Embark on a Quest to Collect Avatars and Spells on Tokyo Game Show's 'Game Islands,' a Premiere Location Inside the Metaverse
With more than 30 participating domestic and international companies, a dedicated stage, and 3 popular VTuber ambassadors, TGSVR2023 reaches its largest scale yet!
[Tokyo, Japan; Sep. 7, 2023]
Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association
Tokyo Game Show 2023, one of Asia's largest game industry events organized by Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA,) Chairman, Haruhiro Tsujimoto), is hosting its third virtual edition, Tokyo Game Show VR 2023 (TGSVR2023), from September 21 to October 1. While exploring the virtual world, attendees can participate in the "Stamp Rally Quest" to collect avatars and spells while traveling through a mysterious landscape and visit the "GAME TREE THEATER," where they can view trailers for highly-anticipated games alongside mini live performances. There is also the announcement of the official ambassadors for TGSVR2023.
The official TGSVR2023 website is up-to-date with more information about the upcoming event. Additional unrevealed information and announcements will be shared on the official X (Twitter) leading up to and during the event, so keep an eye on it!
This year's TGSVR will be more advanced than ever before through the implementation of new performances and capabilities in the Metaverse, delivering entertainment and experiences that only TGSVR can offer.
■ TGSVR2023 will take place on islands floating in the sky, aptly named "Game Islands."
TGSVR2023 occurs on Game Islands, a virtual country floating in the sky. Even today, the team is busy creating various materials to use in the games! Since this “country” produces materials for pre-release games, entry to outsiders is usually strictly regulated. However, just once a year, the country opens its doors to the public to coincide with the Tokyo Game Show, and 11 days of fantasy commence, with numerous game titles building their respective booths on the island. Visitors can enter the virtual country and enjoy quests and entertainment in the theater as they travel around the venue.
■ Collect avatars and spells in the Stamp Rally Quest.
The "Stamp Rally Quest" will be held again this year, following the success of last year's event, which attracted a total of 400,000 gamers from all over the world. The various quests, which visitors can complete by watching videos and taking photos, are scattered throughout the venue. Visitors can acquire avatars and advance the game storyline by completing quests. Upon completion of a certain number of quests... well, you'll just have to come and see what happens for yourself!
■ When you transform into an avatar, you can unleash a variety of spells!
One of the new features of this year's event is the ability to transform into avatars acquired through quests and unleash a variety of "spells" corresponding to the game content of the participating companies. The specifics of the spells will be revealed only after playing the game. Visitors who travel through the expansive venue are encouraged to collect avatars and spells to fully explore and enjoy the virtual country.
■ TGSVR's first ever GAME TREE THEATER! View trailers of the latest games on the big screen and mini live performances featuring special effects!
Under the "Game Tree" that rises in the center of Game Island, a performance is held at TGSVR for the first time. Look forward to various events that can only be experienced at TGSVR, such as viewing trailers for the latest games on the big screen and mini live performances featuring special effects.
■ Many fascinating companies from all over the world will be participating in the exhibition! Companies with internationally popular game titles will make TGSVR an increasingly global event.
This year's exhibition space will consist of multiple islands floating in the sky. Each island has an entirely different setting, from rocky mountains to forests, deserts, and oases. Visitors can even meet the inhabitants of each island! By visiting each booth as if they are exploring a remote island, they will enjoy a variety of unique content from each participating company. In addition, 12 international companies are scheduled to participate (as of September 7, 2023), out of a total of 33 companies in an effort to make the event even more global than last year. The event has evolved into one that can be enjoyed by many people regardless of where they live or what country they are from, which is made possible by the virtual venue.
■ Popular VTubers Kagami Hayato, Shu Yamino, and the Omega Sisters named official TGSVR2023 ambassadors!
To introduce more people to the joys of TGSVR, VTubers Kagami Hayato, Shu Yami no Shu, and the Omega Sisters, who have a large following among game fans and VR users in Japan and abroad, have been appointed as official ambassadors for TGSVR2023. This year will be the first time Kagami Hayato and Shu Yamino have been appointed official TGSVR ambassadors. Along with the Omega Sisters, who have served as ambassadors for three years starting at TGSVR2021, they will share the fun of TGSVR and the unique highlights of this year's event through live streaming and video.
Kagami Hayato YouTube Channel：https://www.youtube.com/@KagamiHayato
Shu Yamino YouTube Channel：https://www.youtube.com/@ShuYamino
Omega Sisters YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@omesis
We have received special comments from the Omega Sisters, who will serve as official ambassadors for the third consecutive year:
“We are so honored to announce that we have been appointed as ambassadors for TGSVR again this year! We're so happy! Let's have a lot of fun again this year!”
TGSVR2023-related information will be sent out through the Tokyo Game Show VR official info and Tokyo Game Show official X (Twitter) accounts. Please look forward to the evolution of TGSVR2023.
Tokyo Game Show VR official info X（Twitter）：https://twitter.com/tgsvr_official
Tokyo Game Show official X（Twitter）：https://twitter.com/tokyo_game_show
■ List of participating partners, companies, and sponsors (in Japanese syllabary order)
Technology partner：
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Participating companies：
Imaginary Game Studios / CAPCOM / CharacterBank / Gugenka / Groove Fit Island! / KOEI TECMO GAMES / Godot Engine / GoRapid Studio / Konami Digital Entertainment / thatgamecompany Sky: Children Who Weave Stars / Survios / Schell Games / SQUARE ENIX / SEGA/ATLUS / Bandai Namco Entertainment / Polygonal Mind / Magic: The Gathering
Promotion Sponsors：
KEIRIN / Shangri-La Frontier / ZONe ENERGY / TV Asahi / HEBEL HAUS / Mirrativ / Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company / Monstercat / Unity Technologies Japan / Wide Fighter
Media Partners：
TheGamer / The Ghost Howls / Famitsu / Mogura VR / Ruliweb
■ Overview of TOKYO GAME SHOW VR 2023
- Name: TOKYO GAME SHOW VR 2023
- URL: https://tgsvr.com//en/
- Organizer: Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA)
- Co-organizers: Nikkei Business Publications, Inc., DENTSU INC.
- Supported by: Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry
- Duration: Sept. 21, 2023 (Thurs) - Oct. 1, 2023 (Sun)
- Participation Fee: Free of charge
- Ways to participate: Windows PC, Meta Quest 2 (App Lab / Link function), Oculus Rift / Rift S, HTC Vive / Vive Pro series, Valve Index, iPhone, Android smartphone
*Some iOS and Android devices may not work.
*Specialized application download is required.
*Details on how to participate will be available on the official website on Sept. 21 (Thurs) at 10 AM JST.
