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

June 19, 2023

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.

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About Mapbox

Mapbox is the leading maps and location platform powering a new generation of location-aware applications. Mapbox is the only platform that equips organizations with the full set of tools to power the navigation for people, packages, and vehicles everywhere. More than 4 million registered developers and 40 percent of Fortune 500 companies have chosen Mapbox because of the platform's flexibility, security and privacy compliance. Organizations use Mapbox applications, data, SDKs and APIs to create customized and immersive experiences that delight their customers.

For more information, visit www.mapbox.com.