Tokyo Game Show 2020 to Feature Next Generation Consoles and Cloud Gaming - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 01 March 2020 / 3,914 Views
The Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association, the company that runs the annual gaming convention Tokyo Game Show, has released a press release giving details on TGS 2020, which runs from September 24 to 27 in Chiba, Japan.
The press release reveals the next generation consoles, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, will appear at the show, as well as cloud gaming.
"The theme of TGS2020 is 'The Future Touches Gaming First,'" reads the press release translated by Twinfinite. "Games are the most updated and accessible means to experience the emerging technologies that will unlock new possibilities for the future. With the theme of this year, the event expects to provide an opportunity for people to touch and play the latest games and immerse themselves in the feel of an exciting future that is just around the corner."
Read more of the press release below:
"Featuring novel game consoles for the next generation, TGS2020 is sure to attract even more attention from around the world. The event will focus on the full-fledged launch of cloud gaming and its advanced gaming environment such as the start of 5G services for commercial use, and will boost the unprecedented gaming experience brought by new platforms. Moreover, TGS2020 will host the area where visitors can explore “new frontiers” of games through crossing over with education, fashion, arts and other industries.
"TGS2020 will team up with various popular influencers from Japan and overseas to create buzz prior to the event, not only for visitors but also for game fans who cannot be at the venue on the event days. Through tie-ups with domestic and overseas media partners and multiple video platforms, the latest news on the event will be released in Japanese, English and Chinese to reach the growing number of online viewers on a global scale.
I"n the e-Sports field, which is attracting increasing attention also from outside of the game industry, this year’s event again plans to hold various championships at the giant “e-Sports X (Cross)” stage (details to be announced in April). In addition to upgraded online streaming services, TGS will also offer the unique way to enjoy e-Sports for visitors."
Read a mission statement below:
"We believe that ahead of all else, gaming is what has brought ever evolving technology to our everyday lives. This has remained unchanged throughout the generations. Even if intellectually we understand the latest technologies we hear about on the news, they still seem like innovations from the distant future. But this is far from true.
"TOKYO GAME SHOW 2020 aspires to be a place where all people can experience the excitement and potential of cutting-edge technology through gaming. Step into a perfectly synched world where all people transcend space and time, and discover the potential of games that rise above convention to change the future in various fields.
The evolution of technology and the power of gaming are realizing an increasingly exciting future. Come experience it for yourself, here at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2020. Don’t miss TOKYO GAME SHOW 2020, the festival of games gathering much attention from all over the world."
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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Hearing the launches will be delayed.
LOL. I laugh, but then scratch my head as I ponder how true and likely this could possibly be. It's not like delay's are foreign to this gen.
The coronavirus has made quite a mess of things. Probably won't be delayed, but you will be lucky to get hold of one at launch.
SNY has mentioned that Pro wasn't revealed early because that's not necessary anymore and isn't how the industry tends to operate these days. They could wait until TGS, even though it's hard to believe they wouldn't have their own show around the time of E3. However, SNY has also mentioned that they plan to make decisions based off of what MS does with XBSX, so waiting doesn't seem out of the question. Maybe SNY wants to give PS4 all the breathing room it can, for as long as it can, and make some bigger PS4 announcements over the rest of the year, like a super slim and/or price drop, then reveal PS5 just before the holidays?
Well if MS also keeps waiting, then what's a little longer for PS? PS5 dev kits supposedly have been in dev's hands for longer than XBSX kits. 3rd parties waited a year after Pro for XB1X after it was announced so early, so. SNY may not have said exactly that, but they basically left it open for interpretation, and I tend to agree with the insight that SNY most likely wants to make MS show it's hand first because PS holds the high ground and has the advantage at present.
If Sony doesn't cancel their attendance first...
I would respect it.
good lord, if the coronavirus isn't contained by then, we're in serious trouble
There is a chance all these 2020 events will be canceled due to coronavirus outbreak in every contry :(
Cloud gaming, brought to you by Microsoft
I see you are Ignoring that PS Now has been around for almost 5 years lol
They’ll be using Azure cloud, while both Sony and MS share and invest further in AI tech that Sony has been developing for years. I guess, next gen AI brought to you by Sony, right? You’re implying though that Cloud gaming is new and MS is at the forefront.
Also, if we’re being honest, Sony went with Azure, over Amazon and Google, because it’s the cheapest.
Essay Pro