Again, The Game Awards has given us a memorable night full of excitement, surprises and recognition in the world of video games. The 2024 edition, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, has seen intense competition in the main categories, with titles that have taken the creativity and the entertainment to new heights.
The great protagonist of the evening was undoubtedly Astro Bot, who managed to rise as the Game of the Year (GOTY)The adorable platformer not only triumphed in this prestigious category, but also took home other awards, cementing itself as a undisputed favorite between players and critics. In addition, Metaphor: Refantazio shone with awards in narrative, art direction y role playing game, proving that immersive and narrative experiences continue to hold a special place in the hearts of audiences.
The most notable awards
Game of the Year
The competition for the GOTY It was intense, with high-calibre titles such as Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Balatro, and Black MythWukong. However, Astro Bot He surpassed everyone thanks to his innovation y universal appeal.
Best Direction and Narrative
Astro Bot He also won the award for best direction, highlighting his impeccable creative design. On the other hand, Metaphor: Refantazio impressed with his captivating narrative, taking recognition in this category and ensuring its impact as one of the RPG of the year.
Innovation and accessibility
The award Innovation in accessibility was to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. This title marked a before and after by incorporating features designed for breaking barriers and make the gaming experience accessible to a wider audience.
The most prominent genres
In the category of Best Action Game, the acclaimed Black MythWukong emerged as the winner, while Tekken 8 dominated like the best fighting game. Regarding simulation and strategy, frostpunk 2 was the favorite, thanks to his Intense gameplay y unique narrative.
Better community support
Baldur's Gate 3, which had swept last year, continued to show its excellence by taking the recognition for the best community support, standing out for its active communication and additional content of high quality.
Sports and racing awards
The award for best sports/racing game was to EA Sports FC 25, which consolidated its place as the ultimate experience in this genre, surpassing titles such as NBA 2K25 y F1 24.
Other important awards
The competition for the Best Multiplayer Game was won by helldivers 2, who also distinguished himself as the best game in evolution for its amazing post-launch support. This title managed to captivate fans thanks to its continuous updates and Exciting cooperative gameplay.
The big names of the future
As to Most Anticipated Game, the expected GTA VI Rockstar Games took the crown, reaffirming the emotion surrounding this iconic franchise.
Recognition for independents
The award Best Indie Debut was awarded to Balatro, a title that also triumphed as best indie game. This game impressed the community with its innovation y design full of personality.
The gala in detail
In addition to the awards, the gala was packed with surprising announcements, such as the return of classic franchises and ambitious new projects. Among the most exciting revelations The teaser is found The Witcher 4 and the anticipated Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet from Naughty Dog, which promises to be an experience of unforgettable science fiction.
Astro Bot: The Most Outstanding
With several awards under his belt, including the category of Best Action / Adventure Game, the success of Astro Bot at The Game Awards 2024 reflects the power of the well executed games that combine creativity, innovation y fun.
This edition of the Game Awards not only celebrated the achievements of the industry, but also served as a window into the exciting future of video games. We can't wait to see what's in store for us next year!
List of all winners by category
Game of the Year:
- Astro Bot (Team Asobi/SIE)
Best Address:
- Astro Bot (Team Asobi/SIE)
Best Narrative:
- Metaphor: Refantazio (Studio Zero/Atlus/Sega)
Best Art Direction:
- Metaphor: Refantazio (Studio Zero/Atlus/Sega)
Best Music and Soundtrack:
- Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth (SquareEnix)
Best Audio Design:
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (Ninja Theory/Xbox Game Studios)
Best Performance:
- Melina Jurgens like Senua in Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
Best Indie Game:
- Balatro (LocalThunk/Playstack)
Best Indie Debut:
- Balatro (LocalThunk/Playstack)
Best Mobile Game:
- Balatro (LocalThunk/Playstack)
Best Virtual or Augmented Reality Game:
- Batman: Arkham Shadow (Camouflage/Oculus VR)
Best Action Game:
- Black MythWukong (Game Science)
Best Action/Adventure Game:
- Astro Bot (Team Asobi/SIE)
Best Role-Playing Game (RPG):
- Metaphor: Refantazio (Studio Zero/Atlus/Sega)
Best Fighting Game:
- Tekken 8 (Bandai Namco)
Best Family Game:
- Astro Bot (Team Asobi/SIE)
Best Simulation/Strategy Game:
- frostpunk 2 (11 bit studios)
Best Sports or Racing Game:
- EA Sports FC 25 (EA Sports)
Best Multiplayer Game:
- helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Game Studios)
Games for Impact:
- Neva (Nomada Studio/Devolver Digital)
Best Ongoing Game:
- helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Game Studios)
Best Community Support:
- Baldur's Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
Best Adaptation:
- 'Fallout' (TV Series)
Most Anticipated Game:
- Grand Theft Auto VI (Rockstar Games)
Innovation in Accessibility:
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (Ubisoft Montpellier/Ubisoft)
Best eSports Game:
- League of Legends (Riot Games)
Best eSports Athlete:
- Chovy
Best eSports Team:
- T1
Content Creator of the Year:
- CaseOhf
Player's Voice:
- Black MythWukong (Game Science)