List of Game of the Year awards#GameSpot

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Game of the Year (GotY) is an award given to a video game by various award events and media publications that they feel represented the pinnacle of gaming that year.

Events and ceremonies

= British Academy Games Awards (BAFTA Games Awards) =

The British Academy Games Awards are an annual British awards ceremony honoring "outstanding creative achievement" in the video game industry. First presented in 2004 following the restructuring of the BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards, the awards are presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), and are thus commonly referred to as the BAFTA Games Awards.

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
1998	GoldenEye 007{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/1998/interactive/games \|title=Games in 1998 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=2 April 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402113152/http://awards.bafta.org/award/1998/interactive/games \|url-status=live }}	First-person shooter	Rare
1999	The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/1999/interactive/games-award \|title=Games Award in 1999 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=2 April 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402113908/http://awards.bafta.org/award/1999/interactive/games-award \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EAD
rowspan="3"\| 2000	Console: {{Not a typo{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2000/interactive/games-console-award \|title=Games – Console in 2000 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=2 April 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402113312/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2000/interactive/games-console-award \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	SCE Studio Cambridge
Handheld: Pokémon Yellow{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2000/interactive/games-mobile-or-networked \|title=Games – Mobile or Networked in 2000 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=2 April 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402172351/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2000/interactive/games-mobile-or-networked \|url-status=live }}	Role-playing	Game Freak
PC: Deus Ex{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2000/interactive/games-pc-award \|title=Games – PC in 2000 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=2 April 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402155544/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2000/interactive/games-pc-award \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	Ion Storm
rowspan="3"\| 2001	Console: Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2001/interactive/games-console \|title=Games – Console in 2001 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=2 April 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402105313/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2001/interactive/games-console \|url-status=live }}	Racing	Polyphony Digital
Handheld: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2001/interactive/games-mobile \|title=Games – Mobile in 2001 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=1 March 2016 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301101237/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2001/interactive/games-mobile \|url-status=live }}	Sports	Vicarious Visions
PC: Max Payne{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2001/interactive/games-pc \|title=Games – PC in 2001 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=2 April 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402174532/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2001/interactive/games-pc \|url-status=live }}	Third-person shooter	Remedy Entertainment
rowspan="3"\| 2002	Console: Halo: Combat Evolved{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2002/interactive/games-console-sponsored-by-the-department-of-trade-and-industry \|title=Games Console sponsored by the Department of Trade and Industry in 2002 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=2 April 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402145548/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2002/interactive/games-console-sponsored-by-the-department-of-trade-and-industry \|url-status=live }}	First-person shooter	Bungie
Handheld: SMS Chess{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2002/interactive/games-mobile-device-sponsored-by-telecom-one \|title=Games – Mobile Device sponsored by Telecom One in 2002 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=2 April 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402121913/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2002/interactive/games-mobile-device-sponsored-by-telecom-one \|url-status=live }}		Purple Software
PC: Neverwinter Nights{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2002/interactive/games-pc \|title=Games – PC in 2002 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=2 April 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402152828/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2002/interactive/games-pc \|url-status=live }}	Role-playing	BioWare
2003	Call of Duty{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2004/games/game-on-any-platform-the-years-best-game \|title=Game On Any Platform – The Year's Best Game in 2004 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=2 April 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402185108/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2004/games/game-on-any-platform-the-years-best-game \|url-status=live }}	First-person shooter	Infinity Ward
2004	Half-Life 2{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2005/games/best-game \|title=Best Game in 2005 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=1 May 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501085126/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2005/games/best-game \|url-status=live }}	First-person shooter	Valve
2006	Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2006/games/game-sponsored-by-pc-world \|title=Game sponsored by PC World in 2006 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=2 April 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402124156/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2006/games/game-sponsored-by-pc-world \|url-status=live }}	Tactical shooter	Ubisoft Paris
2007	BioShock{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2007/games/best-game \|title=Best Game in 2007 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=2 April 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402182807/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2007/games/best-game \|url-status=live }}	First-person shooter	Irrational Games
2008	Super Mario Galaxy{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2009/games/best-game \|title=Best Game in 2009 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015}}	Platformer	Nintendo EAD
2009	Batman: Arkham Asylum{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2010/games/best-game \|title=Best Game in 2010 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=2 April 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402090808/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2010/games/best-game \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Rocksteady Studios
2010	Mass Effect 2{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2011/games/best-game \|title=Best Game in 2011 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=2 April 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402165829/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2011/games/best-game \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	BioWare
2011	Portal 2{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2012/games/best-game \|title=Best Game in 2012 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=2 April 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402174429/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2012/games/best-game \|url-status=live }}	Puzzle-platformer	Valve
2012	Dishonored{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2013/games/best-game \|title=Best Game in 2013 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=1 May 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501073153/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2013/games/best-game \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Arkane Studios
2013	The Last of Us{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2014/games/best-game \|title=Best Game in 2014 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=2 April 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402105428/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2014/games/best-game \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2014	Destiny{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2015/games/best-game \|title=Best Game in 2015 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=13 March 2015 \|archive-date=15 March 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150315035402/http://awards.bafta.org/award/2015/games/best-game \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	Bungie
2015	Fallout 4{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2016/games/best-game \|title=Best Game in 2016 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=7 April 2016}}	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2016	Uncharted 4: A Thief's End{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2017/games/best-game \|title=Best Game in 2017 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=6 April 2017}}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2017	What Remains of Edith Finch{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2018/games/best-game \|title=Best Game in 2018 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=20 April 2018}}	Adventure	Giant Sparrow
2018	God of War{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2019/games/best-game \|title=Best Game in 2019 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=4 April 2019}}	Action-adventure	Santa Monica Studio
2019	Outer Wilds{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2020/games/best-game \|title=Best Game in 2020 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=2 April 2020}}	Action-adventure	Mobius Digital
2020	Hades{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2021/games/best-game \|title=Best Game in 2021 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=25 March 2021}}	Action role-playing	Supergiant Games
2021	Returnal{{cite web \|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2022/games/best-game \|title=Best Game in 2022 \|publisher=BAFTA \|access-date=7 April 2022}}	Third-person shooter	Housemarque
2022	Vampire Survivors{{cite web\|url=https://www.bafta.org/games/awards/2023-nominations-winners\|title=2023 BAFTA Games Awards: The Winners\|publisher=BAFTA\|date=30 March 2023\|access-date=30 March 2023}}	Roguelike	Poncle
2023	Baldur's Gate 3{{cite web\|url=https://www.bafta.org/games/awards/2024-nominations-winners\|title=2024 BAFTA Games Awards: The Winners\|publisher=BAFTA\|date=11 April 2024\|access-date=11 April 2024}}	Role-playing	Larian Studios
2024	Astro Bot{{cite web\|last=Szalai\|first=Georg\|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/bafta-games-awards-2025-winners-astro-bot-1236184463/\|title=BAFTA Games Awards: ‘Astro Bot’ Tops Winners\|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter\|date=8 April 2025}}	Platformer	Team Asobi

= Czech Game of the Year Awards =

The Czech Game of the Year Awards were annual awards that recognize accomplishments in video game development.{{cite web|title=Který titul si odnese ocenění Česká hra roku 2016? Nejvíce nominací posbíraly Samorost 3, Dark Train a Chameleon Run – Games.cz|url=http://games.tiscali.cz/oznameni/ktery-titul-si-odnese-oceneni-ceska-hra-roku-2016-nejvice-nominaci-posbiraly-samorost-3-dark-train-a-chameleon-run-292416|website=Games.cz|access-date=5 March 2017|language=cs}} The awards have been dormant since 2021.

