The "Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2019" were held to select the best games of 2019, and the award ceremony was held on April 18.
The "Famitsu Dengeki Game Award 2019" is one of the largest user-voted game awards in Japan, and the game creators who have gained the most support from users will be selected from among the games released in 2019.
The "Game of The Year" grand prize winner and other prizes were announced after a total of 28,307 votes were cast.
The winner was Pokémon Sword Shield!
The grand prize "Game of The Year", awarded to the game most favored by game fans in the voting, went to "Pokémon Sword Shield", the Pokémon sword and shield!
This latest title in the "Pokémon" series adds various elements that have never been seen in the series before.
The newest title in the "Pokémon" series adds a variety of elements not seen in the previous titles in the series, such as "Dymax" with dynamic battles and "Wild Area" that allows users to explore vast areas of land.
The storyline, including communication with rivals and gym leaders and an episode that uncovers the mysteries of the Galar region, was also highly praised.
The "Best Game in China" award, which was voted for by Chinese game users, was also announced.
The winning game was "SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE", an action game set in Japan's Sengoku Period. "TWICE", an action game set in Japan's Warring States Period!
The game that won the most awards this year was "DEATH STRANDING", which was the talk of the world even before its release.
It won four awards: "Best Graphics", "Best Character", "Best Action Adventure", and "Best Rookie"!
Hideo Kojima, the director of the game, also received the "MVC (Most Valuable Creator)" and "Best Creator in China" awards, which are given to creators who have made a significant impact on the game industry.
The list of winners of the Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2019
Other winners include "Final Fantasy XIV: Jet-Black Villains" and "Fortnite".
Did your "guess" make the cut?
| Famitsu Dengeki Game Award 2019 Winners | |
| Game of The Year | Pokémon Sword Shield |
|---|---|
| Best Scenario | The Thirteen Soldiers Defense Circle |
| Best Graphics | DEATH STRANDING |
| Best Music | Persona 5 The Royal |
| Best Character | Sam Porter Bridges (DEATH STRANDING) |
| Best Online Game | Final Fantasy XIV: Jet-Black Villains |
| Best Action | SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE |
| Best Shooter | Apex Legends |
| Best Action Adventure | DEATH STRANDING |
| Best Adventure | The 13th Airborne Defense Circle |
| Best RPG | Pokémon Sword Shield |
| Best Indie | Best Gnosia |
| Best Rookie | DEATH STRANDING |
| Best eSports Game | FORT NIGHT |
| Famitsu/Dengeki Special Award | Dragon Quest Walk Ring Fit Adventure |
| Best Game in China | SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE |
| MVC - Most Valuable Creator | Hideo Kojima |
| Best Creator in China | Hideo Kojima |
| Best Streamer | Junichi Kato (Poop-chan) |