Phoenixx is an indie game festival scheduled to be held at Musashino Public Hall (Kichijoji) and other locations.“TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2024”At the event, information on the gorgeous performers, stage program information, and details of events in each Kichijoji area will be announced. In addition, we have released the latest information on the game titles that will be exhibited, as well as information on the companies that are sponsoring and collaborating with us.
The festival will be held over two days: Business Day on March 2nd and Public Day on March 3rd, and will feature a variety of stage programs and events that are a must-see for not only indie game creators but also the general public. … apparently …
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“TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2024” overview
event name TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2024 (Tokyo Indie Game Summit)
date and time Business day:March 2, 2024 (Sat) 13:00-17:00 Public release date:March 3, 2024 (Sunday) 10:00-17:00
venue [Main venue] Musashino Public Hall Kichijoji Tokyu REI Hotel [Sub venue] Kichijoji PARCO Kichijoji Marui Kirarina Keio Kichijoji Digital Hollywood STUDIO Kichijoji Harmonica Yokocho Kichijoji
Sponsored by TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT Management Office
[Program ①]13:00～14:00 TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2024 Opening 【Performer】 Yasuhiro Omino (Mayor of Musashino), Kazunori Sakamoto (Phoenixx) [Contents] This is the opening of the indie game event “TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT'', which aims to be “a place where the talents of various creators, mainly in indie games, come together and become an opportunity to aim for the top.''
[Program ②]14:15～14:45 Demonstration of multilingual AI translation engine for games Supported by Digital Hearts 【Performer】 Digital Hearts person in charge Maro Watanabe (Rosetta) [Contents] Digital Hearts, which supports the overseas expansion of indie games, unveiled for the first time a demonstration of an AI translation engine for entertainment content such as games, anime, and manga that utilizes cutting-edge AI technology. Please look forward to the AI translation engine that will revolutionize the game industry, supporting mutual translation between 9 languages: Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Western, Chinese, Chinese, Korean, and realizing translations that incorporate personality and emotion!
[Program ③]15:15～15:45 Bushiroad Games Title Line Up Supported by Bushiroad 【Performer】 Rin Tateishi [Contents] Introducing the notable titles released by Bushiroad that will be exhibited at “TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2024”: the shooting game “Macross -Shooting Insight-” and the puzzle action “Gift”.
[Program ④]16:15-17:00 GAME MUSIC TALK SESSION Supported by SACRA GAME MUSIC 【Performer】 Kakumitsu Otsuka, Haruko Tsuge (Sony Interactive Entertainment), Makoto Yanagi (SACRA MUSIC), Kazunori Sakamoto (Phoenixx) [Contents] The finale of Day 1 of “TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2024” will be a crosstalk about the future of indie game music. A must-see session for indie game music creators and fans.
■March 3rd (Sunday) Public open day
[Program ①]11:00～12:00 TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2024 “Special Talk Session” 【Performer】 ZUN, Noda Crystal, JYUNYA [Contents] The opening of the second day of “TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2024” will be a special talk session between Mr. ZUN, also known as Shinto Priest, the creator of “Touhou Project” and Mr. Crystal Noda, who is also involved in making games himself! Please look forward to the talks that can only be heard here by people who are running through the scene.
[Program ②]12:15-12:45 “Strongest King Encyclopedia” Stage Supported by Iniminimanimo 【Performer】 PJ Masks (kigurumi) [Contents] Ini Mini Manimo, which is broadcast on TV Tokyo every Saturday from 7am, will appear on “TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT”! ! The simulation battle encyclopedia “The Strongest King Encyclopedia'' was created with the concept of “Let's have fierce warriors from various genera such as the animal and dinosaur worlds fight in a tournament format to determine the strongest,'' which will be aired from January 6, 2024. ” special stage will be held! !
[Program ③]13:10～14:10 TIGS Push Titles Supported by Cygames Special Stage 【Performer】 Chikunobo, Risa Mitadera, face art, Babrina [Contents] Among the various games exhibited at “TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT”, the management office selected three titles that are exciting for the future as “TIGS Push Titles”! Our game commentators will be happy to show you the charm of each game!
[Program ④]14:25～14:55 “Yin Charabu Comedy” Special Stage 【Performer】 Joseph [Contents] A special stage where we will reveal the latest information on the love-style novel game “Yin Chara Love Comedy” where all the capture characters are “Yin Chara”! Information that can only be heard here, released for the first time in Japan… You have no choice but to see it…!
