(November 1, Taipei) Taiwan's most creative and vibrant independent game exhibition — G-EIGHT 2024 — is set to make its grand debut from November 29 to December 1 at the Taipei Expo Park - Expo Dome. This year's event will feature a total of over 180 game titles, covering a diverse range of genres and styles, striving to become Asia's most iconic game show and to showcase the burgeoning creative energy of Taiwan's gaming community.
The organizers have announced that ticket sales for G-EIGHT 2024 will officially commence on November 1: single-day tickets are priced at NT$300, and three-day passes are NT$780. Gamers can purchase tickets through KKTIX, 7-11 stores island-wide, and ibon kiosks. During the advance ticket sales period, a group discount is available, offering a 13% discount for groups of three, allowing friends to enjoy the year-end gaming extravaganza together.
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First Look at the Venue Map, International Powerhouses Make a Grand Appearance, 182 Titles Showcase Creative Energy
G-EIGHT has officially released this year's exhibition floor plan, revealing the detailed layout of the event areas. Over 180 game titles from around the world will be showcased, spanning indie games, board games, adult games, commercial games, and gaming hardware peripherals, presenting the diverse styles of the gaming industry.
G-EIGHT 2024 brings together game companies from various countries. JUSTDAN, the authorized distributor for Nintendo in Taiwan, will showcase a variety of indie games for the Nintendo Switch platform. The globally renowned indie game publisher Devolver Digital will also bring several classic titles, including "Neva," the new work from the team behind the acclaimed "Gris," often hailed as the pinnacle of indie game art, and "Cult of the Lamb: Sins of the Flesh." WePlay Expo, China's largest indie game exhibition, will also present a rich lineup of games.
The Rise of Taiwanese Gaming Power: Sandy Floor and Red Candle Games Present Original Local Creations
This year, G-EIGHT will feature over 100 Taiwanese independent game development teams, gathering numerous well-known local companies to fully demonstrate the innovation and strength of Taiwan's domestic game industry. Red Candle Games, a pioneer in Taiwan's indie scene, will present its major release of the year, "Nine Sols." Sandy Floor, Taiwan's first multiplayer challenge system combining a large number of interactive LED floor tiles with motion-sensing games, will once again offer a challenging experience that merges sports and gaming for attendees.
In addition to developers, the Institute for Information Industry (III) will exhibit "CORING," a game supported by the "Indie Game Development Incentive and Product Value-Adding Program," and will also provide project consultations for local game developers on-site. Gamania's ACG-Buy platform will be selling various gaming and ACG merchandise at the event. STARFORCE, a company deeply rooted in Taiwan's game publishing market, will be exhibiting for the first time, showcasing the therapeutic management game "Lost in Paradise."
Japanese Developers Assemble! Palworld Makes a Strong Debut, SHUEISHA GAMES and PLAYISM Bring Unique New Titles
G-EIGHT 2024 gathers a host of Japanese game companies, allowing players to get a first taste of the rich and diverse charm of Japanese games. First-time exhibitor SHUEISHA GAMES will exclusively reveal four unreleased new titles: "Urban Myth Dissolution Center," "Schrödinger's Telephone," "UNYIELDER," and "OPUS: Prism Peak," covering a variety of genres including horror, adventure, and action. Pocketpair will make its Taiwan debut, showcasing the open-world survival game "Palworld," complete with large-scale decorations and Pal mascots for player interaction. Furthermore, the pioneering Japanese indie game publisher PLAYISM is set to exhibit several high-quality indie games scheduled for release in 2025, including the distinctive "Homura Hime" and "Phantom Blade Chimera," elevating the international novelty of this year's G-EIGHT!
Handhelds and PC Hardware Converge at G-EIGHT 2024, Creating an All-Encompassing Gaming Experience
KOMODO, the official authorized supplier of the Valve Steam Deck in several Asian countries, will provide multiple demo units on-site and feature a variety of popular indie games, including the highly acclaimed "OneShot: World Machine Edition" and "Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S." This year, G-EIGHT is also collaborating with Thermaltake (TT) and AORUS to launch the G-EIGHT limited-time indie game Cyber Lounge, allowing players to personally experience the charm of gaming on top-tier hardware.
A Sneak Peek at the Adults-Only Zone Lineup, A Grand Collection of International Adult Games!
International publisher Mango Party will bring over 20 selected titles to the exhibition and will set up a special interactive photo zone for players to get up close with their favorite characters. The adult game contingent is also formidable this year, with international publishers like EROLABS, DLsite, and Playmeow joining forces to display a wide array of adult games. Local Taiwanese companies such as ICECUBE GAME, S-GAME, and Wayi International's entertainment platform BanaBana will present their outstanding adult games and comics. The zone will also feature over 10 games from independent developers across Asia participating in G-EIGHT 2024, pushing adult gaming further into the public eye, teasing your curiosity and senses, and sparking an infinite desire for exploration!
2024 G-EIGHT Exhibition Information
● Event Dates: November 29 (Fri) ~ December 01 (Sun), 2024
● Exhibition Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (General Admission)
● Venue: Taipei Expo Park - Expo Dome (No. 1, Yumen St., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City)
● Official Website: https://www.geight.io/
● Ticket Prices: Single-Day Pass / NT$300, Three-Day Pass / NT$780
● Ticket Channels: KKTIX, 7-11 ibon island-wide
● Organizer: G-EIGHT Entertainment
● Partners: NSFW, CAPSULE Inc., Top-Tier Pork Chop Game Studio, Thermaltake (TT), AORUS, WePlay, BitSummit
● Sponsors: Mango Party, KOMODO Co., Ltd., Devolver Digital, Pocketpair, EROLABS, viviON Inc., JUSTDAN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD., Sandy Floor, Wayi International, Playism, Red Candle Games, SHUEISHA GAMES Inc., Meika Games, ICECUBE GAME, ACG-Buy Digital Technology, STARFORCE, Just Dance 2025, TWITCH, Playmeow, Institute for Information Industry (III).
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