List of Game of the Year awards
Game of the Year (abbreviated GotY) is an award given by various award events and media publications to a video game that they feel represented the pinnacle of gaming that year.
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British Academy Games Awards (formerly BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards)
The British Academy Games Awards are an annual British awards ceremony honoring "outstanding creative achievement" in the video game industry. First presented in 2004 following the restructuring of the BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards, the awards are presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), and are thus commonly referred to as the BAFTA Games Awards.
Czech Game of the Year Awards
The Czech Game of the Year Awards are annual awards that recognize accomplishments in video game development.[28]
D.I.C.E. Awards
The D.I.C.E. Awards are awarded by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), a non-profit organization of industry professionals. The awards were previously known as the Interactive Achievement Awards until 2013.[35]
Electronic Gaming Awards (formerly Arcade Awards)
The Arcade Awards, also known as the Arkie Awards, was one of the first video game awards, dating back to the golden age of arcade video games and lasting up until the video game crash of 1983. It was held since 1980 (for games released in 1979 and earlier) and were announced annually by Electronic Games magazine since 1981, covering several platform categories.[59] Following the magazine's revival in 1992, it published the Electronic Gaming Awards in January 1993 for the best video games released in 1992.[60] The 1992 and 1993 issues asked their readers to vote for the game of the year.
| Year | Arcade | Standalone | Console | Computer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Space Invaders | |||
| 1980 | Asteroids | Superman | ||
| 1981 | Pac-Man | Asteroids | Star Raiders | |
| 1982 | Tron | Galaxian | Demon Attack | David's Midnight Magic |
| 1983 | Pole Position | Q*bert | Under 16K: Ms. Pac-Man Over 16K: Lady Bug |
Lode Runner |
| 1984 | Star Wars | Zaxxon | Space Shuttle | Ultima III: Exodus |
| 1992 | Street Fighter II | NHLPA Hockey '93 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | ||
| 1993[61] | Street Fighter II Turbo Mortal Kombat |
Genesis: Disney's Aladdin / Sonic Spinball SNES: Bubsy Bobcat / Rock & Roll Racing | ||
The Game Awards (formerly Spike Video Game Awards)
The winners of the Spike Video Game Awards, hosted by Spike between 2003 and 2013, awarded the Game of the Year using an advisory council featuring over 20 journalists from media outlets.[62] The show's title was changed to VGX in 2013 before Spike TV dropped the show entirely. It was replaced by The Game Awards in 2014.
Game Developers Choice Awards
The Game Developers Choice Award for Game of the Year is announced during the Game Developers Choice Awards at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), the largest annual gathering of professional video game developers.
Golden Joystick Awards
The Golden Joystick Awards is the second oldest gaming award ceremony and is the longest-running video game award. The inaugural ceremony took place in 1984 in London's Berkeley Square.[84]
Japan Game Awards (formerly CESA Awards)
The winners of the Grand Award annually given by the Japan Game Awards, formerly known as the CESA Awards, since 1996. There are some years where two games shared the Grand Award.[107]
NAVGTR Awards
The NAVGTR Awards are handed out by the National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers.
SXSW Gaming Awards
The winners of the SXSW Gaming Awards, started in 2014, are judged by the SXSW Gaming Advisory Board, which is composed of over 40 industry experts that are well-versed in the industry.
| Year | Game | Genre | Platform(s) | Developer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Last of Us[131] | Action-adventure | PlayStation 3 | Naughty Dog |
| 2014 | Dragon Age: Inquisition[132] | Action role-playing | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One | BioWare |
| 2015 | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt[133] | Action role-playing | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | CD Projekt Red |
| 2016 | Uncharted 4: A Thief's End[134] | Action-adventure | PlayStation 4 | Naughty Dog |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild[135] | Action-adventure | Nintendo Switch, Wii U | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | God of War[136] | Action-adventure | PlayStation 4 | SIE Santa Monica Studio |
VSDA Awards
The Video Software Dealers Association's VSDA Awards for home entertainment handed out awards for the best video games of the year until 2001.[137]
Publications and media
Ars Technica
Starting in 2012, the editors of Ars Technica have published their top 20 games for each year.
| Year | Game | Genre | Developer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Dishonored[139] | Action-adventure | Arkane Studios |
| 2013 | Papers, Please[140] | Puzzle | 3909 LLC |
| 2014 | Dragon Age: Inquisition[141] | Action role-playing | BioWare |
| 2015 | Rocket League[142] | Sports | Psyonix |
| 2016 | Overwatch[143] | First-person shooter | Blizzard Entertainment |
| 2017 | Super Mario Odyssey[144] | Platformer | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | Celeste[145] | Platformer | Matt Makes Games |
| 2019 | Control[146] | Action-adventure | Remedy Entertainment |
Destructoid
Easy Allies (formerly GameTrailers)
The winners of the Easy Allies Game of the Year are chosen by its staff (formerly GameTrailers editors).[160][161]
Edge
The winners of the Edge Game of the Year are chosen by its editors.[169]
Electronic Gaming Monthly
The winners of the Electronic Gaming Monthly Game of the Year are chosen by its editors.
