TGS2022] "Japan Game Awards 2022" Annual Awards announced! The Grand Prize went to From Software's "ELDEN RING", which is highly regarded as a god game!

The Japan Game Awards 2022 (JGA2022), sponsored by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA), announced today, Thursday, September 15, 2022, at the ongoing Tokyo Game Show 2022, the winners of the Excellence Awards and the Grand Prize in the "Japan Game Awards 2022 The Excellence Award and the Grand Prize in the "Annual Work Category" were announced today, Thursday, September 15, 2022. The Grand Prize went to From Software's "ELDEN RING.

The "Japan Game Awards" is now in its 26th year.
This year's awards were open to all games released in Japan between April 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022*, and public voting was held from April 11 to July 22. The Japan Game Awards Selection Committee then reviewed the entries and selected the winners. Only the Global Award was given to works released between January and the end of December 2021.

Today's announcement of the "Japan Game Awards 2022 Annual Awards" can be viewed in the archive below.

You can also watch it on the official websites of the Japan Game Awards and Tokyo Game Show 2022.

Japan Game Awards official website: #
Select "Awards Ceremony" from the menu on the top page.
Tokyo Game Show 2022 official website: #
Select each program of the Japan Game Awards from the menu on the top page → "Contents" → "Official Programs".

Other awards for each of the Japan Game Awards 2022 "Annual Productions Category" will be as follows.

List of Awards of the Japan Game Awards 2022 "Annual Productions Category" (in alphabetical order)

Title Company Platform

＜Grand Prize
PS5 / PS4 / Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Steam

＜Excellence Award
ELDEN RING PS5 / PS4 / Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Steam
Ghostwire: Tokyo Bethesda Softworks PS5 / PC
Sky: Children Who Weave Stars" thatgamecompany iOS / Android OS / Nintendo Switch
Tales of ARISE" Namco Bandai Entertainment Inc.
Resident Evil Village" Capcom Co. PS5 / PS4 / Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Steam
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawn Moon Finale" SQUARE ENIX CO.
Kirby Discovery" Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Co.
Pokemon LEGENDS Arceus" Pokemon Co.
Horizon Forbidden West" Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
LOST JUDGMENT: Untouchable Memories" SEGA Corporation PS5 / PS4 / Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Amazon Luna

＜Best Sales Award
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl" Pokemon Co.

＜Global Award, Japanese Productions Category
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl" Pokémon Company, Inc.

＜Global Award, International Productions Category

Call of Duty: Vanguard" ACTIVISION / Sledgehammer Games / Treyarch PS5 / PS4 / Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / PC

PS5: PlayStation5 / PS4: PlayStation4 / PC: Windows

ELDEN RING" for Grand Prize and Excellence Award

An action RPG that explores the unknown and threats in an authentic dark fantasy world.
The setting of this work is the "land of chasm" blessed by the Golden Tree.
One day, the "Elden Ring," the root of the Golden Tree, shatters, and the demigods who have the ring's fragments go mad with its power, and a war of fragments breaks out. A war of shards ensues, and the great will of the demigods is abandoned. The player, as a descendant of the "fading people" who were once driven from this land, follows the guidance of the blessing and sets out once again for the "land between the cracks" to become the King of Elde.
The vast world is seamlessly connected to an open field with a variety of situations and a huge dungeon that has been intricately and three-dimensionally created. Beyond the exploration, there are overwhelming threats that lead to the joy of discovering the unknown and a high sense of accomplishment.
A multilayered story told in fragments. An ensemble drama unfolds in the "land of in-between," where the characters' various agendas intersect.
The action and online elements based on the "Dark Souls" series have evolved even further and are not to be missed.
This title, which depicts a dark fantasy world with overwhelming volume and quality, received tremendous support from many users, and was awarded the Grand Prize in the public voting, with enthusiastic comments such as "Everything about it is god, it is truly a god game.

A number of topical works in 2022 won the "Excellence Award" one after another.

