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Legendary video game composer Yuzo Koshiro is coming to The Game Expo 2026. Hear classic music and play his new game Earthion

The Game Expo is thrilled to announce a very special guest. Appearing at the show on March 14-15, is the legendary Japanese composer and developer, Yuzo Koshiro.

Known for SEGA classics Streets of Rage, Shinobi, Super Nintendo’s Actraiser, Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii) and many more, Koshiro has influenced chiptune artists, house music, and video game music as a whole for decades. A vibrant live performer, you can meet Koshiro, learn more about his work and hear his music at The Game Expo, and at a special pre-TGX club performance on Friday 13th March, to be announced. You can watch an example of Koshiro’s performances here

Yuzu Koshiro is one of the earliest indie developers out of Japan, and produces games with his company, ANCIENT. Bringing his new game EARTHION, a love letter to old school shoot-em-ups. You can play the game and get your copy of the soundtrack signed by Koshiro at TGX.

“It’s very exciting to be joining The Game Expo and visiting Australia. I look forward to greeting video game fans of all kinds as we share our game Earthion, a classic side scrolling style shooting game. We are also thrilled to talk about games, and to meet the development community in Melbourne. Most of all, we hope everyone will join our panels and music performances, and share in the joy of music for video games.” – Yuzo Koshiro, Composer and Creative Director, Ancient

Watch the EARTHION trailer here

The publisher of Earthion, Limited Run Games, will be attending with Yuzo Koshiro. From the LRG team in attendance will be Alex Aniel who is a gaming historian in his own right.

Alex is the author of Itchy, Tasty: An Unofficial History of Resident Evil, and is a well-respected expert of the making of Resident Evil. He will have copies available for you to buy and sign.

Join us to meet these industry legends at The Game Expo, tickets are available now at www.thegameexpo.com