Press Release

August 4, 2023

Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association

Free Exhibition Project for Indie Game Developers “Selected Indie 80”
The Official Website Announces 81 Selected Titles Today!
The kick-off program will be streamed on Tuesday, August 29th
to introduce all the above titles!
“Predict SOWN2023 Finalists Campaign” also starts on Aug. 29!
Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA; Chairperson: Haruhiro Tsujimoto) now
launches a new website page featuring all 81 nominated game titles for the Selected Indie 80(formerly Selected Exhibit). This project offers indie game developers a free opportunity to exhibit atTOKYO GAME SHOW 2023 (TGS2023), which will take place from September 21 (Thu.) to 24 (Sun.)in person at Makuhari Messe.
*For more information︓ https://tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2023/en/program/indie/indie80/
To kick off the annual TGS "SENSE OF WONDER NIGHT (SOWN)" pitch contest for indie gamedevelopers, an online streaming program titled "Selected Indie Games 80 -Gateway to SOWN2023" will be broadcast on August 29th (Tuesday) at 6:00 p.m. (JST) on the official TGS YouTube channel.
This program will showcase all the finalists, so be sure to watch all 81 titles before the event starts!
On August 29th (Tuesday), the "Predict SOWN2023 Finalists Campaign" will begin. This
campaign will challenge game fans to predict the eight finalists of SOWN2023 from the 81 games
included in the "Selected Indie 80" selection.
*For more information about the campaign:
https://tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2023/en/program/indie/campaign/
Lately, indie games have been gaining popularity as a platform for up-and-coming talent creating
remarkable hits. Check out the 81 innovative game titles selected from record-breaking 793 entries
at TGS, and find out your favorite games.

■About TGS Indie Game Project “SENSE OF WONDER NIGHT (SOWN)”
The SENSE OF WONDER NIGHT (SOWN) project aims to discover
innovative and distinctive game ideas that leave players with a "Sense ofWonder" - the sensation that their world will change upon instantly
encountering the idea. This project gives independent game developers aplatform to present their creations at SOWN, which is marking its 16th
anniversary this year.
The screening committee will choose the SOWN finalists from the game
titles featured in the "Selected Indie 80" free exhibition project at TGS. For TGS2023, a total of 793
entries were submitted and 81 titles were selected for the exhibition. From these 81 titles, eightdevelopers will be nominated as finalists and compete in this year's SOWN.
On September 22nd (Friday), Day 2 of TGS2023, the eight finalists will present their work at theTGS studio in Makuhari Messe. The event will be streamed live as an official TGS program. Thewinners of the Audience Award Grand Prix, Audience Award Semi-Grand Prix, Best TechnologicalGame Award, Best Arts Award, Best Experimental Game Award, Best Game Design Award, and Best
Presentation Award will be chosen after the screening.
*To view the past “SENSE OF WONDER NIGHT 2022” on the TGS Official YouTube channel, please
visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41LjVj0Sl5Q&t=128s

■Online Streaming Program Featuring 81 Game Titles“Selected Indie Games 80 ～Gateway to SOWN2023～”
On August 29th at 6:00 PM (JST), an online streaming program titled "Selected Indie Games 80～Gateway to SOWN2023～" will broadcast to kick off the "Predict SOWN2023 Finalists Campaign".
The program will showcase the SOWN finalist candidates and offer a special preview of the 81 titles
selected from TGS's record-high 793 entries for the "Selected Indie 80". Mr. Shin Imai, Deputy Editorin-Chief of IGN Japan, will also be present. Don't miss out on the chance to explore creative andengaging indie games.
*For more information about the program︓https://youtube.com/live/ZmBjI4ym45U?feature=share*Streaming schedule: From 18:00-21:00, Aug. 29 (Tue.) *JST

■Outline of the “Predict SOWN2023 Finalists Campaign”
From August 29th (Tuesday) to September 12th (Tuesday), TGS2023 is hosting a campaign forgaming enthusiasts to predict the "SOWN2023 Finalists" on its special website. You will have accessto demonstration videos and trial play offered by developers of the 81 game titles and can vote foryour favorite games by leaving a support comment. TGS will forward your comments to thedevelopers of your selected games. On September 13th (Wednesday), the SOWN finalists will beannounced, and the winners of the voting campaign - those who correctly predicted the most finalists- will be awarded a prize of their choice, which includes a PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch (OrganicEL model), Serial Cleaners game software, or "TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023 Official T-shirt."*How to Vote: Visit the TGS2023 official website “Predict SOWN2023 Finalists Campaign” page at︓https://tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2023/en/program/indie/campaign/*Voting Period: From Aug. 29 (Tue.) to Sep. 12 (Tue.), 2023
*Prizes: PlayStation®5 (one winner), Nintendo Switch Organic EL model (one winner), Serial
Cleaners game software (*two winners), or TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023 Official T-shirt (30 winners)*How Winners are Selected: After the announcement of SOWN finalists, the winners will be
determined based on the number of correctly predicted finalists. The voters who correctly predict themost finalists will be the winners, ranked in descending order. If multiple voters correctly predict thesame number of finalists, winners will be chosen by lottery. The prize winners will be announced andnotified upon receiving their prizes.

■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.
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/2