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2010	Mafia II{{cite web\|title=Česká hra roku 2010 zná vítězné tituly – Hrej.cz\|url=http://pc.hrej.cz/novinky/2011/05/13/ceska-hra-roku-2010-zna-vitezne-tituly-24583/\|website=Hrej.cz\|access-date=5 March 2017}}	Action-adventure game	2K Czech
2011	Family Farm	Strategy video game	Hammerware
rowspan=2\|2012	Dead Trigger	First-person shooter	Madfinger Games
Botanicula	Adventure	Amanita Design
rowspan=2\|2013	ArmA III	Tactical shooter	Bohemia Interactive
Lums: The Game of Light and Shadows	Arcade game	Hyperbolic Magnetism
rowspan=4\|2014{{cite web\|title=Česká hra roku 2014\|url=http://www.keengamer.com/article/10934_ceska-hra-roku-2014\|website=Keengamer.com\|access-date=5 March 2017\|language=en\|date=11 May 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170108001752/http://www.keengamer.com/article/10934_ceska-hra-roku-2014\|archive-date=8 January 2017\|url-status=dead}}	Medieval Engineers	Sandbox	Keen Software House
Dex	Action RPG Platformer	Dreadlocks Ltd
Monzo	Simulation video game	Madfinger Games
Coraabia	Online Card	ARK8
rowspan=3\|2015{{cite web\|title=Česká hra roku 2015\|url=http://www.keengamer.com/article/13112_ceska-hra-roku-2015\|website=Keengamer.com\|access-date=5 March 2017\|language=en\|date=6 May 2016\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170108001749/http://www.keengamer.com/article/13112_ceska-hra-roku-2015\|archive-date=8 January 2017\|url-status=dead}}	Factorio	Real-time strategy	Wube Software
Rememoried	Art Adventure	Vladimír Kudělka
Czechoslovakia 1938–89: The Assassination	Educational	Charles University
2016	Samorost 3{{cite web\|title=Vítězem ankety Česká hra roku 2016 je Samorost 3. Porota ocenila i Chameleon Run, Dark Train nebo American Truck Simulator – Games.cz\|url=http://games.tiscali.cz/oznameni/vitezem-ankety-ceska-hra-roku-2016-je-samorost-3-porota-ocenila-i-chameleon-run-dark-train-nebo-american-truck-simulator-293117\|website=Games.cz\|access-date=5 March 2017\|language=cs}}	Adventure	Amanita Design
2017	Attentat 1942{{Cite web\|url=https://www.lidovky.cz/byznys/firmy-a-trhy/nejlepsi-ceskou-hrou-roku-2017-je-attentat-1942-hra-vznikla-ve-spolupraci-univerzity-karlovy-a-akademie-ved.A180523_215002_firmy-trhy_ele\|title=Nejlepší českou hrou roku 2017 je Attentat 1942. Hra vznikla ve spolupráci Univerzity Karlovy a Akademie věd {{!}} Firmy a trhy {{!}} Lidovky.cz\|website=Lidovky.cz\|language=cs\|access-date=18 October 2018\|date=23 May 2018}}	Adventure	Charles University
2018	Beat Saber{{cite web \|title=Nejlepší českou hrou je hudební Beat Saber od Beat Games \|url=https://www.ceskenoviny.cz/zpravy/nejlepsi-ceskou-hrou-je-hudebni-beat-saber-od-beat-games/1741851 \|website=www.ceskenoviny.cz \|access-date=6 April 2019 \|language=cs}}	Rhythm	Beat Games
2019	Pilgrims{{cite web \|title=Českou hrou loňského roku jsou pohádkoví Pilgrims od Amanity \|url=https://www.ceskenoviny.cz/zpravy/ceskou-hrou-lonskeho-roku-jsou-pohadkovi-pilgrims-od-amanity/1937726 \|website=www.ceskenoviny.cz \|access-date=26 September 2020 \|language=cs}}	Graphic adventure	Amanita Design
2020	Creaks	Graphic adventure	Amanita Design
2021 \|Svoboda 1945: Liberation \|Graphic adventure \|Charles Games

= D.I.C.E. Awards =

The D.I.C.E. Awards are awarded by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), a non-profit organization of industry professionals. The awards were previously known as the Interactive Achievement Awards until 2013.{{cite web|title=Dice 2013 changes|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/24/dice-2013-changes/|publisher=Joystiq|website=Joystiq|access-date=16 January 2013|archive-date=26 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026073418/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/24/dice-2013-changes/|url-status=live}}

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
1997/1998	GoldenEye 007{{cite web \|url=http://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=1998&idGameAwardType=71 \|title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Game of the Year 1997 \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|access-date=26 August 2015}}	First-person shooter	Rare
1998/1999	The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time{{cite web \|url=http://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=1999&idGameAwardType=65 \|title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Game of the Year 1998 \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EAD
1999/2000	The Sims{{cite web \|url=http://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2000&idGameAwardType=65 \|title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Game of the Year 1999 \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Life simulation	Maxis
2000	Diablo II{{cite web \|url=http://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2001&idGameAwardType=65 \|title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Game of the Year 2000 \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|access-date=26 August 2015 \|archive-date=14 July 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714132906/http://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2001&idGameAwardType=65 \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	Blizzard North
2001	Halo: Combat Evolved{{cite web \|url=http://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2002&idGameAwardType=65 \|title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Game of the Year 2001 \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|access-date=26 August 2015}}	First-person shooter	Bungie
2002	Battlefield 1942{{cite web \|url=http://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2003&idGameAwardType=65 \|title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Game of the Year 2002 \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|access-date=26 August 2015}}	First-person shooter	Digital Illusions CE
2003	Call of Duty{{cite web \|url=http://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2004&idGameAwardType=65 \|title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Game of the Year 2003 \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|access-date=26 August 2015}}	First-person shooter	Infinity Ward
2004	Half-Life 2{{cite web \|url=http://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2005&idGameAwardType=65 \|title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Game of the Year 2004 \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|access-date=26 August 2015}}	First-person shooter	Valve
2005	God of War{{cite web \|url=http://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2006&idGameAwardType=109 \|title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Game of the Year 2005 \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Action-adventure	Santa Monica Studio
2006	Gears of War{{cite web \|url=http://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2007&idGameAwardType=109 \|title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Game of the Year 2006 \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Third-person shooter	Epic Games
2007	Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare{{cite web \|url=http://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2008&idGameAwardType=109 \|title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Game of the Year 2007 \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|access-date=26 August 2015}}	First-person shooter	Infinity Ward
2008	LittleBigPlanet{{cite web \|url=http://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2009&idGameAwardType=109 \|title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Game of the Year 2008 \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Puzzle-platformer	Media Molecule
2009	Uncharted 2: Among Thieves{{cite web \|url=http://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2010&idGameAwardType=65 \|title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Game of the Year 2009 \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2010	Mass Effect 2{{cite web \|url=http://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2011&idGameAwardType=65 \|title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Game of the Year 2010 \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Action role-playing	BioWare
2011	The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim{{cite web \|url=http://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2012&idGameAwardType=65 \|title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Game of the Year 2011 \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2012	Journey{{cite web \|url=http://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2013&idGameAwardType=65 \|title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Game of the Year 2012 \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Adventure	Thatgamecompany
2013	The Last of Us{{cite web \|url=http://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2014&idGameAwardType=65 \|title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Game of the Year 2013 \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2014	Dragon Age: Inquisition{{cite web \|url=http://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2015&idGameAwardType=65 \|title=Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Game of the Year 2014 \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Action role-playing	BioWare
2015	Fallout 4{{cite web \|url=http://www.interactive.org/images/press_release/19th-DICE-Awards-Winners-Release-FINAL-2-18-16.pdf \|title=19th DICE Awards Winners Release FINAL 2-18-16 \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|access-date=19 February 2016 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160220190218/http://www.interactive.org/images/press_release/19th-DICE-Awards-Winners-Release-FINAL-2-18-16.pdf \|archive-date=20 February 2016 \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2016	Overwatch{{cite web \|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/02/24/dice-2017-overwatch-wins-game-of-the-year-at-dice-awards-2017 \|title=Overwatch Wins Game of the Year at DICE Awards 2017 \|website=IGN \|date=24 February 2017 \|access-date=24 February 2017 \|archive-date=18 February 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180218080720/http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/02/24/dice-2017-overwatch-wins-game-of-the-year-at-dice-awards-2017 \|url-status=live }}	First-person shooter	Blizzard Entertainment
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild{{cite web \|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/02/23/dice-2018-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-wins-game-of-the-year-at-dice-awards \|title=DICE 2018: ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD WINS GAME OF THE YEAR AT DICE AWARDS \|website=IGN \|access-date=22 February 2018 \|archive-date=23 February 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180223093119/http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/02/23/dice-2018-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-wins-game-of-the-year-at-dice-awards \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2018	God of War{{cite web \| url = https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/02/14/god-of-war-wins-game-of-the-year-at-dice-awards-dice-2019 \| title = God Of War Wins Game Of The Year At Dice Awards - Dice 2019 \| first = Colin \| last = Stevens \| date = 13 February 2019 \| work = IGN \| access-date = 14 February 2019 \| archive-date = 14 February 2019 \| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190214143458/https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/02/14/god-of-war-wins-game-of-the-year-at-dice-awards-dice-2019 \| url-status = live }}	Action-adventure	Santa Monica Studio
2019	Untitled Goose Game{{cite web \| url = https://www.usgamer.net/articles/untitled-goose-game-wins-top-bill-at-the-2020-dice-awards \| title = Untitled Goose Game Wins Top Bill at the 2020 D.I.C.E. Awards \| first = Eric \| last = Van Allen \| date = 13 February 2020 \| access-date = 13 February 2020 \| work = USGamer \| archive-date = 14 February 2020 \| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200214054731/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/untitled-goose-game-wins-top-bill-at-the-2020-dice-awards \| url-status = live }}	Puzzle–stealth	House House
2020	Hades{{cite web \|last1=Takahashi \|first1=Dean \|title=Hades wins Game of the year at Dice Awards \|url=https://venturebeat.com/2021/04/22/hades-wins-game-of-the-year-at-dice-awards/ \|website=Venture Beat \|date=22 April 2021 \|access-date=22 April 2021}}	Action role-playing	Supergiant Games
2021	It Takes Two{{Cite web\|url=https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/24/it-takes-two-wins-game-of-the-year-at-the-dice-awards/\|title = It Takes Two wins game of the year at the DICE Awards\|date = 25 February 2022}}	Action-adventure	Hazelight Studios
2022	Elden Ring{{cite web \|last1=Bankhurst \|first1=Adam \|title=DICE Awards 2023 Winners: The Full List \|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/dice-awards-2023-winners-the-full-list \|website=IGN \|date=24 February 2023 \|access-date=24 February 2023}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2023	Baldur's Gate 3{{cite web \|last1=Academy \|first1=Staff \|title=27th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards Winners Revealed \|url=https://www.interactive.org/awards/27th_annual_dice_awards_winners_2773sT2.asp \|website=Interactive \|date=16 February 2024 \|access-date=16 February 2024}}	Role-playing	Larian Studios
2024	''Astro Bot{{cite web \|url=https://www.interactive.org/awards/i92j428th_annual_dice_awards_results_93io35.asp \|title=28th Annual DICE Awards Results \|publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences \|website=interactive.org \|access-date=14 February 2025}}	Platformer	Team Asobi

