The Game Awards 2024 awarded a whole batch of awards to the best video games of the year. But which title received the ultimate prize, that of Game Of The Year?
The Game Awards 2024 celebrated its ten candles with dignity this night, through numerous announcements and numerous nominations. The three hours of the event didn’t bore anyone, with every minute containing new features, prize giving or musical performances.
However, one game stood out more than the others. Among the range of titles nominated in the “Game Of The Year” (GOTY) category, only one was able to rise to victory and clinch the ultimate title of the evening.
A game that rose to the top of victory
Awarded since 2003, the GOTY prize, which can be associated with the Palme d’or at the Cannes Film Festival, has rewarded all the best games of the last twenty years, including GTA 5, The Witcher 3 or even The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
This year, the ultimate prize was awarded to AstroBotthe PS5 platform game developed by Team Asobi. The game, which was very well received by critics and players, was not satisfied with just one award. In addition to winning the ultimate title, it also received the award for Best Family Game, Best Action-Adventure Game and Best Direction.
A prize that aroused a lot of emotion
A range of awards which led Nicolas Doucet, the game director, to come on stage with his team to collect the famous Game Awards statuette. The Frenchman failed to hide his emotions during his speech, which mixed stifled sobs and trembling voice.
Nicolas Doucet concluded his speech by thanking Nintendo, which rocked his childhood and which inspired him to createAstroBot. The Japanese company is, according to the game director, remarkable for the ingenuity and quality in its creations. A moving moment that marks a big step in the video game world.