The last few years have not exactly been good for in-person events due to COVID-19 restrictions, but that time seems past. Tokyo Game Show 2023 will return with an edition that will combine the usual exhibitors of the publishers, the activities and presentations at the venue, with the special programs of the developers to make everyone aware of the upcoming news, especially coming from Japan.
It is true that the TGS has lost the strength of more than a decade ago, when it was one of the two main annual fairs in the industry, and many companies prefer to create their own events throughout the year; This is the case of Nintendo and Sony, which will not have an official presence. However, Capcom, Bandai Namco, Sega, Square Enix or Microsoft, among other publishers, will have dedicated space and programming to take a new look at their upcoming projects. Be a Tokyo Game Show at full speed: For the first time in four years, the entire space of the Makuhari Messe, the traditional Tokyo Game Show venue, will be used – last year only a part was used.
When is the Tokyo Game Show 2023 held?
Tokyo Game Show 2023 takes place from September 21 to 24 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba (Japan). The event will be divided into two main branches:
- Business Day: On the 21st and 22nd they will focus on companies closing agreements with studios, who will be responsible for showing their video games to publishers and, at the same time, a series of presentations will be made.
- Public Days: September 23 and 24 will be dedicated to all those video game fans who want to attend the Tokyo Game Show 2023 in person to try out game demos and participate in a series of activities.
Tokyo Game Show 2023 events and broadcasts
The main events of Tokyo Game Show 2023 are divided into three categories:
- physical enclosure – New areas are created to respond to the expansion of the video game industry. For the first time in four years, the family and cosplay areas are renewed. The stages are also renovated to offer more enjoyable entertainment.
- Virtual enclosure – The “Tokyo Game Show VR” virtual venue appeared for the first time in 2021. In this third year, visitors can access the venue using smartphones in addition to HMD and PC. The world evolves and becomes stronger.
- Online – Tokyo Game Show offers online programs again this year. Check out the exhibitors through the official streaming programs, and play trial versions of indie games and big-name titles on the special Steam site.
Company emissions, in Spanish peninsular timeare the following.
Thursday the 21st
- Inaugural program: 3:00 hours
- Presentation: 4:00 hours
- Gamera Games: 5:00 hours
- Amazing Seasun: 6:00 hours
- Japan Game Awards: Games of the Year Division: 9:00 a.m.
- Microsoft Japan: 11:00 a.m.
- 505 Games: 12:00 hours
- Sega/Atlus: 1:00 p.m.
- Level-5: 2:00 p.m.
- Koei Tecmo: 3:00 p.m.
- Capcom: 4:00 p.m.
Friday the 22nd
- Sense of Wonder Night 2023: 9:00 a.m.
- Koei Tecmo: 11:00 a.m.
- HoYoverse: 12:00 hours
- Square Enix: 2:00 p.m.
- ProjectMoon: 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 23
- Japan Game Awards: Amateur Division: 3:00 hours
- D3Publisher: 6:00 hours
- GungHo Online Entertainment: 10:00 a.m.
- Reverse: 1999: 12:00 hours
- Oasys / Double Jump Tokyo: 2:00 p.m.
Sunday 24
- Japan Game Awards: U18 Division: 3:00 hours
- Japan Game Awards: Future Division: 6:00 hours
- Japan eSports Union: 8:00 a.m.
- End of programming: 11:00 a.m.
Games confirmed by the publishers
The main publishers have confirmed the games that will be brought to the Tokyo Game Show 2023 so playable, with new videos or presentations.
Bandai Namco
Among the featured games we find Tekken 8the fighting game arriving on January 26 and that they should announce some more characters from the squad, or offer more details about their game modes. SAND LAND is an RPG in collaboration with Akira Toriyama, creator of dragon ball. will also make an appearance Retro Game Challenge 1 + 2 Replaya title that, for the moment, will only reach Japan.
