The Famitsu Super Popular Game Awards 2023, as recently announced and detailed in Weekly Famitsu, showcased the preferences of 188 influential figures in the Japanese gaming world. This group, comprising game creators, voice actors, and celebrities well-known for their gaming enthusiasm, provided their insights for this year’s rankings.
At the forefront of the awards was Nintendo’s “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,” released on May 12, 2023, for the Switch. This title secured the prestigious first place, underscoring its impact and popularity in the gaming community.
Following closely in second place was Square Enix’s “Final Fantasy XVI,” released on June 22, 2023, for the PlayStation 5. This indicates the continued strong presence and appeal of the Final Fantasy series among gamers.
The Famitsu Super Popular Game Awards are distinguished by their unique methodology. The process involves a diverse panel of 188 participants from the gaming industry, including those directly involved in game development and well-known figures in the broader gaming community. These participants selected their top five games of the year, and the points from these rankings were used to determine the overall winners.
Historically, the awards have recognized a variety of iconic games. Past winners include “Marvel’s Spider-Man” in 2018, “DEATH STRANDING” in 2019, “Ghost of Tsushima” in 2020, “Resident Evil Village” in 2021, and “ELDEN RING” in 2022, highlighting the awards’ role in celebrating significant achievements in the gaming industry.
For 2023, the top five games also featured “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” in third place, “Suikagame” in fourth, and “ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON” in fifth, reflecting a diverse range of genres and gaming experiences celebrated in this year’s awards.