The Game Awards has consistently been one of the biggest gaming industry events of the year since its inception in 2014. The massive award show doles out some of the most coveted prizes in gaming, and it is also home to huge world premiere reveals. The Game Awards 2024 is no different.

Six games were nominated for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024. Critically-acclaimed 3D platformer Astro Bot, addictive roguelike card game Balatro, tough-as-nails action game Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, the massive Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and the engrossing JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio were all nominated for the top prize. These games also found themselves eligible for various other awards, alongside a variety of other titles that were released in 2024.

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These are all the nominees and winners for The Game Awards 2024. Please note that this article will be updated as the winners are announced, with winners denoted in bold.

Game Awards 2024 Winners

Game of the Year

  • Astro Bot - WINNER
  • Balatro
  • Black Myth: Wukong
  • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio
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Top Critic Avg: 95 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
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Released
September 6, 2024
ESRB
E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence
Developer(s)
Team Asobi
Publisher(s)
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Engine
Proprietary Engine
Franchise
Astro Bot
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JOIN ASTRO IN A BRAND-NEW, SUPERSIZED SPACE ADVENTURE

The PS5® mothership has been wrecked, leaving ASTRO and the bot crew scattered all over the galaxies. Time to ride your trusty Dual Speeder across more than 50 planets full of fun, danger and surprises. On your journey, make the most of ASTRO’s new powers and reunite with many iconic heroes from the PlayStation universe! 

Blast off on a supersized adventure

From sandy beaches to lush jungles and piping-hot volcanoes, explore a myriad of memorable planets in search of Astro’s lost crew!

Power up your platforming

With your new powers, battle out a whole new roster of quirky baddies and huge bosses. Feel every hop, punch and crack through your DualSense wireless controller.

Join the PlayStation celebration

Reunite with over 150 iconic PlayStation heroes and celebrate 30 years of PlayStation history! 

Platform(s)
PlayStation 5
Genre(s)
Platformer
PS Plus Availability
N/A
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty

Best Game Direction

  • Astro Bot - WINNER
  • Balatro
  • Black Myth: Wukong
  • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio

Best Ongoing Game

  • Destiny 2
  • Diablo 4
  • Final Fantasy 14
  • Fortnite
  • Helldivers 2 - WINNER

Best Performance

  • Briana White (Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth)
  • Hannah Telle (Life is Strange: Double Exposure)
  • Humberly Gonzalez (Star Wars Outlaws)
  • Luke Roberts (Silent Hill 2)
  • Melina Juergens (Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2) - WINNER
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Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 79%
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Released
May 21, 2024
ESRB
m
Developer(s)
Ninja Theory
Publisher(s)
Xbox Game Studios
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
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The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.

A crafted experience of cinematic immersion:  Sink deep into Senua’s world and story, with beautifully realized visuals and encapsulating sound.

Senua’s unique perspective:  Experience the world through Senua’s eyes and ears, as a Celtic warrior who experiences psychosis.

A journey into Viking Iceland:  An epic journey across 10th century Iceland, recreated from real locations in stunning detail.

Every fight tells a story:  Brutal and visceral combat as Senua battles for survival.

Genre(s)
Action-Adventure
How Long To Beat
7 Hours
OpenCritic Rating
Strong

Best Mobile Game

  • AFK Journey
  • Balatro - WINNER
  • Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket
  • Wuthering Waves
  • Zenless Zone Zero

Best Art Direction

  • Astro Bot
  • Black Myth: Wukong
  • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio - WINNER
  • Neva
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Top Critic Avg: 93 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
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Released
October 11, 2024
ESRB
T For Teen // Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
Studio Zero
Publisher(s)
Atlus
Engine
GFD
Number of Players
1
Steam Deck Compatibility
Playable
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From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and 5 comes Metaphor: ReFantazio, a unique fantasy world, where your protagonist will journey alongside his fairy companion, Gallica, to lift the curse from the kingdom’s lost prince.


