Game of the Year

Recognizing a game that delivers the absolute best experience across all creative and technical fields.

All Categories (31)

Best Game Direction

Elden Ring

5 nominees

Best Narrative

God of War Ragnarök

5 nominees

Best Art Direction

Elden Ring

5 nominees

Best Score and Music

God of War Ragnarök

5 nominees

Best Audio Design

God of War Ragnarök

5 nominees

Best Performance

Christopher Judge

5 nominees

Games for Impact

As Dusk Falls

6 nominees

Best Independent Game

Stray

5 nominees

Best Debut Indie Game

Stray

5 nominees

Best Ongoing Game

Final Fantasy XIV

5 nominees

Best Community Support

Final Fantasy XIV

5 nominees

Best Mobile Game

Marvel Snap

5 nominees

Best VR / AR Game

Moss: Book II

5 nominees

Best Action Game

Bayonetta 3

5 nominees

Best Action / Adventure Game

God of War Ragnarök

5 nominees

Best Role Playing Game

Elden Ring

5 nominees

Best Fighting Game

MultiVersus

5 nominees

Best Family Game

Kirby and the Forgotten Land

5 nominees

Best Sim / Strategy Game

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

5 nominees

Best Sports / Racing Game

Gran Turismo 7

5 nominees

Best Multiplayer Game

Splatoon 3

5 nominees

Innovation in Accessibility

God of War Ragnarök

5 nominees

Best Adaptation

Arcane (animated series)

5 nominees

Most Anticipated Game

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

5 nominees

Players' Voice

Genshin Impact

5 nominees

Best Esports Game

Valorant

5 nominees

Best Esports Athlete

Jaccob "yay" Whiteaker

5 nominees

Best Esports Team

LOUD

5 nominees

Best Esports Coach

Matheus "bzkA" Tarasconi

5 nominees

Best Esports Event

2022 League of Legends World Championship

5 nominees

Content Creator of the Year

Ludwig Ahgren

5 nominees