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SUMMARY:BitSummit THE 8th BIT
DESCRIPTION:BitSummit THE 8th BIT will run from September 2 to 3 in Kyoto. \nThe event will feature over 100 games selected from developers all over the world\, playable on the show floor and through developer channels on Discord. The server will host live developer chats\, Let’s Plays\, and giveaways alongside programming on the BitSummit YouTube channel. \n■ Schedule \n(All times are Japan Standard Time.) \nSeptember 2 (YouTube) \n\n\n \n10:00 to 10:25 – Opening Ceremony – BitSummit THE 8th BIT begins with a performance by Professor Sakamoto\, who has long been the event’s opening act.10:30 to 11: 05 – New Game Announcement from Inti Creates – Inti Creates CEO Takuya Aizu and international affairs producer Mat Papa announce information on a new title.11:10 to 11:40 – BitSummit Games Introduction #1: Ukiyo – Featuring Seaknot Studios’ Toru Hisai.11:45 to 12:20 – Shuhei Yoshida’s Indie Games Introduction: The Birth of Sol Cresta and Future Developments – Sony Interactive Entertainment indies initiative head Shuhei Yoshida\, PlatinumGames executive vice president\, studio head\, and chief creative officer Atsushi Inaba\, and Platinum Games senior vice president and chief game designer Hideki Kamiya discuss the story behind the creation of Sol Cresta and its future developments.12:25 to 13:00 – Shueisha Game Creators Camp: A Chaotic Half-Hour\, From First Footage to Major Announcements – An activity report on Shueisha Game Creators Camp\, first footage\, new title announcements\, and new information debuting here first. Featuring Shueisha new business development department game business and video business development division’s Mori Tsuuji\, and EPIGRAsm president and game producer Masami Yamamoto.13:10 to 13:45 – Indie Games Introduction #1: NINJAMAN – Featuring Ninjas in Tokyo’s Scott Popular.13:50 to 14:30 – IGN Japan Presents: Shaberisugi GAMER BitSummit Special – IGN Japan’s popular regular program Shaberisugi GAMER live on the floor at BitSUmmit. IGN’s editorital staff gather on the BitSummit stage to discuss fun\, sometimes heated\, discussions about popular topics among gamers.14:40 to 15:05 – BitSummit Games Introduction #2: Boss\, Blind\, Brandy – Featuring Wataru Nakano and Miyazakaworks’ Takahiro Miyazawa.15:10 to 15:35 – BitSummit Games Introduction #3: Horizon – Featuring room6 president Masashi Kimura and Kouhei Imatomi.15:45 to 16:15 – BitSummit Games Introduction #4: Bat Boy – Featuring X PLUS Company’s Sina Faroughi and Adam Bolton.16:20 to 16:45 – BitSummit Games Introduction #5: Haikei\, Kanshu Hajimemashita. – Featuring WINGIT’s Yuu Mishima.\nSeptember 3 (YouTube) \n\n\n \n10:00 to 10:35 – Artificial Intelligence is a Tool for the Poor – The present and future of game development support artificial intelligence\, and how it works with indie games. Featuring Yukihito Morikawa.10:40 to 11:10 – BitSummit Games Introduction #6: Connect – Featuring Nihon Kogakuin College game creator division’s Ruito Ogawa and Yuusuke Nara.11:20 to 11:45 – BitSummit Games Introduction #7: Makoto Wakaido’s Case Files: “Phantom’s Foot” – Featuring Huffhuff Oden.11:50 to 12:25 – Indie Games Introduction #2: The Use of Life – Featuring DaranekoGames.12:30 to 13:05 – Devolver Digital Presents: LayerQ Let’s Play of a New Devolver Digital Title – The one and only LayerQ does a Let’s Play of a new title from Devolver Digital.13:15 to 