You've probably heard of E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo), right? It's this big video game tradeshow where game developers and publishers show off their latest and greatest. Did you know there's a similar show in Japan called TGS (Tokyo Game Show)? It's only a few weeks away, and it has way more giant robots, spiky hair, and cute girls than E3 ever could. Even though it's all the way in Japan, it's worth paying attention to.

It seems like a lot of gamers don't know much about Tokyo Game Show, so that's where we come in. We've developed this guide to help you navigate the tumultuous, often disorienting landscape of Japanese gaming magic. Tokyo Game Show is a pretty big deal, after all.


Don't know where Japan is? No problem! That's what maps are for, and they're usually pretty accurate. But if you're not flying to Japan to attend Tokyo Game Show yourself, you just need a suitable internet browser to visit IGN for all your gaming needs when TGS goes down.


Numbers are confusing, but we kept this chart simple. Look at all the people that attend these shows. You're not alone in your love of platforming and shooting monsters with fire arrows!


This is the "who's who" list of Japanese game development. The companies on this list have made some sweet games, or they drive flying cars. Or both. Regardless, they're showing up at Tokyo Game Show this year.


Gaming is about games, which is why we're excited to see these games at Tokyo Game Show. Is this glorious list of digital delicacies subject to change? You bet. But that's just part of the thrill (the other part is skydiving). Other notable games include Soulcalibur V, Dark Souls, and Tekken.