The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) announced today that it will sponsor " SELECTED INDIE 80," a project designed to support indie game developers and contribute to the growth of the global game industry, at the Tokyo Game Show 2026. The event is designed to support indie game developers and contribute to the growth of the global game industry.
The first round of sponsors for the "SELECTED INDIE 80" indie game project has been decided! A new award system has also been added!
The "SELECTED INDIE 80" project for indie game developers and a series of other support projects at the Tokyo Game Show. The first round of sponsors for these projects has been announced!
- Nintendo Co.
- Kodansha Ltd.
- PLAYISM
- iGi indie Game incubator
- CRI Middleware
- Amakusa City
- ASK
- Aurin
- Wit One
Each sponsor will provide various kinds of support to the developers of the titles selected for the "SELECTED INDIE 80", including various kinds of exhibition support. The number of sponsors supporting indie game development is still being accepted.
The "SI80 Excellence Awards" will be newly established!
The SI80 Excellence Awards, a new award system for indie games, will be newly established at the Tokyo Game Show. The SI80 Excellence Awards will be presented to the most outstanding indie games from a variety of perspectives , including creative quality, completeness as a game, and experience value. The new awards system will differ from the existing "Sense of Wonder Night" awards system in that it will focus on a multifaceted evaluation of the value of indie games.
The awards will be presented to 10 of the best titles selected for the "SELECTED INDIE 80" awards. The winners will be announced in August 2026, and the award ceremony will be held during the Tokyo Game Show.
The deadline for "SELECTED INDIE 80" entries is approaching!
In the "SELECTED INDIE 80" indie game project, 80 titles will be selected from among the entries by a screening process to be exhibited at the Tokyo Game Show 2026.
- Entry deadline: April 30, 2026 (Thursday) 17:00
Selected titles will also be automatically entered into the " Sense of Wonder Night" game idea presentation contest. For more information on the selection process and how to apply, please visit the official TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 website.
The Tokyo Game Show aims to provide an opportunity for indie game developers to make further breakthroughs and to further revitalize the game industry in Japan and abroad. For more information on "SELECTED INDIE 80," check the Tokyo Game Show 2026 official website!
| Event Outline | |
|---|---|
| Name | TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 |
| Organizer | Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) |
| Co-sponsors | Nikkei BP Inc. and Sony Music Solutions Inc. |
| Dates | September 17, 2026 (Tue) Business Day 10:00-17:00 September 18, 2026 (Fri) Business Day 10:00-17:00 September 19, 2026 (Sat) General Public Day 9:30-17:00 September 20, 2026 (Sun) General Public Day 9:30-17:00 September 21, 2026 (Mon) Open to the public 9:30-16:00 |
| Venue | Makuhari Messe (Exhibition Halls 1-11, International Conference Hall), TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall |