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Tokyo Game Show 2026 Opens With Five Days of Games, Stages, Demos, and Industry Events

Tokyo Game Show 2026 opened on September 17 at Makuhari Messe and TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall, running through September 21 in its first five-day edition. The event includes game demos, limited visitor giveaways, and a broad 4Gamer booth program covering titles such as METAL SLUG and Shine Post, as well as indie games, XR, AI development, and Japan’s entertainment and IP strategies.

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What we know

  • Tokyo Game Show 2026 runs from September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe and TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall.
  • The event is being held over five days for the first time, with visitor campaigns and limited-edition giveaways.
  • 4Gamer’s booth offers game demos, stage events, and a special publication for attendees.
  • 4Gamer’s stage lineup includes METAL SLUG, Shine Post, indie games, XR, and AI-assisted game development.
  • Atsuo Nakayama will lead September 17 and 18 sessions on global indie-game expansion and Japan’s entertainment and IP strategy.