= Electronic Gaming Awards (formerly Arcade Awards) =

The Arcade Awards, also known as the Arkie Awards, was one of the first video game awards, dating back to the golden age of arcade video games and lasting up until the video game crash of 1983. It was held since 1980 (for games released in 1979 and earlier) and were announced annually by Electronic Games magazine since 1981, covering several platform categories.{{cite web|title=Electronic Games Magazine|url=https://archive.org/search.php?query=%28collection%3Aelectronic-games-magazine%20OR%20mediatype%3Aelectronic-games-magazine%29%20AND%20-mediatype%3Acollection|publisher=Internet Archive|access-date=1 February 2012}} Following the magazine's revival in 1992, it published the Electronic Gaming Awards in January 1993 for the best video games released in 1992.{{cite journal|title=Electronic Gaming Awards|journal=Electronic Games|date=January 1993|issue=38|pages=26–7|url=http://archives.tg-16.com/00_happy_new_year_1993.htm|access-date=5 February 2012|archive-date=14 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120114025550/http://archives.tg-16.com/00_happy_new_year_1993.htm|url-status=live}} The 1992 and 1993 award were voted on by readers.{{citation needed|date=February 2023}}

class="wikitable"
Year	Arcade	Standalone	Console	Computer
1979 \| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;" \| Space Invaders
1980 \| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" \| Asteroids \| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" \| Superman
1981 \| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" \| Pac-Man \| Asteroids \| Star Raiders
1982 \| Tron \| Galaxian \| Demon Attack \| David's Midnight Magic
1983 \| Pole Position \| Qbert* \| Under 16K: Ms. Pac-Man Over 16K: Lady Bug \| Lode Runner
1984 \| Star Wars \| Zaxxon \| Space Shuttle \| Ultima III: Exodus
1992{{cite magazine \|title=The 1993 Electronic Gaming Awards: Here are Your Votes for the Year's Best Games \|magazine=Electronic Games \|date=16 March 1993 \|volume=1 \|issue=7 (April 1993) \|pages=38–9 \|url=https://archive.org/details/Electronic-Games-1993-04/page/n37/mode/2up}} \| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;" \| Street Fighter II
1993{{cite magazine \|title=The Electronic Gaming Awards: Here are YOUR Picks for the Best Interactive Entertainment \|magazine=Electronic Games \|date=21 April 1993 \|volume=2 \|issue=7 (May 1994) \|pages=30–4 \|url=https://archive.org/details/Electronic-Games-1994-05/page/n29}}{{cite journal\|title=Electronic Gaming Awards\|journal=Electronic Games\|date=February 1994\|volume=2\|issue=17\|pages=32–51}} \| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;" \| Disney's Aladdin

class="wikitable"

Year

| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;" | Space Invaders

1980

| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | Asteroids

| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | Superman

1981

| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | Pac-Man

| Asteroids

| Star Raiders

1982

| Tron

| Galaxian

| Demon Attack

| David's Midnight Magic

1983

| Pole Position

| Q*bert

| Under 16K: Ms. Pac-Man
Over 16K: Lady Bug

| Lode Runner

1984

| Star Wars

| Zaxxon

| Space Shuttle

| Ultima III: Exodus

1992{{cite magazine |title=The 1993 Electronic Gaming Awards: Here are Your Votes for the Year's Best Games |magazine=Electronic Games |date=16 March 1993 |volume=1 |issue=7 (April 1993) |pages=38–9 |url=https://archive.org/details/Electronic-Games-1993-04/page/n37/mode/2up}}

| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;" | Street Fighter II

1993{{cite magazine |title=The Electronic Gaming Awards: Here are YOUR Picks for the Best Interactive Entertainment |magazine=Electronic Games |date=21 April 1993 |volume=2 |issue=7 (May 1994) |pages=30–4 |url=https://archive.org/details/Electronic-Games-1994-05/page/n29}}{{cite journal|title=Electronic Gaming Awards|journal=Electronic Games|date=February 1994|volume=2|issue=17|pages=32–51}}

| colspan="4" style="text-align:center;" | Disney's Aladdin

= ''Famitsu'' Awards =

The Grand Prize winners of the annual Famitsu Awards, voted by Famitsu magazine's readers. An annual award ceremony has been held since 2005. Prior to 2005, the results were published in the magazine's annual "Best Hit Game Awards" feature since early 1987 (for games released in 1986).

