Tokyo Game Show press release

03.03.2009 by Patrick W. Galbraith

Tokyo Game Show has released details for the 2009 event to be held at Makuhari Messe September 24-27 (Thursday to Sunday). The first two days will be business days. The theme is “Game, it’s so energetic!”

The 2008 show featured 1,768 booths exhibiting 879 titles, both record highs, and this year is projected to be even bigger.

"Despite the sagging global economy, it is not only games market that is thriving today, but also the entire computer entertainment market," says a statement from organizers. "Filled with free thoughts and ideas, revolutionary stories, innovative expressions and creativity, games energize people."

This year’s show will also focus on these three objectives:

1. To act as a hub for up-to-the-minute information

2. To enhance the business side of the event and further internationalize it in terms of media appeal, visitors and exhibitors

3. To cater more to new and light game users.

As part of this, the 2009 show will include a new Advanced Mobile & PC Area, in addition to the usual areas: General, Game School, Kids', Sales and Business Solutions.