This game was given this award for its high-quality visuals and sound as well as for its great support among users for its realistic feel and widely evolving battle system and brilliant story.

"Cocoon," and idealistic city floating in the sky, and "Pulse," and undeveloped expanse of land.
These two opposing worlds coexist without interaction.
The idealistic city "Cocoon" is a world that promises stability and peace from the benevolence of fal'Cie, an existence that exceeds human intellect.
However, the tranquility does not last for long.
　
Fal'Cie of hell and the feared world of "Pulse" have been discovered in Cocoon. The Sanctum, which protects the stability of cocoon, immediately implements compulsory measures to crack down on the humans thought to be influenced by fal'Cie.
　
At this time, a woman mistaken as one of the Cocoon citizens being made to board an interment train boards. Her name is Lightening. She boarded the train of her own will to save your younger sister. She is unaware, however, of the severe destiny that awaits her.
　
After the 13 days in which memories are mixed up, the gears of destiny begin to turn.

Thank you very much for awarding us with the wonderful Game Award.
Looking back, it has been a stimulating time in the game industry and the world economy since the first concept images were revealed in 2006 until launch in December 2009.
During this time the development team underwent a variety of changes with only the game concept remaining constant.
I think that is one of the reasons that led to receiving this award, which greatly pleases me.
Thank you very much.
　
FINAL FANTASY XIII Producer Yoshinori Kitase