Press Release

September 13, 2023
Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association

TGS2023 Last-minute Updates

Floor Map Unveiled Today!
All Organizer’s Projects Announced
Eight Finalists for SOWN2023 Chosen!

Steam Special Site to Open Tomorrow, Sep. 14 (Thu.)
Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA, Chairperson: Haruhiro Tsujimoto) has released
updates on the much-awaited TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023 (TGS2023). The event will finally take placenext week, from September 21 (Thu.) to September 24 (Sun.) The floor map of the in-person venue at
Makuhari Messe and all of the organizer’s projects are now unveiled on the official website of TGS2023(https://tgs.cesa.or.jp/en/). In addition, the TGS official streaming program details and the SENSE OF
WONDER NIGHT 2023 (SOWN2023) finalists have been announced today. Be sure to stay tuned formore news on TGS2023, which is planned to be held on the largest scale ever.

■TGS2023 Floor Map Unveiled! (Announced Today)
For the first time in four years, the physical (in-person) venue for TGS2023 will occupy all areas of
Makuhari Messe, including Exhibition Halls 1-11, Event Hall, and International Exhibition Hall. This year,TGS will introduce new areas such as the Gaming Hardware Area to showcase gaming PCs andperipherals, and the Gaming Lifestyle Area to suggest gaming furniture and interiors for gaming rooms.
Additionally, the Family Game Park will make a comeback for the first time in four years. Please refer tothe following for the location of each exhibition area.

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General Exhibition
Smartphone Game Area
Gaming Hardware Area
Gaming Lifestyle Area
AR/VR AreaeSports Area
Game Academia Area
Indie Game Area
Family Game Park
Merchandise Sales AreaBusiness Solution Area
Business Meeting Area

Halls 1-8
Halls 4-6, Central area
Halls 7-8, Central area
Halls 1-2, Central area
Hall 9Hall 9
Halls 2-3, Central Area
Halls 9-10, Eastside
Hall 1, Northside *Open on Public Days only.
Halls 9-10, Westside
Halls 3-4, Northside *Some booths will open on Business Days only.
International Conference Hall *Open on Business Days only

*Floor Map■ Eight Finalists for SOWN2023 Chosen! (Announced Today)
Out of the 81 game titles that will participate in the "Selected Indie 80" free exhibition project at Indie
Game Area, TGS2023 has announced the eight finalists who will compete at SOWN2023, a pitch event
for indie game developers. The selected eight finalists will present their pitches at the TGS studio ofMakuhari Messe on Sep. 22 (Fri.), which is Day 2 of TGS2023. The event will also be live-streamed as
an official TGS program. The winners of the seven awards, including the Audience Award Grand Prix, will
be announced following the final judge’s decision.
Moreover, POCKY, a popular content creator assigned to the TGS2023 Indie Game Official
Ambassador, will choose the work best representing the Sense of Wonder from the 81 titles participatingin the Selected Indie 80 exhibition, from the perspective of a game commentator. The selected work will
be recognized for the POCKY Award.

<SOWN2023 Finalists>
Finalist

Country/Region

Title

Movie

Websitehttps://store.steampowe
red.com/app/1684270/It
s_a_Wrap/?l=japanese

Chanko Studios

It's a Wrap!

Francehttps://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=PoE66
sKJJvw

Ecosystem

Ecosystem

Irelandhttps://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=db1RQ
vjtaY8https://store.steampowe
red.com/app/1133120/E
cosystem/Takahiro Miyazawa

Give me toilet paper!

Japan

https://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=bkv6P
PUZdcA

https://sktproducts.com/give-metoilet-paper/ODDADAODDADA

Germany

https://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=elO3Hi
RM4Ms

https://www.oddada.com/

Portalgraph

Tiny DriveJapan

https://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=beNj0w99_c

https://note.com/vjroba/
n/n33a2b80834ce

Retro Gadgets

Retro Gadgets

Italy

https://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=bEZDS
Uuu4-I

https://www.retrogadgets.game/Stories from Sol: The
Gun-Dog

Stories from Sol: The
Gun-Dog

UnitedKingdom

https://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=AJHca_dn-f8

Toyota RyutoOut of TheWorldJapan

https://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=Q5bMf
HGb-D8https://store.steampowe
red.com/app/2118420/S
tories_from_Sol_The_G
unDog/
https://store.steampowe
red.com/app/2340380/
Out_of_the_World/

Official Program “SENSE OF WONDER NIGHT 2023 (SOWN2023)” Streaming Schedule

Date and Time: Sep. 22 (Fri.), 2023, From 4:00 p.m.