Empire
The winners of the Empire Game of the Year are chosen by its editors.[195]
| Year | Game | Genre | Platform(s) | Developer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Dark Souls II[196] | Action role-playing | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | FromSoftware |
| 2015 | Bloodborne[197] | Action role-playing | PlayStation 4 | FromSoftware |
| 2016 | Uncharted 4: A Thief's End[198] | Action-adventure | PlayStation 4 | Naughty Dog |
| 2017 | Super Mario Odyssey[199] | Platform | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo EAD |
| 2018 | God of War[200] | Action-adventure | PlayStation 4 | SIE Santa Monica Studio |
| 2019 | Resident Evil 2[201] | Action-adventure | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Capcom |
Entertainment Weekly
The winners of the Entertainment Weekly Game of the Year are chosen by its editors.[202]
Eurogamer
The winners of the Eurogamer Game of the Year are chosen by its editors.[204]
Famitsu
The Grand Prize winners of the annual Famitsu Awards, voted by the magazine's readers. An annual award ceremony is held.[208]
Game Informer
The winners of the Game Informer Game of the Year are chosen by its editors. During their earlier years of publication they would give awards for the best game on each console available at the time, occasionally giving an award to the overall best game of the year. In 2017, they retroactively awarded a GOTY award for each past year that did not have an overall best game.[216]
GameSpot
The winners of the GameSpot Game of the Year are chosen by its editors.[221] Awards from 1998–2001 were split between console and PC.
GamesRadar+
GamesRadar+ holds a Platinum Chalice Awards feature each year, as part of that, the Game of the Year chosen by its editors.[250]
Giant Bomb
The winners of the Giant Bomb Game of the Year are chosen by its editors.[258]
Hardcore Gamer
Hardcore Gamer's Game of the Year is chosen by its staff.
| Year | Game | Genre | Platform | Developer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Far Cry 3[268] | First-person shooter | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | Ubisoft |
| 2013 | The Last of Us[269] | Action-adventure | PlayStation 3 | Naughty Dog |
| 2014 | Dragon Age: Inquisition[270] | Action role-playing | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One | BioWare |
| 2015 | Tales from the Borderlands[271] | Graphic adventure | Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One | Telltale Games |
| 2016 | Owlboy[272] | Platform-adventure | Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | D-Pad Studio |
| 2017 | Nier: Automata[273] | Action role-playing | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | PlatinumGames |
| 2018 | God of War[274] | Action-adventure | PlayStation 4 | SIE Santa Monica Studio |
| 2019 | Resident Evil 2[275] | Survival horror | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Capcom |
IGN
IGN's game of the year is chosen by its staff.
Polygon
Polygon's Game of the Year is chosen by its staff.
| Year | Game | Genre | Platform(s) | Developer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Walking Dead[290] | Graphic adventure | iOS, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | Telltale Games |
| 2013 | Gone Home[291] | Adventure | Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux | The Fullbright Company |
| 2014 | Dragon Age: Inquisition[292] | Action role-playing | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One | BioWare |
| 2015 | Her Story[293] | Interactive movie | Microsoft Windows, OS X, iOS | Sam Barlow |
| 2016 | Doom[294] | First-person shooter | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | id Software |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild[295] | Action-adventure | Nintendo Switch, Wii U | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | God of War[296] | Action-adventure | PlayStation 4 | SIE Santa Monica Studio |
| 2019 | Outer Wilds[297] | Action-adventure | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Mobius Digital |
Time
The winners of the Time Game of the Year are chosen by its editors.
| Year | Game | Genre | Platform(s) | Developer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Wii Sports | Sports | Wii | Nintendo EAD |
| 2007 | Halo 3 | First-person shooter | Xbox 360 | Bungie |
| 2008 | Grand Theft Auto IV | Action-adventure | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | Rockstar North |
| 2009 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | First-person shooter | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | Infinity Ward |
| 2010 | Alan Wake | Action-adventure | Xbox 360 | Remedy Entertainment |
| 2011 | Minecraft | Sandbox | Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, iOS | Mojang |
| 2012 | Guild Wars 2 | MMORPG | Microsoft Windows | ArenaNet |
| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | Action-adventure | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | Rockstar North |
| 2014 | 80 Days | Interactive fiction | iOS, Android | Inkle |
| 2015 | Prune | Puzzle | iOS, Android | Joel McDonald |
| 2016 | The Witness | Puzzle | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS | Thekla, Inc. |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild[298] | Action-adventure | Nintendo Switch, Wii U | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | God of War[299] | Action-adventure | PlayStation 4 | SIE Santa Monica Studio |
USgamer
Starting in 2015, the staff of USgamer have published their top 20 games for each year.
| Year | Game | Genre | Platform(s) | Developer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Super Mario Maker[300] | Platform | Wii U | Nintendo EAD |
| 2016 | Overwatch[301] | First-person shooter | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Blizzard Entertainment |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild[302] | Action-adventure | Nintendo Switch, Wii U | Nintendo EPD |
| 2018 | Red Dead Redemption 2[303] | Action-adventure | PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Rockstar Studios |
| 2019 | Disco Elysium[304] | Role-playing | Microsoft Windows | ZA/UM |
Yahoo!
The winners of the Yahoo! Game of the Year are chosen by Yahoo! Finance editors.
| Year | Game | Genre | Platform(s) | Developer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Super Mario Galaxy[305] | Platformer | Wii | Nintendo EAD |
| 2008 | Fallout 3 | Action role-playing | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | Bethesda Game Studios |
| 2009 | Uncharted 2: Among Thieves[306] | Action-adventure | PlayStation 3 | Naughty Dog |
| 2010 | Red Dead Redemption[307] | Action-adventure | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | Rockstar San Diego |
| 2011 | Batman: Arkham City | Action-adventure | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | Rocksteady Studios |
| 2012 | The Walking Dead | Graphic adventure | iOS, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | Telltale Games |
| 2013 | The Last of Us | Action-adventure | PlayStation 3 | Naughty Dog |
| 2014 | Dragon Age: Inquisition | Action role-playing | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One | BioWare |
| 2015 | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | Action role-playing | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | CD Projekt Red |
| 2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild[308] | Action-adventure | Nintendo Switch, Wii U | Nintendo EPD |
See also
- List of video games considered the best
- List of video game awards
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