December 13th 2024.
As we all know, the 2024 Game Awards ceremony was a huge event that left many gamers buzzing with excitement. Among the various announcements and trailers, the winner of the coveted Game of the Year award was finally revealed. To everyone's surprise, it was not Sony who was thanked in the acceptance speech, but rather a game developer named Nicolas Doucet.
Despite its name, The Game Awards are not just about handing out trophies. It's also a platform for game developers to showcase their latest projects. This year's event featured announcements for highly anticipated games such as The Witcher 4, an Elden Ring spin-off, and the new game from Naughty Dog, the creators of The Last of Us. However, the highlight of the night was the Game of the Year award, and this year's nominees were all equally deserving.
As the night went on, it became apparent that Astro Bot, a 3D platformer exclusive to PlayStation 5, was picking up multiple awards. And in the end, it took home the most prestigious trophy of them all. The other nominees for Game of the Year were Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, and the DLC Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. These games also won in their respective categories, such as Best Score and Music, Best Action Game, Best Art Direction, and more.
But it was Astro Bot that truly stole the show, winning four awards including Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Action/Adventure Game, and Best Family Game. It was a well-deserved win, as the game had already won multiple smaller awards throughout the night. And in his heartfelt acceptance speech, director Nicolas Doucet unexpectedly paid tribute to a company that inspired him and his team to create Astro Bot.
He reminisced about receiving a grey box (a NES) for Christmas in 1989 and playing Super Mario Bros., a game that left a lasting impression on him. He also acknowledged the influence of other companies and thanked them for inspiring their work. Despite his nerves, the crowd erupted in applause, and it's safe to say that Sony was not upset with Doucet's speech, considering the numerous awards he brought home for them.
As for the future, it's unclear what Team Asobi's next project will be, but it's safe to assume that both they and Astro Bot will return in some form. The Game Awards 2024 also featured other winners and nominees, including Best Narrative, Best Audio Design, Best Performance, and more. It was an exciting night for gamers everywhere, and we can't wait to see what's in store for the video game industry in the future.
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