Smash Bros.’ Masahiro Sakurai named ‘Most Valuable Creator’ at Famitsu Dengeki awards

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Masahiro Sakurai has been named the “Most Valuable Creator” at the Famitsu Dengeki awards.

Sakurai, who has been in the games industry since he created the character Kirby when he was just 19 years old, has directed countless acclaimed games, most notably, the Super Smash Bros. series.

The awards were voted on by Famitsu readers, other developers and voice actors.

“I received an award. Thank you to everyone who supported us!” Sakurai said in a tweet.

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The full list of nominees is as follows, courtesy of Nintendo Life (winners in bold).

Game of the Year

MVC – Most Valuable Creator

Best Scenario

Best Graphics

Best Music

Best Actor

Best Voice Actor

Best Character

Best Online Game

Best Action

Best Action Adventure

Best Adventure

Best RPG

Best Indie Game

Best Rookie

Best Esports Game

Animal Crossing: New Horizon won the Game of the Year prize at last year’s awards, with Ghost of Tsushima, The Last of Us Part II, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin and Final Fantasy VII Remake also nominated.