BitSummit The 8th Bit is on SEP 2nd-3rd 2021 (JST). Games, sponsors and schedule listed here

[ggx2ac]

The 7th BitSummit event was held in 2019 while the one for 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

BitSummit The 8th Bit will be held on September 2nd and 3rd 2021 from 10:00am to 5:00pm JST.

The schedule is in the following link: https://bitsummit.org/8th/

Edit:

Full schedule in English + list of games here: https://www.gematsu.com/event/bitsummit-the-8th-bit

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Go to this post for the Stream links: https://www.resetera.com/threads/bi...and-schedule-listed-here.476544/post-72502594

Assuming it's like last time in 2019, there will be numerous live streams of the exhibitions and of other parts of the show floor covered by famitsu, dengeki, ign japan etc which can be viewed online.

Here is the BitSummit twitch link (there will also be a YouTube live stream from the BitSummit official channel on YouTube): https://www.twitch.tv/bitsummit

This famitsu article gives an in-depth look at the people that will be exhibiting at BitSummit: https://www.famitsu.com/news/amp/202108/25231507.php?__twitter_impression=true

Some of the exhibits that will occur:
- Inti Creates will have a new game announcement (note that Blaster Master Zero 3 already released July 29 2021 and Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is coming 2022 regarding recent known games).
- Gemdrops will have a new game announcement, this studio is currently developing COGEN: Sword of Rewind (trailer here) and the studio is run by former tri-Ace Lead Engineer Yuichiro Kitao.
- Shuhei Yoshida from Sony, Hideki Kamiya and Atsushi Inaba from PlatinumGames will talk about Sol Cresta and future prospects.
- Kenichiro Takaki from Cygames will talk about Project GAMM and new challenges in the future.

Check the links above for the rest of the schedule.

The list of indie games being showcased is in the following link: https://bitsummit.org/edition/2021/?post_types=games

The sponsors for BitSummit are in the following link: https://bitsummit.org/en/sponsors/

The Platinum Sponsors for the 8th BitSummit event are:

Gold sponsors:

Silver and Bronze Sponsors:

Here's the sponsors for the 7th BitSummit event if you wanted to see what changed since 2019: https://web.archive.org/web/20200715170840/https://bitsummit.org/en/sponsors/

 

[cw_sasuke]

Sounds good, def. look forward to it.

 

[CeVee]

One of my favorite events, it usually has some pretty fun, solid indie announcements (or updates)!

 

[salromano]

Full schedule in English + list of games here: https://www.gematsu.com/event/bitsummit-the-8th-bit

 

[ggx2ac]

Full schedule in English + list of games here: https://www.gematsu.com/event/bitsummit-the-8th-bit

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Thanks, I'll add it to the OP.

 

[ggx2ac]

Posting random BitSummit tweets in the lead up to the event.

 

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[Kain-Nosgoth]

Hope they announce a release date for the la-mulana 2 DLC there

 

[1upsuper]

Hope they announce a release date for the la-mulana 2 DLC there

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I didn't even think of that. :O I check the Steam page on a frequent basis to see if there's a release date yet.

 

[ggx2ac]

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Nintendo is the platinum sponsor you say.

Platinum Arcade cabinet you say.

La Mulana you say.

Anecdotally last year was a virtual evenT and that entire time a Scarlet Nexus ad would be aired for Xbox only, and I thought that was funny.

 

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[ggx2ac]

Famitsu has posted the award nominations:

インディーゲームの祭典“BitSummit THE 8th BIT”アワード6部門のノミネート作品とスポンサー企業3社によるスポンサー賞が発表 | ゲーム・エンタメ最新情報のファミ通.com

一般社団法人 日本インディペンデント・ゲーム協会は、2021年9月2日（木）・3日（金）に開催される国内最大級のインディーゲームイベントBitSummit THE 8th BITについて、アワード6部門のノミネート作品とスポンサー企業3社によるスポンサー賞の内容を発表した。

www.famitsu.com

The following is Google translated:
(Go to the article where each game listed below is linked directly to their page on BitSummit where you can find more details)

VERMILION GATE AWARD / Vermilion Award <Grand Prize>
Award given to the best work in BitSummit THE 8th BIT

List of nominated works
[ Dap ] by Melting Parrot
[ Exo One ] by Exbleative
[ Inked: A Tale of Love ] by Somnium Games
[ Ukiyo | Ukiyo ] by Seanot Studio

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INTERNATIONAL AWARD / International Award
Award given to excellent works from overseas

List of nominated works
[ Frank and Drake ] by Appnormals Team
[ Growwing Up ] by Vile Monarch
[ Jack Move ] by So Romantic
[ Tangle Tower ] by SFB Games
[ Two Strikes ] by Retro Reactor Studio

