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The Tokyo Game Show Turns 30: Tracing the History of Video Game Evolution
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· September 30, 2026
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Nippon.com takes a look at the Tokyo Game Show 2026, held in nearby Chiba in late September this year. What does this storied gathering have to tell us about the present and the future of the video game scene in Japan and elsewhere around the world?
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Key points com takes a look at the Tokyo Game Show 2026, held in nearby Chiba in late September this year. What does this storied gathering have to tell us about the present and the future of the video game scene in Japan and elsewhere around the world?
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