The countdown for the Tokyo Game Show has started! Gamescom 2023 has just ended, which was on another level. Be it the live-action trailer of the highly anticipated Starfield or the announcement of a Rebel Moon video game, be it the highly wanted release date of Tekken 8 or the gameplay reveal trailer of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Gamescom 2023 got us jumping on our feet.
Now, if you are thinking the fun ends here, then you are absolutely wrong because the Tokyo Game Show is knocking at the door with a lot more excitement, reveals, and launches. Let’s explore what this highly anticipated event has hidden in its magic hat.
Tokyo Game Show 2023 Line Ups
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Tokyo Game Show is one of the biggest gaming events. This video game trade fair and convention is held every year, generally in September. This year isn’t an exception either. The TGS 2023 will be held from September 21 to 24 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. This year, the entire space will be utilized for spectators and exhibitors, unlike in previous years due to COVID-19.
This year, some big names in the gaming industry will take part in the Tokyo Game Show:
- Arc System Works
- Bandai Namco
- Capcom
- HoyoVerse
- Koei Tecmo
- Kojima Productions (merchandise area)
- Konami
- Level 5
- NetEase
- Sega/Atlus
- Square Enix
- Microsoft
- PlayStation (indie area)
- Nintendo (business area)
Gamescom is officially over.
Next up – Tokyo Game Show from September 21st – 23rd.
Last year's TGS had a lot of big reveals – but apparently this will be the biggest one yet! 👀
Confirmed attendees:
• Capcom
• Square Enix
• PlayStation
• Microsoft
• Nintendo
• SEGA
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This four-day convention is hosted by the Computer Entertainment Suppliers Association and Nikkei Business Publications. The first two days are only meant for industry personnel; the latter two days are open to the public. Tokyo Game Show mainly focuses on Japanese games, but it’s a huge platform for international gaming developers too.
In TGS 2023, all eyes will be on the famous Japanese video game publisher, Bandai Namco. Here is the star-studded lineup from them that will get featured in this event:
- Blue Protocol (PC): Stage
- The Idolmaster Shiny Colors: Song for Prism (iOS, Android): Stage
- My Hero Ultra Rumble (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC): Stage
- Sand Land (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, PC): Playable, Stage
- SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL (iOS, Android): Playable
- Sword Art Online: Last Recollection (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, PC): Stage
- SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada (PS5, Xbox Series, PC)—Playable, Stage
- Tales of Arise (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, PC): Online
- Tekken 8 (PS5, Xbox Series, PC): Playable, Stage
On the other hand, Sega and Atlus will host a special broadcast that will reveal all their newest titles. This broadcast will take place on September 21 at 6 a.m. ET.
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So, that was it. In a single phrase, this year’s TGS will be awesome. Last year, the Tokyo Game Show came back with limited seats and offers due to the pandemic. But this year, there are no restrictions, and TGS will be a bang in 2023. Brace yourself!
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