The Tokyo Game Show kicked off on Thursday with a special area showcasing examples of how artificial intelligence is being used in the gaming sector, as the technology grows in popularity across the industry.
This year’s event featured a record-breaking number of over 900 exhibitors from over 40 countries and regions, showcasing the latest titles to gaming enthusiasts at one of the world’s largest gatherings.
One of the main highlights will be the AI Technology Pavilion, where selected companies will showcase the various ways evolving technology can be applied to game development, such as transforming text into 3D video and producing live commentary for sports games.
According to organizers, the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association, about 250,000 visitors are expected to attend the annual festival, which will be held at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba prefecture near Tokyo.
The Tokyo Game Show will open at Makuhari Messe in Chiba on September 26, 2024. (Kyodo)
The number of exhibitors is up from last year’s record high of 787, with more than 500 from overseas. The association says the event is expected to feature more than 2,000 titles.
Among the exhibitors, Sony Interactive Entertainment unveiled its latest gaming console, the PlayStation 5 Pro, for the first time in five years. The console, which has an upgraded graphics processor and improved image quality, will be released on November 7th.
The first two days are mainly reserved for media reporters and industry professionals, with the general public being allowed in from Saturday.
General admission tickets cost 3,000 yen ($21) per day and must be purchased online in advance, not on sale at the venue. Children of elementary school age and younger are admitted free of charge.
The Tokyo Game Show, which began in 1996, is one of the world’s largest gaming events, alongside Germany’s Gamescom.
Organizers of a similar event in the United States, E3, decided last year to cancel the event.
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