The general public day is all about Puyopuyo!　PuyoPuyo eSports competitions and events will be held at the Tokyo Game Show 2019!

Sega Games announced that it will hold a "Puyo Puyo eSports" tournament and stage events for PS4 and Switch at the Tokyo Game Show 2019, which is being held at Makuhari Messe from September 12 to 15.

The first title in the "Puyo Puyo" series was released in 1991. The series has become synonymous with the action puzzle game genre thanks to its clear-cut game system, in which players connect multiple "puyos" of the same color to make them disappear, as well as the competitive element, which was a first for an action puzzle game at the time, and which has gained popularity. PuyoPuyo eSports" is the latest title in the "PuyoPuyo" series, and it incorporates the eSports elements of the title to further enhance the competitive nature of the game.

At the Tokyo Game Show 2019, there will be a dedicated e-Sports stage, "e-Sports X BLUE STAGE Presented by PlayStation 4," where the "Puyopuyo eSports" event will take place. There will be live broadcasts of Tokyo Game Show exclusive tournaments with professional players, international junior tournaments, and much more. All of the events will be held on either September 14 or 15, which is a public day. Please check the details below.

Puyopuyo eSports Stage

Puyopuyo Pro Pipoia will talk about topics related to pro-gamers with the editorial staff, as well as compete in "Puyopuyo eSports" with the editorial staff and spectators.

Date and Time: September 14, 2019 (Sat) 11:00-11:30
Location: Makuhari Messe, Hall 2, Shueisha's "V Jump" booth
Performer：Hiponia Pro
Program viewing page：#

U-15 eSports Challenge 2019 Puyopuyo eSports Nations Cup

Puyopuyo eSports" will hold its first international junior tournament "U-15 Sports Challenge 2019 Puyopuyo eSports Nations Cup". This tournament is open to all players aged 15 or younger, regardless of nationality, and only same-day entries will be accepted.

Date and Time: Saturday, September 14, 2019, 10:00 - 17:00
Location: Makuhari Messe, in the Family Game Park
Eligibility: Any nationality; children under 15 years old (elementary and junior high school students)
*Parental consent is required for participation.
How to register: Entry at the "Puyo Puyo eSports Nations Cup Reception Desk" at the venue on the day of the event.
Preliminary Round Entry Time: 10:00 - 11:50
Participant: Pipoania

PuyoPuyo Championship SEASON 2 TGS Special Tournament Final Tournament Distribution


PuyoPuyo Championship, a professional PuyoPuyo tournament with a prize of 2 million yen for the winner, will be held on the "e-Sports X BLUE STAGE Presented by PlayStation 4", a large e-Sports dedicated stage at Tokyo Game Show 2019. The "Puyo Puyo Championship SEASON 2 TGS Special Tournament" will be broadcast live at "e-Sports X BLUE STAGE Presented by PlayStation 4".

The tournament will feature a total of 18 players, including the best 8 players from the previous "Puyo Puyo Championship SEASON 2 June Tournament," 8 players who qualified for the qualifying round, and 2 specially invited overseas players, a Korean representative and a Taiwanese representative. In addition, visitors to the tournament viewing area will receive a stick balloon with a "Puyo Puyo" character on it and a clear bottle as gifts.

Date and Time: Sunday, September 15, 2019, 10:30~13:00
Location: Special venue in Hall 9-11, Makuhari Messe "e-Sports X BLUE STAGE Presented by PlayStation 4"
Adopted software/rules: "Puyopuyo eSports" for PS4 / Puyopuyo Dori
Participating professional players:
Best 8 seeded players in the previous tournament
delta / Kumachom / Piponia / Mackie / coo / fron / Yodasouma / live
Players who qualified for the preliminary round
SAKI／SETANAGI／RAIN／MATTYAN／WAKUFUR／TOMOKUN／YANASE／Zairo
Special invitation from overseas:
Korean representative
The highest ranked Korean player in the OSL Futures Phase 1 tournament held in Nero/Korea
Taiwan
Acliv / Winner of the 2019 SEGA "Puyo Puyo Championship in Taiwan" July Summer Special Tournament
Awards:
Prize money will be awarded to the top finishers.
Winner: 2 million yen / Runner-up: 500,000 yen / Third place: 100,000 yen
The professional players who make it to the top 8 will be given the right to participate in the final tournament of the next "PuyoPuyo Championship".
Championship points will be awarded to the top 8 players, which will lead to the "PuyoPuyo Finals SEASON 2".
Championship points will be awarded to the players who advance to the final 8, which will lead to the "Puyo Puyo Finals SEASON 2".
Tournament MC: Ayana Tsubaki
Guest: "Puyo Puyo" Special Supporter Yurika Tachibana
Novelty: Stick Balloon/Clear Bottle




Program viewing page:
YouTube Live (Puyopuyo's official YouTube channel): #
Periscope (Puyo Puyo's official Twitter ): #
You can watch the program from the tweets of the Puyo Puyo Twitter account during the broadcast time.


The clear bottle is a limited edition novelty for this tournament.
Please note that the distribution will end as soon as all the bottles are gone. Please understand.
The tournament will be open to all spectators.

Challenge to e-Sports Pros - Puyo Puyo e-Sports JeSU Pro License Contest


The "e-Sports Pro Challenge - Puyo Puyo eSports JeSU Pro License Contest" will be held at the Japan e-Sports Union (JeSU) booth. The top six qualifiers in the Score Attack competition were awarded the right to challenge the best four pros in the "Puyo Puyo Champion Ship SEASON 2 TGS Special Competition" to be held on the esports X stage. The player who wins all four pros in five games will be issued a JeSU-approved pro license.

Date and Time: Sunday, September 15, 14:00-16:30
Location: Japan e-Sports Union (JeSU) booth (Makuhari Messe Hall 9)
Adopted software/rules: "Puyopuyo eSports" for PS4 / Puyopuyo Dori
Schedule:
From 10:00 a.m., numbered tickets for the preliminary round will be distributed to the first 64 applicants at the JeSU booth.
End as soon as all the tickets are gone.
14:00-15:00 / Preliminary Round (Score Attack)
15:00-15:20 / Exhibition Match
15:20-16:30 / Main Match (Professional License Contest)
Cast: The best 4 professional players of "Puyo Puyo Championship SEASON 2 TGS Special Tournament
MC：Yurika Tachibana

The schedule may change depending on the progress of the games. Please be forewarned that the schedule may change depending on the progress of the games.