Tokyo Game Show 2020, the biggest gaming event in Japan, is starting their first-ever online-only event on September 24. For you Japanese games lovers, of course, this isn’t a series of live streams you would want to miss out on. If you don’t know where and what to watch, below we have compiled a list of developers and publishers’ streams and lineups as well (with many thanks to Gematsu for making double-checking schedules much easier). As a reminder, unless noted, every TGS 2020 streams will be broadcasted only in Japanese. With that out of the way, let’s see what Japan’s AAA developers and publishers have to offer this week.
(*note: Japan Time schedules have been converted into PDT, updated with TGS’ Online Official Twitch stream)
Tokyo Game Show 2020 ONLINE Official Program
The official TGS 2020 ONLINE doesn’t have its own English live stream on YouTube. But they do stream it on Twitch. Just head over to twitch.tv/tokyogameshow6.
Microsoft’s Tokyo Game Show 2020 Schedule
TGS 2020 will be kicked off by a new Xbox Games Showcase. The Xbox team has confirmed that they won’t bring any new next-gen scoops and the show will be broadcasted in Japanese only. Their lineup seems a bit short since they didn’t tell anything about what the “recently announced” titles are. But it is a 50-minute show, so there could be something interesting in it.
September 24
- 4:00 AM PDT:
- Microsoft Flight Simulator.
- Minecraft.
- Recently announced games.
Square Enix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdeByqqu6gg
If you’ve been waiting for more on Dragon Quest and the NieR Replicant remaster, this is it. On September 24, Square Enix will be streaming a NieR series discussion featuring the staff of the remaster, Automata, and Re[in]carnation mobile game, including, of course, the brain behind the series and Drakengard Yoko Taro. Thankfully the prerecorded stream will be presented with English subtitle as well. Meanwhile, another NieR segment on the third day is said to be a “coherent discussion”. I don’t think it will be broadcasted in English and I think you won’t miss anything anyway unless you do want to know more how Taro’s brain works. Here’s their lineup:
September 24
- 2:00 AM PDT: All Aboard the Densha de GO!! Hashirou Yamanote Sen Live Stream! (PS4, Switch).
- 6:00 AM PDT: NieR TGS 2020 Special Programming: The “We Have a Decent Amount of New Info” Special (in English).
- NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… (PS4, Xbox One, PC).
- NieR Re[in]carnation (iOS, Android).
- NieR: Automata (PS4, Xbox One, PC).
September 25
- 2:30 AM PDT: Square Enix Music at Tokyo Game Show 2020: Game Sanpo TGS Special.
- 3:30 AM PDT: SINoALICE Comic Release Commemoration x Manga UP! Special Live Stream (iOS, Android).
- 4:15 AM PDT: Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory TGS 2020 Special Show (Switch).
- 5:15 AM PDT: Square Enix Music at Tokyo Game Show 2020: The Game Music World Played by Pianist Shinya Kiyozuka.
- 9:15 PM PDT: Outriders Broadcast Japan (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC, Stadia).
- 10:45 PM PDT: Rivals LIVE! Vol. 2 Square Enix Presents at TGS 2020 Online Special!
- Dragon Quest Rivals Ace (Switch, PC, iOS, Android).
September 26
- 12:00 AM PDT: Chou Dragon Quest X TV Tokyo Game Show 2020 Special (PS4, 3DS, Wii, Wii U, Switch, PC, Android, iOS).
- 1:30 AM PDT: SaGa Series TGS 2020 Special Live Stream.
- 2:45 AM PDT: Gunslinger Stratos TV x Square Enix Official Goods.
- 4:00 AM PDT: Toji no Miko: Kizamishi Issen no Tomoshibi TGS 2020 Special Live Stream (Android, iOS).
- 5:00 AM PDT: Square Enix Music at Tokyo Game Show 2020: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Release Commemoration ~Starry Night Music Festival at Billboard Live Tokyo.
- 6:00 AM PDT: NieR Staff Talk: The “Mostly No New Information” Special.
- 8:45 PM PDT: Starting Today, You’re a Card Gamer! Final Fantasy Trading Card Game ~Novice House~.
- 9:30 PM PDT: Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius Official Live Stream: Between Information TGS 2020 Special (Android, iOS).
- 10:45 PM PDT: War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius TGS 2020 Special (Android, iOS).
September 27
- 12:00 AM PDT: Marvel’s Avengers: Avenger’s Club Reassemble! Game Night at the Game Show! (PS4, Xbox One, PC).
- 1:15 AM PDT: Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Game Project Fall Special Live Stream.
- 3:30 AM PDT: Square Enix Music at Tokyo Game Show 2020: Square Enix Music DJ Mix Show feat. Ram Rider.
- 4:30 AM PDT: Final Fantasy XIV Online: Yoshi-P Sanpo (PS3, PS4, PC).