■"Ghostwire: Tokyo" (Bethesda Softworks)
This action adventure is set in a Tokyo distorted by supernatural phenomena.
Suddenly, the city of Shibuya is enveloped in fog, and the moment one touches the fog, all people disappear.
At the same time, "Malevito," a supernatural being from the underworld, begins to roam the streets. The player takes on the role of "Akuto," the protagonist who survived the Great Disappearance, and joins forces with a mysterious spirit that has become one with two minds to confront the supernatural threat that looms over Tokyo.
The film depicts an ultra-modern cityscape crowded with various specters and ghosts, old-fashioned temples and shrines, and back alleys with a nostalgic air, as well as Tokyo Tower and the Shibuya scramble. And landmarks such as Tokyo Tower and the Shibuya scramble crossing.
The next-generation technology depicts landmarks such as Tokyo Tower and Shibuya Scramble Crossing with astonishing detail and rendering.
The award-winning film received a great deal of support for its excellent storyline, breathtaking graphics, and unique worldview.

■"Sky: Children Who Weave Stars" (thatgamecompany)
This social adventure game is currently being distributed on iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch.
Players take on the role of "star children" as they fly through the sky, adventuring through seven regions and delivering stars that have fallen to earth to the constellations.
During the adventure, players can play with other players, play musical instruments together, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the vast world at their leisure. Seasonal events include gifts of limited items from newly-introduced spirits and challenges to new quests.
In a public vote, the game received overwhelming support from female teenage users who enjoyed the fun of interacting with players from around the world and the heartwarming experience of compassion, friendship, and bonding.

■"Tales of ARISE" (Namco Bandai Entertainment Inc.)
The latest title in the "Tales of" series, which celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Under the theme of "Inheritance and Evolution," this ambitious title has undergone a major evolution while maintaining the series' unique elements. Explore a world like a painting drawn with atmos shaders. Characters' facial expressions created with facial CG express their emotions more richly. The serious, yet royal storyline depicting the feud between two stars is truly unique to the series.
The game has successfully met the expectations of users who have been waiting for a new installment, and was awarded in the public voting, with many people saying that "the story, graphics, characters, and battles are all top-notch" and "the royal road of RPGs.

Resident Evil Village" (Capcom Co., Ltd.)
A sequel to the worldwide hit "Resident Evil7 Resident Evil.
The story takes place several years after the tragedy at the Baker Mansion. Ethan Winters, who survived the incident, is living a peaceful life with his wife, Mia, and their beloved daughter, Rose.
However, his happy life is shattered by an attack by BSAA Captain Chris Redfield. Ethan heads back to his death in order to get his lost daughter back. The film is a horror film that uses all the elements to create a sense of fear, from the extreme tension of combat to the detailed visuals, the sound of the wind and the creaking of houses. This film is packed with horror expressed using every element.
In the public voting, the game received support from many users for its epic storyline that transcends the category of horror games, with comments such as, "The shocking final scene brought tears to my eyes.

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawn Moon Finale" (Square Enix Co., Ltd.)
Popular MMORPG "Final Fantasy XIV
The "Hyderin Zodiark Arc," a story of stars and life, is finally complete.
The adventure to solve the great mystery that has continued since time immemorial and save the world has begun.
The game has been significantly updated with various new elements, including new jobs "Sage" and "Reaper" and the player race "Viera.
The game is the culmination of the series, with all the major characters that have appeared in past scenarios and played important roles in the series.

Kirby Discovery" (Nintendo Co., Ltd.)
The first 3D action game in the popular "Kirby of the Stars" series.
In a "New World" where civilization and nature have merged, players move freely around the stage and embark on an adventurous journey to save Waddle Dee and her friends, who have been kidnapped by the enemy "Beast Army".
The game features new and improved actions, such as "Suicide," "Copy Ability," and "Hovering," as well as "Two Player Simultaneous Play," which allows players to share a Joy-Con.
In the public voting, the game received votes from a wide range of users, from 2 to 68 years old, with comments such as "I can enjoy it with my friends, siblings, parents and children," and "I can enjoy it with my grandchildren," making it the winner of the award.

