Japan Game Awards winners have been crowned. Elden Ring received the coveted Grand Award for the best game of 2022. Game director Hidetaka Miyazaki was awarded the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl won an award for its strong performance outside of Japan. Call of Duty: Vanguard was awarded for the inverse — being a foreign game that did well in Japan. Final Fantasy XIV’s Endwalker expansion, Kirby and the Forgotten Land were also awarded.Read Long Article
