Astro Bot Triumphs Amidst Surprises at The Game Awards 2024
Astro Bot won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024, also securing Best Family Game, Best Action/Adventure, and Best Game Direction. The indie game Balatro and RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio each won three awards, while Black Myth: Wukong received the Player's Voice Award. The event featured celebrity appearances and new game announcements, including Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. The Game Changers Award was introduced, recognizing Amir Satvat for aiding laid-off developers. The ceremony occurred amid industry layoffs and a strike by video game actors.