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VISUAL EXCELLENCE AWARD / Visual Design Grand Prize
Award for outstanding visual work

List of nominated works
[ Dap ] by Melting Parrot
[ Exo One ] by Exbleative
[ Inked: A Tale of Love ] by Somnium Games
[ Minute of Islands ] by Studio Fizbin
[ Ukiyo | Ukiyo ] by Seanot Studio
[ VARVARION | VARVARION ] by POLYGONOMICON

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EXCELLENCE IN GAME DESIGN AWARD / Game Design Grand Prize
Award for outstanding game design work

List of nominated works
[ Cursed to Golf ] by Chuhai Labs
[ Dice Legacy ] by DESTINYbit
[ Onomatopeya | Onomatopoeya ] by Studio Pomidori
[ Tandem: a Tale of Shadows | Tandem: a Tale of Shadows ] by Hatinh Interactive
[ ● LIVE IN DUNGEON ] by Heaviside Creation

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EXCELLENCE IN SOUND DESIGN AWARD / Audio Design Grand Prize
Award given to works with excellent sound

List of nominated works
[ A Guidebook of Babel ] by Starry Starry
[ Behind the Frame ~ Special scenery ~ ] by Silver Lining Studio
[ Dap ] by Melting Parrot
[ Jack Move ] by So Romantic
[ Lost Ruins ] by DANGEN Entertainment

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INNOVATIVE OUTLAW AWARD / Innovative Rebellious Heart Award
Awards given to innovative works such as technology and ideas

List of nominated works
[ Behind the Frame ~ Special scenery ~ ] by Silver Lining Studio
[ Choose | Choose ] by CTM
[ Hundred Days --Winemaking Simulator ] by Broken Arms Games
[ Labyrinth of Mystery and Memory | Somewhere, elsewhere ] by Broad Bean Games
[ Saihate Train | Far Away Train ] by Tatami Room
[ Boss, Blinds, Brandy | Boss, Blind, Brandy ] by Wataru Nakano x MIYAZA WORKS

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In addition to the above 6 awards, there is a "GAME JAM AWARD / Game Jam Best Work Award" selected from the works of students who participated in the game jam event. The award ceremony will start on the distribution stage from 16:00 on September 3rd (Friday).

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There will also be three awards presented by the following sponsors:

SIE will present the PlayStation award and the supplementary prize will be a PS5:

The Shueisha Game Creators Camp Award will have prize money of ¥200,000:

The CoroCoro Comic Award (Shogakukan Co., Ltd.) will have a supplementary prize of Publication rights introduced on the page of the monthly CoroCoro Comic:

And lastly:

In addition to the above, there is a "MEDIA PARTNER AWARD / Media Partner Award" selected by media partners (Famitsu, Dengeki Online, Gadget Tsushin, Game * Spark, IGNJAPAN, 4Gamer). Please look forward to the official distribution of the winners on the day!

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[ggx2ac]

In 11 hours the asobu indie showcase will be on and BitSummit will have a presence there too.

 

[RiamuFG]

Famitsu has posted the award nominations:

インディーゲームの祭典“BitSummit THE 8th BIT”アワード6部門のノミネート作品とスポンサー企業3社によるスポンサー賞が発表 | ゲーム・エンタメ最新情報のファミ通.com

一般社団法人 日本インディペンデント・ゲーム協会は、2021年9月2日（木）・3日（金）に開催される国内最大級のインディーゲームイベントBitSummit THE 8th BITについて、アワード6部門のノミネート作品とスポンサー企業3社によるスポンサー賞の内容を発表した。

www.famitsu.com

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Wow! Our newly announced game; Cursed to Golf - got nominated for the "Excellence in Game Design" award, that's so cool!

Bitsummit is our home turf, can't wait to show everyone what we've been working on.

Cursed to Golf - Official Introduction Trailer

Cursed to Golf creator Liam Edwards introduces you to his unique creation - a game that mixes roguelike elements, Metroidvania, zaniness, lightheartedness, a...

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[ggx2ac]

The Steam Event for BitSummit is now up where you can play games on Steam that are being exhibited at BitSummit.

 

[Jintor]

siiiick these demo events have been the best parts of all the various online confs

 

[SinCityAssassin]

This is gonna be REAL fun.

 

[dkeane]

Some good stuff being shown.

asobu INDIE SHOWCASE 2021

#asobuindieshowcase #indiegames #videogames9月1日に日本語で遊べる世界中のインディーゲームを紹介する、「asobu INDIE SHOWCASE 2021」をYoutubeとTwitchで動画配信します！asobuは日本の独立系ゲーム開発者の創造性と彼らの作品の素晴らし...

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[ggx2ac]

Twitch (English):

Twitch

Twitch is the world's leading video platform and community for gamers.

