"Steam Awards 2023: Surprises and Controversies in Gaming's Big Winners"
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The Steam Awards 2023 have sparked controversy with some of their winners, raising questions about the value of fan-voted awards. Baldur's Gate 3 won Game of the Year, while Starfield received the Most Innovative Gameplay Award despite its familiar mechanics, and Red Dead Redemption 2 won the Labor of Love Award despite concerns over its ongoing support. The Last of Us Part 1 also won for Best Soundtrack, despite its music being from the original 2013 game. Critics suggest that the popularity of the winning studios may have influenced the outcomes, highlighting the potential for manipulation in fan-based voting systems.
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