Summary
Since 1996,Tokyo Game Showhas continued to bring video game lovers and industry insiders updates on upcoming projects. From announcements to hands-on previews,Tokyo Game Showis one of the biggest gaming events of the year.
As the year begins to enter its last handful of months, some of the biggest gaming reveals tend to arrive during these final seasons. Throughout the year, these events serve as opportunities for developers, publishers, and many others in the industry to showcase to audiences what is in store for the future. Now that events like Summer Game Fest and Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo summer showcases have come and gone, the larger conventions are taking the stage. WithGamescom well underway, there are bound to be plenty of exciting reveals, and Tokyo Game Show is next in line to continue that momentum.
What to Expect From This Year’s Tokyo Game Show
Some of Gaming’s Biggest Developers Front and Center
One of the biggest points of events like Gamescom and Tokyo Game Show is to give gamers hands-on and up-close previews of future games and products. Tokyo Game Show is setting up for an impressive event with a whopping 3,190 exhibition booths making an appearance. A few of the heavy hitters scheduled to be featured include Capcom, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, and Sega. However, one of the most exciting features is thatPlayStation will be attending the Tokyo Game Show. This will mark the company’s first appearance at the event since 2019. In recent years, PlayStation has been distancing itself from live events outside its own, so it will be intriguing to see what the company has in store.
Game Announcements and Reveals
The biggest draw of these conventions is that they are filled with game announcements and opportunities to play test upcoming titles. Tokyo Game Show is no different. Although there is no way to know exactly what games are set to be announced, several exciting reveals are to be expected. However, there is one game reveal that is definitely on the horizon.Like a Dragondeveloper, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, revealed last month that its next project would berevealed at Tokyo Game Show.
The Tokyo Game Show runs from September 26-29, with it being open to the public on September 28-29.
There are also plenty of rumors circulating about potential project announcements. The return of PlayStation to Tokyo Game Show has fueled rumors thataBloodborneremaster and PS5 Pro revealis a possibility. Although that would be a major announcement, these claims are mere speculation. Since Tokyo Game Show focuses a lot on tech, a PS5 Pro reveal could very well be possible, and it hopefully will come to fruition.
High Hopes For Tokyo Game Show 2024
Showcasing new tech and games is inevitable for Tokyo Game Show, but there are also high hopes as to what these announcements could be. ABloodborneremaster is likely a pipe dream, but there are some games that haven’t received updates in a while that could finally offer eager gamers more substantial previews. With Square Enix being a featured guest, there is a real possibility thataKingdom Hearts 4updatecould be revealed.
Also, Bandai Namco’s presence could showcase a morein-depth look atLittle Nightmares 3. Back in May, the game was unfortunately delayed until 2025. A new trailer revealed at Tokyo Game Show could reignite excitement for the project after the disappointment of a delay. With Gamescom set to make some big announcements, there will be high expectations for this year’s Tokyo Game Show, but there are bound to be plenty of fascinating insights.