[Program ⑤]15:15～15:45 TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT Esports Battle Supported by ONE Esports 【Performer】 chocoblanca, takera, fujimura, johnny [Contents] E-sports with indie games! ! Professional esports players will have serious battles in “Nyaaaanvy,” a casual game that anyone can easily enjoy!
[Program ⑥]16:00～17:00 2nd GYAAR Studio Indie Game Contest Winners Announcement & Special Talk Session 【Performer】 Daisuke Uchiyama (Bandai Namco Studio), Yumon Sekiguchi (Supercell), Takahiro Furukawa (BUBBLE GUM *1st Contest Platinum Award Winner), Kazunori Sakamoto (Phoenixx) [Contents] Announcing the winning works of the “2nd GYAAR Studio Indie Game Contest'', a contest for game creators. New titles that will lead the world's indie game scene in the future will emerge from here. Please look forward to the special talk session that can only be heard here.
*At each stage, stage viewing tickets will be distributed to ease congestion and prevent danger. Further details will be announced on the official website.
■Performers (titles omitted): Main MC
[Misuzu Araki] As a gaming MC, he has appeared on many official game programs, events, and e-sports programs. He himself is a big fan of games and is an omnivorous gamer who enjoys playing games every day regardless of genre.
■Performer (title omitted): Guest
[ZUN] Enigmatic developer. He is the original author of the “Touhou Project'' series and the head of the doujin game circle “Shanghai Alice Genrakudan''. He handles all aspects of programming, music, illustrations, etc. [Performance date] Sunday, March 3rd Program ①
[Noda Crystal] Talent creator. Her hobbies are gaming, computers, basketball, watching rankings on Nico Nico Douga, and muscle training. Her special skill is being able to create games on a computer/Gomoku. [Performance date] Sunday, March 3rd Program ①
[JYUNYA] Indie game creator. Representative/Graphic of the game production circle “AQUASTYLE”. Production titles include “Mysterious Gensokyo Series'' and “Touhou Danmakagura/Touhou Danmakagura Fantasia Lost.'' [Performance date] Sunday, March 3rd Program ①
[Chikunobo] Game commentator/streamer. He's a game commentator, but he's also able to do some physically demanding work, and his position is unclear. He has the nickname of the smiling monster, and before you know it, he's being played around with and becomes a character. He likes making live squid. [Performance date] March 3rd (Sunday) Program ③
[Risa Mitadera] Talent streamer. Broadcast every day on the YouTube channel “Mitadera Game”! [Performance date] March 3rd (Sunday) Program ③
[Facial art] Game talent, streamer, MC. He is active in various game distribution and event MC, mainly focusing on horror games. [Performance date] March 3rd (Sunday) Program ③
[Babrina] Cross-dressing talent/game commentator. She made her stage debut as a drag queen at Shinjuku 2-chome. She has worked in media such as MCing events for artists such as Namie Amuro and Mika Nakashima, variety shows, dramas, commercials, and movies, and has also been active as a game distributor since 2019. In the summer of 2023, she also made a regular appearance in the TX drama “Yawatoko to Katako''. [Performance date] March 3rd (Sunday) Program ③
[Chocoblanca] The first Japanese female professional gamer. She is mainly active in fighting games and racing games. In 2015, she founded Shinobiism Co., Ltd. with her husband Momochi, a professional gamer. In order to liven up the gaming community, she is involved in both professional gamer activities and corporate activities, such as event planning and management, and program planning. [Performance date] March 3rd (Sunday) Program ⑤
[Fujimura] Professional gamer affiliated with Shinobiism Gaming. A professional gamer affiliated with Shinobiism Gaming who mainly plays “Street Fighter”. He has achieved good results in numerous world tournaments, including winning the world tournament “RedBull Kumite” twice in a row. He has a reputation for his combo accuracy and decision making, earning him the nicknames “Craftsman'' and “Lethal Master''. [Performance date] March 3rd (Sunday) Program ⑤
[Johnny] Professional gamer affiliated with Shinobiism Gaming. A professional gamer affiliated with Shinobiism Gaming who mainly plays “Street Fighter”. In 2016, he applied for the Shinobi-ism disciple project and was selected out of about 100 applicants. After working as a disciple, he has been active as a professional gamer since 2018. He likes power-type characters and has a reputation for his explosive power. [Performance date] March 3rd (Sunday) Program ⑤
[takera] Professional gamer affiliated with Shinobiism Gaming. A professional gamer affiliated with Shinobiism Gaming, mainly active in “Super Smash Bros. SP”. Ken is the main character, and his aggressive play style has achieved good results in tournaments. Recently, he has been focusing on streaming and is active in groups such as Stogura. [Performance date] March 3rd (Sunday) Program ⑤
Summary of content implemented in each area
This year, “TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT” will take over the entire city of Kichijoji! In addition to the game exhibitions at the main venues, Musashino Public Hall and Kichijoji Tokyu REI Hotel, various events related to games will be held!