Control your destiny, face your fears, and awaken magical Archetype powers that lie dormant in your heart. By awakening to an Archetype, you will unlock the power to channel and combine the abilities of unique job classes. Strengthen your bonds and build your party to take down powerful foes and discover the kingdom’s true nature.

PC Release Date
October 11, 2024
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
October 11, 2024
PS5 Release Date
October 11, 2024
Genre(s)
RPG, JRPG, Action, Adventure
How Long To Beat
65 Hours
X|S Optimized
Yes
File Size Xbox Series
81.15 GB
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty
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Best Score and Music

  • Astro Bot
  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - WINNER
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio
  • Silent Hill 2
  • Stellar Blade

Best Audio Design

  • Astro Bot
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
  • Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 - WINNER
  • Silent Hill 2

Best Adaptation

  • Arcane
  • Fallout - WINNER
  • Knuckles
  • Like a Dragon: Yakuza
  • Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
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Release Date
April 10, 2024
Network
Amazon Prime Video
Showrunner
Lisa Joy, Jonathan Nolan
Directors
Frederick E. O. Toye, Wayne Che Yip, Stephen Williams, Liz Friedlander, Jonathan Nolan, Daniel Gray Longino, Clare Kilner
Writers
Lisa Joy, Jonathan Nolan
Franchise(s)
Fallout
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Created by Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Amazon Prime Video's Fallout is based on the post-apocalyptic RPG gaming franchise that started in the 1990s. Set hundreds of years after the Great War, Lucy leaves her Vault bunker to travel the Wasteland in search of her kidnapped father.

Main Genre
Sci-Fi
Seasons
2
Streaming Service(s)
Prime Video
Creator(s)
Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Graham Wagner

Best Narrative

  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
  • Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio - WINNER
  • Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2
  • Silent Hill 2

Games for Impact

  • Closer the Distance
  • Indika
  • Neva - WINNER
  • Life is Strange: Double Exposure
  • Senua's Saga: Hellbalde 2
  • Tales of Kenzera: Zau
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Neva

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October 15, 2024
ESRB
Everyone 10+ // Fantasy Violence
Developer(s)
Nomada Studio
Publisher(s)
Devolver Digital
Engine
Unity
Number of Players
1
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified
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Neva is an emotionally-charged action adventure from the visionary team behind the critically acclaimed GRIS.

Neva chronicles the story of Alba, a young woman bound to a curious wolf cub following a traumatic encounter with dark forces. Together they embark on a perilous journey through a once-beautiful world as it slowly decays around them.

Over time, their relationship will evolve as they learn to work together, helping one another to brave increasingly dangerous situations. The wolf will grow from a rebellious cub to an imposing adult seeking to forge her own identity, testing Alba’s love and their commitment to one another.

As the cursed world threatens to overwhelm them, Alba and her courageous companion will do whatever it takes to survive and make a new home, together.

Genre(s)
Adventure, Platformer, Puzzle
X|S Optimized
Yes
File Size Xbox Series
5 GB (approx)
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Best Community Support

  • Baldur's Gate 3 - WINNER
  • Final Fantasy 14
  • Fortnite
  • Helldivers 2
  • No Man's Sky
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Top Critic Avg: 96 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
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August 3, 2023
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Larian Studios
Publisher(s)
Larian Studios
Engine
Divinity 4.0
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
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Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.

THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCE
Choose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.

A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPIC
Forged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian's next-generation RPG engine.

Cross Save
Full cross-platform progression.
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Baldur's Gate
Number of Players
1-4
Split Screen Orientation
Vertical Only
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified
Genre(s)
RPG
How Long To Beat
100+ Hours
X|S Optimized
yes
PS Plus Availability
N/A
Local Co-Op Support
1-2 Players
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty

Best Multiplayer

  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
  • Helldivers 2 - WINNER
  • Super Mario Party Jamboree
  • Tekken 8
  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
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Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
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Released
February 8, 2024
ESRB
Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Developer(s)
Arrowhead Game Studios, Nixxes
Publisher(s)
Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation Publishing
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The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.

