When Ichin stepped onto the stage for the third ti, the faintly helpless smile on his face was perfectly captured by the caras, broadcast on the giant screen, and seen by countless players watching the live stream.
Taking the trophy in hand, he stood before the microphone, raised the award slightly, and said:
"I think after this one, I probably won't have to co on stage again tonight. I can finally sit back and enjoy the ceremony. Honestly, I've been guessing for days which gas would win the other awards."
He paused for a mont before continuing.
"As you all probably know, so far our studio has released five gas—the fifth only just launched a few days ago. We are a team of developers with limitless passion for gas. With every title we make, we hope players can find new kinds of joy. Winning Best Role-Playing Ga this year ans a lot to , since RPGs have always been one of my favorite genres, and we'll certainly continue developing even more interesting role-playing gas in the future. Thank you, everyone.
Also, when I ca on stage just now, the staff told that the next ga reveal will also be ours. Unlike Titanfall, which we showed earlier, this new ga is an entirely different genre. For those who don't like shooters, perhaps this one will be to your taste."
Finishing his speech, Ichin quickly stepped off the stage and returned to his seat.
Today's awards had far exceeded his expectations—he was leaving full of gains, with no regrets.
And now ca the final reveal for his studio at this year's TGA.
With the host's announcent, all eyes turned to the big screen.
So producers who had spoken with Ichin in the past few days already knew two new titles would be revealed. Titanfall had already shocked them, so what kind of the would this second one bring?
The screen faded to black. Before even showing the studio logo, a grand symphony swelled alongside a soaring chorus.
Then, after the logo, a burning circle of fla appeared in the darkness.
The fla… went out.
And the king… was yet uncrowned.
As the deep female narration echoed, a colossal castle lood on the screen, silhouetted against a twilight sky. Ash seed to drift faintly through the air.
The cara shifted: a giant dragon lay motionless across the city walls, seemingly lifeless, its body shedding embers into the wind.
Further scenes revealed a desolate city devoid of life.
On the ground, skeletal figures knelt and prayed before a stone statue, accompanied by somber, dark music that perfectly conveyed the bleakness of this world.
Nearly a full minute in, it was already clear: this was a dark fantasy setting, steeped in grand world-building.
Then, a figure appeared—clad in armor, wielding a twisted longsword glowing red. He stepped before a bonfire and slowly plunged the blade into it.
Flas erupted instantly. The screen cut, and the knight entered battle.
Everyone knew this was now the live gaplay showcase.
Humanoid and monstrous enemies alike erged from the darkness—even colossal skeletons towering over the battlefield. The knight fought with a variety of weapons in diverse locations, rolling, blocking, taking hits, striking back, and even landing devastating backstabs from behind.
It was unmistakably an action-adventure ga, with what looked to be a wide range of abilities.
At the climax, enormous, oppressive bosses appeared one after another:
High Lord Wolnir, Vordt of the Boreal Valley, the Dragonslayer Armor, the Dancer, and finally, a massive dragon spewing oceans of fire.
Under their ferocious attacks, the knight could do little but endure, unable to resist.
At last, the protagonist was engulfed in fla and collapsed—then the title appeared on screen:
Developed by YC Gas (Tokyo Studio)
Release Date: 2024
Two brand-new titles, developed by two different studios, both releasing next year. Judging from the trailers alone, their thes and gaplay showed remarkable promise.
Though both were clearly large-scale 3D gas—very different from Persona, which was already released—fans of Persona weren't sure if such ambitious projects could be pulled off.
But one thing was undeniable: in terms of polish, Dark Souls already looked more complete than Titanfall.
When the trailer ended, the audience erupted in applause. Fans of darker thes even stood, cheering and screaming in excitent. Whatever the final product turned out to be, at least this trailer was exactly what they wanted.
Ichin rose and bowed, expressing his gratitude.
Back in his seat, Utaha hooked her arm around his and whispered, "Now you can relax, right?"
"Yeah, it feels good so far." Ichin smiled, nodding. "This trip to Los Angeles has been without regret."
The ceremony went on, award after award being handed out—so surprising, so expected.
Finally, the biggest award of the night—Ga of the Year—unsurprisingly went to _The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2_.
While not brimming with brand-new innovations, its gaplay still crushed all competitors this year. Persona, as a turn-based RPG, was naturally at a disadvantage against it. _Breath of the Wild 2_ had reached near perfection in every respect—art, music, gaplay, and map design—leaving almost no room for criticism.
Truly, a deserved winner.
And so, this year's TGA ended perfectly for Ichin and his team.
That very night, without lingering further, they boarded a late flight out of Los Angeles.
anwhile, both Titanfall and Dark Souls trailers were released online separately.
And as players who had watched the live stream spread them across the internet, the hype for these two newly revealed gas skyrocketed.
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