Tokyo, Japan – July 11, 2024 – Mapbox Japan LLC, a leader in digital map development, showcased its unique position in the gaming industry at the Game Tools & Middleware Forum 2024 (GTMF 2024), held on June 28 in Osaka and July 9 in Tokyo. The company engaged with developers, planners, and future industry professionals, emphasizing the integration of geolocation technology in game development. 

Event highlights:

• Booth exhibitions: Mapbox presented demo applications and map design tools under the theme "Advancing Location-Based Games with Mapbox Maps." The company introduced "Playable Location" data, enabling the placement of in-game items and checkpoints in safe, accessible areas by identifying restricted zones and impassable roads.
• Sessions: Mapbox led sessions titled "Fundamentals and Features of Digital Maps: Expanding Possibilities in Map-Based Games through Integration," attracting nearly 100 participants at each venue. The presentations covered Mapbox solutions, use cases, and concepts combining data and tools, garnering attention from industry professionals and aspiring developers.

Industry impact:

Participation in GTMF 2024 highlighted the company’s growing recognition in the gaming sector, reinforced by the adoption of its technology in popular location-based games like "Nobunaga's Ambition: Reborn." Mapbox remains committed to contributing to the advancement of the game development industry through its unique technologies and solutions, focusing on location-based games and in-game map technology development.