URGENT BROADCAST – SUPER EARTH ARMED FORCES
Freedom. Peace. Democracy. Your Super Earth-born rights. The key pillars of our civilization. Of our very existence. But the war rages on. And everything is once again under threat.

Join the greatest military force the galaxy has ever seen and make this a safe and free place to live.

BECOME A LEGEND
You will be assembled into squads of up to four Helldivers and assigned strategic missions. Watch each other’s back – friendly fire is an unfortunate certainty of war, but victory without teamwork is impossible.

LOADOUTS
Rain down freedom from above, sneak through enemy territory, or grit your teeth and charge head-first into the jaws of combat. How you deliver liberty is your choice; you’ll have access to a wide array of explosive firepower, life-saving armor and battle-changing stratagems… the jewel in every Helldiver’s arsenal.

REQUISITION
Super Earth recognises your hard work with valuable Requisition. Use it to access different rewards that benefit you, your squad, your destroyer ship and our overall war effort.

THREATS
Everything on every planet wants you dead. That’s what we’re dealing with. Each enemy has distinct and unpredictable characteristics, tactics, and behavior – but they all fight ferociously and without fear or morality.

THE GALACTIC WAR
Capturing enemy planets, defending against invasions, and completing missions will contribute to our overall effort. This war will be won or lost depending on the actions of everyone involved.

We stand together, or we fall apart. 

Engine
bitsquid
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
All platforms
Franchise
Helldivers
Number of Players
1-4 players (online)
Genre(s)
Third-Person Shooter, Extraction Shooter, Action, Science Fiction
OpenCritic Rating
Strong

Best Independent Game

  • Animal Well
  • Balatro - WINNER
  • Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
  • Neva
  • UFO 50

Best Debut Indie Game

  • Animal Well
  • Balatro - WINNER
  • Manor Lords
  • Pacific Drive
  • The Plucky Squire
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Top Critic Avg: 92 /100 Critics Rec: 100%
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Released
February 20, 2024
ESRB
E10+ For Everyone 10+ // Gambling Themes
Developer(s)
LocalThunk
Publisher(s)
Playstack
Engine
LÖVE
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Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big.

The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds. Earn enough chips to beat devious blinds, all while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks as you progress. You’re going to need every edge you can get in order to reach the boss blind, beat the final ante and secure victory

Genre(s)
Strategy, Digital Card Game, Roguelike
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty

Best VR/AR Game

  • Arizona Sunshine Remake
  • Asgard's Wrath 2
  • Batman: Arkham Shadow - WINNER
  • Metal: Hellsinger VR
  • Metro: Awakening
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Released
October 21, 2024
ESRB
T For Teen // Violence, Mild Blood, Language
Developer(s)
Camouflaj
Publisher(s)
Oculus
Engine
Unity
Franchise
Batman: Arkham
PC Release Date
October 21, 2024
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Become Batman in this official new entry into the Arkham franchise.

It’s the Fourth of July, and Gotham City is under attack by a new threat: the mysterious Rat King and his cultish devotees. As widespread rioting engulfs the city, Batman races to prevent this so-called “Day of Wrath” before it all goes wrong.


Experience the World of Batman Like Never Before:
Immerse yourself in all the grit of Gotham City with the power of VR, and take down its most notorious criminals.

Hard-Hitting Arkham Combat

Realized exclusively for VR—choose from fan favorite gadgets and bold fighting styles reimagined from the beloved Arkham franchise.

Friends, Foes and Other Familiar Faces:

Meet Dr.’s Quinzel and Crane before they became Harley Quinn and Scarecrow, as well as other iconic characters including Harvey Dent, Jim Gordon, and Ratcatcher.

