Thu Sep 26 13:00:30 UTC 2024: ## Tears of the Kingdom Reigns Supreme at Japan Game Awards 2024

**Tokyo, Japan -** Nintendo’s highly anticipated sequel, *The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom*, has taken home the most prestigious award at the Japan Game Awards 2024, securing the coveted Grand Award. This marks a significant victory for the title, which also claimed the Best Sales Award for being the top-selling game in Japan during the 2023 fiscal year.

The awards ceremony, held during the Tokyo Game Show, recognized eleven games released between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024, with Awards of Excellence based on public voting. *Tears of the Kingdom* emerged as the ultimate victor, chosen from this esteemed group.

This year’s awards saw the introduction of two new categories: the Breakthrough Award, awarded to *The Exit 8* for its innovative game genre, and the Movement Award, presented to *Suika Game* for its success in expanding its reach beyond traditional gamers.

In a special recognition, Sony’s PlayStation console received an award from the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry, celebrating its 30th anniversary. The console’s creator, Ken Kutaragi, was present to accept the award.

The audio accessibility features of *Street Fighter 6* earned the game a Special Award.

The Japan Game Awards 2024 has undoubtedly cemented *Tears of the Kingdom* as a gaming masterpiece, reaffirming its global success and dominance in the Japanese market.

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