The Game Awards 2024 | Celebrating Excellence in Gaming!

The Game Awards 2024 have come to a close, and what a night it was! The event not only honored the best games and developers of the past year but also unveiled exciting new trailers that left fans buzzing with anticipation. The competition for Game of the Year was fierce, featuring six incredible titles. In the end, Astro Bot rose to the top, taking home the prestigious award along with three additional wins.

The complete list of major winners from the night includes Game of the Year awarded to Astro Bot, Best Game Direction also going to Astro Bot, and Best Narrative won by Metaphor: ReFantazio. The award for Best Art Direction was claimed by Metaphor: ReFantazio as well, while Final Fantasy VII Rebirth took home the award for Best Score and Music. Best Audio Design was awarded to Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, and Best Performance went to Melina Juergens for her role in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. The award for Innovation in Accessibility was won by Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and Games for Impact was awarded to Neva. Best Ongoing Game went to Helldivers 2, while Best Community Support was awarded to Baldur’s Gate 3.
In the independent categories, Balatro won Best Independent Game, Best Debut Indie Game, and Best Mobile Game. The Best VR/AR Game award went to Batman: Arkham Shadow, while Best Action Game was claimed by Black Myth: Wukong. Astro Bot also won Best Action/Adventure Game, and Metaphor: ReFantazio was awarded Best RPG. The Best Fighting Game award went to Tekken 8, while Astro Bot took home the prize for Best Family Game. Frostpunk 2 won Best Sim/Strategy Game, and EA Sports FC 25 was awarded Best Sports/Racing Game. Best Multiplayer Game went to Helldivers 2, while Fallout was honored with Best Adaptation. The Most Anticipated Game award was given to Grand Theft Auto VI, and CaseOh was recognized as Content Creator of the Year. League of Legends won Best Esports Game, Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok) was named Best Esports Athlete, and T1 won Best Esports Team. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for their incredible contributions to the gaming world!

In addition to celebrating the best in gaming, the night was filled with thrilling announcements and new trailers that had everyone talking. The Witcher 4 debuted a stunning trailer, showcasing the next chapter in the beloved fantasy series. Fans were treated to the first look at Okami 2, a sequel that promises to bring back the enchanting art style and gameplay that made the original a classic. Naughty Dog also unveiled Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, a new space adventure that looks to blend the studio’s signature storytelling with an entirely new universe.