Streaming website︓https://youtube.com/live/aSJ1ieBffIk

TGS2023 Organizer’s In-person/Online Projects■Official Streaming Programs Announced!

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 simultaneousChinese interpretation for some programs to cater to more game fans globally.

【Opening Program】◆Sep. 21 (Thu.) from 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.
“Get together for the festival of games! --TGS2023 Opening Event--“<Guests> Ms. Risa Unai (TGS2023 Official Supporter), Editor-in-Chief of TGS Media Partner, andmore.
【Keynote Speech】◆Sep. 21 (Thu.) from 11 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
Inviting Mr. Pierre-Loup Griffais and Mr. Erik Peterson from Valve Corporation, the company
operating the global game distribution platform "Steam", will deliver the keynote speech. They
will also engage in a cross-talk session with Mr. Wlliam Yagi-Bacon from Capcom Inc. andMr. Katsuhiro Harada from Bandai Namco Studios Inc., discussing under the theme of TGS 2023,“Games in Motion, the World in Revolution”, with a particular focus on the various changes thathave occurred in the global and Japanese game markets in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
<Panelists> Pierre-Loup Griffais (Valve Corpration, Steam Platform Engineering Team)
Erik Peterson (Valve Corpration, Steam Business Team)
William Yagi-Bacon (Capcom U.S.A., Inc., Senior Vice President, Digital Platforms)
Katsuhiro Harada (Bandai Namco Studios Inc., Chief Producer / Executive Game Director)<Moderator> Mr. Katsuhiko Hayashi (KADOKAWA Game Linkage, Famitsu Group Representative)*Provided with Japanese-English consecutive interpretation2

【Closing Program】◆Sep. 24 (Sun.) from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
“TGS2023 Fan Meeting --More than just an after party--“<Guests> Ms. Risa Unai (TGS2023 Official Supporter)
SOWN2023 Audience Award Grand Prix Winner
Editor-in-Chief of TGS Media Partner, and more.
*List of TGS2023 Official Streaming Programs: https://tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2023/en/program/official/■TOKYO GAME SHOW VR 2023

OnlineTOKYO GAME SHOW VR 2023 (TGSVR2023) will be returning this year. The event canbe accessed through devices such as PCs, HMDs (Head Mounted Displays), andsmartphones. This year's event will be extended from last year’s four days to 11 days,
running from Sep. 21 (Thu.) to Oct. 1 (Sun.) The stage for TGSVR2023 will be set on Game
Island. This new exciting exhibition experience will allow players to journey around thevirtual TGS venue as if they were traveling through the floating Game Island in the sky.
*TGSVR2023 Venue (Free admission): https://tgsvr.com/■Steam Special Site

OnlineThe Steam Special Site is back again at TGS2023. Visitors can access the latest updates on TGS
exhibitors' game titles for Steam, play trial versions, and purchase the latest titles at discounted prices.
The site opens tomorrow, September 14 (Thu.). The Special Site offers an easy way for users toexplore game titles from TGS2023 exhibitors, categorized into Titles on Sale, Titles Coming Soon,Selected Indie 80, and Titles Premiered at TGS. Visitors can also enjoy live-streaming of TGS Official
Programs (Japanese channel) from the homepage of Steam Special Site during the event.

［Steam Special Site］
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)■ Main Stage (New for some projects)

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/■ History of Games and Processors (New)In-person

TGS2023 will be organizing a panel exhibition titled The History of Games and Processors. This
exhibition will systematically cover the evolution of computer entertainment, focusing on the relationshipbetween game content and processors from the 1990s to the present day. The exhibition will create astimulating environment for visitors to emulate and try out iconic game content on modern PCs, tailoredto the topics of each era.

