Tokyo Game Show
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Video Games |
| Venue | Makuhari Messe |
| Location | Chiba |
| Country | Japan |
| First held | 1996 |
| Organizer | Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. |
| Filing status | Non-profit |
| Attendance | 200,000+ (2010) |
| Official website | http://tgs.cesa.or.jp/ |
The Tokyo Game Show (東京ゲームショウ Tōkyō Gēmu Shō), commonly known as TGS, is a video game expo / convention held annually in the Makuhari Messe, in Chiba, Japan. It is presented by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) and the Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. It is used by many international video game developers to show off their upcoming games and game-related hardware, though the main focus is on the Japanese market rather than overseas. Like Gamescom, the Tokyo Game Show allows the general public to attend during the final two days. The most recent show was held in 2010 from September 16th to the 19th, and was hosted by Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association.[1] The 2011 Tokyo Game Show was held on September 15th to the 18th.[2]
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[edit] History
The first Tokyo Game Show was held in 1996.[3] Until 2002, the show was held twice a year, once in the spring and once in the autumn (in the Tokyo Big Sight), when the show was held only in the autumn.[4] The show is now held once a year.
[edit] Layout
The 2009 show involves a total of seven areas which consists of both public, business and educational areas.[5]
[edit] General Area
The largest and main area of the show, it houses most of the video game companies such as Capcom, Sony and Square Enix as well as groups of overseas companies which are housed in pavilions such as the Beijing Pavilion and Canadian Pavilion.[5]
[edit] Advanced Mobile & PC Area
It houses major Japanese computing companies which are showcasing its products at the show such as Japanese desktop and notebook computers. Also housed here are Japanese mobile phone companies.[5]
[edit] Kids’ Area
Another area which is used to showcase new games that are aimed at a younger audience such as children. Companies such as Taito and Sega are housed here.[5]
[edit] Game School Area
This area focuses on companies and universities which offer gaming courses to students to educate them on game creation and design. It houses colleges such as Numazu Professional College of Information Technology and Tokyo Designer Gakuin College.[5]
[edit] Sales Area
It is the main area in the games convention where most of the sales and business transactions between companies and consumers are carried out. Companies housed here include Nikkei Business Publications, Inc.[5]
[edit] Business Solution Area
It is the main business area of the games convention and is not open to the public.[5]
[edit] Media coverage
Many international websites and blogs have a history of providing extensive coverage of TGS with live webcasts, game previews, game media and blog entries covering popular press events.
[edit] References
- ^ http://expo.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2010/en/media/ | Outline of the 2010 TGS
- ^ http://wii.ign.com/articles/112/1121982p1.html/ |TGS: Date Set for Tokyo Game Show 2011
- ^ "Tokyo Game Show". Expo.nikkeibp.co.jp. http://expo.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2006/english/news/index.html. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
- ^ "TOKYO GAME SHOW 2001 AUTUMN". Cesa.or.jp. 2001-10-12. http://www.cesa.or.jp/english/topics/tgs01a_e1012.html. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
- ^ a b c d e f g "東京ゲームショウ". Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association. http://tgs.cesa.or.jp/. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
[edit] External links
Official sites
- Tokyo Game Show 2011 Official Site
- Tokyo Game Show 2010 Official Site
- Tokyo Game Show 2009 Official Site
- Tokyo Game Show 2008 Official Site
- Tokyo Game Show 2007 Official Site
- Tokyo Game Show 2006 Official Site
- Tokyo Game Show 2005 Official Site
Coverage
- Tokyo Game Show 2010 coverage at Aussie-Gamer.com
- Tokyo Game Show 2007 coverage at GameSpot
- Tokyo Game Show 2006 coverage at 1UP
- Tokyo Game Show 2006 coverage at GameTrailers.com[dead link]
- Tokyo Game Show coverage at IGN
- Tokyo Game Show Coverage at Gamepro
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