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MeetToMatch will hold its sixth annual Tokyo Edition from September 17 to 20, 2026, during the Tokyo Game Show 2026 period. The event connects Japanese game companies with overseas counterparts through pre-arranged business meetings. Japan-based companies can participate free of charge, with registration available on the dedicated website. Last year, 571 companies from 45 countries took part, including 120 Japanese firms, and 93% of meetings involving Japanese companies were with overseas partners. So far in 2026, 361 companies have registered on the platform, among them Bandai Namco Entertainment, Sega, Kodansha, Shochiku, Colopl, Drecom, G-mode, Kotobuki Solution, Crunchyroll K.K., 505 Games Japan, Active Gaming Media, Toylogic, and Chorus Worldwide. Meetings can be held at Makuhari Messe booths, public spots, rented rooms, restaurants, or online via Zoom, Google Meet, or a proprietary time-zone-adjusting system. Shochiku's Hiroaki Ishige noted that the most common contact he receives at conferences is from people who found him through MeetToMatch. The service is independent of Tokyo Game Show and not an official TGS offering.
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Tokyo Game Show 2026 announced on August 24 that it will distribute free official LINE stamps in collaboration with popular game characters. The stamps became available on August 25 and will be distributed until November 16. Users can obtain them by adding the official TGS2026 LINE account as a friend. The lineup includes Cloud from Final Fantasy VII, Sonic from the Sonic series, Diana from Pragmata, and Astro from Astro Bot. Also included is Tasha Severskaya from Ace Combat 8, a title that has not yet been released. Each stamp features lines that symbolize the characters, such as "Not interested" and "TOO EASY!" Ahead of the distribution, silhouettes of eight stamps were revealed, hinting at the characters and their catchphrases. The event itself is scheduled to run from September 17 to September 21, spanning five days, the longest in its history. Tokyo Game Show marks its 30th anniversary this year, having first been held in 1996.
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Nihon Falcom has published its exhibition details for Tokyo Game Show 2026, which runs from September 17 to September 21 at Makuhari Messe. The company's booth will sit inside the Konami Digital Entertainment booth and will center on a display area commemorating the release of Trails in the Sky the 2nd, scheduled for September 17, 2026. The exhibit will show unreleased illustrations and development documents, plus full-scale weapon replicas that visitors can hold for photo opportunities. Official cosplayers Kipi-san and Ojigi-san will appear as Estelle and Joshua. Attendees will receive a non-sale Puni Puni Can Badge set of seven types, with the daily type varying and quantities limited. Outside the venue and near JR Kaihimmakuhari Station, the company will hand out a special booklet and all ten types of an original uchiwa fan during the three public days. A special online live by Falcom jdk BAND will stream on September 19 at 10:30 a.m. and September 20 at 4:00 p.m., featuring popular Trails series songs; no live stage will be held at the venue.
Aug 17
The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) opened the Tokyo Game Show 30th anniversary special site on August 17, one month before TGS2026 runs from September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe. The site will post a timeline of the show's 30-year history, past posters, and details of anniversary initiatives. CESA, which also turns 30 this year, will open its own anniversary site on August 26, featuring an interactive online quiz about Japan's game industry history. The anniversary projects include a premium ticket with a pure gold medal, a talk stage with producers of milestone titles, a panel exhibition tracing the industry since 1996, and a support message board. The show also announced new sponsors, including Razer for the Creator Lounge and LINE Yahoo as communication partner, plus the appointment of eight new TGS BOOSTERZ ambassadors. The first episode of the official information program "TGS NEWS STUDIO" aired August 17 at 19:00 on YouTube, Twitch, and X.
Aug 10
CESA announced Pocky-san as the official ambassador for indie games at Tokyo Game Show 2026, marking the fifth consecutive year. The eight finalists for Sense of Wonder Night 2026 were also revealed, with the Platinum Award going to Ridlox's Finding Polka. Pocky-san will serve as a judge and present the Pocky Award during the event.