The Game Awards proved once again last night to be the gold standard of award ceremonies. Instead of boringly going through the same routine each year, Geoff Keighley allows his annual event to be ever evolving, keeping it both relevant and interesting. Because of this, the show is a great representation of the gaming world, bringing together industry elites, media personalities, competitors, indie game makers, and as of this year, students.
In case you missed last night’s ceremony, here’s a list of all the winners.
Game of the Year – Legend of Zelda: BOTW
Best Game Direction – Legend of Zelda: BOTW
Trending Gamer – Dr. Disrespect (Guy Beahm)
Best Esports Player – Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok)
Best Esports Team – Cloud 9
Best Esports Game – Overwatch
Best Score/Music– NieR: Automata
Best Audio Design – Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
Best Performance – Melina Juergens, as Senua in Hellblade
Best Sports/Racing Game – Forza Motorsport 7
Best AR/VR Game – Resident Evil 7
Best Handheld Game – Metroid: Samus Returns
Best Mobile Game – Monument Valley 2
Best Narrative – What Remains of Edith Finch
Games for Impact – Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
Best Action Game – Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Best Action/Adventure Game – Legend of Zelda: BOTW
Best Art Direction – Cuphead
Industry Icon Award – Carol Shaw
Best RPG – Persona 5
Best Strategy Game – Mario & Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Most Anticipated Game– Last of Us Part II
Best Family Game – Super Mario Odyssey
Best Debut Indie Game – Cuphead
Best Independent Game – Cuphead
Best Fighting Game – Injustice 2
Best Multiplayer Game – PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds)
Best Chinese Game – jx3 HD
New Awards This Year
Best Ongoing Game – Overwatch
Best Student Game – Level Squared
It was an exciting night for the video game industry as many talented people received statues in recognition for their hard work and creativity. Looking back at 2017, I realize that it was a stellar year for the industry. And, this event was a great reminder of why.
(Feature Pic Source: nintendo.com)
