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2024 was a stellar year for games, whether you wanted to hang out with shooty McSpace fascists, or fall in love with gaming's most eclectic mix of genres

2024's gaming landscape has been dramatically altered, highlighting the struggles within the industry amid significant studio closures and layoffs.

Baldur's Gate 3 Becomes First Game To Win Every Major GOTY Award

Baldur's Gate 3 won all five major Game of the Year Awards in 2023, an unprecedented achievement in the gaming industry.

2024 was a stellar year for games, whether you wanted to hang out with shooty McSpace fascists, or fall in love with gaming's most eclectic mix of genres

2024's gaming landscape has been dramatically altered, highlighting the struggles within the industry amid significant studio closures and layoffs.

Baldur's Gate 3 Becomes First Game To Win Every Major GOTY Award

Baldur's Gate 3 won all five major Game of the Year Awards in 2023, an unprecedented achievement in the gaming industry.
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The Best Xbox Games Of 2024 According To Metacritic

Microsoft's Xbox brand diversified in 2024, focusing on cross-platform gaming and enhancing its Game Pass service.

Metaphor: ReFantazio, As Told By Steam Reviews

Metaphor: ReFantazio is gaining praise as a potential game of the year for its engaging narrative and RPG mechanics, despite some gameplay concerns.

The Best Xbox Games Of 2024 According To Metacritic

Microsoft's Xbox brand diversified in 2024, focusing on cross-platform gaming and enhancing its Game Pass service.

Metaphor: ReFantazio, As Told By Steam Reviews

Metaphor: ReFantazio is gaining praise as a potential game of the year for its engaging narrative and RPG mechanics, despite some gameplay concerns.
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The Best Mobile Games Of 2024 For iOS And Android

Mobile games serve as both a casual pastime and a compelling gaming medium that can engage players for extended periods.

Do you have a favourite Final Fantasy ad or box art?

Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth is a quintessential update to a classic, establishing itself as a top contender for Game of the Year in 2024.

VG247's best games of 2024 that aren't actually from 2024, because we're all time- and money-poor these days, right?

The gaming community is pivoting to older, affordable titles amid a rising cost of living crisis.

Astro Bot Is The Best-Reviewed Game Of The Year So Far

Astro Bot is the best-reviewed game of the year, achieving a metascore of 94 and setting a high bar for upcoming releases.

The Steam Awards 2024 Nominees Announced

Steam's annual community-voted awards feature a variety of categories and incentivize participation with special stickers.

The Best Mobile Games Of 2024 For iOS And Android

Mobile games serve as both a casual pastime and a compelling gaming medium that can engage players for extended periods.

Do you have a favourite Final Fantasy ad or box art?

Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth is a quintessential update to a classic, establishing itself as a top contender for Game of the Year in 2024.

VG247's best games of 2024 that aren't actually from 2024, because we're all time- and money-poor these days, right?

The gaming community is pivoting to older, affordable titles amid a rising cost of living crisis.

Astro Bot Is The Best-Reviewed Game Of The Year So Far

Astro Bot is the best-reviewed game of the year, achieving a metascore of 94 and setting a high bar for upcoming releases.

The Steam Awards 2024 Nominees Announced

Steam's annual community-voted awards feature a variety of categories and incentivize participation with special stickers.
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#astro-bot

Astro Bot's GOTY win was safe, predictable, and deserved

Astro Bot's win at The Game Awards highlights its broad appeal and polish, making it the uncontroversial choice for Game of the Year 2024.

From Astro Bot to Balatro, the 2024 game of the year' race is too close to call

The mounting pressure and excitement surrounding game-of-the-year nominations reflects both personal and community engagement with the gaming industry.

Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot Wins Game of the Year

Astro Bot is celebrated as Game of the Year, reflecting its popularity and success in the gaming industry.

You Don't Want To Miss This Holiday-Themed Astro Bot Level

Astro Bot's Winter Wonder level offers a festive, accessible platforming experience post-campaign.

Astro Bot's GOTY win was safe, predictable, and deserved

Astro Bot's win at The Game Awards highlights its broad appeal and polish, making it the uncontroversial choice for Game of the Year 2024.

From Astro Bot to Balatro, the 2024 game of the year' race is too close to call

The mounting pressure and excitement surrounding game-of-the-year nominations reflects both personal and community engagement with the gaming industry.

Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot Wins Game of the Year

Astro Bot is celebrated as Game of the Year, reflecting its popularity and success in the gaming industry.

You Don't Want To Miss This Holiday-Themed Astro Bot Level

Astro Bot's Winter Wonder level offers a festive, accessible platforming experience post-campaign.
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#game-awards

Balatro developer on Game Awards nomination: 'Completely surreal'

Balatro is nominated for five Game Awards, showcasing significant recognition for the solo developer LocalThunk in a competitive landscape.

How to watch The Game Awards 2024

The Game Awards 2024 marks its 10th anniversary, showcasing gaming's top nominees and teasing upcoming game reveals for viewers.

What's going to win Best Ongoing Game at The Game Awards?

