{"rewrite":{"id":"r_b0894a994a15abcf276dc982","clusterId":"c_cb884681d4d7fed7f3b87f8c","slug":"toei-games-brings-hino-killa-and-debug-nephemee-trial-versions-to-tgs-2026","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Toei Games Brings HINO, KILLA, and DEBUG NEPHEMEE Trial Versions to TGS 2026","summary":"Toei Games will exhibit for the first time at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21. The booth will feature special trial versions of HINO, KILLA, and DEBUG NEPHEMEE. DEBUG NEPHEMEE hits Steam on September 10, HINO on September 17, while KILLA is available only at the venue. A crane game offers TGS-exclusive mugs, and a forum lecture with Sanrio and PARCO is scheduled.","whyItMatters":"Toei Games' first TGS booth pairs public trial releases for two titles with a venue-only demo for KILLA, signaling a push to build its game publishing brand alongside other non-gaming companies.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eToei Games will make its Tokyo Game Show debut with a booth themed around the worlds of its three upcoming titles. Attendees can play special trial versions of HINO, KILLA, and DEBUG NEPHEMEE, each presented with designs drawn from the games\u0026#39; settings.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trial versions are not all equal in availability. DEBUG NEPHEMEE releases on Steam on September 10, and HINO follows on September 17. KILLA is confined to the show floor, playable only at the venue.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the demos, the booth includes a crane game where winners receive a Tokyo Game Show 2026 exclusive mug, limited in quantity each day. On September 17, Toei Games representatives join Sanrio Games and PARCO GAMES for a TGS Forum lecture on game publishing aims from outside the industry.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDEBUG NEPHEMEE\u003c/strong\u003e: Steam trial version releases September 10\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHINO\u003c/strong\u003e: Steam trial version releases September 17\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKILLA\u003c/strong\u003e: Trial version available only at the Tokyo Game Show venue\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"Toei Games' first TGS booth will host trial versions of HINO, KILLA, and DEBUG NEPHEMEE. Two hit Steam, KILLA stays venue-only. Crane game prizes include exclusive mugs.","twitterPost":"Toei Games debuts at TGS 2026 with trial versions of HINO, KILLA, and DEBUG NEPHEMEE. DEBUG NEPHEMEE hits Steam Sep 10, HINO Sep 17, KILLA venue-only. Crane game offers exclusive mugs.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Toei Games is bringing its game publishing brand to Tokyo Game Show for the first time, with playable trials of HINO, KILLA, and DEBUG NEPHEMEE. Two titles get Steam releases around the show, while KILLA stays venue-only, and a crane game offers limited TGS mugs.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/901/G090124/20260828065/\",\"title\":\"Toei Games Announces TGS Exhibit. Special Trial Versions of New Titles \\\"HINO,\\\" \\\"KILLA,\\\" and \\\"DEBUG NEPHEMEE\\\" on Display\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4664,"outputTokens":772,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1787936994,"createdAt":"2026-08-28T17:05:08.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-28T17:06:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-28T17:05:08.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_cb884681d4d7fed7f3b87f8c","canonicalTitle":"東映ゲームズがTGSへの出展を発表。新作タイトル「HINO」「KILLA」「DEBUG NEPHEMEE」の特別試遊版を展示","representativeArticleId":"a_744befdc046a1e9b2a663226","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"HINO\",\"KILLA\",\"DEBUG NEPHEMEE\"],\"studios\":[\"Toei Games\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-28T12:59:32.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-28T12:59:32.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-28T17:06:45.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/901/G090124/20260828065/","title":"東映ゲームズがTGSへの出展を発表。新作タイトル「HINO」「KILLA」「DEBUG NEPHEMEE」の特別試遊版を展示"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["HINO","KILLA","DEBUG NEPHEMEE"],"studios":["Toei Games"],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}