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【TpGS 22】2022 Taipei Game Show will officially debut next week, more than 140 games will accompany players to play through the winter

The 2022 Taipei Game Show (hereinafter referred to as TGS) will be held in Hall 1 of Nangang Exhibition Center from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm every day from January 22 to 25. body, etc. The Taipei Game Show ONLINE in the evening will renew the energy of video games, and players can also draw PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X consoles by purchasing tickets.

The business district and the 2022 APGS Asia Pacific Game Summit will be the first to start online on January 20th and 21st. The business district will gather more than 32 countries and regions, and more than 300 industry players will participate. Invite Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Indie Game Initiative Director Shuhei Yoshida, Platinum Games Chief Brand Officer Inaba Atsushi, Chief Game Designer Kamiya Hideki and other multinational professionals as lecturers. In addition, the Metaverse Cross-domain Innovation Application Forum will be held on the 24th.

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Amphibious players have become mainstream cross-platform popular games in the market, just look at this

According to the “2021 Taiwan Gamer Behavior Survey Key Report” conducted by Nielsen Marketing Research Consultants commissioned by the Taipei Computer Association, up to 62% of Taiwanese gamers are amphibious gamers who use both PC platforms and mobile phones to play games, followed by Only 33% prefer mobile games, while only 5% play on PCs. The questionnaire was conducted through an online survey and interviewed 1,006 gamers. The demographics are men and women aged 18-59 who have played any computer or mobile game in the past three months, and currently live on the mainland of Taiwan.

The report also pointed out that Taiwan has a game population of 15 million, with an average of 6.4 gamers for every 10 people. Males are slightly more than females, with an average age of 37.2 years. Proportion of big players. In terms of genres, female players prefer puzzle solving, business simulation and interactive development games, while male players prefer role-playing, strategy tower defense and action shooting games. The channels for players to absorb new game information, the top three are social networking platforms, comprehensive audio-visual platforms and video game information websites. In terms of player gaming behavior, the longest retention is usually AR/VR virtual reality games, up to 43 months. The RPG games had the longest average play time at about 102 minutes.

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The official follow-up pointed out that the survey report on player consumption behavior released this time focuses on online game players and does not include players of home console games. The main reason is that the consumption habits of the two groups are different. Market research needs, planning survey reports for different ethnic groups.

The official said that no matter what game platform players like to use, TGS will accompany all players to play through the winter. More than 140 games have appeared at this video game exhibition, including the cross-platform MMORPG masterpiece “Odin: God’s Betrayal” listed in South Korea. , An online strategy RPG “White Night Aurora” that gathers 150 well-known painters and voice actors.

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The “RO Ragnarok” series, which bears countless touching memories for the 20th anniversary of its listing in Taiwan, will also reveal 3 unlisted works in Taiwan. The Japanese classic RPG “Resurrection Cthulhu” series will not only debut on TGS for the first time, but will also be announced at the exhibition. Major news, the firearms anthropomorphic real-time combat game “Girls Frontline” will also bring players information about the new work “Girls Frontline: Cloud Map Project”.

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The official pointed out that the game storage device e-sports brand WD_BLACK will also debut at the booth. Not only will the latest WD_BLACK series of e-sports products be displayed, but manufacturers have prepared a variety of limited-edition brand gifts for players.

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The rich content of Indie House and the board game park is super attractive and eye-catching

The official pointed out that TGS has always been the best opportunity for independent game studios to get in touch with players and listen to their opinions. There are more than 45 games in the Indie House independent game zone this time, including the highly discussed “Liao Tianding” developed by the Taiwan team. – Rare Generations of Thieves No. 1, “Hunt-or-Haunt”, which is based on the familiar traffic lights, as well as teams from Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong and other places, participate in thousands of miles across the sea, players only need to participate in the exhibition during the exhibition Go to the service desk in the special area to ask for a task card, and complete the exclusive task to have a chance to win a Nintendo Switch OLED.

In the board game park, more than 20 board game companies and studios will jointly exhibit more than 50 highlight board games this year. Among them, Gokids and Asmodee will bring the biggest IP “World of Warcraft” in the history of video games and popular games. “World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King – Plague Crisis Layout Game” launched in conjunction with the board game “Pandemic”, and Feibo International participated in the battle with “Flesh and Blood”, a collectible card game with varied gameplay; board game park An exclusive “Heart Unlock” is also launched. Players will be eligible for a lottery as long as they complete the specified tasks. The lucky ones can also take home a PlayStation 5 for free.

