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The Game Designers Award, founded in 2010 by game director Masahiro Sakurai, will end in 2026. Sakurai, who is chief judge, announced the close at a ceremony on September 15. Seventeen works won the award across its run, from Heavy Rain in 2010 to Moji Yuge in 2026. The theme is the evaluation of games' originality and novelty.
Viewfinder, the spatial puzzle game where photos become 3D objects, is 65% off on Steam until July 27, priced at 980 yen. Developed by Sad Owl Studios and published by Thunderful Publishing, the game won the Game Designers Award at the Japan Game Awards 2024, selected by eight creators including Masahiro Sakurai and Toby Fox for its creativity and novelty.