[Musashino Public Hall/Kichijoji Tokyu REI Hotel] This year, the game will be exhibited at two locations: Musashino Public Hall and Kichijoji Tokyu REI Hotel! Other titles are still to be announced! looking forward to! Click here for details:https://indiegamessummit.tokyo/title/
[Kids area](Musashino Public Hall parking lot) “The characters” that are very popular with children all over the world are coming! Let's all take a photo together ♪ And there's even “The Strongest King Illustrated Book'', “Peppa Pig'', “PJ Masks'', “Paw Patrol'', and “Transformers''! There is also a corner where children can play with toys and games featuring their favorite characters!
[Kirarina Kichijoji] At Happinet's merchandise sales corner on the north and south aisles of Kiralina 1F, we will be selling goods from the popular adventure game “NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE” where you live with the strongest broadcaster (Internet Angel)! We also have special benefits, so please come and visit us! Additionally, in the 4th floor space, the Kids Programming Academy will hold programming workshops using the small PC IchigoJam. Now accepting advance reservations! Click here for details:https://forms.gle/vRqHaSVqUBY5P1PV9
[Kichijoji Marui] An original goods shop for “TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT” is now open in the Marui 1F space! Furthermore, on the 5th floor, a special exhibition of the “Touhou Project” fan game “Mysterious Gensokyo” series will be held!
[Digital Hollywood STUDIO Kichijoji] We are planning to exhibit game works created by students!
[Kichijoji PARCO] The love-style novel game “Yin Charabukome”, which became a hot topic last year by winning 2nd place at the “Dengeki Indie Awards 2023”, where all the capture characters are “Yin Chara”, is holding its first pop-up store! We are selling a lot of limited original goods using life-like illustrations with the theme of “male idol costumes”! Click here for details:https://phoenixx.ne.jp/inlove_240112/
[Kichijoji Planet K] Phoenixx will be holding its first live event “WXWW presented by Phoenixx” featuring five new artists from various genres and backgrounds! If you present your “TIGS2024” ticket, you can also get a cashback of “1,000 yen” on the ticket price. Starring asobi, Sawa Angstrom, nini, The Curtains, and Tok10. Click here for details:https://phoenixx.ne.jp/wxww/
[Harmonica Alley] Those who enter with a ticket on the day will receive a free drink coupon that can be used at several shops in Harmonica Yokocho. *The number may be limited. note that. [Target stores](12 stores in total) Dada, Harmonica Kitchen, Amami, Yakitori Tecchan Kichijoji Store, Moscow, Poyo (POLLO), Eihire, Ahiru Beer Hall, Munich, Katakuchi, Chicken, Apron
“TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2024” Seven Net Shopping original goods on sale!
A special collaboration between Seven Net Shopping and an indie game participating in this event! Original goods can be purchased at Seven Net Shopping. Click here for details:https://7net.omni7.jp/general/010007/240215tokyoigs
Creche area established
You can leave your child with peace of mind while participating in an event! A nursery area has been set up.
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date and time. Place March 2, 2024 (Saturday) 12:30-17:30: Chamber of Commerce and Industry 5th floor, 1st and 2nd conference rooms March 3, 2024 (Sunday) 9:30-17:30: Chamber of Commerce and Industry 4th floor citizen meeting room
Notes *2 and a half hours per person. Please apply for your desired time. *The number of people that can be kept is limited to the first 5 people in each slot. note that.
“TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2024” sponsor/cooperating companies
Tickets on sale now!
Tickets are now on sale for Business Day on March 2nd (Saturday) and General Open Day on March 3rd (Sunday). Those who purchase advance tickets on the public opening day will receive an “original sticker” at the venue on the day of the event (*Sticker distribution will end as soon as it runs out). Please check the event homepage for details.