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
1986	Dragon Quest{{cite magazine \|title=Golden Joystick Awards \|magazine=Computer and Video Games \|date=16 March 1987 \|issue=66 (April 1987) \|pages=100–1 \|publisher=EMAP \|url=https://archive.org/stream/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_066_1987-04_EMAP_Publishing_GB/Computer__Video_Games_Issue_066_1987-04_EMAP_Publishing_GB#page/n99/mode/2up}}	Role-playing	Chunsoft
1987 \| Dragon Quest II{{cite magazine \|title=1987 ベストヒットゲーム大賞 \|trans-title=1987 Best Hit Game Awards \|magazine=Famicom Tsūshin \|date=19 February 1988 \|volume=1988 \|issue=4 \|pages=6–11 \|url=https://www.retromags.com/files/file/4152-famitsu-issue-0043-february-19-1988/ \|lang=ja}}	Role-playing	Chunsoft
1988 \| Dragon Quest III{{cite magazine \|title=1988 ファミマガゲーム大賞 \|trans-title=1988 Famimaga Game Awards \|magazine=Family Computer Magazine \|date=12 February 1989 \|pages=116–7 \|url=https://archive.org/details/famimagafebruary1989/page/n106 \|lang=ja}}	Role-playing	Chunsoft
1989 \| Final Fantasy II{{cite magazine \|title='89ベストヒットゲーム大賞 \|trans-title='89 Best Hit Game Awards \|magazine=Famicom Tsūshin \|date=2 February 1990 \|volume=1990 \|issue=3 \|lang=ja}}	Role-playing	Squaresoft
1990 \| Dragon Quest IV{{cite magazine \|title='90ベストヒットゲーム大賞 \|trans-title='90 Best Hit Game Awards \|magazine=Famicom Tsūshin \|date=22 February 1991 \|publisher=ASCII \|volume=1990 \|issue=4 \|language=ja}} {{cite web \|first=John \|last=Leo \|date=13 March 1991 \|title=Best Games of 1990 \|website=rec.games.video \|url=https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rec.games.video/OccmuafYtzc \|via=Google Groups}}{{unreliable source?\|date=March 2022}}	Role-playing	Chunsoft
1991 \| Final Fantasy IV{{cite magazine \|title='91ベストヒットゲーム大賞 \|trans-title='91 Best Hit Game Awards \|magazine=Famicom Tsūshin \|date=31 January 1992 \|issue=163 \|pages=22–7 \|url=https://archive.org/details/weekly-famitsu-no.-163-january-31st-1992-600dpi/Weekly%20Famitsu%20-%20No.%20163%20January%2031st%201992%20%28Compressed%29/page/n21/mode/2up \|lang=ja}}	Role-playing	Squaresoft
2004	Monster Hunter	Action role-playing	Capcom
rowspan=2 \| 2005	Resident Evil 4	Survival horror	Capcom
Kingdom Hearts II	Action role-playing	Square Enix
rowspan=2 \| 2006	Final Fantasy XII	Role-playing	Square Enix
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	Role-playing	Game Freak
rowspan=2 \| 2007	Super Mario Galaxy	Platformer	Nintendo EAD
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd	Action role-playing	Capcom
2008	Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G	Action role-playing	Capcom
2009	Dragon Quest IX{{cite web\|last=Gifford\|first=Kevin\|title=Famitsu Awards 2009 Announced\|url=http://www.1up.com/news/famitsu-awards-2009-announced\|website=1UP.com\|access-date=1 January 2012\|date=12 May 2010\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108065501/http://www.1up.com/news/famitsu-awards-2009-announced\|archive-date=8 November 2012}}	Role-playing	Level-5
2010	Monster Hunter Portable 3rd{{cite web\|title=ファミ通アワード2010、大賞は『モンスターハンターポータブル3rd』\|url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201104/22042861.html\|publisher=Famitsu\|access-date=21 July 2015\|date=22 April 2011\|archive-date=24 September 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924123501/http://www.famitsu.com/news/201104/22042861.html\|url-status=live}}	Action role-playing	Capcom
2011	Monster Hunter Tri G{{cite news\|title=Monster Hunter 3 G Takes Top Prize in Famitsu Awards\|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-04-18/monster-hunter-3-g-takes-top-prize-in-famitsu-awards\|work=Anime News Network\|access-date=4 May 2012\|date=18 April 2012\|archive-date=20 April 2012\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120420221420/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-04-18/monster-hunter-3-g-takes-top-prize-in-famitsu-awards\|url-status=live}}	Action role-playing	Capcom
2012	Animal Crossing: New Leaf	Life simulation	Nintendo EAD
2013	Monster Hunter 4"[http://www.famitsu.com/news/201404/23052165.html ファミ通アワード2013授賞式が開催　ゲーム・オブ・ザ・イヤーは『モンスターハンター4』] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140423181809/http://www.famitsu.com/news/201404/23052165.html \|date=2014-04-23 }}." Famitsu.com. 23 April 2014.	Action role-playing	Capcom
2014	Yo-kai Watch 2{{cite web\|url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201504/22077217.html\|title=【速報】ファミ通アワード2014授賞式が開催ゲーム・オブ・ザ・イヤーは『妖怪ウォッチ2 元祖/本家/真打』が受賞 - ファミ通.com\|work=famitsu.com\|date=22 April 2015 \|access-date=29 March 2017\|archive-date=22 April 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422040647/https://www.famitsu.com/news/201504/22077217.html\|url-status=live}}	Role-playing	Level-5
2015	Splatoon{{cite web\|url=http://gematsu.com/2016/05/famitsu-award-2015-winners-announced\|title=Famitsu Award 2015 Winners Announced\|publisher=Gematsu\|date=10 May 2016\|access-date=3 January 2017\|archive-date=2 February 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202000427/http://gematsu.com/2016/05/famitsu-award-2015-winners-announced\|url-status=live}}	Third-person shooter	Nintendo EAD
2016	Pokémon Sun and Moon{{cite news\|title=Famitsu Award 2016 Winners Announced\|publisher=Gematsu\|date=23 April 2017}}	Role-playing	Game Freak
rowspan="2" \| 2017 \| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
Dragon Quest XI	Role-playing	Square Enix
rowspan="2" \| 2018 \| Monster Hunter: World	Action role-playing	Capcom
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate	Fighting	Bandai Namco Studios / Sora Ltd.
2019	Pokémon Sword and Shield	Role-playing	Game Freak
rowspan="2" \| 2020 \| Animal Crossing: New Horizons{{cite web\|author=Stenbuck\|first=Kite\|date=7 March 2021\|title=Animal Crossing: New Horizons Won Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2020\|url=https://www.siliconera.com/animal-crossing-new-horizons-won-famitsu-dengeki-game-awards-2020/\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210307163110/https://www.siliconera.com/animal-crossing-new-horizons-won-famitsu-dengeki-game-awards-2020/\|archive-date=7 March 2021\|website=Siliconera}}	Life simulation	Nintendo EPD
Ghost of Tsushima{{cite web \|last1=Reeves \|first1=Brianna \|title=Ghost Of Tsushima Is First-Ever American Game To Win Famitsu GOTY Award \|url=https://screenrant.com/ghost-tsushima-game-of-the-year-famitsu-poll/ \|website=ScreenRant.com \|date=22 December 2020 \|access-date=24 December 2020}}	Action-adventure	Sucker Punch Productions
2021 \| Monster Hunter Rise{{cite web\|author=Stenbuck\|first=Kite\|date=12 March 2022\|title=Monster Hunter Rise Won Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2021 \|url=https://www.siliconera.com/monster-hunter-rise-won-famitsu-dengeki-game-awards-2021/\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313005259/https://www.siliconera.com/monster-hunter-rise-won-famitsu-dengeki-game-awards-2021/\|archive-date=13 March 2022\|website=Siliconera}}	Action role-playing	Capcom
2022 \| Elden Ring{{cite web \|last1=Doolan \|first1=Liam \|title=Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Wins 'Best RPG' At Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2022 \|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/03/xenoblade-chronicles-3-wins-best-rpg-at-famitsu-dengeki-game-awards-2022 \|website=Nintendo Life \|date=19 March 2023 \|access-date=21 March 2023}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2023 \| The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom{{cite web \|author=rawmeatcowboy \|title=Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2023 winners revealed \|url=https://gonintendo.com/contents/33293-famitsu-dengeki-game-awards-2023-winners-revealed/ \|website=GoNintendo \|date=17 March 2024 \|access-date=18 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD

= The Game Awards =

Geoff Keighley, producer and host of the Spike Video Game Awards, created The Game Awards in 2014. The winners are determined by a blended vote between the voting jury (90%) and public fan voting (10%); the jury panel consists of members from around 100 global media outlets.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2020/12/17/behind-the-scenes-of-the-game-awards-2020-with-geoff-keighley |title=Behind The Scenes Of The Game Awards 2020 With Geoff Keighley |last=Ruppert |first=Liana |magazine=Game Informer |publisher=GameStop |date=17 December 2020 |access-date=9 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217180333/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2020/12/17/behind-the-scenes-of-the-game-awards-2020-with-geoff-keighley |archive-date=17 December 2020 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/watch-game-awards-2020 |title=Here's how to watch tonight's Game Awards 2020 show |last=Talbot |first=Carrie |work=PCGamesN |publisher=Network N |date=10 December 2020 |access-date=8 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210164135/https://www.pcgamesn.com/watch-game-awards-2020 |archive-date=10 December 2020 |url-status=live }}

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2014	Dragon Age: Inquisition	Action role-playing	BioWare
2015	The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	Action role-playing	CD Projekt Red
2016	Overwatch	First-person shooter	Blizzard Entertainment
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild	Action-adventure	\|Nintendo EPD
2018	God of War	Action-adventure	Santa Monica Studio
2019	Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice	Action-adventure	FromSoftware
2020	The Last of Us Part II	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2021	It Takes Two	Action-adventure	Hazelight Studios
2022	Elden Ring	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2023	Baldur's Gate 3	Role-playing	Larian Studios
2024	Astro Bot	Platformer	Team Asobi

= Game Developers Choice Awards =

The Game Developers Choice Award for Game of the Year is announced during the Game Developers Choice Awards at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), the largest annual gathering of professional video game developers.

