Press Release

September 21, 2023
Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association

TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023
Unprecedented Participation of 787 companies andorganizations from 44 countries and regions

Opens Today!
Using All Areas of Makuhari Messe
After a Four-year Wait

Various online programs are also available, such as TGS VR,
Official Streaming Programs, and Steam Special Site.
Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA; Chairperson: Haruhiro Tsujimoto) is opening
today, from September 21 (Thu.) to September 24 (Sun.) This year, the in-person exhibition will take placein all areas of Makuhari Messe for the first time in four years. A variety of online programs, including
TOKYO GAME SHOW VR, TGS Official Streaming Programs, and Steam Special Venue, will also beavailable. The much-awaited TGS2023 will be held at a record-high scale. The in-person venue will be
open for Business Days, Sep. 21 and 22, exclusively targeting game industry professionals. Public Days
will be on Sep. 23 (Sat.) and 24 (Sun.) for game fans and general visitors. For the first time in TGS history,
influencers or creators who have pre-registered or been invited by exhibitors can enter the in-personvenue on Business Days.
The event will have a lot to offer, with new exhibition areas, special events featuring music and fashion,and the return of the Family Game Park and Cosplay Area. Be sure to look out for TGS2023, which
promises to deliver entertainment that transcends the boundaries of generations and genres.

One of the World’s Largest Game Festivals Bringing Together Game
Professionals and Fans from Japan and Overseas
A total of 787 companies and organizations from 44 countries and regions will showcase theirproducts and services at TGS2023. Out of these, 381 exhibitors (11 participating online) are from Japan,and 406 exhibitors (30 participating online) are from other countries, marking a record-high number ofparticipants in TGS history. This is 1,3 times more participants than last year.

This year's theme is "Games in Motion, the World in Revolution." TGS2023 will provide the latest
updates on the ever-progressing game industry across borders, through various projects both inperson and online. Don't miss this great opportunity to report on the event, which brings together
game professionals and fans from Japan and overseas.

【TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023 Exhibition Scale】 (As of Sep. 21, 2023)
No. of exhibitors: 787 companies（605 companies in 2022）
No. of exhibition booths: 2,682 booths（1,881 booths in 2022）
Participating countries and regions: 44 （37 in 2022）
No. of exhibited game titles: 2,291 titles （1,864 titles in 2022）

【No. of Exhibiters by Area】
General Exhibition
Smartphone Game Are
Gaming Hardware Area
Gaming Lifestyle Area
Game Academy Area
AR/VR Area
eSports Area

1212525
13483510281212881
10265

Merchandise Sales Area
Family Game Park
Indie Game Area
Selected Indie 80
Business Solution Area
Business Meeting Area

【Countries and Regions of Exhibitors】
Asia and Oceania（11 countries and regions）
Indonesia

Australia

China

Japan

New
ZealandThailandSingapore*In the alphabetical order

Malaysia

South
Korea

HongKong

Taiwan

North, Middle and South America (5countries and regions）
Argentina

CanadaBrazilChile

USA

Europe （25 countries and regions）
British Virgin

IrelandIslands

Italy

Estonia

Austria

Netherlands

Cyprus

Gibraltar

Switzerland

FinlandFranceSwedenSpain

Slovakia

Czech
Republic

Denmark

Germany

NorwayBelgium

PolandMonacoMoldova

Romania

RussiaUnitedKingdom

Middle East （3 countries and regions）
United Arab

Saudi
ArabiaIranEmirates【Trends of Exhibited Game Titles】
Covering various genres and being compatible with all types of platforms, including home game
consoles, mobile, PC, and VR, the enhanced lineup of exhibited game titles will not disappoint game fans.
［By Platform］
NintendoSwitch

Play
Station 4Play
Station 5Xbox
SeriesX|SXbox
One

SteamPC

2023

234

144

158

103

78

437

363

2022

231

164

146

102

98

268

243

Play
StationVR

Play
Station
VR2

Valve
Index

Meta
Quest
2

HTC
Vive

MR

2023

8

12

19

37

19524

2022

03524

917PC

iOS

Android

Other

22

161

163

304

29125

127

282

browser

Other

（VR）

［By Genre］2023
2022

Shooting

PuzzleActionRoleplaying

93100

60

280

100

7280

Peripherals

Other(Goods)

