Tokyo Game Show 2012, Japan’s largest gaming event, will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba from September 20th-23rd.
The 20th and 21st are open to the industy, and the public is welcome on the 22nd and 23rd. Tickets are ¥1,000 in advance or ¥1,200 at the show, with elementary school students and younger admitted free.
171 Japanese developers and publishers including Namco Bandai Games, as well as 68 foreign companies, will exhibit at the show. Along with company booths, TGS will feature the TGS Forum, the Asia Game Business Summit, e-sports tournaments, costume contests and more.
A long list of Gundam titles! Namco Bandai Games Booth
The Namco Bandai Games booth will feature an array of Gundam titles, plus chances to pick up rare social game items.
The booth with also hold live events, which will be streamed online via Bandai Namco Live TV.
・ SD Gundam G Generation Overworld (PSP)
・ Lost Heroes (3DS/PSP)
・ Gundam Area Wars (iOS)
・ SD Gundam Operations (PC)
・ Gundam Royale (Mobage)
・ Gundam Card Collection (Mobage)
・ Super Robot Wars Card Chronicle (Mobage)
・ Mobile Suit Gundam Online (PC)
Pick up exclusive item codes!
The booth will be handing out serial codes for items in several Gundam games, plus a chance at a random unit in Super Robot Wars Card Chronicle. If you play any of these games, don’t miss out!
Gundam Royale (Mobage)
[Gundam]
Receives a bonus when paired with Amuro Ray, Sayla Mass, or Amuro Ray (CCA) character cards.
[Strike Gundam]
Receives a bonus when paired with the Kira Yamato character card.
[Gundam Exia]
Receives a bonus when paired with Setsuna F Seiei or Setsuna F Seiei (2nd) character cards.
Items available: 9/20 – 9/24
Gundam Card Collection (Mobage)
TGS-exclusive Ultra Rare card. Will receive a series bonus in the early October event.
[Sazabi]
TGS-exclusive Super Rare card. Will receive a series bonus in the early October event.
[TGS 2012 50x Gundarium Alloy/Battlefield Memory set]
A TGS-exclusive item set containing 50 Battlefield Memories and 50 Gundarium Alloys.
Items available: 9/20 – 9/24
Mobile Suit Gundam Online (PC)
This code grants priority access to late October’s closed beta test.
For more information on the beta, visit the Mobile Suit Gundam Online official site.
A Namco Bandai ID is required to participate in the beta.
SD Gundam Operations (PC)
Items available: 9/20 – 9/24
[Strike Rouge]
A two-star Strike Rouge will be delivered to your Inbox.
[Gundam Mk-II]
A two-star Gundam Mk-II will be delivered to your Inbox.
[Gelgoog]
A one-star Gelgoog will be delivered to your Inbox.
※ Gameplay requires separate fee, Yahoo! ID
Gundam Area Wars (iOS)
Items available: 9/20 – 9/24
[GP-01Fb]
Code redeemable for GP-01Fb.
[Char Custom Gelgoog]
Code redeemable for Char Custom Gelgoog.
[Gundam]
Code redeemable for Gundam.
※ Usable in Gundam Area Ward version 2.0 and above
Super Robot Wars Card Chronicle (Mobage)
Pick up a serial code at the booth during events!
Enter the code online, and you’ll receive one of the following units!
● Raideen
● Combattler V
● Voltes V
● Daitarn 3
● Dragonar-1 (L)
● Dangaioh
● Ten no Zeorymer
● Shining Gundam
● Launcher Strike Gundam
● Gundam Exia
● Aestivalis (Air) Akito
● Shin Getter 1
● Dendoh Phoenix Aile
● Mazinkaiser KS
● Burai
※ One try per drawing.
※ One per visitor.
The Namco Bandai Games booth will host a variety of live shows. Two Gundam shows are scheduled for the 21st.
■ Time
9/21 noon – 12:45
■ Topics
Super Robot Wars Card Chronicle introduction, SRW promo announcement
Swimsuit poll results announcement
■ Guest
Sayaka Sayama
■ Appearing
Producer Terada and Producer Kunimasa of B.B. Studio
Industry-first console F2P model
■ Time
9/21 2:00 – 2:45■ Appearing
Producer Ohno and Director Tokushima of B.B. Studio /
Producer Kuwahara of Namco Bandai Games
Events at the booth will be streamed on Bandai Namco Live TV daily from 10 to 5. Check out the latest Namco Bandai Games titles on channel A, or tune into channel B for live shows with special guests and hosts.
You can watch direct from the Namco Bandai Games Tokyo Game Show 2012 page!
Pick up Gundam goods in advance
The Cospa booth will have nine different types of patch. Pick some up, and customize your own outfit or gear!
This article has all the details.
Tokyo Game Show begins September 20th!
Tokyo Game Show 2012
[Dates] 9/20-21, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (industry)
9/22-23, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (public)
※ Industry dates available to industry and press only.
※ Public dates may open at 9:30 AM to relieve crowding.
[Venue] Makuhari Messe Halls 1-8
[Admission] Standard: ¥1,200 at the gates or ¥1,000 in advance, with elementary school students and younger admitted free.
TGS Supporters’ Club: ¥3,000 in advance