Phoenixx, organizer of Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2026, detailed the upcoming online showcase ahead of the in-person event.
It’ll air on Monday, March 16, 2026, between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Japan Time on TikTok Live.
If you’re wondering, that translates into 11:00 a.m. CET, 10:00 a.m. GMT, 6:00 a.m EDT, and 3:00 a.m. PDT, depending on where you live.
The presenters will be Hyakka Ryoran and Sawako, and it’ll include three segments.
TIGS Lineups 2026 will introduce as many of the games exhibited at the event as possible in video form
TIGS Pickup will show TikTok creators playing a number of featured games.
TIGS Awards 2026 will honor relevant upcoming games in a few different categories: Adrenaline Rush, Heart Melter, Brain Spark, and One More Try.
The offline in-person event will be hosted between March 30 and March 31 at the Imaginus venue in Koenji, Tokyo.
The first day is a business day reserved for industry visitors and media, while the second is a public day accessible to everyone.
Incidentally, you can find the full information about the event, including the nominations for the TIGS Awards 2026 and the floor map for the in-person venue on the official website.
If you want to take a look at the games presented last year, you can enjoy our full coverage of Tokyo Indie Game Summit 2025.
Of course, you can expect us to report on the Tokyo Indie Games Summit Online Showcase 2026, if you won’t have the chance to watch the livestream as it happens.
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