Roleplaying

ActionSimulation

Adventure

379

353

257

340

155

276

257

ActionAdventure

ActionShooting

SportsRacingOther(Genre)

2023

115

44

2929

218

5269

2022

144

31

28

45

139

7250

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「TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023」 Trial play of some game titles within the in-person venue
TGS2023 complies with the codes of ethics of CESA and the rating system of the ComputerEntertainment Rating Organization (CERO.) You need to be 18 or older to play Z-rated game trials orthose including expressions that are equivalent to the Z-rated. You will also be asked to show youridentification (driver’s license, passport, student ID, etc.) to prove your age when playing the agerestricted game trials. If you are 18 or older and wish to play a trial game, don’t forget to bring your ID.

TGS2023 Real/Online Organizer Programs■25 Official Streaming Programs [four days]

OnlineTGS2023 will be streaming its official online programs throughout the four-day event. The event willcommence with the Opening Program, followed by the streaming of the keynote speech. A total of 25
programs will be streamed online, concluding with the Closing Program on the final day of the event.
Among these programs, 17 are Official Exhibitor Programs. Most programs will be streamed inJapanese, with simultaneous English interpretation. We are also preparing to have simultaneous
Chinese interpretation for some programs to cater to more game fans globally.

*List of Official Programs︓https://tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2023/en/program/official/■Keynote Speech ［Sep. 21］

In-person/Online

The keynote speech held on the first day of the event is available for in-person attendance at theEvent Hall. (The program will be streamed online, too.)Date and Time: Sep. 21 (Thu.) 11:00-11:50 a.m.
Theme:The keynote speech will be delivered by Mr. Pierre-Loup Griffais and Mr. Erik
Peterson, representatives of Valve, the game distribution service known as "Steam".
Mr. William Yagi-Bacon from Capcom and Mr. Katsuhiro Harada from Bandai
Namco Studios will also join the discussion under the theme of "Games in motion,
the world in revolution." The discussion will focus on the current trends in the3Japanese and overseas game markets, which are undergoing various changes
following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Speakers:Pierre-Loup Griffais, Steam Platform Engineering Team, Valve
Erik Peterson, Steam Business Team, Valve
William Yagi-Bacon, Senior Vice President, Digital Platforms, Capcom U.S.A.
Katsuhiro Harada: Chief Producer/Executive Game Director, Bandai Namco Studios
Moderator: Katsuhiko Hayashi, KADOKAWA Game Linkage, Famitsu Group
Representative[View the Event Online]

https://youtube.com/live/Nw-RwCgRtXw■TGS Forum (Business Seminar)［Two days: Sep. 21 and 22］In-person/Online
During two Business Days (Sep. 21 and 22), TGS will be hosting a B-to-B seminar "TGS Forum" forvisitors. On the second day of the event, Japan esports Union (JeSU) will organize the eSports
Conference. If you pre-register for Business Day, you will have the opportunity to attend lectures in-person
and view the streaming programs online. You can also watch the archived streaming of the event onlinefrom Sep. 23 to Oct. 6.

［Organizer’s Seminars］●“How will generative AI change game development?”
Date and Time：Sep. 21 (Thu.) 10:30 -12:00 Venue: International Conference Hall 301
Speakers:

Mr. Yoichiro Miyake, SQUARE ENIX
Mr. Yohei Hase, Bandai Namco Studios

Mr. Jun Ito, GAME FREAK●“Building an Engaged Community for your game”
Date and Time: Sep. 21 (Thu.) 10:30～12:00 Venue: International Conference Hall 302
Speakers:

Mr. Shota Sato, Riot GamesMr. Takaoki Yoshimoto, Bandai Namco Entertainment
Mr. Naoyuki Sato, fanbase company●“Announcement of holding Japan eSports Awards”
Date and Time: Sep. 22 (Fri.) 10:30 - 12:00 Venue: International Conference Hall 302
Speakers:

