The Fukuoka Game Industry Promotion Organization (GFF, Fukuoka City, Kyushu University) has announced the 20th anniversary event ”FUKUOKA Game Creators Next” to be held at the Fukuoka City Science Museum.
This event will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 (Holiday).
"FUKUOKA Game Creators Next" Will Be Held on March 20!
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集え、未来のゲームクリエイター！
『FUKUOKA ゲームクリエイターズ・ネクスト』
開催決定！！
＼ゲーム業界を「知る・学ぶ・体験する」1日🎮
📅日程：3/20(金・祝)
📍場所：福岡市科学館
🎫入場料：無料✅詳細https://t.co/FPHfLyXToM#FGCN2026 #FUKUOKAゲームクリエイターズ・ネクスト pic.twitter.com/pWZRUtjb1p
— GFF (@GFF_PR) January 20, 2026
Held at the Fukuoka City Science Museum as a 20th anniversary event for the Fukuoka Game Industry Promotion Organization, “FUKUOKA Game Creators Next” is held with the goal of nurturing next-generation game creators toward the realization of "Fukuoka, the Game Industry City the World Aims For."
A Special Talk Show by Shinya Arino of Yoiko Will Be Held!
Shinya Arino (@arimorokoshi415) of Yoiko appears in a special talk show to discuss the fun and depth of games!
In addition, an interaction time will be held to answer questions from children gathered at the venue.
There Is Also a Special Game Dialogue by Hiroyuki x Naoki Yoshida of Square Enix x Akihiro Hino of Level-5!
Hiroyuki
Square Enix: Naoki Yoshida
Level-5 Inc. President and CEO: Akihiro Hino
As a special project for this event, a special game dialogue will also be held by three people: Hiroyuki (@hirox246), Naoki Yoshida of Square Enix, and the President and CEO of Level-5 Inc., Akihiro Hino (@AkihiroHino)!
With the talk theme "How to Live by Doing What You Love?", they will delve into the appeal of game production and more from their own three unique perspectives.
It is also said that the dialogue will include content that can only be heard here, such as development episodes and behind-the-scenes stories related to the Final Fantasy series and the Inazuma Eleven series.
Do not miss the special talk show and special game dialogue featuring gorgeous guests!
The 19th Fukuoka Game Contest GFF AWARD 2026 Also Held Simultaneously!
/／#GFFAWARD 2026 同時開催🎮
＼第19回福岡ゲームコンテスト「GFF AWARD 2026」
を同時開催します🎊ゲスト審査員に
スクウェア・エニックス #吉田直樹 氏
を迎え、審査・講評会と大賞を発表！全国から集まった作品の頂点が決定します🏆#FGCN2026 #FUKUOKAゲームクリエイターズ・ネクスト pic.twitter.com/F2zd67K59p
— GFF (@GFF_PR) January 20, 2026
The 19th Fukuoka Game Contest GFF AWARD 2026 announces and honors award-winning works from various categories gathered from across the country and determines each award, including the Grand Prize.
This contest is held simultaneously with "FUKUOKA Game Creators Next."
The Guest Judge for GFF AWARD 2026 Is Naoki Yoshida of Square Enix!
Participating as a guest judge this year, Naoki Yoshida of Square Enix will judge the Grand Prize-winning works in the Game Software Category along with judges from the Fukuoka Game Industry Promotion Organization, including:
- Naoki Yoshida of Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Guest Judge)
- Akihiro Hino, the President and CEO of Level-5 Inc. and the Fukuoka Game Industry Promotion Organization
- Hiroshi Matsuyama, the CEO of CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd. and the Fukuoka Game Industry Promotion Organization
- Chikako Yamakura, the President of Ganbarion Co., Ltd. and the Fukuoka Game Industry Promotion Organization
- Hiroyuki Matsukuma, an Associate Professor at the Kyushu University Graduate School of Design and the Fukuoka Game Industry Promotion Organization
A Work of a Game Creator Explanation Seminar by Bandai Namco Studios Will Be Held!
A Work of a Game Creator explanation seminar for elementary and junior high school students who have begun to take an interest in game-making and their families will be held!
Active game creators from Bandai Namco Studios Inc., who worked on DORONKO WANKO, will take the stage as instructors.
Many Other Contents Are Also Scheduled!
Game-Making Experience Class
Game production experiences and programming classes that even beginners can enjoy with support from professional staff will be held!
In addition, it is said that the Game-Making Experience Class will begin accepting participant applications at a later date.
Follow the official X (@GFF_PR) for the start of recruitment and wait for further news!
Work Trials by Game Development Companies
In the trial corner where you can actually play popular titles and the latest works, trials for GFF AWARD nominated works will also be held.
Panel Exhibition About the Game Industry
A panel exhibition introducing the history and latest initiatives of the Fukuoka Game Industry Promotion Organization will be held!
By learning about various occupations involved in games, you can deepen your understanding of the game industry.
Booth Exhibitions by Game-Related Companies
Many companies involved in game production will exhibit, and it is possible to directly experience the latest technologies and services!
It is a valuable opportunity to touch the reality of the game industry.
For details, please see the official X (@GFF_PR) or the Fukuoka Game Industry Promotion Organization official website.
| Event Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Fukuoka Game Creators Next |
| Date and Time | Friday, March 20, 2026 (Holiday) 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Scheduled) |
| Format | In-person Event (The GFF AWARD 2026 and special game dialogue portions are scheduled to be streamed at a later date) |
| Location | Fukuoka City Science Museum Science Hall (6th Floor), Laboratory/Communication Room (4th Floor) |
| Participation Fee | Free |
| Organizer | Fukuoka Game Industry Promotion Organization (GFF, Fukuoka City, Kyushu University) |