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2000	The Sims{{cite web \|url=http://gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_1st.html \|title=Game Developers Choice Awards 2000 \|publisher=gamechoiceawards.com \|access-date=27 August 2015 \|archive-date=21 March 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321132701/http://gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_1st.html \|url-status=live }}	Life simulation	Maxis
2001	Grand Theft Auto III{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_2nd.html \|title=Game Developers Choice Awards 2001 \|publisher=gamechoiceawards.com \|access-date=27 August 2015 \|archive-date=28 March 2016 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328230409/http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_2nd.html \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	DMA Design
2002	Metroid Prime{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_3rd.html \|title=Game Developers Choice Awards 2002 \|publisher=gamechoiceawards.com \|access-date=27 August 2015 \|archive-date=23 October 2010 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101023162734/http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_3rd.html \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Retro Studios
2003	Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_4th.html \|title=Game Developers Choice Awards 2003 \|publisher=gamechoiceawards.com \|access-date=27 August 2015 \|archive-date=15 April 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415190322/http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_4th.html \|url-status=live }}	Role-playing	BioWare
2004	Half-Life 2{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_5th.html \|title=Game Developers Choice Awards 2004 \|publisher=gamechoiceawards.com \|access-date=27 August 2015 \|archive-date=31 October 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031002930/http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_5th.html \|url-status=live }}	First-person shooter	Valve
2005	Shadow of the Colossus{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_6th.html \|title=Game Developers Choice Awards 2005 \|publisher=gamechoiceawards.com \|access-date=27 August 2015 \|archive-date=21 March 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321132713/http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_6th.html \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Japan Studio, Team Ico
2006	Gears of War{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_7th.html \|title=Game Developers Choice Awards 2006 \|publisher=gamechoiceawards.com \|access-date=27 August 2015 \|archive-date=27 October 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121027130405/http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_7th.html \|url-status=live }}	Third-person shooter	Epic Games
2007	Portal{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_8th.html \|title=Game Developers Choice Awards 2007 \|publisher=gamechoiceawards.com \|access-date=27 August 2015 \|archive-date=11 December 2010 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101211100403/http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_8th.html \|url-status=live }}	Puzzle-platformer	Valve
2008	Fallout 3{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_9th.html \|title=Game Developers Choice Awards 2008 \|publisher=gamechoiceawards.com \|access-date=27 August 2015 \|archive-date=10 February 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210075105/http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_9th.html \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2009	Uncharted 2: Among Thieves{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_10th.html \|title=Game Developers Choice Awards 2009 \|publisher=gamechoiceawards.com \|access-date=27 August 2015 \|archive-date=1 April 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130401153619/http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_10th.html \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2010	Red Dead Redemption{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_11th.html \|title=Game Developers Choice Awards 2010 \|publisher=gamechoiceawards.com \|access-date=27 August 2015 \|archive-date=27 January 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127063748/http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_11th.html \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Rockstar San Diego
2011	The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim{{cite web \|url=http://gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_12th.html \|title=Game Developers Choice Awards 2011 \|publisher=gamechoiceawards.com \|access-date=27 August 2015 \|archive-date=21 March 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321132712/http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_12th.html \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2012	Journey{{cite web \|url=http://gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_13th.html \|title=Game Developers Choice Awards 2012 \|publisher=gamechoiceawards.com \|access-date=27 August 2015 \|archive-date=10 July 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710034119/http://gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_13th.html \|url-status=live }}	Adventure	Thatgamecompany
2013	The Last of Us{{cite web \|url=http://gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_14th.html \|title=Game Developers Choice Awards 2013 \|publisher=gamechoiceawards.com \|access-date=27 August 2015 \|archive-date=12 October 2016 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012153922/http://gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_14th.html \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2014	Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_15th.html \|title=Game Developers Choice Awards 2014 \|publisher=gamechoiceawards.com \|access-date=27 August 2015 \|archive-date=21 March 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321132657/http://gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_15th.html \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Monolith Productions
2015	The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt{{cite web \|last=McWhertor \|first=Michael \|date=17 March 2016 \|url=http://www.polygon.com/2016/3/17/11251484/game-developers-choice-award-winners-led-by-her-story-the-witcher-3 \|title=Game Developers Choice Award winners led by Her Story, The Witcher 3 \|website=Polygon \|access-date=17 March 2016 \|archive-date=14 April 2016 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414044520/http://www.polygon.com/2016/3/17/11251484/game-developers-choice-award-winners-led-by-her-story-the-witcher-3 \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	CD Projekt Red
2016	Overwatch{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_17th.html \|title=Game Developers Choice Awards 2016 \|publisher=gamechoiceawards.com \|access-date=26 August 2017 \|archive-date=15 December 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171215104200/http://gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_17th.html \|url-status=live }}	First-person shooter	Blizzard Entertainment
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild{{cite web \|last=Plunkett \|first=Luke \|date=22 March 2018 \|url=https://kotaku.com/surprise-zelda-won-game-of-the-year-at-the-game-develo-1823977060 \|title=Surprise, Zelda Won Game Of The Year At The Game Developers Choice Awards \|publisher=Kotaku \|access-date=22 March 2018 \|archive-date=22 March 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322064352/https://kotaku.com/surprise-zelda-won-game-of-the-year-at-the-game-develo-1823977060 \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	\|Nintendo EPD
2018	God of War{{cite web \|last=Williams \|first=Mike \|date=20 March 2019 \|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/god-of-war-wins-another-goty-at-2019-game-developers-choice-awards \|title=God of War Wins Another GOTY at 2019 Game Developers Choice Awards \|publisher=USGamer \|access-date=20 March 2019 \|archive-date=21 March 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321035132/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/god-of-war-wins-another-goty-at-2019-game-developers-choice-awards \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Santa Monica Studio
2019	Untitled Goose Game{{cite web \| url = https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/359779/Untitled_Goose_Game_nabs_Game_of_the_Year_at_the_2020_Game_Developers_Choice_Awards.php \| title = Untitled Goose Game nabs Game of the Year at the 2020 Game Developers Choice Awards! \| date = 18 March 2020 \| access-date = 18 March 2020 \| work = Gamasutra }}	Puzzle–stealth	House House
2020	Hades{{cite web \|last1=Francis \|first1=Bryant \|title=Hades wins Game of the Year at 21st Annual Game Developers Choice Awards \|url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/-i-hades-i-wins-game-of-the-year-at-21st-annual-game-developers-choice-awards \|website=GameDeveloper.com \|date=21 July 2021 \|access-date=15 November 2021}}	Action role-playing	Supergiant Games
2021	Inscryption{{cite web \|last=Dealessandri \|first=Marie \|date=24 March 2022 \|url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-03-24-inscryption-wins-big-at-gdc-and-igf-awards-gdc-2022 \|title=Inscryption wins big at GDC and IGF Awards \|website=GamesIndustry \|accessdate=24 March 2022}}	Roguelike deck-building	Daniel Mullins Games
2022	Elden Ring{{cite web \|first1=Beth \|last1=Elderkin \|title='Elden Ring' Wins Game Of The Year At The 2023 Game Developers Choice Awards \|url=https://gdconf.com/news/elden-ring-wins-game-year-2023-game-developers-choice-awards \|website=Game Developers Choice Conference \|date=March 22, 2023}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2023	Baldur's Gate 3{{cite web \|first1=Beth \|last1=Elderkin \|title='Baldur's Gate 3' Wins Game Of The Year At The 2024 Game Developers Choice Awards \|url=https://gdconf.com/news/baldurs-gate-3-wins-game-year-2024-game-developers-choice-awards \|website=Game Developers Choice Conference \|date=March 20, 2024}}	Role-playing	Larian Studios
2024	Balatro{{cite web\|url=https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/game-developers-choice-awards-winners-2025-1236343326/\|title='Balatro' Wins Game of the Year at Game Developers Choice Awards; 'Consume Me' Takes Top Honor for Independent Games Festival\|first=Jennifer\|last=Maas\|work=Variety\|date=March 19, 2025\|accessdate=March 19, 2025}}	Roguelike deck-building	LocalThunk

= Golden Joystick Awards =

The Golden Joystick Awards is the second oldest gaming award ceremony and is the longest-running video game award. The inaugural ceremony took place in 1984 in London's Berkeley Square.{{cite web|url=http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=C+VG/Issue030/Pages/CVG03000081.jpg |title=Archive – Magazine viewer |publisher=World of Spectrum |access-date=31 July 2012}}