Mr. Hideki Hayakawa, Japan eSports Union Mr. OooDa, eSports caster
Mr. Shingo Otomo, CyberZ Mr. Taiga Kishi, Game CasterMr. Yuya Tanida, Wellplayed Rizest Mr. Fusuke Toyota, TOPANGA
Mr. Kosuke Hiraiwa, ODYSSEY Mr. Junichi Matsumoto, JCG

More information and other programs: https://tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2023/en/business/seminar/■Main Stage (New for some projects) [Four days]

In-person

The main stage, set up in the Makuhari Messe Event Hall, will serve multiple purposes, providing awide range of programs featuring various aspects of gaming; from the Keynote Speech and Japan
Game Awards 2023 Announcement and Award Ceremony to e-sports, fashion, and music. For the firsttime in TGS history, the main stage will host several special events that showcase new possibilities ofgaming. These events include a game event featuring celebrities and influencers, community
competitions participated by streamers, a fashion show with models, and live performances by artists.
TGS2023 Main Stage Special Website: https://tokyogameshow.jp/4

■Japan Game Awards 2023 [On Sep. 21, 23, 24]

In-person/Online

The Japan Game Awards, which will celebrate its 27th anniversary in 2023, will announce the winnersof four categories: Games of the Year for already released titles, Future for unreleased titles, Amateur fororiginal not-for-sale works by amateur game creators, and U18 for works created by youth under 18. Inaddition to the Game of the Year award, two other awards will also be presented: the Game Designers
Award, given to those who have created innovative and unique games, and the Minister of Economy,Trade, and Industry Award, which recognizes a work or an individual that has made significant
contributions to the development of the game industry. The Japan Game Awards announcement will belive-streamed online as an official program of TGS2023. Additionally, the award ceremony for the Gameof the Year Award, Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry Award, and Game Designers Award will beheld on the main stage.
*Japan Game Awards category details: https://awards.cesa.or.jp/en/■International Party・Indie Night (for the first time in four years)［Sep. 22］
In-person
The popular party project will be returning for the first time in four years on the evening of Sep. 22(Fri.), during Business Day 2. The event will bring together Japanese and overseas exhibitors, as well
as SENSE of WONDER NIGHT (SOWN) finalists, official influencers, journalists, and other notablefigures. With DJs playing game music, the event provides a platform for casual networking in aninternational atmosphere.

■Family Game Park (for the first time in four years) [Two days: Sep. 23, 24]
In-person
The Family Game Park is back after four years. It is a family-friendly area where kids in junior highschool or younger can enter for free along with their accompanying guardians. Children will get toexperience the fun and depth of games through different zones, such as the Play Zone where they cantry out the latest games, and the Learning Zone where they can learn about game programming and gain
work experience.

■Cosplay Area (for the first time in four years) [Two days: Sep. 23, 24]
In-person
The Cosplay Area is making a comeback after a four-year hiatus (Please note that a registration feeof 2,000 yen will be charged for cosplaying.) To avoid overcrowding in the changing rooms, we will open
them earlier in the morning (from the time of the first train arrival at Kaihin Makuhari Station until 7:45a.m.) this year.
More information on the Official Website︓https://tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2023/en/visitors/#cosplay■Creator Lounge (New) [Four days]

In-person

The Creator Lounge supported by YouTube Gaming, under the special sponsorship of YouTube, is a
dedicated area for influencers and creators to use as their hub while visiting the in-person venue ofTGS2023. The Lounge is exclusively available to official influencers and creators who have pre-registeredor are special guest influencers invited by TGS2023. It provides a cozy space where they can socialize,
a booth for trying out games and uploading videos, and a workspace. Additionally, there will be an
experimental booth for shooting YouTube Shorts within the area for general visitors to enjoy.

■TGS 2023 Official Merchandise [Four days]

In-person

The official merchandise for TGS2023 features a main visual illustration created by KUKKA. The vast
lineup includes T-shirts, towels, mugs, keychains, button badges, and more. This year, TGS2023 has
expanded its selection of items, including new products featuring the TGS mascot, Feretta. There are5

also many items that you can enjoy wearing at the venue, such as fluorescent wristbands with TGS
original designs and pinhole sunglasses. Moreover, to commemorate the "TGS x AZUL BY MOUSSYFashion Show", the first special event taking place at the main stage of TGS, collaborative items between
the fashion brand AZUL BY MOUSSY and popular game titles from TGS exhibitors will be available forsale. Find our official merchandise at the TGS Official Shop located on the Northside of Hall 4, theEastside of Hall 9, and the Central Mall on the 2nd floor (in front of Hall 5). Some of the products areavailable only on the Northside of Hall 4.