Pokemon LEGENDS Arceus" (Pokemon Co., Ltd.)
This is the latest title in the "Pokemon" series, a fusion of action and RPG.
The game allows players to travel around the world, catch as many Pokemon as possible, and build up their Pokemon picture books.
While maintaining the unique play style of the series, various action elements have been added, such as approaching Pokemon on the field while hiding, aiming and throwing a monster ball to catch them directly, or quickly avoiding attacks from Pokemon with evasive action, to create a new type of play. This has created a new type of play.
In addition, new systems that deepen battles, such as "Rikigyo" and "Hayagyo," and numerous new Pokémon have also been introduced. New battle systems such as "Rikigyo" and "Hayato" and new Pokémon have also been introduced. The series also drew attention for its depiction of a time when the coexistence of people and Pokémon was rare, much earlier than in previous series.
This new way of enjoying Pokémon was the reason for the award, which was supported not only by fans of the series but also by children who played this title for the first time.

Horizon Forbidden West" (Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.)
A sequel to the worldwide hit "Horizon Zero Dawn.
The story takes place in the American West 1,000 years after the collapse of civilization due to a catastrophe and the replacement of mankind by mechanical beasts. A vast open world of lush forests, desolate cities, towering mountains, and beautiful west coast beaches.
The game has evolved further from its predecessor with breathtaking visuals, a gripping storyline, fierce battles against more powerful mechanical beasts with new equipment and actions, and encounters with spectacular new tribes.
In the public voting, the award was given to "Lost Judgment," which was said to "surpass its predecessor" and "have the best worldview, storyline, combat, and graphics.

■"LOST JUDGMENT: Unjudged Memories" (SEGA Corporation)
The latest title in the "Judge Eyes" action adventure series starring Takuya Kimura.
The main character, Takayuki Yagami, investigates a case in which a huge conspiracy is hidden in a new setting in Yokohama. The suspenseful drama is played out by a cast of splendid actors, and the story unfolds in two or three different ways. And new elements are added to the battle action that only "Yakuza Studio" can provide, as well as to the investigative action that is the hallmark of the "Judge Eyes" series. In addition, the game is packed with challenging elements, such as interaction with high school students and humorous side quests and mini-games.
The game is also packed with challenging elements such as interaction with high school students, humorous side quests and mini-games.
The rich storyline, which asks the question "What is justice?" and the variety of actions were well received by many users.

The game won two awards: the Best Sales Award and the Global Award for the Japanese title!
Pokémon: Brilliant Diamonds and Shining Pearl

A remake of the 2006 smash hit "Pokémon: Diamond Pearl.
Set in the Shin-Ou region, a place rich in nature where many myths remain, the story unfolds in a nostalgic yet new adventure. This remake is a nostalgic and new adventure set in the Shin-Ou Region, a region rich in mythology and nature. This title, which many users played together with their parents and children, was awarded the prize for the highest number of units sold in Japan during the period covered by the award.

Since its release on November 19, 2021, the game has sold approximately 14.79 million units worldwide through June 30 of this year.
The game also received the "Global Award" for the support of many fans not only in Japan but also in overseas markets.

The Global Award in the Overseas Productions category went to "Call of Duty: Vanguard.

The latest title in the Call of Duty series, which continues to be a worldwide hit.
Aerial combat in the Pacific, drop operations in France, sniping in the defense of Stalingrad, and forced breakthroughs on the North African front.
The game features heated battles on an unprecedented scale on every battlefield of World War II.
Battle in the immersive single-player campaign mode or compete against players from around the world in the multiplayer mode.
The new Zombie Mode, in which you and your friends fight against hordes of the dead, has been well received by enthusiastic fans all over the world.

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