The Japan Game Awards 2009 gives awards for the three divisions of Games of the Year Division, Future Division, and Amateur Division as well as selecting a winner for the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award.
This award is given to an individual or organization that has recently contributed to the development of the Japanese home videogame industry.
All pre-release games, which will be presented and exhibited at the "TOKYO GAME SHOW 2009" from September 24 to September 27, 2009, are eligible for these awards.
All non-professionally produced games, regardless of the applicant's status (juridical entity, organization, or individual), are eligible for these awards.
