It’s that time of the year again! Just like the previous years, we’re giving away five Game of the Year trophies in five categories. The games were selected by our team and the community, but now it’s time for the actual voting. Everyone who votes has a chance to win a PS5, Xbox, Switch, or PC game of their choice. Let’s jump in!
2024 was a mixed year for gaming. A lot of great new games were released, but some of the bigger projects got pushed back to 2025. It was the year of the PlayStation Pro, the true power of Xbox Game Pass, and the lack of a Nintendo Switch 2 announcement. Nevertheless, a lot of beautiful and fun games were released, which we had the pleasure of reviewing. What better way to celebrate these games than with our Gaming Boulevard trophies? Five games will win a physical trophy, one in each of the five categories. Nominees were chosen by us and our community. Let’s have a look:
Game of the Year 2024
The nominees for the most prestigious award are:
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Astro Bot
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Persona 3 Reload
Indie game of the year
This year brought us some truly creative and unique indie experiences. Here are the nominees:
- Balatro
- Animal Well
- Lil’ Guardsman
- Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- Nine Sols
Family game of the year
Fun for all ages! These games brought families together in 2024:
- Astro Bot
- Super Mario Party: Jamboree
- Princess Peach: Showtime!
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Sonic X Shadow Generations
- The Plucky Squire
Multiplayer game of the year
Team up or compete; these multiplayer games kept us connected:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Tekken 8
- Marvel Rivals
- Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road
- Helldivers 2
- Just Dance 2025
Best new IP of the year
Fresh ideas and bold creativity defined these new IPs:
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Stellar Blade
- Balatro
- UFO 50
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Tactical Breach Wizards