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※The rules of the event are subject to the on-site announcement, and the conference reserves the right of final interpretation.

Taipei Game Show ONLINE Continue to Hi Game Factory News Release at Night

For the first time, Taipei International Game Show cross-border with the video game show “Together Play Soup” and the PlayStation platform, Bandai Namco Entertainment, SQUARE ENIX and other well-known game manufacturers to launch an online special program 2022 Taipei Game Show ONLINE, hosted by professional e-sports anchor Tang Mi and the technical live host Bailey berry co-host, from January 22nd to 24th, from 6:00 every night to join the players online, the guests include the well-known live host 6tan, shrimp love orange, Japanese racing driver WandereR Xiaotang , Magical Girl Kefan and Yima’s board game classroom, etc.

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There will be many masterpieces and new work information released in the program, including the new mobile game “Sacred Sword ECHOES of MANA”, which is expected to be launched in the spring of 2022 by the well-known Japanese game manufacturer SQUARE ENIX. Share the experience with the audience, the live game will be released for the first time, and the game producer Mr. Ojita and the development director Mr. Murata will be connected across the sea to exclusively share the ups and downs of the production process and the latest information on the game; Bandai Namco Entertainment invited The producer and development team showed up to explain the upcoming popular new game, and the popular live broadcaster led everyone to experience the charm of the game in the program.

In addition, independent game themes have also been launched, including Thailand’s “Vermillion Digital”, Canada’s “Red Nexus Games”, Poland’s “Eremite Games”, and Taiwan’s “Pinix Games”, “Kick Europe Ai Ai Lab” and other independent game teams. The latest works will be on the stage; the theme of board games is also indispensable. The program specially invites Yima from “Yima’s Board Game Classroom” to play board games with the host and Magical Girl Kefan. Marvel: Top Secret Archives will be unboxed on the spot for players to enjoy together.

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In order to allow players at home and abroad to have fun online, the 2022 Taipei Game Show ONLINE will provide bilingual subtitles in both Chinese and English. In addition to the live broadcast of “Don’t NOW” on YouTube and “TGSlive” on Twitch, it is also the first time with AfreecaTV and 17LIVE. , Huya live co-broadcasting, players in the entire Chinese, South Korea, and Southeast Asia can choose the most convenient channel to watch the program.

The business district is the first to start the APGS online, and the Metaverse Forum has a bright lineup of lecturers

The official emphasized that this year, the business district will hold a series of business matching activities in an online format. In addition to holding the Taiwan Game Industry New Team Matchmaking Association on January 11, it will assist the incubation teams of the 8 cultural and educational institutes of the Institute of Cultural Affairs and overseas game publishers. Online negotiation, “Biz-Matching System business matching system” has attracted nearly 30 countries and regions and more than 300 companies to participate since the opening of buyer applications in early December. It is hoped that the GAME LINKER online business platform and business matching system will help exhibitors To expand contacts and business opportunities with buyers, buyers can apply until January 17th.

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The 2022 Asia Pacific Game Summit (APGS) will be held online and offline simultaneously. The online event invites independent game director Yoshida Shuhei from Sony Interactive Entertainment, Chief Brand Officer Inaba Atsushi and Chief Brand Officer of Platinum Games Studio. Game designer Kamiya Hideki, OK JOY’s game designer Zeng Luoke, Xsolla’s head of Greater China Chen Jingbo, now.gg Taiwan general manager Lin Junting, Underscore Game Studio’s concept artist Ding Weilun, Clever Plays Studio’s work Angela Mejia, head of the studio, and Dylan Gedig, founder of Red Nexus Games, served as lecturers. During the same period, they delivered speeches from 2:00 to 3:00 pm every day, with Chinese and English subtitles.

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The offline Metaverse Cross-domain Innovation Application Forum will be held at Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 at 1:00 pm on the 24th, hosted by Xie Jingbei, honorary chairman of TAVAR Taiwan Virtual and Augmented Reality Industry Association, and Microsoft Taiwan’s Deputy General Manager Cai Weibin, Chairman Liang Wenlong of Zuozhen, Huang Zhongyu, Senior Deputy General Manager and Chief Technology Officer of Pegatron, and Chairman Lin Zhiming of Andes Technology brought the most in-depth metaverse analysis, followed by the National Palace Museum Director Lin Guoping of the Exhibition Service Office presided over and shared with Wang Chongxu, Chairman of Liyu Education, Qiu Zhengsheng, General Manager of Big Bang International, Yao Mengchao, CEO of Ranses Animation, and Lin Yujie, Founder of Art High, how to take the lead in the digital content industry. Lay out the metaverse.

