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The Tokyo Game Show (東京ゲームショウ Tōkyō Gēmu Shō), commonly known as TGS, is a video game expo / convention held annually in the Makuhari Messe, in Chiba, Japan. It is presented by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) and the Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. It is used by many international video game developers to show off their upcoming games and game-related hardware, though the main focus is on the Japanese market rather than overseas. Like the Leipzig Games Convention, but in contrast to the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the Tokyo Game Show allows the general public to attend during the final two days.[1] As a result, it has much higher attendance than E3. Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association is still deciding if the next show in 2010 will be a three or four day event so Tokyo Games Show 2010 will be held either from September 16 or September 17 to September 19 in 2010.
[edit] HistoryMain article: History of Tokyo Game Show The first Tokyo Game Show was held in 1996.[2] Until 2002, the show was held twice a year, once in the spring and once in the autumn (in the Tokyo Big Sight), when the show was held only in the autumn.[3] The show is still held once a year. [edit] LayoutThe 2009 show involves a total of seven areas which consists of both public, business and educational areas.[4] [edit] General Area The largest and main area of the show, it houses most of the video game companies such as Capcom, Sony and Square Enix as well as groups of overseas companies which are housed in pavilions such as the Beijing Pavilion and Canadian Pavilion.[4] [edit] Advanced Mobile & PC AreaIt houses major Japanese computing companies which are showcasing its products at the show such as Japanese desktop and notebook computers. Also housed here are Japanese mobile phone companies.[4] [edit] Kids’ AreaAnother area which is used to showcase new games that are aimed at a younger audience such as children. Companies such as Taito and Sega are housed here.[4] [edit] Game School Area This area focuses on companies and universities which offer gaming courses to students to educate them on game creation and design. It houses colleges such as Numazu Professional College of Information Technology and Tokyo Designer Gakuin College.[4] [edit] Sales AreaIt is the main area in the games convention where most of the sales and business transactions between companies and consumers are carried out. Companies housed here include Nikkei Business Publications, Inc.[4] [edit] Business Solution AreaIt is the main business area of the games convention and is not open to the public.[4] [edit] Business Meeting AreaIt is mainly a location for businessmen of different companies to interact with one another.[4] [edit] Media coverageMany international websites and blogs have a history of providing extensive coverage of TGS with live webcasts, game previews, game media and blog entries covering popular press events. Some of the more popular sites include, but are not limited to IGN, GameSpot, Kotaku, 1UP.com and GameTrailers. [edit] See also[edit] References
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