Tokyo Game Show 2022: Dates, what to expect, and more
The upcoming Tokyo Game Show 2022 showcase will open its doors for an in-person audience this September. Over the past two years, the hype for physical gaming events has declined. Thanks to the pandemic and gamers' general interest swaying towards only gaming reveals, many publishers have opted for digital livestreams instead.
But it seems we are returning to tradition now. It has now been officially confirmed that the organizers will host the Japanese game-focused event in person with a live audience. As such, players can visit the venue and check out all that the event has to offer. But what can fans expect from Tokyo Game Show 2022, and when will it take place?
The Tokyo Game Show 2022 will take place from September 15 to 18, 2022, at the Makuhari Messe Event Hall in Chiba, Japan. The first two days will be exclusively available to business guests. On the other hand, the public can attend for two days, September 17 and 18. It should be noted that general admission will be available from 2:00 pm JST onwards.
The organizers decided to revert to a physical format to bring back the joy and excitement of interactivity with others in public spaces. However, there are plans to include some online aspects like game demos and virtual tours.
Handy for those who cannot make a trip to Japan, there will also be live English interpretations for non-native speakers. The showfloor will be divided into several different areas.
Besides the main core of the show, other notable categories include Smartphone Games Area, Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality (VR/AR) Area, and Indie Game Area. There will also be showcases for startups and partnerships with overseas companies in the gaming scene.
On top of that, there will be organizer programs like
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