Game awards struggle with games that evolve over time and peak post-release.
Polygon includes expansions and updates for Game of the Year; The Game Awards does not.
The Best Ongoing Game category at The Game Awards has limited variety in nominees.
Potential changes may emerge in 2024 for long-standing nominees in the Best Ongoing Game category.

Everyone's Having A Totally Normal One About Black Myth: Wukong Not Winning GOTY

Award ceremonies often lack objective criteria for judgment, leaving developers and fans disillusioned, as seen with Game Science's reaction to Black Myth: Wukong's results.

Every Past Game Of The Year Winner At The Game Awards

The Game Awards 2024 showcased numerous trailers and revealed the Game of the Year, continuing its tradition of celebrating gaming achievements.

The Game Awards nominations are good, in a tough year for games

The Elden Ring DLC controversy has highlighted new and diverse Game of the Year nominees, sparking increased interest in lesser-known games.

Balatro developer on Game Awards nomination: 'Completely surreal'

Balatro is nominated for five Game Awards, showcasing significant recognition for the solo developer LocalThunk in a competitive landscape.

How to watch The Game Awards 2024

The Game Awards 2024 marks its 10th anniversary, showcasing gaming's top nominees and teasing upcoming game reveals for viewers.

What's going to win Best Ongoing Game at The Game Awards?

Game awards struggle with games that evolve over time and peak post-release.
Polygon includes expansions and updates for Game of the Year; The Game Awards does not.
The Best Ongoing Game category at The Game Awards has limited variety in nominees.
Potential changes may emerge in 2024 for long-standing nominees in the Best Ongoing Game category.

Everyone's Having A Totally Normal One About Black Myth: Wukong Not Winning GOTY

Award ceremonies often lack objective criteria for judgment, leaving developers and fans disillusioned, as seen with Game Science's reaction to Black Myth: Wukong's results.

Every Past Game Of The Year Winner At The Game Awards

The Game Awards 2024 showcased numerous trailers and revealed the Game of the Year, continuing its tradition of celebrating gaming achievements.

The Game Awards nominations are good, in a tough year for games

The Elden Ring DLC controversy has highlighted new and diverse Game of the Year nominees, sparking increased interest in lesser-known games.
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#game-awards-2024

The Game Awards 2024 Nominees Announced, See Them All Now

The Game Awards 2024 nominees have been announced, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth leading the nominations.

2024 Game Awards: Full List of Winners and Nominees

Twilight of the Gods won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024, showcasing premier gaming innovations.

The Game Awards Lets You Vote Inside Fortnite With A Virtual Geoff Keighley

The Game Awards introduces voting integration with Fortnite, allowing players to engage directly with the event.

The Game Awards 2024 Nominees Announced, See Them All Now

The Game Awards 2024 nominees have been announced, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth leading the nominations.

2024 Game Awards: Full List of Winners and Nominees

Twilight of the Gods won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024, showcasing premier gaming innovations.

The Game Awards Lets You Vote Inside Fortnite With A Virtual Geoff Keighley

The Game Awards introduces voting integration with Fortnite, allowing players to engage directly with the event.
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#balatro

Balatro+ is Apple's Arcade Game of the Year because of course it is

Balatro+ won Apple Arcade Game of the Year, praised for its addictive mix of gameplay genres.

Cyberpunk 2077's Brilliant Indie Crossover Started With A Playful Meme

Balatro, a solo-developed poker-based roguelike, won Apple's 2024 Game of the Year and now features in Cyberpunk 2077's latest update.

Balatro+ is Apple's Arcade Game of the Year because of course it is

Balatro+ won Apple Arcade Game of the Year, praised for its addictive mix of gameplay genres.

Cyberpunk 2077's Brilliant Indie Crossover Started With A Playful Meme

Balatro, a solo-developed poker-based roguelike, won Apple's 2024 Game of the Year and now features in Cyberpunk 2077's latest update.
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Here are all the Game Award nominations for 2024

This year's Game Awards feature notable nominations, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth as frontrunners for Game of the Year.

Kotaku's Weekend Guide: 5 Great Games We Can't Wait To Spend Time With

The gaming community is gearing up for Game of the Year discussions amidst a slew of late 2023 game releases.

Every GameSpot Game Of The Year

GameSpot has celebrated numerous iconic titles with its Game of the Year award, showcasing their lasting impact on the gaming medium.

It's Never A Bad Time To Grab Helldivers 2, Especially When It's On Sale

Helldivers 2 has become a top contender for Game of the Year with its engaging gameplay and visual spectacle.

Baldur's Gate 3 wins game of the year at the Game Developers Choice awards

Baldur's Gate 3 won Game of the Year at GDC Awards.
The game also received awards for Best Design, Best Narrative, and Audience Award.

Baldur's Gate 3 Is Still Winning GOTY Awards Four Months Into 2024

Baldur's Gate 3 awarded Game of the Year at BAFTAs.

Here are all the Game Award nominations for 2024

This year's Game Awards feature notable nominations, with Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth as frontrunners for Game of the Year.

Kotaku's Weekend Guide: 5 Great Games We Can't Wait To Spend Time With

The gaming community is gearing up for Game of the Year discussions amidst a slew of late 2023 game releases.

