Last night, millions of gamers worldwide tuned in to watch one of the most prestigious game awards ceremonies: The Game Awards 2024. It was especially important this year because it marks the 10th anniversary, which made it all the more critical for developers, players, and critics alike. Traditionally, the ceremony summarizes the year and offers thrilling trailers, announcements, and exclusive surprises for the viewers.

For years, the Game Awards was an event where they celebrated the best projects of the year, but for any studio, this is the highest achievement: it is called "Game of the Year." This year also nominated winners among the great games of 2024. But who will take the highest award home?

The Origins of the Awards Tradition

First organized in 2014, the Game Awards has grown into a sort of "Oscar" for video games. Created by Geoff Keighley, it swiftly turned into an event that consolidated the gaming community, which was allowed to express not only its appreciation for the achievements of the developers but also to get a glimpse into the future of the industry.

Every year, the ceremony delivers not only awards but also surprises audiences with the premieres of new projects. The year 2024 was no exception. In addition to intriguing nominations, the audience had the chance to see trailers for long-awaited games and ambitious new projects.

Nominees For "Game of the Year" 2024

Competed "Game of the Year" six outstanding projects:

• Astro Bot by Team Asobi/SIE is a pretty charming VR adventure that stole players' hearts with its creative design and fresh gameplay.
• Balatro by LocalThunk/Playstack is a rogue-like card game, but it left quite a different feeling with so much ingenuity of their approach and serious strategic components.
• Black Myth: Wukong is an epic adventure by Game Science, rooted in Chinese mythology, with breathtakingly beautiful graphics and combat mechanics.
• Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (FromSoftware/Bandai Namco): Expected expansion to the famous game, taking its world and storyline to a whole new level.
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth by Square Enix: The sequel of the legendary remake is impressive in its scale and emotional depth.
• Metaphor: Refantazio Developer — Studio Zero/Atlus/Sega: A very challenging role-playing game with complete originality.

The winner of this nomination was Astro Bot developed by Team Asobi/SIE.

Why Astro Bot Won "Game of The Year"?

Astro Bot won the Game of the Year award due to its innovative gameplay and exceptional design, which pushed the boundaries of platforming within the gaming industry. The game effectively utilizes the capabilities of the DualSense controller, enhancing player immersion. Its charming narrative, accessible difficulty levels, and stunning visuals further contributed to its acclaim. These elements combined to create a memorable experience that resonated with both players and critics alike​.

Why This Matters 

The Game Awards does so much more than cap off the year; it tends to signal in which direction the industry of games is moving. "Game of the Year" nominees represent just about the most impressive feats that developers can produce in a year, setting really high hopes for subsequent projects. It was very difficult in 2024-the decision that came forth seemed to underline the variety of the fast-growing industry.