes hunting down machine beast. You got to try it for yourself.


Lastly the PlayStation VR. This is the second time I have tried the system. First time was at GameStart Asia in 2015. There are two booth for the VR. One features a simple Playroom game while the other is a sit down deep ocean experience.

After earning all the stamps, I got myself a free gift! Yes we are that ‘cheapo’.


The PlayStation booth is on the 4th level of Suntec Convention hall right at the left wing of the hall. IT Show 2017 is happening now from 16 of March to 19 March 2017 at Suntec Convention Center.