Notice of the Establishment of a New Award
in the Games of the Year Division

＜Background/Intent of Establishment＞
The domestic computer entertainment industry has continued to expand and develop since its inception, and nowadays, many titles have been released from various platforms, including home game consoles.

In light of this situation, the following two awards were newly established in the Games of the Year Division. For these two awards, the Japan Game Awards Executive Committee shall select and commend award-winning titles based on new selection criteria (evaluation axis), introduce even more great titles to game fans, and hopes to help improve the motivation of developers involved in production.

Breakthrough Award

Evaluation Method
Each committee member selects their recommended title from the games released in Japan during the fiscal year.
The award-winning title is selected after discussion by the Japan Game Awards Executive Committee.

Selection Criteria
The title that has created a new genre and gameplay through creative ideas and taking on challenges will be selected as the award-winning title.

Movement Award

Evaluation Method
Each selection committee member selects their recommended title from the titles released in Japan regardless of the year.
The award-winning title is selected after discussion by the Japan Game Awards Executive Committee.

Selection Criteria
The title that reached out to a wide range of people, including those who don't usually play games actively, and that made the memorable achievement of the year, will be selected as the award-winning title.