However, a game providing a truly new game experience may be considered for acceptance.Ī game created for the purpose of demonstrating a technological innovation, experimental business model, or distribution mechanismĪ game of this kind will not be completely rejected from the screening process but they must demonstrate that it is capable of directly and tangibly providing a new game experience. However, a game providing a truly new game experience may be considered for acceptance.Ī game that is new only in targeting a specific user groupĪ game will not be deemed as being new and innovative just because it is focused on a specific user group (such as female users or the elderly). Games to which the following conditions apply will NOT meet the selection criteria:Ī game in which only the elements comprising the game are the key factorĪ game in which the newness and highlights are focused on the one elements comprising the game (such as the background setting, situation, character design, graphics, story, audio, etc.) instead of the game itself.Ī game of a new genre created by combining or rehashing existing genres Why don't you show your idea to the Tokyo Game Show audiences who come from everywhere in the world? And we would like you to be inspired by other presenters and audiences and find new experience and network at SOWN 2019. To create new domains in the game industy.To offer people creating experimental games opportunities for the future product release.To raise awareness of the great value of "sense of wonder" in games, which may transform the common sense of game, and lead to invigorate the game industry.To introduce game with a game design and ideas that are experimental and creative, and that cannot be called conventional or traditional.Furthermore, the finalists of SOWN2019 will be chosen from the applicants elected as the exhibitors of Indie Game Area Special Booth by the selection committee.įor the first time in SOWN’s history, SOWN award winner will be able to receive prize.įor details about Indie Game Area Special Booth Objectives of "SENSE OF WONDER NIGHT" The applicants are elected as the exhibitors of Indie Game Area Special Booth (for free) according to fair screening by the selection committee. The entire applicants for the SOWN2019 are set to be entered as prospective exhibitors for Indie Game Area Special Booth at the TGS2019. "Grand Audience Award" "Best Technological Game Award" "Best Arts Award" "Best Experimental Game Award" "Best Game Design Award" "Best Presentation Award" trophies were given in the end and all of eight developers enjoyed networking at International party + Indie Night with attendees and screening committee members. 437 people attended SOWN2018, where the venue was packed with excitement and international atmosphere applauding each presentation by shaking toy hammers! Countries of nomination were as follows: four from Japan, two form Austria, each one from Germany and Canada. 8 presenters from 4 countries/regions were selected. Nomination process was conducted through the screening committee consists of indie game experts, creators and publishers inside and outside of Japan. Last year,Total of 8 presenters had been selected presenters out of 86 Indie Game Area exhibitors. SOWN2019 commemorates the 12th anniversary with internationally increasing applications. To make such unique ideas widely known, SOWN2019 would provide a presentation opportunity for game developers with unique ideas at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2019. In other words, SOWN2019 will find out the game ideas causing “SENSE OF WONDER”. Playable demonstration versions of Final Fantasy 7 and Dragon Quest XI S are available.SENSE OF WONDER NIGHT (SOWN) 2019 throws spotlights on game developers to draw wellspring of ideas which may stir the static concept of the game. “Any new information about it will be a treat.”Īt the Cyberpunk 2077 booth, Keanu Reeves and Kojima made surprise appearances Thursday and posed for photos at the life-size model of the Yaiba Kusanagi motorcycle from the game.Īt the Square Enix booth, a large screen displays trailers for all new upcoming games including one for Kingdom Hearts 3 that hints at downloadable content, Dragon Quest X and XI, Marvel Avengers and the long-awaited Final Fantasy 7 Remake. “I’m most excited for Death Stranding since I’m a big fan of Kojima,” gamer Lukas Wolf said to Stars and Stripes at the event. Sony brought a ton to showcase at this year’s game show, including some playable demonstrations of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Nioh 2, Persona 5 Royal, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and much more.ĭeath Stranding, a creation of game director and producer Hideo Kojima, and CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 are also on site with large booths, but neither games are available to try out.
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