"Polygon's Top Picks: The Best of 2023"

Polygon's Best of the Year 2023 highlights the remarkable year in media, with Tears of the Kingdom leading the game of the year race, followed by surprise contenders like Baldur's Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2. The Movies made a comeback, potentially challenging Disney's box office dominance. Video game adaptations gained popularity, including the Mario movie and HBO's The Last of Us. Thrilling new seasons of popular anime series and the release of great books and tabletop games also made 2023 a standout year.