First 5-day Tokyo Game Show in 30 years cuts back to 4 in face of Typhoon Dujuan
The gamer's traditional enemy, the typhoon.
The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) has been altered to a four-day event due to the impending Typhoon Dujuan. Initially planned as a five-day showcase, the organizers have canceled the final day and refunded tickets for September 21. Strong winds and heavy rainfall are expected to disrupt transportation and safety concerns have been raised.
The typhoon is predicted to bring almost 16 inches of rain to the Kanto region, including Tokyo. Nippon Airways has canceled numerous flights in the area, and some East Japan Railway lines are suspended. The TGS showfloor remains open on September 20, with possible adjustments. However, it remains unclear how developers and publishers who rented space for the last day will be affected.
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