■Japan Game Awards 2023

In-person / Online

The Japan Game Awards, which will celebrate its 27th anniversary in 2023, will announce the winners
during TGS2023. The award categories are divided into four sections: Games of the Year for alreadyreleased titles, Future for unreleased titles, Amateur for original not-for-sale works by amateur gamecreators, and U18 for works created by youth under 18. In addition to the Game of the Year award, twoother awards will also be presented: the Game Designers Award, given to those who have created3innovative and unique games, and the Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Award, which recognizes
an individual who has made significant contributions to the development of the game industry. Both ofthese awards will be chosen from among the nominees in the Game of the Year category. The Japan
Game Awards announcement will be live-streamed online as an official program of TGS2023. Additionally,
the award ceremony for the Game of the Year Award, Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry Award,and Game Designers Award will be held on the Main Stage.
*Japan Game Awards category details: https://awards.cesa.or.jp/■Creator Lounge (New)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

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 arealso 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, the Eastsideof Hall 9, and the Central Mall on the 2nd floor (in front of Hall 5). You can make a payment using a credit
card, electronic money (Transportation IC, iD, QuicPay, Apple Pay, WAON, nanako), or cash.

TGS2023 Projects for Public Days Only
■ Family Game Park (for the first time in four years)

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. More details will be announced tomorrow, Sep. 14 (Thu.)■Cosplay Area (for the first time in four years)

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 details at the TGS2023 Official Website:
https://tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2023/en/visitors/#cosplay

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TGS2023 Projects for Business Days Only■TGS Forum (Business seminar)

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.

[TGS Organizer’s Seminars]● “How will generative AI change game development?”
Generative AI gathered significant attention in 2023. This seminar will explore its impact on gamedevelopment through discussions with leading experts in the field● “Building an Engaged Community for your game”
With the rise of online games, social networking services, and game commentary videos, users are now
interacting with each other and creating buzz around the content they enjoy. This seminar aims to gain
insights into the significance and challenges of user community strategies based on e-sports, fan events,
and SNS platforms, by bringing together representatives of leading game companies.

*More information about the program︓https://tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2023/en/business/seminar/■International Party/Indie Night (for the first time in four years) 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 notable
figures. With DJs playing game music, the event provides a platform for casual networking in aninternational atmosphere.

Ticket Information and Entry Procedures■ Business Days: Sep. 21 and 22 (for game industry professionals only)
TGS2023 has designated two Business Days, on Sep. 21 (Thu.) and 22 (Fri.), specifically forgaming industry professionals to attend the event in a business-friendly environment. These two
Business Days are only open to exhibitor invitees who have a Business Day pre-registration ticket andpaid Business Day pre-registrants.
Please note that children under the age of 18 and students are not allowed to enter on BusinessDay. Entry with infants and preschoolers is also prohibited.

■General Admission Tickets for Overseas Visitors and ForeignResidents in Japan Now on Sale (for adults: junior high schooler or older)
General admission tickets for Public Days, Sep. 23 (Sat.) and 24 (Sun.), for overseas visitors andforeign residents in Japan are currently on sale on the TGS2023 official English website athttps://tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2023/en/ticket/publicday/*Please note that foreign visitors cannot purchase general admission tickets on the Japanese website.

5General Admission Tickets on Sale for Overseas Visitors and Foreign Residents inJapan (junior high schoolers or older)
September 23 (Sat.)One Day Ticket JPY2,300 (incl. tax)

September 24 (Sun.) One Day Ticket JPY2,300 (incl. tax)
*One person can purchase a maximum of 10 tickets.
* Elementary school students and younger can enter for free.
* Adults (junior high school students or older) accompanying elementary school
children or younger can enter the Family Game Park for free.
* Please note that tickets are only available for purchase online. No tickets will besold at the door.

■ 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.

■TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023 Exhibition Outline
Event Title:
TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023
Organizer：
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/6