Tokyo Game Show

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 Gamescom, the Tokyo Game Show allows the general public to attend during the final two days. The 2010 Tokyo Game Show was held from September 16th to the 19th, and was hosted by Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association. The 2011 Tokyo Game Show was held on September 15th to the 18th. The 2012 Tokyo Game Show was held on September 20th to September 23rdThe Tokyo Game Show opened at 1000 until 1700 (Japan-guide.com, 2012). Ticket prices were JPY 1,200 per day (JPY 1,000 in advance) for adults and elementary children or younger get free admission. Since 2011 TGS offers discount tickets to seniors, handicapped, disability certificates, wounded soldier certificates, or atomic-bomb survivor certificates (2012 Tokyo Game Show). The TOKYO GAME SHOW 2013 is currently scheduled to be held at Makuhari Messe from Thursday, September 19 to Sunday, September 22, 2013 (2012 Tokyo Game Show).