Game Creator Koshien 2025: Announcing Nominees for U-18 and Grand Prize
The Game Creators Guild, headquartered in Toshima, Tokyo, has unveiled the nominees for the prestigious U-18 Grand Prize and the overall Grand Prize of the 2025 Game Creator Koshien. This annual indie game festival showcases the creative talent of students, with this year’s competition drawing an impressive 2,751 participants and a total of 873 submitted works. Only the most outstanding games have been selected for nomination.
Participants and supporters can experience the nominated games firsthand via the 'Minna no Game Parade' platform (https://gameparade.creators-guild.com/), where they can play and show their support for these emerging talents.
The ultimate winners, including the Grand Prize and various special and corporate awards totaling around 100, will be announced at the 'Game Creator Koshien 2025 Award Ceremony and Exhibition' scheduled for February 11, 2026 (https://peatix.com/event/4595288).
The nominees for the Grand Prize are as follows (in the order of entry, with the institution of the representative indicated):
In addition, we are excited to announce the nominees for the U-18 Grand Prize:
The Game Creator Koshien is a unique indie game competition designed specifically for student creators engaged in game development. This contest stands out as a growth-oriented platform, allowing entrants to submit works multiple times until the final deadline. Creators can start from scratch and develop their projects over the year, honing their skills alongside their creations. It emphasizes not merely creating a game but fostering a nurturing environment where creators can mature throughout the process.
For more information, visit the official Game Creator Koshien website: https://game.creators-guild.com/gck/
The Game Creators Guild acts as a hub for individuals passionate about game creation, regardless of their professional status—be they professionals, amateurs, students, or corporate members. The Guild encourages learning, dialogue, and sharing among its participants.
As of December 2023, the community has grown to include approximately 7,600 active game creators and aspiring professionals. The Guild aims to elevate the value of the gaming profession and improve the future environment for game developers by providing essential resources and opportunities.
For further updates, check out the Game Creators Guild’s official website at https://game.creators-guild.com/ and stay connected via LINE:
Founded in July 2023, the Game Creators Guild aspires to cultivate a world where creators can thrive authentically. The Guild actively fosters transparency in market value for creators and promotes initiatives that enable long-term engagement in the entertainment industry. Notable activities include hosting the Game Creator Koshien and developing creator communities.
Company Details:
Participants and supporters can experience the nominated games firsthand via the 'Minna no Game Parade' platform (https://gameparade.creators-guild.com/), where they can play and show their support for these emerging talents.
The ultimate winners, including the Grand Prize and various special and corporate awards totaling around 100, will be announced at the 'Game Creator Koshien 2025 Award Ceremony and Exhibition' scheduled for February 11, 2026 (https://peatix.com/event/4595288).
About the Notable Awards
The nominees for the Grand Prize are as follows (in the order of entry, with the institution of the representative indicated):
- - [List of Nominees]
In addition, we are excited to announce the nominees for the U-18 Grand Prize:
- - [List of U-18 Nominees]
What is Game Creator Koshien?
The Game Creator Koshien is a unique indie game competition designed specifically for student creators engaged in game development. This contest stands out as a growth-oriented platform, allowing entrants to submit works multiple times until the final deadline. Creators can start from scratch and develop their projects over the year, honing their skills alongside their creations. It emphasizes not merely creating a game but fostering a nurturing environment where creators can mature throughout the process.
For more information, visit the official Game Creator Koshien website: https://game.creators-guild.com/gck/
Overview of the Game Creators Guild
The Game Creators Guild acts as a hub for individuals passionate about game creation, regardless of their professional status—be they professionals, amateurs, students, or corporate members. The Guild encourages learning, dialogue, and sharing among its participants.
As of December 2023, the community has grown to include approximately 7,600 active game creators and aspiring professionals. The Guild aims to elevate the value of the gaming profession and improve the future environment for game developers by providing essential resources and opportunities.
For further updates, check out the Game Creators Guild’s official website at https://game.creators-guild.com/ and stay connected via LINE:
- - For professionals: https://lin.ee/BhIoOaF
- - For students: https://lin.ee/2A5pm0L
About Game Creators Guild
Founded in July 2023, the Game Creators Guild aspires to cultivate a world where creators can thrive authentically. The Guild actively fosters transparency in market value for creators and promotes initiatives that enable long-term engagement in the entertainment industry. Notable activities include hosting the Game Creator Koshien and developing creator communities.
Company Details:
- - Name: Game Creators Guild, Inc.
- - Representative: Daisuke Miyata, CEO
- - Location: 1206 BIG Office Plaza Ikebukuro, 2-62-8 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo
- - URL: https://gc-guild.net/
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