Tokyo Game Show is back in full force, and this year, GamesBeat LIVE will be broadcasted on GamesBeat on Tuesday, October 7th, 11am PT, presented by Xsolla.
This is the 3rd GB LIVE session this year, following GDC and Gamescom coverage.
The new sessions will dive into the future of the industry — and feature an exclusive, must-watch conversation with one of the most respected figures in gaming, Shuhei Yoshida.
GB LIVE will be spotlighting the trends and opportunities that define Tokyo Game Show 2025 and the APAC region. Dean Takahashi, Editorial Director at GamesBeat will welcome Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla, and Juyeon Lee, Senior Vice President, APAC at Xsolla, for a discussion on how developers, publishers, and investors can navigate an industry that’s both more global and more competitive than ever.
A conversation with Shuhei Yoshida
The spotlight then turns to Shuhei Yoshida, who just capped a 38-year career at Sony, including 31 years at PlayStation, last year. From Crash Bandicoot and Gran Turismo to God of War, Uncharted, and The Last of Us, Yoshida’s influence helped shape gaming’s most iconic franchises.
Yoshida retired from Sony in January 2024— but he’s not leaving gaming behind. He continues to champion indie developers, his passion project during his final years at PlayStation. Recently, he’s also been outspoken about the realities of the industry, weighing in on topics like the underperformance of Horizon Forbidden West, the struggles of the PS Vita, and why a traditional publisher might never have let The Last Guardian see the light of day.
Don’t miss GamesBeat LIVE at the Tokyo Game Show
GB Live at TGS delivers both strategic insights from Xsolla’s leaders and a rare chance to hear Yoshida speak candidly about what drives gaming forward. Whether you’re a developer, a business leader, or simply a fan, this is a talk to circle on your calendar.
Recorded in Japan during Tokyo Game Show, the exclusive talks will be broadcasted on GamesBeat Channels on Tuesday, October 7th at 11 AM PT.
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