■History of Games and Processors (New)［four days］

In-person

Focusing on the relationship between game content and processors from the 1990s to the presentday, TGS2023 will be organizing a panel exhibition titled The History of Games and Processors. Theexhibition will create a stimulating environment for visitors to emulate and try out iconic game content on
modern PCs, tailored to the topics of each era.

■Steam Special Site

［Until Sep. 26］

OnlineThe Steam Special Venue is back again. Visitors can access the latest updates on TGS exhibitors'
game titles for Steam, play trial versions, and purchase the latest titles at discounted prices, while also
enjoying live-streaming of TGS Official Programs (Japanese channel) from the homepage of SteamSpecial Venue during the event.
 Visit the Steam Special Venue here
Opens at 10:00 a.m., Sep. 14 (Thu.), 2023（JST）/ at 6:00 p.m., Sep. 13 (Wed.), 2023 (PST)
Closes at 10:00 a.m., Sep. 26 (Tue.), 2023（JST）/ at 6:00 p.m., Sep. 25 (Mon.), 2023 (PST)■TOKYO GAME SHOW VR 2023 [Sep. 21-Oct.1]

OnlineThe virtual TOKYO GAME SHOW VR2023 (TGSVR2023) will be extended to be heldfor 11 days, running from Sep. 21 (Thu.) to Oct. 1 (Sun.) This year’s stage will be set on
Game Island. This new exciting exhibition experience will allow players to journey aroundthe virtual TGS venue as if they were traveling through the floating Game Island in the sky.
*TGSVR2023 Venue (Free admission)︓https://tgsvr.com/en/

Notices for Visitors and How to Enter the In-person Venue■ Entry Procedures for Business Visitors and General VisitorsTGS2023 has different entry procedures for business visitors and general visitors.
-Business visitors are required to enter through the 2nd floor of Hall 1 after completing reception atthe Central Mall on the 2nd floor of Makuhari Messe.

-Visitors with General Admission Tickets (Supporters Club Ticket for Sep. 23 or 24, or One-DayTicket) will undergo baggage inspection at the Westside Square of the Makuhari Messe Event Hall.
After completing the procedures, general visitors can enter the venue from the first floor of Hall 1.
(Please note that during certain hours, the entrance for general visitors will be changed to the firstfloor of Hall 8.)■ Entry Restrictions at the In-person Venue
To avoid crowding, TGS2023 will continue to regulate the number of people entering each area (Halls1-3, 4-6, 7-8, and 9-10) at the in-person venue. Each entrance is equipped with sensors that allow realtime monitoring and management of the number of people in each area. Once the maximum number ofvisitors is reached in a particular area, new visitors will not be allowed to enter that area (entrancerestriction) but will be directed to other areas.
However, if you have a reservation ticket for a "trial play" or "stage performance" in an exhibition boothin the restricted area, we will check the start time of the event and allow you to enter the area.
6■TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023 Exhibition Outline
Event Title:
TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023Organizer：
Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA)
Co-Organizers： Nikkei Business Publications, Inc., Dentsu, Inc.
Supported by:
Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (Japan)
Dates & Times: Business Days: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. September 21 (Thu.)-22 (Fri.), 2023
Public Days: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. September 23 (Sat.)-24(Sun.), 2023
*Doors may open at 9:30 a.m. on Public Days depending on circumstances.
Venue：
Makuhari Messe (Mihama-ku, Chiba City)
Exhibition Halls 1 to 11 / International Conference Hall / Event Hall
Expected Number of Visitors： 200,000
Official Website:

https://tgs.cesa.or.jp/en/[References]●List of Exhibitors●Exhibition Booth Overview and List of In-booth Events *Japanese●List of Game Titles for Exhibition *Japanese●List of Merchandises*Japanese7