The Game Awards 2024 brought a night full of excitement, thrilling announcements, musical performances, and well-deserved recognitions for the year’s top games. Held with grandeur and attended by gaming enthusiasts, developers, and industry icons, the show highlighted the best in video gaming for 2024.
Game of the Year Winner: Astro Bot
The coveted Game of the Year award was claimed by Astro Bot (Team Asobi/SIE), surpassing strong contenders such as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Black Myth: Wukong. The win solidified Astro Bot’s dominance in the gaming landscape, with its innovative gameplay and immersive experience receiving widespread acclaim.
Winners Across Major Categories
Best Game Direction
- Winner: Astro Bot (Team Asobi/SIE)
- Nominees:
- Balatro (LocalThunk/Playstack)
- Black Myth: Wukong (Game Science)
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix)
Best Ongoing Game
Winner: Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Game Studios/SIE)
- Nominees:
- Destiny 2 (Bungie/SIE)
- Fortnite (Epic Games)
- Final Fantasy XIV (Square Enix)
Best Narrative
- Winner: Metaphor: ReFantazio (Studio Zero/Atlus/Sega)
- Nominees:
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix)
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II (Ninja Theory/Xbox Game Studios)
Best Independent Game
- Winner: Balatro (LocalThunk/Playstack)
- Nominees:
- Animal Well (Shared Memory/Bigmode)
- Neva (Nomada Studio/Devolver)
Best Mobile Game
- Winner: Balatro (LocalThunk/Playstack)
- Nominees:
- AFK Journey (Lilith Games)
- Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
Best VR/AR Game
- Winner: Batman: Arkham Shadow (Camouflaj/Oculus Studios)
- Nominees:
- Arizona Sunshine Remake (Vertigo Games)
- Asgard’s Wrath 2 (Sanzaru Games/Oculus Studios)
Best Action/Adventure Game
- Winner: Astro Bot (Team Asobi/SIE)
- Nominees:
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (Ubisoft)
- Silent Hill 2 (Bloober Team/Konami)
Best RPG
Winner: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix)
- Nominees:
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 (Capcom)
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (FromSoftware/Bandai Namco)
Best Fighting Game
- Winner: Tekken 8 (Bandai Namco)
- Nominees:
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO (Bandai Namco)
- MultiVersus (Player First Games/WB Games)
Best Family Game
- Winner: Astro Bot (Team Asobi/SIE)
- Nominees:
- Princess Peach: Showtime! (Nintendo)
- Super Mario Party Jamboree (Nintendo)
Most Anticipated Game
- Winner: Grand Theft Auto VI (Rockstar Games)
- Nominees:
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
- Monster Hunter Wilds (Capcom)
Best Esports Game
- Winner: League of Legends (Riot Games)
- Nominees:
- Counter-Strike 2 (Valve)
- DOTA 2 (Valve)
Highlights of the Night
- Astro Bot’s Dominance: Team Asobi’s Astro Bot walked away with multiple awards, including Game of the Year and Best Family Game, showcasing its widespread appeal and innovative gameplay.
- Grand Theft Auto VI Excitement: Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto VI won the Most Anticipated Game award, marking it as one of the most awaited releases in gaming history.
- Balatro Wins Big: The indie title Balatro made waves by winning both Best Independent Game and Best Mobile Game, highlighting the growing prominence of indie developers.
- Esports Excellence: League of Legends and T1 dominated the esports categories, further establishing their legacy in competitive gaming.
- Batman: Arkham Shadow: VR gaming had its moment with Batman: Arkham Shadow winning Best VR/AR Game, signaling strong advancements in virtual reality.
Final Thoughts
The Game Awards 2024 celebrated the creativity, innovation, and dedication of the global gaming industry. From blockbusters like Astro Bot to indie gems like Balatro, the awards showcased the diversity and growth of gaming in 2024. With new trailers, exciting announcements, and memorable performances, the night truly highlighted why gaming continues to be one of the most dynamic entertainment mediums today.
Stay tuned for 2025 as these developers and studios bring even more groundbreaking titles to life!
