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Indie fest “BitSummit” 2027 theme: “High / Reaching New Heights”; HIS is first official travel partner for a comfy trip
There will also be a package available that includes the “HIS Premium Pass,” which allows entry 30 minutes before the venue opens on public viewing days.
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“Indie World” showcase for indie games on Switch 2 and Switch airs October 28 at 11 PM JST, running about 25 minutes
Airs starting at 11:00 p.m. on October 28
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Epic Taps “The Matrix” Meme for AI Game Jam: Six-Fingered Red Pill of AI Truth or Stable Blue Pill? Up to ~7.85M Yen Funding
Epic Games is hosting an AI-assisted game jam.
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Kojima Productions 10th anniv. exhibit to show early “Death Stranding” prototype Kojima called “tough,” plus “DS2” ending concepts
The “red door” that appeared in the teaser video for *OD - KNOCK* has also been recreated.
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BitSummit 2027 General Exhibitor Registration Opens—15th Edition Set for May 21–23 at Miyako Messe in Kyoto
The entry deadline is 4:00 p.m. on January 31, 2027. The judging fee is 2,750 yen per title.
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“LSDJAM,” the game jam celebrating PlayStation's cult hit “LSD,” returns in 2026. “Dream Emulator”-style games gather—join now.
The game jam paying homage to a legendary cult classic is back again this year.
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“Pony Island 2,” “Outward 2” & “Fam Soule” get new info—“The Triple-i Initiative” airs 1pm, 8 world premieres; check highlights
"The Triple-i Initiative," a major indie game showcase featuring a continuous 45-minute screening of the latest trailers for 40 titles, will take place at 1:00 a.m. on October 9 (Japan Standard Time).
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“WePlay Expo,” a gaming culture festival, lands in Japan for the first time! “WePlay Expo JAPAN 2027” set for April 2027 at Makuhari MessePR
The Japanese edition of the gaming culture event “WePlay Expo,” titled “WePlay Expo JAPAN 2027,” will be held at Makuhari Messe in April 2027.
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“Death Stranding” Prototype Was “Tough…”!? Epicenter That Stumped Kojima Shown at Kojima Productions’ “BEYOND THE STRAND”
There are numerous rare exhibits that fans will find irresistible, including an essay the director wrote in his sophomore year of high school about Kobo Abe’s *Rope*.
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"FFXIV" Reveals "Fan Festival 2026 in Tokyo" Stage Details: New Expansion "The Silver Wanderer" & "Naoki's Room" ft. SHAKA
Square Enix has announced details regarding the stage program for "Fan Festival 2026 in Tokyo," a fan event for the online RPG *FFXIV*.
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“Professor Layton and the New World of Steam,” “Holy Horror Mansion,” “Snack World RELOADED,” and “Dekapolis” TGS demo videos out!
Level-5 has released an event report on the Tokyo Game Show 2026.
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“Tokyo Game Show 2027” to run 5 days from Sept 16—“TGS 2026,” cut short by typhoon, drew 257,642 over 4 days, slightly down.
Total attendance was 263,101 in 2025, which was slightly lower than the 274,739 recorded in 2024.
![Social Infrastructure Through Gaming: Hori’s “Driving School Simulator” Is Too Realistic [TGS 2026] image](/imgs/p/VLH84Z65REvbrBqBredSrNPTiN5O3dzb2tnY/6967.jpg)
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Social Infrastructure Through Gaming: Hori’s “Driving School Simulator” Is Too Realistic [TGS 2026]
Here is the "cornerstone of social infrastructure" that a gaming peripheral manufacturer has created with all its might.
![Big rigs, buses, cars—why is just driving so addictive? “ETS2” & “ATS” Hands-On & Developer Interview [TGS2026] image](/imgs/p/VLH84Z65REvbrBqBredSrNPTiN5O3dzb2tnY/6521.jpg)
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Big rigs, buses, cars—why is just driving so addictive? “ETS2” & “ATS” Hands-On & Developer Interview [TGS2026]
Even if it's your first time playing the series, you'll discover the depth of "just carrying things."
![The “Back Alley Alliance” Formed Because TGS Is Now 5-Day Event—Play Report: “Back Alley Developers' Cloud” Indie Titles [TGS2026] image](/imgs/p/VLH84Z65REvbrBqBredSrNPTiN5O3dzb2tnY/6387.jpg)
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The “Back Alley Alliance” Formed Because TGS Is Now 5-Day Event—Play Report: “Back Alley Developers' Cloud” Indie Titles [TGS2026]
A place brimming with the "essence" of indie culture.
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"Sky, Tell Me": The New World of the Skies Features Grander Sounds and Scenery—'ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE' Hands-On & Booth Report [TGS2026]
A story of a new ace, told against the sky.
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Surprisingly Easy Yet Thrilling Super Warrior Experience! An Exceptional “Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3” Hands-On Report【TGS2026】
Even if you've never played the series before, you can become a super warrior in an instant.
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"Tokyo Game Show 2026" Opens to the Public! Both Business Days Were a Huge Success, With Over 52,000 Visitors Each Day
TGS 2026 General Admission Days Begin!