CESA has announced the official supporter and ambassador for the upcoming TOKYO GAME SHOW 2024 (TGS2024) which will be in-person at Makuhari Messe from September 26, 2024 to September 29, 2024. They will be joining in to increase the momentum leading up to the event.
Daichi Miura, a singer and dancer passionate about gaming, will be the official supporter for TGS2024. Content creator POCKY will serve as the Indie Game official ambassador for the third consecutive year. As with last year’s event, TGS2024 will invite Official Influencers from Overseas to promote the event worldwide. This year, TGS has chosen Official Influencers from each of the 12 nations and regions. Additionally, they are now accepting applications from guest and general influencers to attend the event.
Official Supporter – Mr. Daichi Miura
“I am truly excited to have been selected as the TGS Official Supporter. As a huge fan of games, I am deeply honored. Tokyo Game Show is one of the largest gaming festivals, a special place where the latest information and development trends are showcased under one roof. While I will be attending the event as the Official Supporter this year, I am also looking forward to experiencing TGS as a fellow game enthusiast and sharing the excitement, thrilling moments, and passion with many people.” – Daichi Miura
Miura has been passionate about gaming since childhood. In April 2021, he launched his own YouTube channel called “Daichi Miura’s Game Commentary,” which currently has around 100,000 subscribers. For the first time in his career, he serves as the main host of the NHK program “Game Genome,” which delves deeply into the world of gaming. In addition to his singing and dancing performances, he is admired by many fans and creators for his gaming skills.
POCKY Returns For The 3rd Time as Ambassador
“Hi, it’s Pocky! I’m thrilled to be chosen as the TGS Indie Game Ambassador once again this year! In my third year, I’ll work hard to share the appeal, enjoyment, and excitement of indie games with everyone! Can’t wait to see you all there!” – POCKY
POCKY, a content creator, has been appointed as the Official Ambassador for the TGS2024 Indie Game for three consecutive years. POCKY will be featured in the TGS official program, introducing all the titles chosen for Selected Indie 80 to be showcased at the event.
The program will be streamed on September 11 at 6:00 p.m. (JST). In addition, POCKY will select an outstanding indie game from the titles showcased at the Selected Indie 80 event from the perspective of a creator, and present the “POCKY Award” during the exhibition. Moreover, he will play the award-winning game and upload a commentary video about it on his channel.
Official Influencers from Overseas
Same as last year’s event, TGS will invite Official Influencers from Overseas to spread the news about the event globally. Official Influencers are based in Asia, Oceania, or the Middle East. Applicants must be 18 years or older and will actively share TGS news before the event starts.
Official Influencers:
- Junpei Zaki – Australia
- ESportsGO – China
- Deer Chan – Hong Kong
- KIM JOON YOUNG – Korea
- GamerSecret – Malaysia
- Asheru – Philippines
- Xzit Thamer – Saudi Arabia
- Yosuke – Singapore
- Lao Yang Mie Mie – Taiwan
- Unicat Gaming – Thailand
- Tunca Arslan – Turkey
- Game Cuc Hay – Vietnam
Entries are open today for Guest and General Influencers visiting TGS2024 so do be sure to check it out if you plan to head on over to the event.
Things to note:
Guest Influencer
– Eligibility: Influencers invited by TGS exhibitors, their related agents, or MCNs
– You need a guest code (promotion code) from an exhibitor, agent, or MCN to complete the entry form
– 18 years old or older
– Guest Influencers can visit the event for four days from September 26 to September 29
– No registration fee as you just need the guest code
General Influencer
– Eligibility: Influencers with a social media follower count exceeding the threshold set by TGS2024
– 18 years old or older
– General Influencers can visit the event for three days from September 27 to September 29 (Sun.)
– Registration fee: The fee is required to complete your entry.
– Influencer registration fee: JPY1,100 including tax/Companion registration fee: JPY1,650 including tax