SEGA Atlus
https://youtu.be/C1Z79qSlGNA
https://youtu.be/p70it0PBgUU
https://youtu.be/OiNvKmg9cOE
https://youtu.be/U8JUmsNdQOs
Phantasy Star Online 2 and Miku fans might want to keep an eye on this stream. Plus for other SEGA or Atlus fans, The Sonic Station Live! “variety show” will feature live painting by Sonic series designer Yui Karasuno and Sonic sound director Jun Senoue. Then SEGA’s TGS stream will end with a DJ concert followed by SEGA games and Persona 5 music performances as well.
September 25
- 4:00-5:00 AM PDT: SEGA Fan Meet-Up 2020 ~Heartfelt Thanks to SEGA Fans~ (in English).
- 5:00-6:00 AM PDT: Phantasy Star Online 2: NEW GENESIS Introduction (Xbox One, PC).
- 6:00-6:40 AM PDT: Good Luck! SEGA’s Appraisal Team (Kaiun! Segademo Kanteidan).
- 6:40-7:30 AM PDT: SEGA Shopping Channel.
- Genesis Mini.
- Game Gear Micro.
- Astro City Mini.
- 7:00-8:00 AM PDT: Information LIVE! SEGA Atlus.
- Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle (PS4, Xbox One).
- Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers (PS4, Switch).
- Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix (Switch).
September 25 (Second Part)
- 7:50-8:00 PM PDT: Opening.
- 8:00-10:00 PM PDT: Information LIVE! SEGA Atlus.
- Kemono Friends 3 (Arcade, iOS, Android).
- Re: ZERO – Starting Life in Another World: Lost in Memories (iOS, Android).
- Sonic Station Live! TGS Sonic Speed Edition.
- 10:00-10:40 PM PDT: SEGAlt Q
- 10:40-11:00 PM PDT: SEGA Shopping Channel
September 26
- 11:00 PM PDT-1:00 AM PDT: SEGA Partners Express
- Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia (Switch).
- Real-Time Battle Mahjong Online + Ginsei Shogi (Switch).
- Aleste Collection (PS4, Switch).
- Neversong & Pinstripe (Switch).
- Nippon Ichi Software titles.
- 1:00-3:15 AM PDT: Information LIVE! SEGA Atlus.
- Pro Soccer Club wo Tsukurou! Road to World (iOS, Android).
- Fist of the North Star: Legends ReVIVE (iOS, Android).
- Chain Chronicle (iOS, Android).
- 3:15-4:00 AM PDT: Trying To Figure Out Our Obsession With SEGA (SEGA ni Hamatte Kiite Mita).
- 4:00-5:00 AM PDT: Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku Pre-Release News Blast Special (iOS, Android).
- 6:00-7:00 AM PDT: Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster (PS4, Switch).
- 7:00-8:00 AM PDT: Fake or Real, SEGA’s Legends Many Not Knows About (Uso ka Honto ka Wakaranai Yarisugi SEGA Densetsu)
- 7:50-8:00 PM PDT: Opening.
- 8:00-10:00 PM PDT: Puyo Puyo Championship TGS 2020 Special Tournament: The Big Four Ultimate Match.
- 10:00-11:00 PM PDT: Information LIVE! SEGA Atlus.
- Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – The Official Video Game (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC).
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (Switch, Android).
- Puyo Puyo!! Quest (iOS, Android).
September 27
- 11:00 PM PDT-12:00 AM PDT: What is SEGA (SEGA Nan Desu).
- 12:00-2:00 AM PDT: Information LIVE! SEGA Atlus.
- Astro City Mini.
- Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix (Switch).
- Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Future Tone (Arcade, PS4).
- Sakura Wars series.
- Sakura Kakumei: Hanasaku Otome-tachi (iOS, Android).
- Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation (iOS, Android).
- 2:00-4:00 AM PDT: SEGA Partners Express
- FIFA 21 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Switch, PC).
- Star Wars: Squadrons (PS4, Xbox One, PC).
- Yomi wo Saku Hana (PS4, Xbox One, Switch).
- Guilty Gear -STRIVE- (PS5, PS4, PC).
- Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin (PS4, Switch, PC).
- Maglam Lord (PS4, Switch).
- 4:00-5:30 AM PDT: SEGA Live ~ SEGA Game Creator Toshihiro Nagoshi Live Cheers ~ TGS Special
- Yakuza series.
- 5:45-6:00 AM PDT: SEGA ATLUS MUSIC STATION ~ Final
Tokyo Game Show 2020 Capcom Stream
In terms of new titles, Capcom’s stream doesn’t pack much punch. Since Resident Evil 8, DMC V: Special Edition, and the new Monster Hunter titles have been shown on previous events. Still, more gameplay demos for Resident Evil is bound to be good. And I’m pretty sure this is the only publisher on TGS that will stream their whole show in English. You can check out the English-translated streams over on CapcomUSA’s Twitch account. Their lineups are:
September 26
- 5:00 AM PDT: Opening.