13:40 – BitSummit Games Introduction #8: ECHOLOCAUTION – Featuring HAKONIWA HAKOBIYA’s Kagehito and Fuwa.13:45 to 14:20 – Cygames Presents: Cygames’ 10-Year Challenge – A discussion between Cygames’ Kenichiro Takaki and Famitsu Group’s Katsuhiko Hayashi\, including the current development status of Project GAMM\, new challenges going forward\, and more.14:45 to 15:00 – New Game Announcement from Gemdrops – Gemdrops president and studio director Yuichiro Kitao and overseas representative Yuichiro Kitao announce information on the latest title from Gemdrops.15:10 to 15:40 – BitSummit Games Introduction #9: FILLIT the Abstract Strategy – Featuring radiuthree’s Ryou Nakamura.15:45 to 16:55 – Closing Ceremony – A closing performance by Professor Sakamoto and USAI\, the latter of whom will appear at BitSummit for the first time. Be sure not to miss the BitSummit awards ceremony.\n■ Games \nAin in SoundGarden: Magical tuning doll (PC) by Atelier of SoundGardenAkurra (Switch\, PC\, Mac\, Linux) by Jason NewmanArctictopia (PC\, Mac\, iOS\, Android) by GamtropyBat Boy (PS5\, Xbox Series\, PS4\, Xbox One\, Switch\, PC) by X Plus GamesBehind the Frame: The Finest Scenery (PC\, iOS\, Android) by Silver Lining StudioBerserk Boy (PS4\, Xbox One\, Switch\, PC) by BerserkBoy GamesBlade Assault (PC) by TeamSuneatBoss\, Blind\, Brandy by Wataru Nakano x MIYAZAWORKSBrave Route (iOS\, Android) by PutUpThumbButton City (PS5\, Xbox Series\, PS4\, Xbox One\, Switch\, PC) by SubliminalChainer (PC) by Chainer Developer TeamChikaro (PC\, Mac) by rucchoConnect (PC) by Connect Developer TeamCursed to Golf (Switch\, PC) by Chuhai LabsDap (PC) by Melting ParrotDice Legacy (Switch\, PC) by DESTINYbitDim Tower (PC) by Caffeine ZombieDude\, Where is my Beer? (PC\, Mac\, Linux) by Arik Zurabian & Edo BrenesDungeon and Gravestone (PS4\, Xbox One\, Switch\, PC) by Wonderland Kazakiri inc.Dungeon and Puzzles (Switch\, PC\, Mac\, iOS) by NekolystECHOLOCAUTION (PC) by HAKONIWA HAKOBIYAEmpires of the Undergrowth (PC) by Slug Disco StudiosEvertried (PS4\, Xbox One\, Switch\, PC) by DANGEN EntertainmentExo One (Xbox Series\, Xbox One\, PC) by ExbleativeEx-Zodiac (Switch\, PC\, Mac\, Linux) by Ben HicklingFar Away Train (PC) by TatamibeyaFILLIT the Abstract Strategy (iOS\, Android) by radiuthree Co.\, Ltd.Firegirl (PS4\, Xbox One\, Switch\, PC) by DejimaFrank and Drake (PC\, Mac) by Appnormals TeamGRAPPIN (PC) by Ahmin HafidiGrowing Up (PC\, Mac) by Vile MonarchA Guidebook of Babel (Switch\, PC) by StarryStarryLost Ruins (PS4\, Xbox One\, Switch\, PC) by DANGEN EntertainmentHaven Park (Switch\, PC) by Mooneye Studios / Bubble StudioHelvetii (Switch\, PC\, Linux) by Team KwakwaHexHorizon (iOS\, Android) by GameCarpetHorizon (Switch\, PC) by room6Hundred Days – Winemaking Simulator (Switch\, PC\, iOS\, Android) by Broken Arms GamesInked: A Tale of Love (PS4\, Xbox One\, Switch\, PC\, Mac\, iOS\, Android) by Somnium GamesInsight of L (PC) by yonaJack Move (Switch\, PC\, Mac) by So RomanticThe Kids We Were: Complete Edition (Switch) by GAGEX Co.\, Ltd.Labyrinth City: Pierre The Maze Detective (Switch\, PC) by DarjeelingLamentum (PS4\, Xbox One\, Switch\, PC) by Obscure TalesLiar Trick -Psychological Crime Mystery- (Switch\, PC) by AnabasisLIVE IN DUNGEON (PC) by Heaviside CreationsMakoto Wakaido’s Case Files: “Phantom’s Foot” (iOS\, Android) by SUKASHI-UMA-LABOMe and (My) Cat’s Island (PC) by KAJINOYUMekururi Witch (PC\, iOS\, Android) by SleepingMuseumMemory of Psycho (PC) by HZ3 SoftwareMETAL DOGS (PC) by 24FrameMinute of Islands (PS4\, Xbox One\, Switch\, PC\, Mac) by Studio FizbinMixolumia (PC\, Mac\, Linux) by davemakesMonken Crusher (Switch) by Game Bosachi GroupNeverAwake (PS4\, Xbox One\, Switch\, PC) by Neotro Inc.No Longer Home (PC\, Mac) by Humble GroveNo Place for Bravery (Switch\, PC) by Glitch FactoryNimbus INFINITY (PC) by GameCrafterTeam\, GameTomo Co.