TOKYO – Thurs, Jan. 30, 2025 – TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT organizers Phoenixx Inc. today announce the special stage events lineup for the annual digital and in-person Japanese event showcasing indie games from local and global developers, taking place Saturday, March 8th, and Sunday, March 9th, 2025.
This year’s on-site events offer entertainment, education, and excitement to indie creators, industry members, and consumers alike. Check out this year’s exhibitors here, and tune in to the TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT YouTube Livestream for a virtual visit to Kichijoji filled with the latest indie updates from Japan. Tickets are now on sale for Business Day (March 8th) and General Admission Day (March 9th).
On Saturday, March 8th, catch the “Indie Game Journal” — live gameplay sessions of must-see indie titles and hidden gems straight from the showfloor. Listen in as game publishers like Cygames and Bandai Namco share the inner workings of publishing studios.
On Sunday, March 9th, select members from VTUBER group NIJISANJI will battle it out alongside attendees in a special Blazing Sails “Kisshouji Pirate King Playoff”. Afterward, behold attendees duking it out in a “Strongest King Match” in the fast-paced RTS Jelly Troops, presented by Bandai Namco’s GYAAR Studio.
“Indie Game Journal Part 2” will continue to showcase the impressive games wowing the crowds for viewers back home. The TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT AWARD will be held on the public day, March 9 (Sun), celebrating the unique and innovative indie games crafted by creators from around the world. Further details will be announced at a later date.
“TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT began with the aim of providing a place for indie game creators to gather, be inspired, and foster a sense of community,” said Kazunori Sakamoto, CEO of Phoenixx and founder of Tokyo Indie Games Summit.. “To celebrate our third year, we are announcing the TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT AWARD.”
For more information, please visit the TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT official website, follow @TOKYO_IGS on X (formerly Twitter), and search for #TIGS2023, #TIGS2024, #TIGS2025 on social media.
