TGS 2024: Bandai Namco and Square Enix Steal the Show with Exciting Reveals and Booth Experiences
The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) continues to be a premier gaming event in Asia, bringing fans worldwide a hands-on experience with the hottest upcoming titles. For TGS 2024, industry powerhouses Bandai Namco and Square Enix return in full force, delivering a feast of highlights and demos for fans.
From 26 to 29 September at Makuhari Messe, this year’s TGS sticks to the tried-and-true formula, with the first two days dedicated to business and the latter open to the public. Fans can look forward to various activities, including gameplay sessions, sneak peeks, live stage performances, and stunning booth displays.
Bandai Namco's booth this year showcases Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO and Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream as top attractions. At the heart of the space stands a towering Goku, alongside a massive screen playing Dragon Ball trailers and dozens of smaller monitors offering glimpses of playable characters. Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream delivers thrilling live gameplay, allowing 20 players to team up and take on a dragon boss in a fast-paced demo. The best-performing team even gets a shoutout, perfect for photos and bragging rights.
Meanwhile, Square Enix pulls out all the stops at its booth, headlining Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, and Fantasian Neo Dimension. A massive Slime from Dragon Quest hovers above the booth, drawing in attendees. In addition to game demos, Square Enix showcases incredible replicas, such as Dragon Quest armor and dioramas from Fantasian Neo Dimension. A throne from Romancing SaGa provides fans a royal photo op, while rare collector items from the company’s flagship series are also on display.
Bandai Namco’s booth is in Hall 5, while Square Enix's booth can be found in Hall 3. Here’s their full game lineup:
Bandai Namco:
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO
Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream
SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada
Tales of Graces f Remastered
Square Enix:
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
Fantasian Neo Dimension
Life is Strange: Double Exposure
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Visions of Mana
Final Fantasy XIV Online
Final Fantasy XVI
PowerWash Simulator