Every GameSpot Game Of The Year

GameSpot has celebrated numerous iconic titles with its Game of the Year award, showcasing their lasting impact on the gaming medium.

It's Never A Bad Time To Grab Helldivers 2, Especially When It's On Sale

Helldivers 2 has become a top contender for Game of the Year with its engaging gameplay and visual spectacle.

Baldur's Gate 3 wins game of the year at the Game Developers Choice awards

Baldur's Gate 3 won Game of the Year at GDC Awards.
The game also received awards for Best Design, Best Narrative, and Audience Award.

Baldur's Gate 3 Is Still Winning GOTY Awards Four Months Into 2024

Baldur's Gate 3 awarded Game of the Year at BAFTAs.
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Black Myth: Wukong Patch Adds Challenge Modes, New Equipment, And Maps

The latest patch for Black Myth: Wukong enhances gameplay with new challenge modes, equipment, and quality-of-life updates.

PlayStation Plus Just Added the Most Charming Co-Op Game of the Decade

It Takes Two is a creative cooperative platformer that combines fun gameplay with heartfelt themes of love and forgiveness.
#elden-ring

We're Still Deep Into Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree

New games challenge Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's GOTY status.
Diverse player reactions to games like Astro Bot highlight gaming subjectivity.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 sparks debate as a GOTY contender.
Abundance of guides continue to support Elden Ring's active player base.

Elden Ring, 2022's Game of the Year, hits a record low price of $20 on Amazon for Black Friday

Elden Ring's significant discount at $20 marks it as an essential title, blending challenging gameplay with deep storytelling.

We're Still Deep Into Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree

New games challenge Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's GOTY status.
Diverse player reactions to games like Astro Bot highlight gaming subjectivity.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 sparks debate as a GOTY contender.
Abundance of guides continue to support Elden Ring's active player base.

Elden Ring, 2022's Game of the Year, hits a record low price of $20 on Amazon for Black Friday

Elden Ring's significant discount at $20 marks it as an essential title, blending challenging gameplay with deep storytelling.
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Week 10 Preview: Healthy Herbert, Caleb Questions, Christian McBACKffrey, and ATLiens

The Week 10 fantasy football preview covers key matchups, strategic betting, and encourages audience interaction.
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One Year Later, 'Baldur's Gate 3's Newest Feature Just Surpassed a Mind-Blowing Milestone

Baldur's Gate 3's longevity is driven by its recent mod support update, leading to over 50 million downloads in a short time.

Baldur's Gate 3 Adds DICE Game Of The Year Award To Its Trophy Case

Baldur's Gate 3 won Game of the Year at the DICE Awards.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 received the most trophies, with six total awards.

Natural 20! Baldur's Gate 3 secures Game of the Year at DICE awards

Baldur's Gate 3 wins the Game of the Year award at the DICE game awards
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 wins the most accolades with six DICE awards

One Year Later, 'Baldur's Gate 3's Newest Feature Just Surpassed a Mind-Blowing Milestone

Baldur's Gate 3's longevity is driven by its recent mod support update, leading to over 50 million downloads in a short time.

Baldur's Gate 3 Adds DICE Game Of The Year Award To Its Trophy Case

Baldur's Gate 3 won Game of the Year at the DICE Awards.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 received the most trophies, with six total awards.

Natural 20! Baldur's Gate 3 secures Game of the Year at DICE awards

Baldur's Gate 3 wins the Game of the Year award at the DICE game awards
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 wins the most accolades with six DICE awards
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Astro Bot, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth top Golden Joystick Awards nominees

The competition for Game of the Year is diverse, with both indie and AAA games sharing the spotlight.

The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 5

The Ravens vs. Bengals game showcased an exciting rivalry between Jackson and Burrow, proving to be the highlight of the NFL season so far.

Game of the Year is Dragon Age: The Veilguard's to lose

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a strong contender for Game of the Year due to favorable genre and narrative elements.

Dragon Age: Inquisition GOTY edition is Epic Games Store's free mystery game

Dragon Age: Inquisition (Game of the Year Edition) is available for free on the Epic Games Store from May 16 to 23, attracting fans with its significant story and gameplay elements.

Dragon's Dogma 2 is Gen-Z Morrowind and I love it

Dragon's Dogma 2 is a solid contender for Game of the Year.

Nice, Cyberpunk 2077's director reckons pulling off something as good as Phantom Liberty again is "very achievable"

Phantom Liberty DLC praised in GOTY debates
CD Projekt capable of matching their high standards

The biggest takeaways and full winners from The Game Awards

Baldur's Gate 3 won multiple awards, including Game of the Year.
Alan Wake 2 also had a successful night, winning Best Directing, Best Narrative, and Best Art Direction.

Honkai: Star Rail Is iPhone Game of the Year, AllTrails Named Best App

Apple has announced the winners of the 2023 App Store Awards, recognizing the best apps and games across different categories.
Fitness-focussed app AllTrails has been named the best app on iPhone, while Honkai: Star Rail won the title of iPhone Game of the Year.
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