The organisers of Tokyo Game Show have announced this year’s event will once again be held online.
The show will take place from Thursday, September 30 to Sunday, October 3 and will build on the online-only format of the 2020 show, brought about by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a press release, the organisers promised a new matchmaking system that will allow exhibitors and trade attendees to arrange private meetings online.
All presentations and talks will be broadcast online with an English translation, in addition to the native Japanese feeds. There are also plans to allow consumers to play special demo versions of various games featured at the show.
There will still be a physical component, however. Chiba City’s Makuhari Messe, the usual home of the Tokyo Game Show, will be used to host a press-only event where journalists and influencers will be able to play games and interview exhibitors.
The organisers also hope to allow consumers to experience this with plans for a virtual booth experience that will be shared online.
2021 marks the 25th anniversary of Tokyo Game Show.