December 16th 2024.
Did Astro Bot truly deserve more than just two awards? This question was on the minds of many after the robot platformer took home the top prize at The Game Awards. The unexpected win came as a big surprise to the creators of Black Myth: Wukong, who shared their thoughts on the matter through a lengthy statement from the CEO.
While the extravagant event was primarily filled with trailers and advertisements, there were also several awards being handed out. The coveted Game Of The Year award was given to Astro Bot, beating out tough competition from Balatro, Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Black Myth: Wukong.
The win prompted an inspiring speech from Team Asobi director Nicolas Doucet, who graciously thanked Nintendo. However, it seems that not everyone was pleased with the outcome. In a post on the Chinese social media site Weibo, Game Science CEO Feng Ji expressed a "sense of loss and regret" despite Black Myth: Wukong winning two awards - Best Action Game and Players' Voice.
Ji also questioned the criteria for winning Game Of The Year, stating that he was confused and even wrote an acceptance speech two years ago that he never got to deliver. He also acknowledged the frustration and disappointment expressed by players, but noted that their emotions stemmed from a place of confidence and dignity.
While there is a possibility that Ji's comments may have been misinterpreted in translation, it appears that he is not the only member of Game Science who was surprised and upset by Astro Bot's win. According to former Sony Santa Monica writer Alanah Pearce, who attended the event, members of the Black Myth: Wukong team were seen crying when Astro Bot was announced as the winner.
Game Science has yet to comment on the matter, but it is worth noting that Black Myth: Wukong is the studio's first major release and has already sold 20 million copies within its first month. It also won Game Of The Year at the Golden Joysticks 2024, which is solely voted on by the public.
Aside from Astro Bot, other big winners at The Game Awards included Metaphor ReFantazio, Balatro, and Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. However, Black Myth: Wukong had a fighting chance and was recognized for its achievements at the Golden Joysticks.
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