The 2023 Game Awards was a ripper night filled with excitement and anticipation for gamers around the globe. The Game of the Year category was one of the most eagerly awaited awards of the night, featuring six top-notch games vying for the prestigious title.
Here were the contenders for the Game of the Year award:
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Alan Wake 2
The Game of the Year trophy at the 2023 Game Awards went to Baldur’s Gate 3. Developed by the legends at Larian Studios, this role-playing video game is the third instalment in the Baldur’s Gate series. Gamers and critics alike have showered it with praise for its immersive gameplay, captivating storyline, and jaw-dropping graphics.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, crafted by the wizards at Nintendo, put up a decent fight for the award. Its stunning graphics, engaging storyline, and innovative gameplay mechanics earned it well-deserved acclaim. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Alan Wake 2 were also no slouches, receiving top-notch reviews from both gamers and critics.
The Game Awards is an annual shindig that celebrates achievements in the video game industry. The show not only honours the best in the business but also treats fans to sneak peeks of upcoming games and fresh info on previously-announced titles. The mastermind behind this extravaganza is game journalist Geoff Keighley, who cut his teeth on its forerunner, the Spike Video Game Awards, for more than a decade.
