Team Asobi and Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Astro Bot emerged as the big winner at The Game Awards 2024, taking home the prestigious Game of the Year award. The acclaimed title also secured victories in three other categories: Best Family Game, Best Game Direction, and Best Action/Adventure. Its success highlights the game's universal appeal and exceptional design, making it a standout in a competitive year for gaming.

Japanese games and franchises also made a strong showing at this year’s awards. Tekken 8 claimed the Best Fighting Game award, continuing the iconic series' tradition of excellence. Atlus’ Metaphor: ReFantazio swept multiple categories, including Best Art Direction, Best RPG, and Best Narrative, showcasing its captivating storytelling and innovative visual style. Meanwhile, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was celebrated for its outstanding musical score, winning Best Score and Music.

The 2024 awards built on the momentum of last year’s winners, which included notable titles like Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, which won Best Action Game, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, recognized as Best Family Game. Other standout games from 2023 included Final Fantasy XVI, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Pikmin 4, all of which demonstrated the creative power of gaming’s most beloved franchises.

The Game Awards 2024 showcased the industry’s best, cementing Astro Bot and other Japanese titles as leaders in innovation and storytelling. Fans now eagerly anticipate what the gaming world will deliver next.