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The “Indie Game Award 2022” attracted 142 games from 35 countries to compete for 7 awards this year. In the end, only 27 games made it to the final round. The final award winners selected by professional game media people from various countries will be announced on January 20. It will be announced on TGS official YouTube channel “Taipei Game Show” at 10:00 am on Sunday.

Pre-purchase 2022 tickets Admission draw host on-site EasyCard self-service ticket purchase contact-free

The official said that this time TGS has launched a variety of ticket purchase channels, players can pre-order from ibon and KKTIX from now on, the original price is 250 yuan, and the early bird price is only 200 yuan. If you need to take a long-distance ride, you can choose the Taiwan High Speed ​​Rail’s top player package plan (priced at 500 yuan), in addition to getting TGS limited peripherals, you can also enjoy a 20% discount for round-trip high-speed rail rides. Players, with the tickets from January 21st to 27th, register at the TGS on-site player redemption area, and then they can exchange for a limited key ring with TGS LOGO, and can also participate in the lucky draw. (Limited to 1 exchange per person, and the number of gifts exchanged is limited.)

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Players who are too late to buy pre-purchased tickets should not panic. This year, in order to reduce human-to-human contact and make players feel more at ease when visiting the exhibition, self-service ticket purchases are opened for the first time. Players can use the EasyCard that they carry with them to buy tickets at the on-site EasyPass machine. Admission. Players who purchase 2022TGS tickets (including pre-sale tickets, package tickets and exhibition tickets) can participate in the lucky draw with the tickets, and have the opportunity to buy PlayStation5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, food, drink and play travel coupons, etc., with a total value of more than 30 Wan’s gift to take home for free.

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※ The actual lottery rules are subject to the official event website announcement.

Follow the 5 steps of epidemic prevention when entering the venue, everyone can feel at ease

In response to the Central Epidemic Epidemic Control Command Center and the Taipei City Government’s epidemic prevention policy, visitors must abide by the epidemic prevention regulations and cooperate with the five steps of the exhibition: registration by the real contact (name) system, temperature measurement before entering the venue, self-prepared and wearing masks throughout the process, Alcohol hand hygiene, social distancing and queuing for admission.

After entering the exhibition hall, please wear a mask throughout the entire process, and please keep social distance and hand disinfection at all times. Anyone who does not wear a mask or whose body temperature exceeds 37.5 degrees C, who have traveled abroad in the past 14 days, and those who are quarantined at home , self-health managers and home quarantined persons are not allowed to enter the venue.

2022 Taipei International Game Show Information

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  • Exhibition name: 2022 Taipei Game Show Taipei Game Show

  • Exhibition time: B2C player zone 1/22~25, 9:00~17:00 every day

  • Venue: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 (No. 1, Economic and Trade 2nd Road, Nangang District, Taipei City)

  • Exhibition theme: GAMING FORWARD to play through the winter

  • Official website: https://tgs.tca.org.tw

  • Official fan group: Facebook search “Taipei Game Show (Chinese)”, “Taipei Game Show (English)”

  • Organizer: Taipei Computer Business Association

  • Partners: 17173, 17LIVE, 4GAMERS, 80LV, AfreecaTV, IGN JAPAN, Monster Energy, QooApp, ThaiGameWiki, Bahamut, Taiwan High Speed ​​Railway Co., Ltd., Taiwan Mondelez Co., Ltd., British Virgin Islands Shangtai Koo Foods Co., Ltd. Taiwan Branch, Huya Live, Zhiguan Technology, Tonglian Automobile Passenger Transport Co., Ltd., New Technology Enterprise Co., Ltd., Game Base, Video Game Bus, Taiyan Industrial Co., Ltd.

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B2C player zone live fare

  • Full ticket 250 yuan, preferential ticket 200 yuan
    The preferential ticket is limited to seniors over the age of 65, children over the age of 4 but under the age of 12, holders of a handicap with disabilities and 1 person who is required to accompany them.Free status is limited to children under 3 years old (inclusive)(You must bring your ID and be accompanied by an adult with a full ticket. Those without ID will be judged to be under 90 cm in height)

B2B business district

APGS Asia Pacific Gaming Summit ONLINE

Metaverse Cross-domain Innovation Application Forum

2022 Taipei Game Show ONLINE feat. “Playing Soup Together” Online Special Program

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