It’s that point of yr once more – The Recreation Awards 2023 has come and gone. Fortunately for all of you Change and cellular players, there have been some strong nominations, although make no mistake, they confronted some powerful competitors throughout all classes. In relation to the massive accolade, Recreation of the Yr, there have been two Change video games within the operating.
To the shock of nobody (simply take a look at our Tears of the Kingdom overview and Tremendous Mario: Surprise overview), The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Tremendous Mario: Surprise have been those in rivalry. The extremely anticipated sequel to Breath of the Wild and the primary new conventional side-scrolling Tremendous Mario since New Tremendous Mario Bros. U in 2012 have been all the time going to be standard, and the variety of nominations for the pair has proven simply how good they’re.
After all, the awards themselves aren’t the one thrilling a part of The Recreation Awards. The annual showcase can also be recognized for screening dozens of unique trailers, and this yr isn’t any totally different. There are many superior video games to sit up for in 2024 and past on the Nintendo Change and cellular.
Right here’s each announcement from The Recreation Awards 2023 for Change and cellular.
Honkai Star Rail comes out on prime
This comes as no shock to us Hoyofans right here at PT, however Honkai Star Rail got here out on prime to win the Finest Cellular Recreation award for 2023. For those who’ve by some means by no means heard of this space-faring RPG, try our Honkai Star Rail overview, Honkai Star Rail tier record, and Honkai Star Rail replace guides.
We additionally acquired a teeny glimpse of the Astral Categorical’ subsequent vacation spot – Penacony, that includes Acheron the Galaxy Ranger. She’s giving us massive Genshin Impression Raiden vibes and we find it irresistible.
New Arknights Endfield trailer
We acquired a sneak peek on the story and gameplay for Arknights: Endfield, solely including to our present hype. Try our Arknights: Endfield launch date to search out out extra and join the closed beta on the official web site.
Netflix video games bulletins
We acquired trailers for a bunch of superior titles coming to the Netflix video games platform, together with The Rise of the Golden Idol, a sequel to a well-loved thriller recreation.
Harmonium is an accessible musical journey created in deep collaboration with the Deaf neighborhood that celebrates the proud use of signal language and the presence of Deaf individuals in music.
The Rise of the Golden Idol is a sequel to 2022’s Case of the Golden Idol, through which you uncover the reality behind 15 unusual instances of crime and depravity within the Seventies. This one’s coming to the Change as properly!
Normal June is a beautiful-looking inter-dimensional and ghostly thriller that we are able to’t wait to study extra about. Based on the Steam web page, “Normal June is a third-person action-adventure recreation with frantic, versatile fight, a witty solid, and an unique conspiracy story that’s equal components terrifying, humorous, and candy.”
Dave The Diver collabs with Dredge
2023 actually is the yr of water-themed video games, with two TGA nominees and PT faves Dave The Diver and Dredge teaming as much as scour the waves for some eldrich beings on the Change. Try our Dredge overview to study extra about why we love it a lot. The collab launches on December 15, 2o23.
Cocoon takes Finest Debut Indie
Geometric Interactive and Annapurna’s Cocoon snagged the award for Finest Debut Indie Recreation in its little beetle arms, exhibiting the world that bugs deserve love too. This puzzler sees you hopping between worlds contained in orbs to unravel the universe’s mysteries.
Discover it in Fortnite
In case you missed it, Fortnite’s new live-service video games are the speak of the city, together with Fortnite Lego, Fortnite Competition (which doesn’t have intercourse in it), and Rocket Racing. We acquired a brand new trailer for the latter and it seems superior.
Warframe: Whispers within the Partitions
Warframe followers! A brand new replace is right here for all platforms, that includes newly acknowledged Finest Efficiency winner Neil Newbon enjoying Fibonacci, the chief of the Cavia Syndicate. Whispers within the Partitions releases on December 13, 2o23.
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
Abubakar Salim took to the stage of The Recreation Awards to announce his first recreation venture Tales of Kenzera: ZAU. This side-scrolling, emotional journey is devoted to his late father who acquired him into videogames and connects along with his cultural roots. As the sport says, “Each story begins on the finish of one other.” Look out for the discharge in April 2024.
Ultimate Fantasy VII Rebirth x Apex Legends
Whereas the winner of Most Anticipated Recreation Ultimate Fantasy VII Rebirth isn’t coming to Change or cellular any time quickly, we are able to get in on the motion by way of Apex Legends in January 2024 with a particular crossover occasion.
Sea of Stars wins Finest Indie Recreation
We like to see a phenomenal RPG for the Change profitable Finest Indie Recreation at The Recreation Awards (particularly after among the nominees triggered some controversy). Sea of Stars obtained stellar opinions throughout the board and includes a beautiful soundtrack, lovely pixel graphics, and an exquisite story to tie all of it collectively.
Palia involves Change
The Palia launch date is lastly right here for the Nintendo Change, bringing the whimsical free-to-play MMO to transportable players all over the place. The sport launches on December 14, 2023 so put together to stay your greatest cozy life.
Finest Simulation/Technique Recreation goes to Pikmin 4
A victory for the little guys – Pikmin 4 takes residence the award for Finest Simulation/Technique Recreation, beating out new metropolis builder recreation Cities: Skylines II and remade traditional Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp. Try Holly’s Pikmin 4 overview to see simply how massive an influence these tiny vegetation could make.
Slim pickings for Nintendo
Regardless of their multitude of nominations, Tremendous Mario: Surprise and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom solely picked up a few awards for Nintendo. Mario was a straightforward decide for Finest Household Recreation, particularly with its multitude of Tremendous Mario Bros Surprise characters providing in-build problem settings for youths and newer players.
Tears of the Kingdom beat out massive winner Alan Wake 2, Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, and Resident Evil 4 to take residence the award for Finest Motion/Journey recreation.
The place can I watch The Recreation Awards 2023?
The Recreation Awards aired on December 7, 2023 at 16:30 PT, which is 12:30 am for these of you within the UK. You’ll be able to relive the evening by watching the stream under.
There you may have it – all of the Nintendo Change and cellular winners from The Recreation Awards 2o23. Subsequent, try our lists of the most effective horror video games, FPS video games, greatest Change RPGs, greatest Change video games, and greatest cellular video games to see what different nice titles are on the market.
