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Mapbox to Showcase Advanced Mapping Solutions at GTMF 2024

June 12, 2024

Tokyo, Japan – June 12, 2024 – Mapbox Japan LLC, a leading digital map and location platform provider, announces its participation in the Game Tools & Middleware Forum 2024 (GTMF 2024). The company will exhibit and present sessions at both Osaka and Tokyo venues, highlighting the evolution of location-based games through Mapbox's innovative mapping solutions.

Exhibition details:

  • Booth title: "Advancing Location-Based Games with Mapbox Maps"​
  • Content: Demonstrations of Mapbox-powered applications and map design tools. Introduction of "Playable Location" data, a Japan-originated technology that identifies restricted areas and impassable roads, enabling the placement of in-game items and checkpoints in safe, accessible locations.

Session details:

  • Title: "Fundamentals and Features of Digital Maps: Expanding Possibilities in Map-Based Games through Integration"​
  • Osaka venue: June 28 (Friday), 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM, A-1 ROOM3​
  • Tokyo venue: July 9 (Tuesday), 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM, A-1 UDX NEXT1
  • Content: Discussion on the expanding role of map technology in game development, showcasing Mapbox's solutions, case studies, and concepts combining data and tools to enhance location-based games.​
  • Osaka Venue: June 28, 2024 (Friday), 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (doors open at 9:00 AM) at Congrès Convention Center (within Grand Front Osaka)​
  • Tokyo Venue: July 9, 2024 (Tuesday), 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (doors open at 9:00 AM) at Akihabara UDX​
  • Participation Fee: Free (pre-registration required)​
  • Target Audience: Game developers (programmers, designers, planners, directors, producers), educators and students in game development, and professionals interested in game development technology.​

The Mapbox participation in GTMF 2024 shows the commitment to advancing the game development industry by providing innovative mapping solutions that enhance the development and user experience of location-based games.

About GTMF 2024:

The Game Tools & Middleware Forum (GTMF) is Japan's only business event dedicated to game development solutions, connecting game creators with solution vendors. Celebrating its 19th iteration, GTMF 2024 will be held in Osaka and Tokyo.​

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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.