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TIGS 2026 has announced its first-ever “TIGS Online Showcase” livestream on Monday, March 16, ahead of the TIGS 2026 event taking place on Friday, March 20 (national holiday), and Saturday, March 21.
Hosted by Hyakka Ryoran as MC, the program will feature a selection of showcased titles with live gameplay commentary, as well as a segment exploring indie game trends you can only see here, streamed together with “TIZZ TRIDENT,” the gaming streamer team made up of leading game creators active on TikTok LIVE.

We will deliver three hours packed with the appeal of indie games for fans around the world, including “TIGS LINEUPS 2026,” which introduces as many TIGS 2026 exhibition titles as possible in video form; “TIGS PICKUP,” where TikTok creators actually play and experience featured titles; and “TIGS AWARD 2026,” which honors upcoming titles that users should know about right now.

The TIGS 2026 Venue Map is officially live!
This year, we are taking over "IMAGINUS" in Koenji, Tokyo, to showcase an incredible lineup of games and content.

We have brought everything together under one roof. All the amazing features that were spread across different locations last year are now gathered right here at IMAGINUS!
And of course, we have not forgotten the TIGS classics! Our fan-favorite kids content will be waiting for you at the venue, too. TIGS is the perfect chance to come out and enjoy the world of indie games with the whole family!

Out of the over 100 incredible titles gathering at the TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT, the TIGS team has hand-picked a selection of "must-play" games that we believe the world needs to see right now. We are thrilled to present them as part of our "TIGS Awards 2026!"

We will announce the category winners and the Grand Prize during our Online Showcase on March 16th. Then, on March 20th, we will be hosting a special award ceremony at the "TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026 Business Day" to honor each of our winners in person!

This is our second year running these awards, and to ensure we truly capture the unique spirit of every game, we have expanded our judging process into four distinct categories. Today, we are excited to unveil the full list of titles nominated through our preliminary screening!

Don't miss this chance to witness the moment we highlight the games that are carving out the future of the industry!

To maximize the future activities of the TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT AWARD 2026 winners, we have welcomed GYAAR Studio, which has a wealth of experience in nurturing and supporting indie games, as our operating partner and will establish a new community exclusively for winners.

As a secondary prize for this award, winners will be granted the right to join this community, and various opportunities will be provided to creators who wish to participate.

We are pleased to announce changes to the date and venue for TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026, which will be held in March 2026. This event was planned as a base for the indie game culture that is garnering attention both domestically and internationally, with the aim of bringing together creators, users, and the media to generate new excitement. Following the record-breaking attendance at the last event, we have decided to expand the venue and change the dates for 2026 to ensure a comfortable environment for many attendees.

We are now accepting applications from creators to exhibit at "TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026." There are no fees associated with exhibiting. Let's make "TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026" a success together with all the game fans who attend!

Phoenixx Inc. has announced that it will be holding its fourth annual indie game festival, "TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026," on Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th, 2026

■About TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026■
TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT is a new indie game event launched in Kichijoji, Musashino City, in 2023 with the aim of bringing together the talents of a diverse range of creators, primarily in the indie game industry, and providing an opportunity for them to reach the top.
For creators, it's an opportunity to present their work and interact with users and other creators.
For users, it's an opportunity to discover and experience new games and creators.

We have held the event three times in Kichijoji, Musashino City, with the hope that creators, developers, visitors, and the local community will come together to create and nurture new possibilities. The third event, held in March 2025, attracted a total of over 23,000 visitors, creating opportunities for interaction that transcended age, gender, and nationality.

Continuing this trend, we have decided to hold the 4th event in March 2026, aiming to provide a "place for interaction that can only be found here." Based on feedback from everyone, we will continue to hold the event over two days, with the first day being Business Day and the second day open to the public, while working to create a more playful environment and continuing to introduce the business matching system from last year. Furthermore, by holding Business Day on a weekday, we will create an environment that is more conducive to those who wish to meet with others.

Continuing from last year, we will deepen our efforts with the entire Kichijoji area, promote the appeal of indie games in various ways, and value a "creator-first" philosophy that will satisfy creators as well. We aim to create an indie game "festival" that everyone can enjoy, an event that can be enjoyed by creators, developers, and all visitors alike.
We look forward to seeing you in Kichijoji in 2026!