- Blue Protocol (PC) scenario
- The Idolmaster Shiny Colors: Song for Prism (iOS, Android) scenario
- My Hero Ultra Rumble (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) scenario
- SAND LAND (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, PC) playable, scenario
- SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL (iOS, Android) playable
- Sword Art online: Last Recollection (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, PC) scenario
- SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada (PS5, Xbox Series, PC) playable, scenario
- Tales of Arise (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, PC) online
- Tekken 8 (PS5, Xbox Series, PC) playable, scenario
Capcom
Dragon’s Dogma 2 It is Capcom’s main novelty for the event. However, the company plans to launch an important game in the first quarter of 2024 and it is possible that the announcement will be made at the Tokyo Game Show 2023, or if it occurs before, that it will take center stage at this fair.
- Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
- Dragons Dogma II (PS5, Xbox Series, PC)
- Exoprimal (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, PC)
- Monster Hunter Now (iOS, Android)
- Resident Evil 4 VR Mode (PS VR2)
- Street Fighter 6 (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, PC)
- Tokyo Marui x Resident Evil Collaboration Shooting Range
Sega/Atlus
No big surprises on this list., although we cannot rule out that during the program on September 21 at 1:00 p.m. (Spanish peninsular time) some news will be revealed. On Sega’s part we find the closest releases, such as Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Sonic Superstarswhile Atlus carries both Person for the next few months, Persona 5 Tactics -which we have already tried in Vandal- and Persona 3 Reloada remake of Persona 3. In principle, there is no material Metaphor: ReFantazio either Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
Sega:
- ENDLESS Dungeon (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
- Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, PC)
- Sonic Superstars (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
Atlus:
- Persona 3 Reload (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, PC)
- Persona 5 Tactics (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
Sega’s space at the Tokyo Game Show 2023 also includes titles from other companies. They are the following:
DMM Games
Electronic Arts
PLAION
- Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged (Switch)
Novelty
Warner Bros. Games
square enix
The list does not include any big surprises and includes some recently released games with others arriving in the coming months, such as Foamstars either Star Ocean: The Second Story R. There is no mention at the moment of Final Fantasy VII Rebirthsecond episode of the remake trilogy of Final Fantasy VII which is still scheduled for January on PlayStation 5.
- Dragon Quest X Online (PS4, Switch, PC, Wii U, 3DS)
- Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (Switch)
- Dragon Quest Treasures (Switch, PC)
- Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis (iOS, Android)
- Final Fantasy XIV (PS5, PS4, PC, Mac)
- Final Fantasy XVI (PS5)
- FOAMSTARS (PS5, PS4)
- Imperial SaGa (PC, iOS, Android)
- Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Switch, PC)
- PowerWash Simulator (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
- Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe (iOS, Android)
- Star Ocean: The Second Story R (PS5, PS4, Switch, PC)
Konami
Among these titles are Super Bomberman R 2 -available in a few days- and the remastered collection Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 but there is no mention of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eaterremake of Metal Gear Solid 3nor to Silent Hill 2 Remake by Bloober Team. It is unknown if this is the place chosen by Konami to announce the rumored project of Castlevania.
- CYGNI: All Guns Blazing (PS5, Xbox Series, PC)
- eBASEBALL Powerful Pro Baseball 2022 (PS4, Switch)
- Konami Accelerator 2023 VTuber Office “my dear. production” 3rd Term Audition Results Announcement Stage
- Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Switch, PC)
- Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyuu wa Kibou from Mawatteru! (Switch)
- Powerful Pro Baseball Eikan Nine Crossroad (iOS, Android)
- Super Bomberman R 2 (PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
- WBSC eBASEBALL: Power Pros (PS4, Switch)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links (iOS, Android)
In addition to internal developments, Konami’s space will include games from its partners, such as Ys X: Nordics by Falcom.
Tecmo Koei
- Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator (PC, iOS, Android)
- Fate/Samurai Remnant (PS5, PS4, Switch, PC)
Arc System Works
NetEase
NetEase Games:
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened (PC, iOS, Android)
- Identity V (PC, iOS, Android)
- Knives Out (PS4, Switch, iOS, Android)
- Lovebrush Chronicles (iOS, Android)
- Majyono Furo Life (iOS, Android)
- Never After (iOS, Android)
- Project Mugen (PS5, PS4, PC, iOS, Android)
- unVEIL the world (iOS, Android)
- Where Winds Meet (PC)
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