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
1983	Jetpac	Shooter	Ultimate
1984	Knight Lore	Action-adventure	Ultimate
1985	Way of the Exploding Fist{{cite journal\|title=Golden Joystick Awards\|journal=Computer and Video Games\|date=May 1986\|issue=55\|page=90\|publisher=EMAP\|url=https://archive.org/stream/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_055_1986-05_EMAP_Publishing_GB/Computer__Video_Games_Issue_055_1986-05_EMAP_Publishing_GB#page/n89/mode/2up\|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Fighting	Beam Software
1986	Gauntlet	Hack-and-slash	Atari Games
1987	Out Run	Racing	Sega
rowspan=3 \| 1988 \| 8-bit computers: Operation Wolf{{cite journal\|title=Golden Joystick Awards 1989\|journal=Computer and Video Games\|issue=92\|date=June 1989\|pages=62–63\|publisher=Future Publishing\|url=https://archive.org/stream/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_092_1989-06_EMAP_Publishing_GB/Computer__Video_Games_Issue_092_1989-06_EMAP_Publishing_GB#page/n61/mode/2up\|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Light gun shooter	Taito
16-bit computers: Speedball	Sports	Bitmap Brothers
Consoles: Thunder Blade	Combat flight simulator	Sega
rowspan=2 \| 1989 \| 8-bit computers: The Untouchables{{cite journal\|title=High Society\|journal=ACE\|issue=33\|date=June 1990\|pages=10\|publisher=EMAP\|url=https://archive.org/stream/ACEIssue33Jun90/ACE_Issue_33_Jun_90#page/n9/mode/1up\|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Shooter	Ocean Software
16-bit computers: Kick Off	Sports	Dino Dini
rowspan=4 \| 1990 \| 8-bit computers: Rick Dangerous 2	Platformer	Core Design
16-bit computers: Kick Off 2	Sports	Dino Dini
8-bit consoles: Mega Man	Platformer	Capcom
16-bit consoles: John Madden Football{{cite journal\|title=The Golden Joystick Awards '91\|journal=Computer and Video Games\|issue=115\|date=June 1991\|page=10\|publisher=EMAP\|url=https://archive.org/stream/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_115_1991-06_EMAP_Publishing_GB/Computer__Video_Games_Issue_115_1991-06_EMAP_Publishing_GB#page/n9/mode/1up}}	Sports (American football)	Park Place Productions
1991	Sonic the Hedgehog{{cite journal\|title=Luvvies! Dahlings!\|journal=The One\|date=May 1992\|issue=44\|page=17\|publisher=EMAP\|url=https://archive.org/stream/theone-magazine-44/TheOne_44_May_1992#page/n16/mode/1up\|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Platformer	Sega
1992	Street Fighter II{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/12-hot-facts-about-the-golden-joystick-awards/\|title=12 hot facts about the Golden Joystick Awards\|work=GamesRadar\|publisher=Future plc\|date=14 September 2009\|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Fighting	Capcom
1996/1997	Super Mario 64{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joysticks-ultimate-list-ultimate-games-1983-2014/\|title=Golden Joysticks Awards' Ultimate List of Ultimate Games: 1983–2014\|work=GamesRadar\|publisher=Future plc\|date=15 October 2015\|access-date=30 October 2015\|archive-date=17 March 2016\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160317174345/http://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joysticks-ultimate-list-ultimate-games-1983-2014/\|url-status=live}}	Platformer	Nintendo EAD
2002	Grand Theft Auto III	Action-adventure	DMA Design
2003	Grand Theft Auto: Vice City{{cite web\|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3252376.stm\|title=Nintendo sweeps up games awards\|work=BBC News\|publisher=BBC\|date=1 December 2003\|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Action-adventure	Rockstar North
2004	Doom 3	First-person shooter	id Software
2005	Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas{{cite web\|last=Orry\|first=Tom\|url=http://www.videogamer.com/news/san_andreas_wins_big_at_golden_joystick_awards.html\|title=San Andreas wins big at Golden Joystick Awards\|work=VideoGamer.com\|publisher=Candy Banana\|date=7 November 2005\|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Action-adventure	Rockstar North
2006	The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion{{cite web\|last=Orry\|first=James\|url=http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/the_elder_scrolls_iv_oblivion/news/oblivion_takes_home_the_shiniest_golden_joystick.html\|title=Oblivion takes home the shiniest golden joystick\|work=VideoGamer.com\|publisher=Candy Banana\|date=30 October 2006\|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2007	Gears of War{{cite web\|url=http://www.1up.com/news/gow-wins-big-golden-joystick\|title=GoW Wins Big at Golden Joystick Awards\|last=Whiting\|first=Mark\|work=1UP.com\|publisher=IGN\|date=26 November 2007\|access-date=26 August 2015\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018061941/http://www.1up.com/news/gow-wins-big-golden-joystick\|archive-date=18 October 2015}}	Third-person shooter	Epic Games
2008	Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare{{cite web\|last=Langshaw\|first=Mark\|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/news/a134275/cod-triumphs-at-golden-joystick-awards.html#~pmwVa1cjdSrSoV\|title='COD' triumphs at Golden Joystick Awards\|work=Digital Spy\|publisher=Hearst Corporation\|date=31 October 2008\|access-date=26 August 2015\|archive-date=23 September 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923232822/http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/news/a134275/cod-triumphs-at-golden-joystick-awards.html#~pmwVa1cjdSrSoV\|url-status=live}}	First-person shooter	Infinity Ward
2009	Fallout 3{{cite web\|last=Anderson\|first=Luke\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/fallout-3-irradiates-golden-joysticks/1100-6238584/\|title=Fallout 3 irradiates Golden Joysticks\|work=GameSpot\|publisher=CBS Interactive\|date=2 November 2009\|access-date=26 August 2015\|archive-date=4 February 2014\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140204225041/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/fallout-3-irradiates-golden-joysticks/1100-6238584/\|url-status=live}}	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2010	Mass Effect 2{{cite web\|last=Cocker\|first=Guy\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/mass-effect-2-wins-golden-joystick-double/1100-6283239/\|title=Mass Effect 2 wins Golden Joystick double\|work=GameSpot\|publisher=CBS Interactive\|date=29 October 2010\|access-date=26 August 2015\|archive-date=1 September 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150901174358/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/mass-effect-2-wins-golden-joystick-double/1100-6283239/\|url-status=live}}	Action role-playing	BioWare
2011	Portal 2{{cite web\|last=Phipps\|first=Brett\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/portal-2-takes-game-of-the-year-at-golden-joysticks/1100-6341567/\|title=Portal 2 takes Game of the Year at Golden Joysticks\|work=GameSpot\|publisher=CBS Interactive\|date=21 October 2011\|access-date=26 August 2015\|archive-date=13 September 2014\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140913034348/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/portal-2-takes-game-of-the-year-at-golden-joysticks/1100-6341567/\|url-status=live}}	Puzzle-platformer	Valve
2012	The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim{{cite web\|last=Nunneley\|first=Stephany\|url=http://www.vg247.com/2012/10/26/winners-of-the-2012-golden-joystick-awards-announced/\|title=2012 Golden Joystick Awards – Skyrim wins Ultimate Game of the Year\|website=VG247\|date=26 October 2012\|access-date=26 August 2015\|archive-date=30 October 2012\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121030034726/http://www.vg247.com/2012/10/26/winners-of-the-2012-golden-joystick-awards-announced/\|url-status=live}}	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2013	Grand Theft Auto V{{cite web\|last=Nunneley\|first=Stephany\|url=http://www.vg247.com/2013/10/25/golden-joystick-awards-gta-5-gets-game-of-the-year-the-last-of-us-wins-three-awards/\|title=Golden Joystick Awards: GTA 5 gets Game of The Year, The Last of Us wins three awards\|website=VG247\|date=25 October 2013\|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Action-adventure	Rockstar North
2014	Dark Souls II{{cite web\|last=Nunneley\|first=Stephany\|url=http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/24/dark-souls-2-golden-joystick-winners/\|title=Dark Souls 2 wins Game of the Year at Golden Joystick Awards\|website=VG247\|date=24 October 2014\|access-date=26 August 2015}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2015	The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt{{cite web\|last=Martin\|first=Liam\|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/news/a676589/the-witcher-3-cleans-up-at-the-2015-golden-joystick-awards.html#~psDl2qyvUfmCll\|title=The Witcher 3 cleans up at the 2015 Golden Joystick Awards\|work=Digital Spy\|publisher=Hearst Corporation\|date=30 October 2015\|access-date=30 October 2015}}	Action role-playing	CD Projekt Red
2016	Dark Souls III{{cite web \|last=Sheridan \|first=Connor \|date=18 November 2016 \|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/dark-souls-3-is-your-golden-joystick-awards-ultimate-game-of-the-year/ \|title=Dark Souls 3 is your Golden Joystick Awards' Ultimate Game of the Year \|publisher=GamesRadar \|access-date=18 November 2016 \|archive-date=19 November 2016 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119005311/http://www.gamesradar.com/dark-souls-3-is-your-golden-joystick-awards-ultimate-game-of-the-year/ \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild{{Cite news\|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/here-are-your-2017-golden-joystick-award-winners/\|title=Here are your 2017 Golden Joystick Award winners\|work=pcgamer\|access-date=18 November 2017\|language=en\|archive-date=18 November 2017\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20171118130547/http://www.pcgamer.com/here-are-your-2017-golden-joystick-award-winners/\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2018	Fortnite Battle Royale{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joystick-awards-2018-winners/\|title=Golden Joystick Awards 2018 winners: God of War wins big but Fortnite gets Victory Royale\|last=Sheridan\|first=Connor\|website=gamesradar\|date=16 November 2018\|language=en\|access-date=11 December 2018\|archive-date=16 November 2018\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20181116184649/https://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joystick-awards-2018-winners/\|url-status=live}}	Battle royale	Epic Games
2019	Resident Evil 2{{cite web\|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/resident-evil-2-ultimate-game-of-the-year-golden-joystick-awards-2019/\|title=Resident Evil 2 is your Ultimate Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards\|website=GamesRadar+\|date=15 November 2019\|access-date=15 November 2019\|archive-date=15 November 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115174805/https://www.gamesradar.com/resident-evil-2-ultimate-game-of-the-year-golden-joystick-awards-2019/\|url-status=live}}	Survival horror	Capcom
2020	The Last of Us Part II{{cite web \|last=Jones \|first=Ali \|date=25 November 2020 \|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/the-last-of-us-2-wins-ultimate-game-of-the-year-at-the-golden-joystick-awards/ \|title=The Last of Us 2 Wins Ultimate Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards \|website=GamesRadar+ \|access-date=25 November 2020}}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2021	Resident Evil Village{{Cite web\|last=Weber\|first=Rachel\|date=23 November 2021\|title=Resident Evil Village is the Golden Joysticks 2021 Ultimate Game of the Year\|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/resident-evil-village-is-the-golden-joysticks-2021-ultimate-game-of-the-year/}}	Survival horror	Capcom
2022	Elden Ring{{cite web \|last=Loveridge \|first=Sam \|date=22 November 2022 \|title=Here are all the Golden Joystick Awards 2022 winners \|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joystick-awards-2022-winners/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122212535/https://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joystick-awards-2022-winners/ \|archive-date=22 November 2022 \|access-date=23 November 2022}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2023	Baldur's Gate 3{{cite web \|last=Loveridge \|first=Sam \|date=11 November 2023 \|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joystick-awards-2023-winners/ \|title=Here are all the Golden Joystick Awards 2023 winners \|website=GamesRadar+ \|accessdate=11 November 2023}}	Role-playing	Larian Studios
2024	Black Myth: Wukong{{cite web \|last1=Welsh \|first1=Oli \|title=Black Myth: Wukong grabs surprise Game of the Year win at the Golden Joysticks \|url=https://www.polygon.com/awards/483519/black-myth-wukong-golden-joysticks-goty \|website=Polygon \|access-date=22 November 2024}}	Action-adventure	Game Science

