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At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Hideo Kojima envisioned a future where AI revolutionizes video game narratives, emphasizing the importance of player-driven storytelling in games like his upcoming Death Stranding 2.
Nintendo’s exclusive Paris event showcased the Nintendo Switch 2 with playable demos of highly anticipated titles like Mario Kart World, engaging up to 24 players, and revealed insights from industry professionals about the console’s capabilities and lineup.
Immerse yourself in the epic symphonic journey of PlayStation The Concert, featuring iconic game themes from God of War to Horizon, live at Paris’s Accor Arena on April 30, 2025.
This year’s 6th Pegasus Awards, celebrating French video game achievements, are scheduled for March 6th, 2025, at La Cigale, following a voting process by over 2,500 industry professionals and amidst notable strikes for better working conditions in renowned studios like Ubisoft.
In response to declining visitor numbers at the 2024 Paris Games Week and reduced publisher participation, organizers propose a multi-site event inspired by the Olympics, celebrating video games as a significant cultural industry with support from French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati.
The Tokyo Game Show 2024, a resounding success with over 274,739 attendees, marked a triumphant return to pre-COVID levels, buoyed by SNK’s vibrant booth showcasing the popular Fatal Fury City of Wolves segment.
At Tokyo Game Show 2024, Death Stranding 2 captivated audiences in a 90-minute panel, revealing exclusive gameplay, character interactions, and real-life merchandise from ACRONYM, all under the creative direction of Hideo Kojima.
Konami and Xbox thrilled fans at Tokyo Game Show 2024 with a playable demo of the highly anticipated Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake, showcasing enhanced visuals and a nostalgic nod to the original PS2 version from 2005.
Despite a 55,000-visitor dip from last year, Japan Expo 2024 buzzed with over 200,000 attendees, a testament to its resilience and anticipation for future events like the 2025 Universal Exposition in Osaka.
This year’s Paris Games Week (PGW) 2023, returning with fervor after a COVID pause, unveils an exhilarating “Next Level” experience, hosting major players like PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox, and publishers such as Bandai Namco, Ubisoft, Square Enix, and more, offering a wide array of games for eager visitors.