- 5:05 AM PDT: Street Fighter V: Champion Edition Presentation (PS4, PC).
- 5: 40 AM PDT: Capcom Information 1.
- 5:50 AM PDT: Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Presentation (Switch).
- 6:50 AM PDT: Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Guest Talk Segment (Switch).
- 7:30 AM PDT: Capcom Information 2 / Ending.
September 27
- 5:00 AM PDT: Opening.
- 5:05 AM PDT: Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Presentation (PS5, Xbox Series X).
- 5:30 AM PDT: Capcom Information 1.
- 5:40 AM PDT: Resident Evil Village Presentation (PS5, Xbox Series X, PC).
- 6:10 AM PDT: Resident Evil Village Guest Talk Segment (PS5, Xbox Series X, PC).
- 6:40 AM PDT: Capcom Information 2 / Ending.
Koei Tecmo
Koei Tecmo’s streams are mostly filled with mobile game news. With that being said, they do have one big surprise in store: the new Hyrule Warriors. There’s gonna be a piece of new information about the Atelier Ryza sequel as well.
September 25 – Koei Tecmo Channel
- 8:00-8:15 PM PDT: Opening.
- 8:35-9:05 PM PDT: Recruiting Queen Candidates! Angelique Luminarise TGS Special Broadcast (Switch).
- 9:25-9:55 PM PDT: Sengoku Period? Modern? Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 7 TGS Special Broadcast (Switch).
- 10:15-10:45 PM PDT: Uncharted Waters Series 30th Anniversary Looking Back and Latest Information.
- 11:00 PM PDT-12:15 AM PDT: Romance of the Three Kingdoms Special Broadcast.
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV: Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle (PS4, PC).
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Hadou (iOS, Android).
September 26 – Koei Tecmo Channel
- 12:35-1:05 AM PDT: Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage Series 10th Anniversary Smartphone Game Shin Hokuto Musou Mobile Approaches (iOS, Android).
- 1:05-1:20 AM PDT: One-Million Man Winning Post Latest Information (iOS, Android).
- 1:20-2:00 AM PDT: Monster Rancher Koei Tecmo LIVE! in TGS 2020 Special Broadcast (iOS, Android).
- 2:20-2:50 AM PDT: Nioh 2 Special Broadcast at TGS (PS4).
- 3:10-4:20 AM PDT: Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation Official Broadcast at TGS (PC).
- 4:40-5:00 AM PDT: Atelier Ryza 2 Video Premiere! TGS 2020 Gust New Merchandise Introduction Special Broadcast: Even Online, the Gust Shop Office Will Never Die! (PS4, Switch).
September 26 – TGS 2020 Online Channel
- 5:00-5:50 AM PDT: Koei Tecmo Two Key Titles Special Live Stream Part One: Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy (PS4, Switch).
- 6:00-6:50 AM PDT: Koei Tecmo Two Key Titles Special Live Stream Part Two: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (Switch).
September 27 – TGS 2020 Online Channel
- 7:00-7:50 AM PDT: Dynasty Warriors 20th Anniversary Live Stream.
Bandai Namco Tokyo Game Show 2020 Lineup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79R0CuWUagQ
Not much to say about Bandai Namco’s live stream. Similar to Capcom’s, they won’t bring any big surprises since they already announced their games before. But if you’re eagerly waiting for Scarlet Nexus or new updates for Gundam Extreme VS., this could be it. Personally, reading their lineup, I’m not holding my breath for any THE iDOLM@STER: Starlit Season news this year. It’s probably gonna be a late Q2 2021 release at the earliest.
September 26
- 10:10-11:00 PM PDT: Home Game Information 1.
- Katamari Damacy Reroll (PS4, Xbox One).
- Pro Yakyuu Famista 2020 (Switch).
- 11:10 PM-12:15 AM PDT: Home Game Information 2.
- Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. Maxiboost ON (PS4).
- Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot (PS4, Xbox One, PC).
- Jump Force Deluxe Edition (Switch).
- Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions (PS4, Switch, PC).
September 27
- 12:20-12:50 AM PDT: Kamen Rider: Memory of Heroez Special Livestream (PS4, Switch).
- 1:00-1:55 AM PDT: Sword Art Online Special Broadcast in TGS2020 Online.
- Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris (PS4, Xbox One, PC).
- Sword Art Online: Alicization Rising Steel (iOS, Android).
- 1:55-2:50 AM PDT: Scarlet Nexus Special Broadcast (PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PC).
- 5:00-5:35 AM PDT: Horror Night: Little Nightmares II Game Introduction and Live Special (PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC).
- 5:40-6:10 AM PDT: Project CARS 3 Special Broadcast (PS4, Xbox One, PC).
And still a lot more, but those are the biggest titles for TGS 2020. Anything that piqued your interest? Share with me your thoughts in the comments below.