Adopting the tagline "Trailblaze the World with Gaming," the Tokyo Game Show is back in full swing. Look for more booths and titles than ever before. Published on By (TGS) is back for 2024, opening its doors from September 26 to 29.
As one of the world's largest video game events, it attracts about half a million people a year to Makuhari Messe exhibition center in Chiba Prefecture. With the tagline " ," expect the 2024 edition to bring the newest titles to its Japanese audience. Organizers say there are a record 2,850 titles and 3,252 booths at the show, overtaking the figures in 2023.
TGS is also reaching other new heights. At least 985 exhibitors are expected, and over half are from overseas, say organizers. That is a significant shift compared to 2023 when a majority of the 787 exhibitors were Japanese.
Following its usual format, the four-day event begins with two business days (Thursday and Friday). Thereafter, those are succeeded by two days open to the public (Saturday and Sunday). What is there to look out for at this year's event? Below are some of the big points to know.
There is a lot to look forward to, with the main stars being the videogames. Here are some highlights. Interactive Entertainment is back at TGS for the first time since 2019.
In particular, the company will be debuting its 5 Pro. Fans will be able to try two consoles for themselves with games such as and . One of the most celebrated auteur developers in the field, , will be present in the flesh at .