Awarded gamesMinister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award
The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award goes to the Nintendo Switch 2
The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award is given to individuals who have contributed to the development of the computer game industry and thus to the Nintendo Switch 2 was selected for the award.
In April before the start of sales on June 5, 2025, Nintendo announced detailed specifications, a release date, and a reservation sales system. This became a big topic both within and outside Japan.
The user-friendly pricing and high-quality hardware have been supported. In the four days following its launch, Nintendo Switch sold over 3.5 million units worldwide, becoming the fastest-selling Nintendo game system ever. The cumulative sales in June were 5.82 million.
The award was given in the recognition of its contribution to the development of the Japanese console game industry. This dedicated Nintendo game machine is not only sold in Japan, Europe, and the U.S. but also for the first time in Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, and other Eastern Asia countries.
Objective of indroducing the METI Award
Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) understands computer entertainment software as a cultural form and is holding this event since 1996 to celebrate the 29th anniversary this year for the purposes to vitalize and contribute to development of the computer entertainment software industry.
The Japan Game Awards have been selecting and awarding excellent videogame software in two categories of "Game of the Year Division" and, "Future Division".
While the awards were formerly given only to videogame software, the "METI Award" was introduced last year which is to be awarded both to videogame software and persons/group of persons which and who are supporting the videogame industry to make the system "more open and meaningful award system".
Selection Criteria for the METI Award
The prize is awarded to those who have contributed to the development of the videogame industry through creation of excellent products or expanded the scope of the videogame industry using a new expression, technology, etc.Persons and group of persons are eligible to receive the award.