Platform(s)
Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S
Supported VR Headsets
Meta Quest 3
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty

Content Creator of the Year

  • Caseoh - WINNER
  • Illojuan
  • Techno Gamerz
  • Typical Gamers
  • Usada Pekora

Most Anticipated

  • Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
  • Ghost of Yotei
  • Grand Theft Auto 6 - WINNER
  • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
  • Monster Hunter Wilds
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Released
November 19, 2026
ESRB
Rating Pending - Likely Mature 17+
Developer(s)
Rockstar Games
Publisher(s)
Rockstar Games
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Grand Theft Auto VI heads to the state of Leonida, home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond in the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet.

Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida — forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive.

Engine
Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE)
Franchise
Grand Theft Auto
Genre(s)
Action, Adventure

Best Action/Adventure Game

  • Astro Bot - WINNER
  • Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
  • Silent Hill 2
  • Star Wars Outlaws
  • The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Best Role-Playing Game

  • Dragon's Dogma 2
  • Elden Ring: Shadow of the ERdtree
  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
  • Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio - WINNER

Best Fighting Game

  • Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero
  • GranBlue Fantasy Versus: Rising
  • Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Arcade Classics
  • MultiVersus
  • Tekken 8 - WINNER
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Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
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Released
January 26, 2024
ESRB
t
Developer(s)
Bandai Namco Entertainment, Arika
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
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Tekken 8 brings the fight to the latest generation of consoles, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Feel the power of every hit in Tekken 8, the latest entry in the legendary fighting game franchise from Bandai Namco.  Utilising the power and realism of Unreal Engine 5, Tekken 8 pushes the envelope for fighting games by taking full advantage of the power of the latest generation of consoles.  Ground-breaking new features, breathtakingly detailed character models and dramatic environments make this one of the most visually stunning and immersive titles in the genre yet.  Tekken 8 picks up after the gruesome battle that ended in Heihachi Mishima’s defeat in Tekken 7, focusing on a new rivalry, pitting father against son as Jin Kazama stands in defiance against Kazuya Mishima in a city-shattering face-to-face showdown.

Franchise
Tekken
Genre(s)
Fighting
PS Plus Availability
N/A
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty

Best Action Game

  • Black Myth: Wukong - WINNER
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
  • Helldivers 2
  • Stellar Blade
  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
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August 20, 2024
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ // Blood, Violence
Developer(s)
Game Science
Publisher(s)
Game Science
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Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology and based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.

You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.

As the Destined One, you shall encounter powerful foes and worthy rivals throughout your journey. Fearlessly engage them in epic battles where surrender is not an option.

Aside from mastering various staff techniques, you can also freely combine different spells, abilities, weapons, and equipment to find the winning strategy that best suits your combat style.

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Action RPG

Innovation in Accessibility

  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
  • Diablo 4
  • Dragon Age: The Veilguard
  • Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - WINNER
  • Star Wars Outlaws
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Released
January 18, 2024
ESRB
T For Teen Due To Blood, Mild Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Montpellier
Publisher(s)
Ubisoft
Engine
Unity
Franchise
Prince of Persia
PC Release Date
January 18, 2024
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Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate. Play as Sargon and evolve from sword-wielding prodigy to extraordinary legend as you master acrobatic combat and unlock new Time Powers and unique super abilities.

UNLEASH YOUR INNER WARRIOR
Use your Time Powers, combat, and platforming skills to perform deadly combos and defeat time-corrupted enemies and mythological creatures.

LOSE YOURSELF IN THE PRODIGIOUS MOUNT QAF
Discover a cursed Persian-inspired world filled with larger-than-life landmarks and explore a variety of highly detailed biomes, each with their own identity, wonder, and danger.

LIVE AN EPIC ADVENTURE
Immerse yourself in a Persian mythological​ fantasy through an intriguing and original story as you use your wits to solve puzzles, find hidden treasures, and complete quests to learn more about this corrupted place.

