The Game Awards ceremony unfolded last week, captivating millions as it streamed live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Spanning three hours, the event celebrated excellence in gaming, distributing 31 coveted awards across various categories.
Diverse Recognition Across Platforms
Most accolades and breakthroughs hailed the realm of PCs and consoles. Notably, the anticipated victor of the “Best Mobile Game” category was Honkai: Star Rail, claiming top honors and dominating both the App Store and Google Play.
Standout Victors of the Night
Among the evening’s triumphs, Baldur’s Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 emerged as frontrunners, bagging six and three awards respectively, notes NIX Solutions. Here’s a glimpse into some of the remarkable 2023 winners:
Best Mobile Game
Winner: Honkai: Star Rail (HoYoverse)
Nominees:
- Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis (Applibot/Square Enix)
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure (Sunblink Entertainment)
- Monster Hunter Now (Niantic/Capcom)
- Terra Nil (Free Lives/Devolver/Netflix)
Best Debut Indie Game
Winner: Cocoon (Geometric Interactive/Annapurna Interactive)
Nominees:
- Dredge (Black Salt Games/Team 17)
- Pizza Tower (Tour de Pizza)
- Venba (Visai Games)
- Viewfinder (Sad Owl Studios/Thunderful Publishing)