= Japan Game Awards (formerly CESA Awards) =

The winners of the Grand Award annually given by the Japan Game Awards, formerly known as the CESA Awards, since 1996. There are some years where two games shared the Grand Award.{{cite web|title=Japan Game Awards|url=http://awards.cesa.or.jp/en/index.html|publisher=Japan Game Awards|access-date=30 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111226073136/http://awards.cesa.or.jp/en/index.html|archive-date=26 December 2011|url-status=dead}}

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
1996	Sakura Wars{{cite web \| year=2008 \| title=About Sakura Taisen\| url=http://www.red-entertainment.co.jp/eng/works/sakura/works/index.html\| work=Red Entertainment \| access-date=2 February 2008 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081221055452/http://www.red-entertainment.co.jp/eng/works/sakura/works/index.html \| archive-date=21 December 2008}}	Tactical role-playing	Overworks
1997	Final Fantasy VII	Role-playing	Square
1998	The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time	Action-adventure	Nintendo EAD
rowspan="2"\| 1999	Doko Demo Issyo	Strategy	Sony Computer Entertainment
Final Fantasy VIII{{cite web\|title=Anime / Manga Gaming\|url=http://www.animenewsservice.com/archives/asept4.htm\|work=September 3–10 Anime News\|publisher=Anime News Service\|access-date=4 May 2012\|date=9 May 1999\|archive-date=2 April 2013\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130402080953/http://www.animenewsservice.com/archives/asept4.htm\|url-status=live}}	Role-playing	Square
2000	Phantasy Star Online	Action role-playing	Sonic Team
2001/2	Final Fantasy X	Role-playing	Square
rowspan="2"\| 2003	Final Fantasy XI	MMORPG	Square
Taiko no Tatsujin	Rhythm	Namco
2004	Monster Hunter	Action role-playing	Capcom
2005	Dragon Quest VIII	Role-playing	Level-5
rowspan="2"\| 2006	Final Fantasy XII	Role-playing	Square Enix
Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training	Puzzle	Nintendo SDD
rowspan="2"\| 2007	Wii Sports	Sports	Nintendo EAD
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd	Action role-playing	Capcom
rowspan="2"\| 2008	Wii Fit	Fitness	Nintendo EAD
Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G	Action role-playing	Capcom
rowspan="2"\| 2009	Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots	Action-adventure	Kojima Productions
Mario Kart Wii	Racing	Nintendo EAD
2010	New Super Mario Bros. Wii	Platformer	Nintendo EAD
2011	Monster Hunter Portable 3rd	Action role-playing	Capcom
rowspan="2"\| 2012	Gravity Rush	Action-adventure	Project Siren
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle	Fighting	CyberConnect2
2013	Animal Crossing: New Leaf	Social simulation	Nintendo EAD
rowspan="2"\| 2014	Monster Hunter 4	Action role-playing	Capcom
Yo-kai Watch	Role-playing	Level-5
2015	Yo-kai Watch 2	Role-playing	Level-5
2016	Splatoon	Third-person shooter	Nintendo EAD
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2018	Monster Hunter: World{{cite news \|title=Japan Game Awards 2018: 'Monster Hunter: World' wins top prize \|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2018/09/24/japan-game-awards-2018-monster-hunter-world-wins-top-prize/ \|access-date=7 April 2019 \|work=The Star \|date=24 September 2018 \|archive-date=29 October 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191029133823/https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2018/09/24/japan-game-awards-2018-monster-hunter-world-wins-top-prize/ \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	Capcom
2019	Super Smash Bros. Ultimate{{cite web\|url=https://news.yahoo.com/super-smash-bros-ultimate-scoops-five-japan-game-164045681.html\|title='Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' scoops five at Japan Game Awards\|author=AFP Relax News\|date=12 September 2019\|work=Yahoo!\|access-date=13 December 2019}}	Fighting	Bandai Namco Studios, Sora Ltd.
2020	Animal Crossing: New Horizons{{cite web \|last1=Stenbuck \|first1=Kite \|title=Animal Crossing: New Horizons Wins Grand Award at Japan Game Awards 2020 \|url=https://www.siliconera.com/animal-crossing-new-horizons-wins-grand-award-at-japan-game-awards-2020/ \|website=Siliconera \|date=27 September 2020 \|access-date=28 September 2020}}	Social simulation	Nintendo EPD
rowspan="2"\| 2021	Ghost of Tsushima{{cite web\|url=https://www.siliconera.com/monster-hunter-rise-ghost-of-tsushima-share-japan-game-awards-2021-grand-award/\|title=Monster Hunter Rise, Ghost of Tsushima Share Japan Game Awards 2021 Grand Award\|last=Stenbuck\|first=Kite\|date=1 October 2021\|access-date=2 October 2021}}	Action-adventure	Sucker Punch Productions
Monster Hunter Rise	Action role-playing	Capcom
2022	Elden Ring{{cite web \|title=Elden Ring takes top honors at the Japan Game Awards \|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2022/09/15/digital/japan-game-awards-elden-ring/ \|website=Japan Times \|date=15 September 2022}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2023	Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak{{cite web \|last1=Robinson \|first1=Andy \|title=Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak named 2023’s best game at Japan Game Awards \|url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/monster-hunter-rise-sunbreak-named-2023s-best-game-at-japan-game-awards/ \|website=Video Games Chronicle \|access-date=12 February 2024}}	Action role-playing	Capcom
2024	The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom{{cite web\|url=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000013057.html\|title=【日本ゲーム大賞2024】年間作品部門大賞は「ゼルダの伝説　ティアーズオブザキングダム」（任天堂株式会社）\|work=PR Times\|date=2024-09-26\|language=ja}}	Action role-playing	Nintendo EPD

= New York Game Awards =

The New York Videogame Critics Circle hosts an annual award show that recognizes the best contributions to the video game industry from the previous year.{{cite web |last1=Cresente |first1=Brian |title=New York Game Awards Journalism Noms Include Riot Games, Telltale Games Exposes |url=https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/new-york-game-awards-journalism-1203107009/ |website=Variety |access-date=31 January 2022 |date=14 January 2019}}

class="wikitable" ! Year !! Game !! Genre !! Developer(s)
2011	The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim{{cite web \|title=Winners: 2011 NY Videogame Critics Circle Awards \|url=https://nygamecritics.com/2012/02/02/winners-2011-ny-videogame-critics-circle-awards/ \|website=New York Videogame Critics Circle \|access-date=31 January 2022 \|date=2 February 2012}}	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2012	The Walking Dead{{cite web \|title=Winners: New York Videogame Critics Circle Awards \|url=https://nygamecritics.com/2013/02/06/winners-new-york-videogame-critics-circle-awards/ \|website=New York Videogame Critics Circle \|access-date=31 January 2022 \|date=6 February 2013}}	Graphic adventure	Telltale Games
2013	The Last of Us{{cite web \|title=Winners & Rebroadcast: 3rd Annual Critics Circle Awards \|url=https://nygamecritics.com/2014/02/12/winners-rebroadcast-3rd-annual-critics-circle-awards/ \|website=New York Videogame Critics Circle \|date=12 February 2014}}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2014	Wolfenstein: The New Order{{cite web \|title=NY Game Awards: Winners!!! \|url=https://nygamecritics.com/2015/02/17/ny-game-awards-winners/ \|website=New York Videogame Critics Circle \|access-date=31 January 2022 \|date=17 February 2015}}	First-person shooter	MachineGames
2015	The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt{{cite web \|title=Winners! 5th NY Game Awards! \|url=https://nygamecritics.com/2016/02/10/winners-5th-ny-game-awards/ \|website=New York Videogame Critics Circle \|access-date=31 January 2022 \|date=10 February 2016}}	Action role-playing	CD Projekt Red
2016	Uncharted 4: A Thief's End{{cite web \|last1=Winners! NY Game Awards '17 \|title=Winners! NY Game Awards '17 \|url=https://nygamecritics.com/2017/01/20/winners-new-york-game-awards-17/ \|website=New York Videogame Critics Circle \|access-date=31 January 2022 \|date=20 January 2017}}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild{{cite web \|title=Winners! The 7th Annual New York Game Awards! \|url=https://nygamecritics.com/2018/01/25/winners-the-7th-annual-new-york-game-awards/ \|website=New York Videogame Critics Circle \|date=25 January 2018}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2018	God of War{{cite web \|title=Here Are All Of The New York Game Awards Winners! \|url=https://nygamecritics.com/2019/01/23/here-are-all-of-the-new-york-game-awards-winners/ \|website=New York Videogame Critics Circle \|access-date=31 January 2022 \|date=23 January 2019}}	Action-adventure	Santa Monica Studio
2019	The Outer Worlds{{cite web \|title=Awards! All The Winners + Reggie's Speech About Why He Joined The Circle's Board \|url=https://nygamecritics.com/2020/01/22/awards-all-the-winner-reggies-speech-about-why-he-joined-the-circles-board/ \|website=New York Videogame Critics Circle \|access-date=31 January 2022 \|date=22 January 2020}}	Action role-playing	Obsidian Entertainment
2020	Hades{{cite web \|title=Awards! All The Winners From Our 10th Annual New York Game Awards! Hades Wins Five! \|url=https://nygamecritics.com/2021/01/27/awards-all-the-winners-from-our-10th-annual-new-york-game-awards-hades-wins-five/ \|website=New York Videogame Critics Circle \|access-date=31 January 2022 \|date=27 January 2021}}	Action role-playing	Supergiant Games
2021	Psychonauts 2{{cite web \|title=Awards! All The Winners From The 11th New York Game Awards! \|url=https://nygamecritics.com/2022/02/02/awards-all-the-winners-from-the-11th-new-york-game-awards/ \|website=New York Videogame Critics Circle \|access-date=4 February 2022 \|date=1 February 2022}}	Platformer	Double Fine
2022	Elden Ring{{cite web \|title=Awards! Here Are All The Winners From The 12th Annual New York Game Awards! \|url=https://nygamecritics.com/2023/01/18/awards-here-are-all-the-winners-from-the-12th-annual-new-york-game-awards/ \|website=nygamecritics.com \|date=18 January 2023 \|access-date=31 January 2023}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2023	Baldur's Gate 3{{cite web \|title=Awards! Here Are All The Winners From The 13th Annual New York Game Awards! \|url=https://nygamecritics.com/2024/01/24/winners-all-the-winners-from-the-13th-annual-new-york-game-awards/ \|website=nygamecritics.com \|date=24 January 2024 \|access-date=24 January 2024}}	Role-playing	Larian Studios
2024	Astro Bot{{cite web \|title=Awards: All The Awesome Winners From Our 14th Annual New York Game Awards! \|url=https://nygamecritics.com/2025/01/23/awards-all-the-awesome-winners-from-our-14th-annual-new-york-game-awards/ \|website=nygamecritics.com \|date=23 January 2025 \|access-date=13 February 2025}}	Platformer	Team Asobi

