February 24th and 25th, 2024 at Makuhari Messe“Apex Legends Asia Festival 2024 Winter”was held. This is an event called “Apex Legends Asia Festival” that has been held in Asia, and this will be the first time it will be held in Japan. It is sponsored by “RAGE”, which operates e-sports events and leagues.HIKAKIN, Junichi Kato, Asuka Takashimasuch assuper famous influencerwill appear in a special match!
In addition, professional athletes from Japan, China, and South Korea also participated.TSMandAllianceA big team has gathered! This is a super luxurious project that “Apex Legends” fans are coveting! I have been reporting on the events at these venues, so I will be providing you with everything from the Pathfinder punching machine to high-quality cosplay!
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An event where you can enjoy fierce battles between professional players and challenges from streamers all at once.
The highlight of this project, titled “Apex Legends Asia Festival 2024 Winter,” is the tournament broadcast on the main stage, but we'll start with the opening ceremony.It was a performance using drums and ink paintings, and the writing was“Decisive Battle”Two characters!
Next, cosplayers dressed as legends appeared and raised the voltage of the venue.
Finally, the players who had been preparing for the match emerge from the smoke. At this point, cheers rose from the venue,TOMMY PROFFITandJOHN YOUTHappeared and sang the opening theme for season 2. After the best performance, the “PRO MATCH”, a battle between professional players, will take place.
After that, “SHOW MATCH”, where influencers from Japan, China and South Korea gather, started. The brave figure of our HIKAKIN was seen here. Then, “TEAM DEATH MATCH” and “PRO MATCH” were held again, and the day ended. I'm feeling dizzy after spending the whole day in Apex! You can also watch the main stage on YouTube and Twitch. If you couldn't come to the venue, please check it out here.
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Find the hidden Nessie!Inside the venue, where there were punching machines and crane games
The tournament was held in Halls 4, 5, and 6 of Makuhari Messe, and in addition to the main stage, there were many events that could only be seen here. Let's deliver the contents.The first thing you notice is thatMerchandise sales! Famous teams from both Japan and abroad are lined up at stalls. In particular, there were long lines at the PULVEREX store, giving you a sense of its immense popularity.
The next thing I noticed waspathfinder punching machineand,horizon crane gameis. It's more in the Legends flavor, but the things you do are the same as in the arcade. However, the prize is, of course, “Apex Legends” related goods. Were there any customers who were able to use a small crane to remove a really heavy-looking Jump Pad stuffed animal?
A giant Nessie sits in the middle.near itCosplayers of each legendI was also waiting. Cool guys like Ballistic and Mirage were being teased by girls, Revenant was wandering around looking for something, and Conduit and Rampart were happily taking photos. All the quality is too high!
At the back was the food area. I heard that they have collaboration food, so I ordered one too. Lemon-flavored tongue salt comes in a Valkyrie cup. Now, as for the taste… well, it's tongue salt…!
There will also be a booth where you can play 1on1 fight night. Here you can experience PS5's 120FPS, and experienced players were engaged in fierce battles from early morning. There will also be plenty of venue-exclusive content, such as a self-photo booth and official goods store.Also, although I couldn't find it, it seems like it's somewhere in the venue.hidden nessieIt seems that there were also. It's full of playfulness.
The “Apex Legends” festival isn’t over yet…!
As someone who has felt the local enthusiasm firsthand, the event was so exciting that it's hard to believe that it's only been 6 years since its launch. In particular, there was a high degree of understanding of the Japanese community, and there is no doubt that it was a fun event for fans.
Game*Spark came to Japan for this event.Interview with “Apex Legends” developerwill also be published. We've heard a wide range of topics from story production to battle adjustments, so please read them as well.It's not over yet“Apex Legends”Don't miss out on the next move!
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