“SQOOL GAME AWARD” is held by SQOOL with the purpose of introducing various games from around the world to game fans.
Application conditions
Platform：
This applies to titles posted on platforms that can be purchased or downloaded for free by general users, such as smartphones, Steam, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and other distribution sites.
Release date：
Titles that were released for general play, such as retail versions, early access versions, or demo versions, between October 1, 2023 and November 30, 2024 are eligible.
This also applies to titles published on UnityRoom, etc., and titles published on personal sites.
Development scale：
The size of the title doesn’t matter.
However, SQOOL’s policy is to support small game development teams. Therefore, when selecting titles, we will give preferential treatment to titles developed on a small scale (indie, doujin, etc.).
We accept and select games from AAA and major manufacturers, as well as games from studios that receive funding from major companies, but please note that the selection criteria will be stricter than for smaller games.
SQOOL will determine whether or not it is a small-scale development. Please note that the judgment criteria will not be made public.
Others：
Adult titles (18+ titles) are not eligible.
Regarding titles for which you have already applied
Titles that have already been submitted can be resubmitted if the release period and other conditions are met.
About paid titles
For titles sold for a fee such as Steam, Switch, PlayStation, etc., please send us two download keys.
For smartphone titles that are paid, we generally cover those that cost less than 1,000 yen.
In addition, if a smartphone game has advertisements posted within the game, the condition is that you can exclude the display of advertisements. (If advertising removal billing is implemented, the amount must be approximately 1,000 yen or less)
This condition is based on the assumption that the content will be distributed on YouTube. In rare cases, advertisements that resemble adult advertisements are displayed, so there are cases where it is difficult to distribute the advertisements while still displaying them. However, if the position of the advertisement is fixed, we may be able to accommodate you, so if you would like to apply for the game in question, please contact us individually. Please note that there is no problem with video reward ads being implemented as they can be disabled at will during game play.
*Please understand that this is a measure to prevent spam applications from expensive games. Please note that app games that cost over 1,000 yen are not necessarily excluded. If you would like to apply for such an app game, please contact us separately via email.
Regarding the number of titles that can be applied for
As a general rule, one title is allowed per organization (company, group, individual).
Please note that if you apply for multiple titles, all applications may be invalidated.
Please refrain from applying under the names of multiple individuals from one organization or any similar actions.
If you are unsure about which organization to choose, such as an in-house voluntary circle, please contact us separately via email.
Application fee
It’s free
Application deadline
Until November 30, 2024 23:59
About selection criteria
We will select applicants based on our desire to support the game industry, especially small-scale game developers.
However, this does not mean that large-scale titles will never win. As a general rule, I choose games that I think are widely recommended.
Please note that detailed selection criteria will not be made public.
About prize-winning benefits
The grand prize winners will receive a commemorative gift and some future PR support from SQOOL.
Others
The recruitment requirements will be updated as necessary.
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