Summary
Tokyo Game Show 2024 has featured a number of exciting announcements and fun booth set-ups, including a giant recreation of the capsule machine fromAstro Botat the PlayStation booth.Astro Bothas received high praise from critics and audiences alike for its 3D-platforming gameplay and retro PlayStation icon revivals, and attendees at TGS 2024 have been treated to one of the game’s most thrilling mechanics brought to life.
In tandem with the game’s release on September 6, players were able to pre-order theexclusiveAstro Botcontrollerto have a piece of the game in real life. Looking to bring an even bigger element ofAstro Botinto the realm of reality, PlayStation has offered fans an opportunity to experience an unexpected aspect of the game at TGS.
A user on Reddit shared an image of a real life Gatcha machine filled withAstro Botcapsules at the PlayStation booth atTokyo Game Show 2024. As players collect the various VIP bots inAstro Bot, they are able to collect items related to those characters from the Gatcha Lab, along with cosmetics for Astro and his PS5 Dual Speeder. The Gatcha Lab features a capsule machine which players can get randomized items from at a cost of 100 in-game tokens. With many fans finding joy in the surprise of the Gatcha Lab in the game, PlayStation decided to bring the mechanic to life with a massiveAstro BotGatcha machine at its TGS booth. The machine features Astro and the iconic PlayStation blue, giving audiences a one-of-a-kind real world experience inspired by the game.
Astro Bot Capsule Machine at Tokyo Game Show 2024
According to fans, theAstro Botcapsule machine at Tokyo Game Show 2024 is filled with giant capsules that hold branded t-shirts. to gain access to using the machine, guests have to earn tokens from the booth attendants and then insert these coins into the gatcha and turn the giant switch to earn their prize. PlayStation has shown an appreciation for its fans with theAstro BotGatcha and the recent reveal of thePlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection, earning praise from audiences across the globe.
As Tokyo Game Show 2024 wraps up its final days, guests have been treated to a number of unique opportunities, with theAstro Botcapsule machine considered to be a highlight for many. With fans keeping their fingers crossed formore games in theAstrofranchise, the attention shown toAstro Botby PlayStation has many audiences optimistic about the little robot’s future.
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