\, Ltd.NINJAMAN (PC) by SCOTT POPULAR / Ninjas In TokyoOddinary Highway (Xbox One\, PC\, Mac) by dash & dot game studioOnomatopeya (PC) by Studio PomidoriPOLYROSE (PC) by MaruchuPumpkin Jack (PS4\, Xbox One\, Switch\, PC) by BeepRain on Your Parade (Xbox One\, Switch\, PC) by Unbound CreationsRecolit (PC\, Mac) by Image LaboRESEARCH and DESTROY (PS4\, Xbox One\, Switch\, PC) by Implausible IndustriesRising Sun (PC) by StirRPGolf Legends (Consoles\, PC) by ArticNetRYSTEL (Switch\, PC\, Mac\, Linux) by RelicSquareRUINSMAGUS (PC) by CharacterBankSaihate no Ressha (PC) by TatamibeyaSANNABI: The Revenant (PC) by Wonder PotionSay No! More (Switch\, PC\, Mac\, iOS) by Studio FizbinThe Sealed Ampoule (PC) by CAVYHOUSESephonie (PC\, Mac) by Analgesic ProductionsSHAOLIN5 (Switch\, PC) by BurgerStudio Co.\, Ltd.Slumhack (Switch\, PC) by Undercurrent GamesSmelter (PS4\, Xbox One\, Switch\, PC) by DANGEN EntertainmentSong of Horror (PS4\, Xbox One\, PC) by Protocol GamesSonic Slash (iOS\, Android) by KANITAMA GAMESSONZAI (PS4\, Xbox One\, Switch\, PC\, Mac\, Linux) by 2 Odd Diodes & Top Hat Studios\, Inc.The Soldat with Twin Arms (PC) by bocchi-nekoSomewhere\, elsewhere (PC\, iOS\, Android) by Soramame GamesSo to Speak (PC\, Mac\, Linux) by Erik AndersenSPACR (PC) by RendlikeSpin Rhythm XD (PC) by Super Spin DigitalStar Chaser in Sea World (PC\, Mac\, iOS\, Android) by TamTamGamesStrange Shadow (PC) by notokekeSuper Cable Boy (Switch) by BeepSuper Sami Roll (Xbox One\, Switch\, PC) by Sonzai GamesSUPER UFO FIGHTER (PC\, Mac) by VV-LABOTactical Galactical (PS4\, Xbox One\, Switch\, PC) by DANGEN EntertainmentTandem: A Tale of Shadows (PS4\, Xbox One\, Switch\, PC) by Hatinh InteractiveTangle Tower (PS4\, Xbox One\, Switch\, PC\, Mac\, iOS) by SFB GamesTrinityS (PC) by Indie-us GamesTrolley Simulator (PC\, Mac) by NamariTwo Strikes (PC) by Retro Reactor StudioUkiyo (Xbox One\, PC\, Mac) by Seaknot StudiosThe Use of Life (Switch\, PC) by DaranekoGamesVARVARION (PC) by POLYGONOMICON\n■ Sponsors \nPlatinum \nCygamesNintendoTencent Games\nGold \nDevolver DigitalInti Creates x Gemdrops Game StudioShueisha Game Creators CampSony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation)\nSilver \nKakehashi GamesLimited Run GamesMicrosoft (ID@Xbox)\nBronze \nChorusCoroCoro ComicCrestKodanshaOsaka Electro-Communication UniversityPhoenixxPlay Everywhere\nIndie Publishers \nBeepDangen EntertainmentGame StudioGoblinz StudioHybrid SquadKyoto Computer GakuinLocobitMorisawaPanglePlatinumGamesSuper.comUllucus Heaven\nMedia \n4Gamer.netDengeki OnlineFamitsuGadget TsuushinGame*SparkIGN Japan\nPartner Shows \nBrazil’s Independent Games Festival 2021Busan Indie Connect Festival 21Taipei Game Show 2021WePlay Expo\nSupporters \n802 MediaWorksAsobuAuryn CorporationBilibiliDiscordEditnodeELSAHotel Anteroom KyotoKinshaKinsha CreationsTiktokTwitchVR HikkyViewSonic\nOrganizers \nBlack SheepKyoto PrefecturePygmy StudioQ-GamesSkeleton Crew\nCo-Sponsors \nKyoto Cross Media Experience 2021
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