TGS07: The Microsoft Community and International Press Party

by Christopher Grant { Sep 20th 2007 at 4:52PM }

Since Microsoft jumped the whole TGS gun a little early with their Pre-TGS press conference, the international press – who, we think it's safe to assume, probably didn't arrive a full week early – may have been feeling a little left out. To make up for any perceived slight, the software behemoth threw a bash at the adjacent Hotel New Otani's Shell Room, a tropical-themed pavilion past the parking lot.

After being given a press badge and a Japanese Halo 3 t-shirt, we made our way in, chomped on some eats, talked to some industry folks, and quickly realized we felt out of place. We have to say, for an American company that's having such a difficult time breaking into the Japanese market, they certainly managed to throw a party that made us feel like foreigners. Outside, the Japanese emcees yelled so loudly we sought refuge in the empty adjoining area that housed a good dozen or so 360 units. At one point, we turned to see an explosion of confetti celebrating who knows what. Regardless of the who's who, we quietly took our leave, eager to clamber back onto the JR Keiy? line and drag ourselves back to Shinjuku.

Tags: Microsoft, TGS07

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

NATO_Duke @ Sep 20th 2007 4:57PM

Get them drunk and they will buy booku 360's!

Edog Lost @ Sep 20th 2007 5:12PM

I think Chris should have had a drink or two. Sometimes it's the only way to socially lubricate.

borland502 (SDF - Macross Ring) @ Sep 20th 2007 5:15PM

Socially lubricate, or get yourself in some deep shi'ite? Sometimes, the difference is in a single shot of Jose Cuervo.

Christopher Grant @ Sep 20th 2007 7:22PM

Oh, several drinks were had, including delicious beverages such as water, green tea, and yes ... beer. Unfortunately, I don't think Japanese beer is as strong as some of us gaijin may be used to.

Rubang B (NDF - Heart) @ Sep 21st 2007 12:40AM

You should try a can of Nikka Whisky (they spell it whisky). It comes in the vending machines and is mixed with water, and is about 16 o 18 proof. Or any of the Kirin Chu-hi drinks. Lemon's great! Kono baka gaijin wa chu-hi ga daisuki desu.

Vegnagun @ Sep 20th 2007 5:17PM

You should have picked a fight with one of the Japanese to show your superiority and after the fact, take over the pack and assign yourself alpha male.

Grant @ Sep 20th 2007 6:17PM

It's true, i hear they move in packs.

mfed3 @ Sep 20th 2007 6:19PM

lol yes, all too easy. but snap a ds in half and see what happens.

Rubang B (NDF - Heart) @ Sep 20th 2007 11:42PM

Watch out! Shinjuku is home to Kabukicho, Tokyo's biggest red light district, which is only 4 or so blocks from Shinjuku Station, and is home to all the badass YAKUZA VIOLENCE! But on the other hand, you can sleep in an internet cafe for super cheap, so it's worth it to party there.