Astro Bot gets Game of the Year (again) at the New York Game Awards

, by Thibaut

Astro Bot gets Game of the Year (again) at the New York Game Awards

Team Asobi has walked away with several new trophies once again. The Japanese studio won big at the New York Game Awards, held on January 21.

Astro Bot got three awards, including the pretigious GOTY. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree also stood out with two wins.

  • Best Game of the Year: Astro Bot
  • Best Indie Game: UFO 50
  • Best Writing in a Game: Metaphor: ReFantazio
  • Best World: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
  • Best Music in a Game: Astro Bot
  • Best Acting in a Game: Troy Baker as Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
  • Best AR/VR Game: Batman: Arkham Shadow
  • Best Kids Game: Astro Bot
  • Best Mobile Game: Zenless Zone Zero
  • Best Remake: Silent Hill 2
  • Best Hidden Gem: Mouthwashing
  • Best DLC: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
  • Best Games Journalism: Simone De Rochefort & Clayton Ashley
  • Legend Award Recipient: Sam Lake (Remedy)

You probably also gonna like...

  • Astro Bot reportedly runs successfully on PC via an emulator

    Emulating games from current-generation consoles on PC is still in its infancy. However, one internet user may have pulled off a minor feat. Indeed, a user named RSantila claimed in a post on Discord to have successfully run Astro Bot using the SharpEmu emulator. This is a PS5 emulator available on…

  • Astro Bot is a big commercial success, with approximately 4.3 million copies sold

    Astro Bot, which got crowned Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024, is also a commercial success. Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics has released new sales figures for the PS5 exclusive. According to the report, Team Asobi’s title has sold 4.3 million units since its launch in September 2024. It is…

  • For the creator of Astro Bot, the PS5 has truly brought innovation

    The transition from one generation of consoles to another is marked by changes that are more or less noticeable. Since the advent of the HD era, innovations seem less obvious and games less innovative. This is a criticism that has been levelled at the PS5 (as well as the Xbox Series). However, Nicolas…