Mapbox Japan to Exhibit at GTMF 2023, Showcasing Advanced Digital Map Solutions for Game Development

Tokyo, Japan - June 19, 2023 - Mapbox Japan G.K., a leading provider of digital map development platforms, is pleased to announce its participation in the Game Tools & Middleware Forum 2023 (GTMF 2023). The event will take place on June 30 in Osaka and July 4 in Tokyo. Mapbox Japan will host sessions titled "Beyond Navigation: Evolving Map Information Utilization and the Potential of Map-Based Games," highlighting the expanding role of digital maps in game development.

Exhibition highlights:

• Mapbox gaming solution: Designed specifically for game developers, this suite offers tools to integrate advanced mapping functionalities into games, enhancing location-based experiences.​
• Mapbox playable locations: This dataset assists developers in strategically placing in-game items and checkpoints, optimizing player engagement through effective use of location data.​
• Custom map design experience: At the Tokyo venue, attendees can create personalized map-themed tote bags using the "Cartogram" map design tool, demonstrating the ease of customizing map aesthetics to align with game designs.​

Session details:

• Title: "Beyond Navigation: Evolving Map Information Utilization and the Potential of Map-Based Games"​
• Content: An overview of Mapbox's solutions, user case studies, and insights into the Mapbox Gaming Solution's role in location-based game development.​

About GTMF 2023:

GTMF 2023 is a business event focused on game development tools and middleware solutions, facilitating effective networking between game developers and solution vendors.​

• Dates & Locations:
  
  • Osaka: June 30, 2023, at Congrès Convention Center (Grand Front Osaka)​
  • Tokyo: July 4, 2023, at Akihabara UDX GALLERY NEXT THEATER​
• Participation: Free (Pre-registration required)​
• Target Audience: Game developers (creators, programmers, designers, producers, directors), individuals involved in game development education (educators, students), and professionals from other industries interested in game development technologies.​
• Organizer: GTMF Executive Committee (CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.)​
• Official Website: https://gtmf.jp/​

Through its participation in GTMF 2023, Mapbox Japan aims to showcase the potential of digital maps in game content development and contribute to the advancement of the gaming industry.