Tokyo Game Show 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to Dates, Schedule, and Streams
The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024 promises an exciting lineup of developer livestreams showcasing new games, updates, and gameplay. This article details the streaming schedule, content highlights, and key announcements.
TGS 2024: Key Dates and Broadcast Schedule
The official TGS website provides the complete streaming schedule. The four-day event (September 26-29, 2024) will feature 21 programs, including 13 Official Exhibitor Programs from developers and publishers. While primarily in Japanese, English interpretations will be available for most streams. A preview special will air on September 18th at 6:00 a.m. EDT.
Below is a summary of the program schedule:
Day 1 Programs (September 26th)
| Time (JST) | Time (EDT) | Company/Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Opening Program |
| 11:00 a.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Keynote |
| 12:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | Gamera Games |
| 3:00 p.m. | 2:00 a.m. | Ubisoft Japan |
| 4:00 p.m. | 3:00 a.m. | Japan Game Awards |
| 7:00 p.m. | 6:00 a.m. | Microsoft Japan |
| 8:00 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. | SNK |
| 9:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. | KOEI TECMO |
| 10:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. | LEVEL-5 |
| 11:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. | CAPCOM |
Day 2 Programs (September 27th)
| Time (JST) | Time (EDT) | Company/Event |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. | 10:00 p.m. | CESA Presentation Stage |
| 6:00 p.m. | 5:00 a.m. | ANIPLEX |
| 7:00 p.m. | 6:00 a.m. | SEGA/ATLUS |
| 9:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. | SQUARE ENIX |
| 10:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. | Infold Games (Infinity Nikki) |
| 11:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. | HYBE JAPAN |
Day 3 Programs (September 28th)
| Time (JST) | Time (EDT) | Company/Event |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Sense of Wonder Night 2024 |
| 1:00 p.m. | 12:00 a.m. | Official Stage Program |
| 5:00 p.m. | 4:00 a.m. | GungHo Online Entertainment |
Day 4 Programs (September 29th)
| Time (JST) | Time (EDT) | Company/Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 p.m. | 12:00 a.m. | Japan Game Awards Future Division |
| 5:30 p.m. | 4:30 a.m. | Ending Program |
Developer and Publisher Streams
In addition to the main TGS channels, several developers and publishers (including Bandai Namco, KOEI TECMO, and Square Enix) will host their own streams. These may coincide with the official schedule. Highlights include KOEI TECMO's Atelier Yumia, Nihon Falcom's The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria, and Square Enix's Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.
Sony's Return to TGS 2024
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) returns to the main exhibit after a four-year absence. While specifics are yet to be revealed, their May State of Play announcement and statement regarding new franchise releases provide context for expectations.
