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[p]The interactive novel "and Roger" has been newly announced as a nominee in the "Game Beyond Entertainment" category at the BAFTA Games Awards, the gaming division of the British Academy Awards, which honors outstanding cultural and artistic works.[/p][p][/p][p]The BAFTA Games Awards is an international award that recognizes the artistic value of games as part of the British Academy Awards, which celebrates excellence in film, television, and beyond. The "Game Beyond Entertainment" category for which the title has been nominated is, as the name suggests, presented to games that deliver an experience that transcends entertainment.[/p][p][/p][p]View the full list of nominees here: [/p][p]https://www.bafta.org/awards/games/[/p][p][/p][p]We hope you will continue to support "and Roger."[/p]

[p]Won the "GDCA Audience Award" at GDC 2026 — the Academy Awards of gaming![/p][p][/p][p]The interactive novel "and Roger" has won the "Audience Award" at the Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA), one of the world's most prestigious gaming awards. This marks the first time in history that a Japanese indie title has won an award at the GDCA.[/p][p]The GDCA is a major award presented at the Game Developers Conference 2026, one of the world's largest game developer conferences, held in San Francisco in March 2026. Chosen by votes from game developers around the world, it is considered one of the "Big Three" game awards and is sometimes called the "Academy Awards of gaming." The "Audience Award" that the game received this time is a category presented to the most supported game of the year, as determined by a public vote from players around the world. Additionally, the title was selected as a finalist for the "Social Impact Award," which honors games that promote equality, diversity, and sustainability, and have had a positive impact on players' lives.[/p][p][/p][p]We hope you will continue to support "and Roger."[/p]

[p]and Roger has won both the "Grand Prix" and "Best Audio" awards at the "Indie Game Award 2026," held during one of the world's largest gaming events, the "Taipei Game Show"![/p][p][/p][p]Winner List: [/p][p]https://tgs.tca.org.tw/indie_award_winners.php?b=e&a=26[/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate these awards, we are holding our biggest sale yet on Steam with 30% OFF.[/p][p]Don't miss this perfect opportunity![/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for your continued support of and Roger.[/p]

[p]The interactive novel and Roger has been selected as a finalist for the "Social Impact Award" at the Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA), one of the world's three major gaming honors.[/p][p]The GDCA is the flagship awards ceremony of the Game Developers Conference 2026, the world's largest gathering of game developers, held in San Francisco in March 2026. Often referred to as the "Oscars of the gaming industry," it is one of the most prestigious awards in the world, with winners chosen by the votes of game developers globally. The "Social Impact Award," for which this title is nominated, recognizes games that promote equality, justice, diversity, and sustainability, while delivering a positive and meaningful impact on players' lives.[/p][p]Since its release in July 2025, the game has received high acclaim for its original narrative experience. It has garnered a string of international accolades, including being longlisted for the "Game Beyond Entertainment" category at the BAFTA Games Awards 2026 and winning the "Emotional Impact Award" at The Indie Game Awards 2025. This GDCA nomination is a testament to the game's themes and expressive power being deeply appreciated across borders—a historic achievement for Kodansha Game Lab and Japanese indie games alike. Notably, this is the first time in 10 years that a Japanese indie game has been nominated for a GDCA, the last being "Downwell" in 2016.[/p][p]We thank you for your continued support of and Roger.[/p]

[p]and Roger has won the "Emotional Impact" award at The Indie Game Awards 2025!

The "Emotional Impact" award recognizes games that deeply connect with players through a soul-stirring experience and leave a lasting impression.
Furthermore, although it did not take the top prize, and Roger was proudly nominated for "Game of the Year"—the pinnacle of indie games—standing alongside world-renowned titles.
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[p]https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45119430/sale/TheIndieGameAwards2025[/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate the award, a 20% OFF sale is currently underway on Steam. If you haven't played it yet, please take this opportunity to give it a try.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for your continued support of and Roger.[/p]