The COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SUPPLIER'S ASSOCIATION (hereinafter CESA) has announced that sponsors have been decided for the project SELECTED INDIE 80, which aims to support indie game developers and contribute to the growth of the global game industry at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
The First Wave of Sponsors for Indie Game Projects such as SELECTED INDIE 80 Has Been Decided! A New Award System Is Also Added
Tokyo Game Show 2026 Official WebsiteA series of support projects for indie game developers at Tokyo Game Show, including SELECTED INDIE 80, is underway. The first wave of sponsors supporting these projects has been announced, including:
- Nintendo
- Kodansha
- PLAYISM
- iGi indie Game incubator
- CRI Middleware
- Amakusa City
- ASK
- Aurin
- Wit One
Each sponsoring company will provide various forms of assistance, such as exhibition support, to the developers of the titles selected for SELECTED INDIE 80. Furthermore, sponsors for indie game development support are still being recruited.
The Award System SI80 Excellence Awards Is Newly Established!
A new award system for indie games, SI80 Excellence Awards, will be established at Tokyo Game Show. This system evaluates entries from various perspectives, such as creative quality, degree of perfection as a game, and experience value. The evaluation criteria differ from the existing award system, Sense of Wonder Night, placing emphasis on a multifaceted evaluation of indie game value.
Awards will be given to 10 particularly outstanding works among the titles selected for SELECTED INDIE 80. The winning titles are scheduled to be announced in August 2026, and the award ceremony is scheduled to be held during Tokyo Game Show.
The Deadline for SELECTED INDIE 80 Entries Is Approaching!
In the indie game project SELECTED INDIE 80, 80 titles selected through a screening process will be exhibited at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
- Entry Deadline: April 30, 2026 (Thu) 5:00 PM
Selected titles are also automatically entered into the game idea presentation contest Sense of Wonder Night. Please check the Tokyo Game Show 2026 Official Website for selection conditions and application methods.
Tokyo Game Show aims to provide a place for indie game developers to make further leaps and to further revitalize the domestic and international game industries. Check the Tokyo Game Show 2026 Official Website for details on SELECTED INDIE 80!
| Event Overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Tokyo Game Show 2026 (TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026) |
| Organizer | COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SUPPLIER'S ASSOCIATION (CESA) |
| Co-organizers | Nikkei Business Publications, Inc., Sony Music Solutions Inc. |
| Period | September 17, 2026 (Thu) Business Day 10:00 AM–5:00 PM September 18, 2026 (Fri) Business Day 10:00 AM–5:00 PM September 19, 2026 (Sat) Public Day 9:30 AM–5:00 PM September 20, 2026 (Sun) Public Day 9:30 AM–5:00 PM September 21, 2026 (Mon) Public Day 9:30 AM–4:00 PM |
| Venue | Makuhari Messe (Exhibition Halls 1–11, International Conference Hall), TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall |
