September 19th news: The 2011 Tokyo Game Show concluded on September 18th. In addition to the release of new and major titles across various platforms, this year's event also saw a record high number of attendees. According to the organizers, the total attendance reached 222,668 people.
The 2011 Tokyo Game Show ran from September 15th to September 18th, with the 17th and 18th being the official public visitation days. On the first day, September 17th, the attendance hit 86,251 people, breaking the historical record. This year's show featured not only new releases for PS3/Xbox 360, PSP/PSV/3DS and other consoles and handhelds, but also gave significant attention to social games, which are currently very popular. Japan's largest social gaming website, GREE, brought multiple new titles to the event.
Moreover, smartphone games, PC-based single-player games, and online games were all part of the Tokyo Game Show 2011, marking the first attempt at diversification in the history of the event. As a result, it attracted not only console and handheld users, but also players from various gaming sectors, which was one of the key factors that led to the record-breaking attendance this year.
Additionally, the slogan for this year's show was "Revitalizing Japan through Games," with a dedicated booth set up. Various exhibitors and game developers donated to the Tohoku earthquake relief efforts. The organizers also placed a message board at the special exhibition, where attendees left their blessings.
Finally, the organizers announced at the closing ceremony that the "2012 Tokyo Game Show" will be held from September 20th to September 23rd, 2012. Let's look forward to the arrival of the next show!