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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 location platform for innovators. Headquartered in San Francisco, Mapbox provides developers and businesses with cloud-based APIs, SDKs, and data services for maps, navigation, and place and address search.

Founded in 2010, Mapbox leads development of the modern geospatial stack. Trusted by automakers, logistics providers, retailers, and app developers, Mapbox delivers scalable, highly customizable geospatial solutions that power billions of sophisticated location experiences worldwide. The platform is known for its built-in flexibility, elegant design, enterprise-grade security, strict data privacy, and developer-first documentation.

The mission of Mapbox is to enable every team to build exceptional, location-aware applications that delight users, enhance operations, and transform industries.Learn more at www.mapbox.com.