Marking its 30th anniversary this year since its inaugural event in 1996, Tokyo Game Show (TGS) has launched a special website and fully revealed details of its record-scale commemorative event, including a diverse sponsorship lineup and official ambassadors.
The TGS Steering Committee launched the 30th Anniversary Special Website today, revealing a 30-year history timeline and a past poster gallery. TGS organizer Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) is also celebrating its 30th anniversary and will launch its own anniversary website on August 26, featuring the online trivia game "CESA Game Certification," designed to teach the culture and history of the Japanese gaming industry. For this event, a made-to-order "30th Anniversary Ticket" featuring a pure gold medal will be available for purchase until Tuesday, September 8, while the first episode of the "30th Anniversary Title Talk Stage," featuring popular game producers, will air on Friday, September 11.
Inside the venue, a 30-year history panel exhibition covering Japan Game Awards winners and key economic indicators from each era will be set up. Visitors can receive special commemorative stickers by leaving messages on the "30th Anniversary Message Board" or participating in a hashtag event, and they can also view the "30th Anniversary Game Developer Messages" exhibition featuring handwritten autographs from famous game creators.
Food offerings and payment convenience have also been significantly enhanced. Food courts at the venue will offer "30 BOOST FOOD," featuring 30% larger portions or 30-piece sets compared to standard offerings. Kewpie no Tamago joined as a food court sponsor, offering free "Tare de Taberu Tamago" toppings at select food trucks. SB Payment Service joined as a special sponsor, rolling out cashless payment terminals across nearly all food trucks and merchandise sales areas. Additionally, LY Corporation will support smooth information sharing for attendees via the LINE platform as the official communication partner.
Dedicated spaces for content creators and the official ambassador lineup have also been finalized. The "TGS Creator Lounge Presented by Twitch," organized by Twitch and sponsored by global gaming brand Razer, will provide influencers with an enhanced streaming environment. A total of eight members were appointed to the third lineup of the official ambassador group "TGS Boosters": Hideo Ishiguro, Atsuko Uchida, Kyle, Koko Kawai, Kim Blue, Taki, Rice3_Master, and Lappy, the mascot of TBS's morning show. They will vividly deliver the excitement of TGS 2026 to global fans around the world.
Family visitor benefits and a wide variety of broadcast programs are also drawing attention. Located at TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall near Makuhari Messe, the Family Game Park will be open free of charge to visitors of junior high school age and under from Saturday, September 19 to Monday, September 21. Sanapi, editor-in-chief of TV Game Magazine, was appointed as official ambassador to introduce family-tailored content such as "Asobiba!" and "Manabiba!", while a "Family Game Garapon" event will award prizes to survey participants. In addition, the first episode of the official news program "TGS News Studio," hosted by Shohei Taguchi with guests including Moga Mogami, premiered on Monday, August 17 at 7:00 PM to great fan enthusiasm.
