FromSoftware’s Elden Ring was a shoo-in as a contender for GOTY as soon as it launched on February 25, 2022. With Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R. R. Martin at the helm, it was practically destined to be one of the deepest lore-driven games ever created. Combine that with the fluid mechanics FromSoftware is known for, and you’ve got a recipe for one of the greatest games of all time.
So, it was no surprise when Elden Ring took home the Japan Game Awards Game of the Year, or Grand Award this year. With a stacked field of competitors, it’s truly a testament that critics, award committees, and players can agree on a good game–that is, sometimes, at least.
Elden Ring is a completely different worldview… We’ve been supported so heavily by all our players. I would really like to express my appreciation to everyone who follows us.
Hidetaka Miyazaki, 2022 Japan Game Awards
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What is Elden Ring?
Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco. Released in 2022 to critical and player acclaim, this punishing souls-like title maintains a 94 aggregate score on Metacritic.
Praised for its nuanced storytelling, gameplay mechanics, and visuals, Elden Ring is arguably the most ambitious and complete game that FromSoftware has ever created.
Other award winners included Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, Sky: Children of the Light, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Tales of Arise, Lost Judgment, Resident Evil Village, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Horizon Forbidden West, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
Congrats to all the winners, and here’s to another great year of games in 2023.
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