The Computer Entertainment Software Association (CESA) has announced the winners of the Japan Game Awards. Wii Sports for the Wii shared the top award with Monster Hunter Portable 2nd. Wii Sports was recognized for its ability to draw in new demographics. Several other Nintendo titles made the list, including entries to the Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon series.
“The Wii Sports games played using the Wii Remote controller do not require any difficult operations whatsoever, and can be enjoyed with friends or family in the comfort of your living room. Wii Sports has totally revamped the image of traditional game consoles, and has won over new demographic sectors, particularly women and seniors. In addition, the support garnered from a wide range of users in the general vote was a major factor in the title’s selection for the Grand Award,” explains the CESA website.
Grand Award Winners
Wii Sports (Wii)
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd (PSP)Award for Excellence Winners
Wii Sports (Wii)
Okami (PS2)
Gundam Musou (PS3)
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii)
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker (DS)
New Super Mario Bros (DS)
Blue Dragon (Xbox 360)
Pokemon Diamond/Pearl (DS)
Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops (PSP)
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd (PSP)
Ryu ga Gotoku (PS2)
Professor Layton and the Curious Village (DS)
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (Xbox 360)Best Sales Award Winner
Pokemon Diamond/Pearl (DS)Global Award: Japanese Product Winner
Dead Rising (Xbox 360)Global Award: Foreign Product Winner
Gears of War (Xbox 360)Special Award
The Idolm@ster (Xbox 360)
Love and Berry Dress Up and Dance! (DS)
