The “Tokyo Game Show 2024” (TGS2024), a large-scale event themed around games, hosted by the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA) and co-organized by Nikkei BP and Dentsu, opened on September 26 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture. The 26th and 27th are business days, while the 28th and 29th are open to the general public.
Business Day (26th) venue
The Tokyo Game Show is a comprehensive exhibition of computer entertainment, including computer games, held annually. The first event took place in 1996, and this year marks its 28th edition. The theme for TGS2024 is “Lead the World with Games.” Following last year, the venue will again utilize all halls from 1 to 11 of Makuhari Messe, including the International Conference Hall and the Event Hall. A total of 985 companies and organizations are exhibiting from 44 countries and regions (30 of which are participating online). Of these, 450 are domestic exhibitors and 535 are international exhibitors, both of which are record numbers, representing about 1.2 times the previous event’s figures. There are 3,252 exhibition booths, and a total of 2,850 titles will be showcased, both record highs. This event is being held on the largest scale in TGS history.
This year, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is participating with a PlayStation booth for the first time in five years, revealing the “PlayStation 5 Pro” (PS5 Pro) to the public for the first time globally. In addition to hands-on demonstrations of new titles such as Capcom’s “Monster Hunter Wilds,” there will be presentations on eSports, AR/VR, indie games, blockchain games, as well as exhibits of hardware and furniture that enhance the gaming environment, along with solutions for the gaming business.
PlayStation booth after five years
Display of the ‘PlayStation 5 Pro’ (front side)
PlayStation 5 Pro hands-on station
‘Monster Hunter Wilds’ hands-on exhibit
On the general public days, a Family Game Park and a cosplay area are also planned. One-day tickets for the general public days are available for purchase at various play guides, and no tickets will be sold on-site. For more details, please check the official website.
During the event period, an official program will also be streamed online. Additionally, the virtual venue “Tokyo Game Show Digital World 2024” (TGSDW2024), which can be enjoyed with VR devices, PCs, and smartphones, has already been running since September 20. This period is scheduled to continue until October 6 at midnight.
Official site of “Tokyo Game Show 2024”