Genre(s)
Action, Platformer, 2D
How Long To Beat
16 Hours
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty

Best Family Game

  • Astro Bot - WINNER
  • Princess Peach: Showtime
  • Super Mario Party Jamboree
  • The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
  • The Plucky Squire

Best Sim/Strategy Game

  • Age of Mythology: Retold
  • Frostpunk 2 - WINNER
  • Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
  • Manor Lords
  • Unicorn Overlord
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Released
September 20, 2024
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Drug Reference, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s)
11 Bit Studios
Publisher(s)
11 Bit Studios
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Franchise
Frostpunk
PC Release Date
September 20, 2024
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The game takes place 30 years after the apocalyptic blizzard that has taken place in Frostpunk. Earth is still overwhelmed by the neverending frost and harsh, icy climate. You play as the leader of a resource-hungry metropolis where expansion and internal conflicts are an unavoidable reality. It’s up to you to make decisions about your City’s future and face their consequences.

In Frostpunk 2 you can build your City on a new scale by creating entire districts with different purposes. Make sure that all parts of the City work well together as well as research technologies that will set the direction for your citizens’ progress.

THE CITY MUST NOT FALL “Frostpunk 2 is still a game about the City and its society,” states Jakub Stokalski, game Co-Director and Design Director at 11 bit studios. “But inner turmoils, sparked by rising social differences, mean that players will be facing new kinds of threats. We use a post-apocalyptic setup to tell a meaningful story about human ambition. Because ultimately, what can end us is not nature itself – it’s human nature.”

NAVIGATE BETWEEN FACTIONS AS A STEWARD As the City grows, creating and passing new laws becomes a more complex matter. The people slowly divide into factions with different, often contradictory visions of the future. The Council is a place where these ideas clash, sometimes violently. It’s your role as a Steward to ensure that the city will not fall because of those conflicts. Manage emerging crises while at the same time steering humanity towards a new destiny.

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Strategy, Survival, City Builder
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty

Best Sports/Racing Game

  • F1 24
  • EA Sports FC 25 - WINNER
  • NBA 2K25
  • Top Spin 2K25
  • WWE 2K24
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Top Critic Avg: 76 /100 Critics Rec: 63%
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Released
September 27, 2024
ESRB
Everyone // Alcohol And Tobacco Reference, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items)
Developer(s)
EA Canada, EA Romania
Publisher(s)
EA Sports
Engine
Frostbite
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
Franchise
EA Sports FC
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Team up with 5v5 Rush, a new way to play with friends in Football Ultimate Team™, Clubs, and Kick-Off with small-sided gameplay. In Football Ultimate Team Rush, build your dream 5-a-side squad with up to three friends, each controlling your favourite Player Item.

Get your team playing like the world’s best with FC IQ. An overhaul of tactical foundations across the game delivers greater strategic control and more realistic collective movement at the team level, while a new AI model, powered by real-world data, influences player tactics through all-new Player Roles.

New additions to Manager and Player Career let you live out the biggest storylines from the real-world with Live Start Points; rewrite the stories of past ICONs with today’s teams in Player Career; and for the first time, play an authentic Women’s Career experience, taking control of a club or player from the top five women’s leagues.

EA SPORTS FC™ 25 has the best players from the biggest clubs and competitions around the globe, with match data from the world’s top leagues powering how 19,000+ players move, play, and win in every match.
 

Genre(s)
Sports
OpenCritic Rating
Strong

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Top Critic Avg: 84 /100 Critics Rec: 90%
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Released
October 27, 2009
ESRB
T for Teen: Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco
Developer(s)
Riot Games
Publisher(s)
Riot Games
Engine
Proprietary
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Franchise
League of Legends
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League of Legends is one of the best MOBAs in the world, allowing players to duke it out against each other or bots in a variety of game modes. There are tons of champions to choose from in LoL, with favorites like Yasuo, Graves, Nasus, Poppy, and more, with new champions like Vex and Viego recently joining the crew.

Platform(s)
PC, macOS
Genre(s)
MOBA
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty

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