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YouTube:
[Day 1]
BitSummit - https://youtu.be/swdZfvpzzCg
Famitsu - https://youtu.be/ywxDL8b9cm0
IGN Japan - https://youtu.be/5k3Ncf-fh0k

[Day 2]
BitSummit - https://youtu.be/GQixSSwGHas
Famitsu - https://youtu.be/6I9bo-R8erU
IGN Japan - https://youtu.be/Dj-yRCgQreY

 

[SinCityAssassin]

This music set up is my jam.

 

[Deleted member 1839]

I just hope for some cool mecha or action stuff to show up.

 

[ggx2ac]

Inti Creates segment is coming up.

A reminder that only the BitSummit twitch link has an English translator regarding all the Stream links posted so far

 

[PachaelD]

New game from Inti is one thing, but a convo between Yoshida and Platinum should be getting more attention (in an hour or so)
EDIT: Haven't seen Inafune for a while (comcept) - good to see him around

 

[Jintor]

New game from Inti is one thing, but a convo between Yoshida and Platinum should be getting more attention (in an hour or so)
EDIT: Haven't seen Inafune for a while (comcept) - good to see him around

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it will be interesting to see where they've gotten to on the publishing front. i feel like inaba comes around to give his 'state of platinum' update every year lol

 

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[shoptroll]

Yay! Didn't know we had a thread for this. BitSummit is one of my favorite annual events.

 

[1upsuper]

Is that UFO game Super UFO Fighter really not Part-Time UFO 2? Because it's a dead ringer for that HAL game. It must be, right?

 

[PachaelD]

it will be interesting to see where they've gotten to on the publishing front. i feel like inaba comes around to give his 'state of platinum' update every year lol

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Well, in the end P+ talked about Sol Cresta only. There's a story mode (dramatic mode?). Release date is 9th December and digital is 3,980 yen.

 

[ggx2ac]

Was waiting for PlatinumGames to tweet but this will have to do:

 

[ggx2ac]

During the Shueisha Game Creators Camp, five games were shown and details about competitions where they would support an indie creator with a game and there'll even be a game competition related to Konami IP at TGS.

 

[ggx2ac]

Posting Famitsu articles of games showcased at BitSummit

 

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[ggx2ac]

Metallic Child (Switch/Steam) was one of the games featured at BitSummit.

The game will have collaboration DLC from Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin.

Further details will be announced at a later date:

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Can't wait for rice to spread on all games.

 

[Oregano]

Can't wait for rice to spread on all games.

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Metallic Child (Switch/Steam) was one of the games featured at BitSummit.

The game will have collaboration DLC from Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin.

Further details will be announced at a later date:

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Can't wait for the inevitable Sakuna x Ryza crossover

 

[Kain-Nosgoth]

Missed the first day stream... is there a list of every game announced? I saw luminous avenger XI 2, which is hype!

 

[ILikeFeet]

Metallic Child (Switch/Steam) was one of the games featured at BitSummit.

The game will have collaboration DLC from Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin.

Further details will be announced at a later date:

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That's a big get for Metallic Child. Really hope the game does well

 

[ggx2ac]

#Shueisha Game Creators CAMP Contest #3: Action & Shooting GAME CONTEST" by KONAMI has been announced! Details will be announced at #TGS2021! Look forward to it!

#BitSummit #BitSummitTHE8thBIT https://t.co/vJBmaQjWUY

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[ggx2ac]

Cogen: Sword of Rewind releases January 27th 2022 (Xbox/PS4/Switch/PC)
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger ix2 releases January 27th 2022 (Xbox/PS4/Switch/PC)

Copen from Gunvolt will be a playable character via DLC in Cogen: Sword of Rewind

And the main character in Cogen will be a boss via DLC in the Gunvolt game mentioned.

 

[ggx2ac]

The following are the sponsor awards results:

The following are the BitSummit awards results:

 

[NeonZ]

Cogen: Sword of Rewind releases January 27th 2022 (Xbox/PS4/Switch/PC)
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger ix2 releases January 27th 2022 (Xbox/PS4/Switch/PC)

Copen from Gunvolt will be a playable character via DLC in Cogen: Sword of Rewind

And the main character in Cogen will be a boss via DLC in the Gunvolt game mentioned.

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Alternate playable characters is an easy way to make me interested in a game I'd otherwise overlook.


Copen seems somewhat slower there than in his original series though.

 

[Messofanego]

Happy that one of my GOTY, No Longer Home, got the PlayStation award!!! Hana Lee (lead artist also on Before Your Eyes, one of two from Humble Grove) was there to receive their award.

No Longer Home - Official Launch Trailer

Check out the launch trailer for No Longer Home, available now on PC and Mac.No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circum...

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Gonna have to check out Dap. Really liking Minute Of Islands and Behind The Frame so far. I can't wait for Frank and Drake, it looks incredible.