= Spike Video Game Awards =

The winners of the Spike Video Game Awards, hosted by Spike between 2003 and 2013, awarded the Game of the Year using an advisory council featuring over 20 journalists from media outlets.{{cite web|url=http://www.spike.com/articles/6aoa62/video-game-awards-every-vga-winner-from-years-past|title=Every VGA Winner from Years Past|date=13 December 2011|author=Video Game Awards|publisher=Spike Cable Networks, Inc.|work=Spike|access-date=13 May 2013|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304195759/http://www.spike.com/articles/6aoa62/video-game-awards-every-vga-winner-from-years-past|url-status=live}} The show's title was changed to VGX in 2013 before Spike TV dropped the show entirely. Host and producer Geoff Keighley created The Game Awards in 2014.

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2003	Madden NFL 2004	Sports	EA Tiburon
2004	Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas	Action-adventure	Rockstar North{{cite web \|url=http://www.spike.com/articles/jhwbki/video-game-awards-video-game-awards-2004-winners \|title=News From Spike \|publisher=Spike \|date=27 October 2011 \|access-date=24 November 2017 \|archive-date=23 December 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223172214/http://www.spike.com/articles/jhwbki/video-game-awards-video-game-awards-2004-winners \|url-status=live }}
2005	Resident Evil 4	Survival horror	Capcom
2006	The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2007	BioShock	First-person shooter	Irrational Games
2008	Grand Theft Auto IV{{cite web\|url=http://www.spike.com/press/2008/12/16/spike-tv-announces-2008-%E2%80%9Cvideo-game-award%E2%80%9D-winners/\|title=Spike TV Announces 2008 "Video Game Award" Winners\|access-date=17 February 2013\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160530013548/http://www.spike.com/press/2008/12/16/spike-tv-announces-2008-%E2%80%9Cvideo-game-award%E2%80%9D-winners/\|archive-date=30 May 2016\|url-status=dead}}	Action-adventure	Rockstar North
2009	Uncharted 2: Among Thieves	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2010	Red Dead Redemption	Action-adventure	Rockstar San Diego
2011	The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2012	The Walking Dead	Graphic adventure	Telltale Games
2013	Grand Theft Auto V	Action-adventure	Rockstar North

= SXSW Gaming Awards =

The winners of the SXSW Gaming Awards were judged by the SXSW Gaming Advisory Board, which is composed of over 40 industry members. South by Southwest announced in 2023 that the awards would be discontinued.

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2013	The Last of Us{{cite news \|last=Renovitch \|first=James \|date=8 March 2014 \|url=http://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/sxsw/2014-03-08/sxsw-gaming-awards-winners/ \|title=SXSW Gaming Awards Winners: In its first year, the awards show hit the mark – SXSW \|newspaper=The Austin Chronicle \|access-date=8 March 2014 \|archive-date=29 June 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629132910/https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/sxsw/2014-03-08/sxsw-gaming-awards-winners/ \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2014	Dragon Age: Inquisition{{cite web \|last=Digital Sheep \|first=Throwing \|date=14 March 2015 \|url=http://throwingdigitalsheep.com/sxsw-2015-winners/ \|title=SXSW Gaming Award 2015 Winners \|publisher=Throwing Digital Sheep \|access-date=14 March 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318103552/http://throwingdigitalsheep.com/sxsw-2015-winners/ \|archive-date=18 March 2015 \|url-status=dead }}	Action role-playing	BioWare
2015	The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt{{cite news \|last=L. Gallaga \|first=Omar \|date=19 March 2016 \|url=http://www.512tech.com/technology/and-the-winners-the-2016-sxsw-gaming-awards-are/l6rWINzp2mWYVWkFrTQD1L/ \|title=And the winners at the 2016 SXSW Gaming Awards are... \|newspaper=Austin American-Statesman \|access-date=19 March 2016 \|archive-date=22 March 2016 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322212139/http://www.512tech.com/technology/and-the-winners-the-2016-sxsw-gaming-awards-are/l6rWINzp2mWYVWkFrTQD1L/ \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	CD Projekt Red
2016	Uncharted 4: A Thief's End{{cite web \|last=Harrison \|first=Will \|date=18 March 2017 \|url=http://www.512tech.com/entertainment/games/uncharted-overwatch-win-big-2017-sxsw-gaming-awards/odWYGZoBtiww18bB9aQG2M/ \|title='Uncharted 4,' 'Overwatch' win big at 2017 SXSW Gaming Awards \|publisher=512 Tech \|access-date=18 March 2017 \|archive-date=6 September 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170906035941/http://www.512tech.com/entertainment/games/uncharted-overwatch-win-big-2017-sxsw-gaming-awards/odWYGZoBtiww18bB9aQG2M/ \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild{{cite web \|last=Donnelly \|first=Ashley \|date=18 March 2018 \|url=https://www.dualshockers.com/sxsw-2018-gaming-awards-winners/ \|title=The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Wins Game of the Year in SXSW Gaming Awards \|publisher=DualShockers \|access-date=18 March 2018 \|archive-date=19 March 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180319020826/https://www.dualshockers.com/sxsw-2018-gaming-awards-winners/ \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2018	God of War{{cite web \|last=Trent \|first=Logan \|date=17 March 2019 \|url=https://gaming.sxsw.com/news/2019/2019-sxsw-gaming-awards-winners-announced/ \|title=2019 SXSW Gaming Awards Winners Announced \|publisher=SXSW \|access-date=17 March 2019 \|archive-date=4 April 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404171525/https://gaming.sxsw.com/news/2019/2019-sxsw-gaming-awards-winners-announced/ \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Santa Monica Studio
2019	Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice{{cite web \|last=Watkins \|first=Gary \|date=24 March 2020 \|url=https://www.sxsw.com/news/2020/announcing-the-2020-sxsw-gaming-awards-winners/ \|title=Announcing the 2020 SXSW Gaming Awards Winners \|publisher=SXSW \|access-date=24 March 2020}}	Action-adventure	FromSoftware
2020	Hades{{cite web \|last1=Ankers \|first1=Adele \|title=SXSW Gaming Awards 2021 Winners Announced: Hades Awarded Video Game of the Year \|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/sxsw-gaming-awards-2021-winners-announced-hades-video-game-of-year-award \|website=IGN \|date=21 March 2021 \|access-date=22 March 2021}}	Action role-playing	Supergiant Games
2021	Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker{{cite web \|last=Del Rosario \|first=Alexandra \|date=12 March 2022 \|url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/sxsw-gaming-awards-winners-list-2022-final-fantasy-kena-honorees-1234976625/ \|title=SXSW Gaming Awards Winners: 'Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker' Scores Video Game Of The Year; 'Kena', 'It Takes Two' Among 2022 Honorees \|publisher=Deadline \|accessdate=12 March 2022}}	MMORPG	Square Enix

= VSDA Awards =

The Video Software Dealers Association's VSDA Awards for home entertainment handed out awards for the best video games of the year until 2001.{{cite web|title=Home Entertainment Awards – Video Games|url=http://www.entmerch.org/industry/awards/emavsda-home-entertainment-/home-entertainment-awards-v-2.html|publisher=Entertainment Merchants Association|access-date=5 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101201913/http://www.entmerch.org/industry/awards/emavsda-home-entertainment-/home-entertainment-awards-v-2.html|archive-date=1 November 2013|url-status=dead}}

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
1982	Pac-Man{{cite magazine\|title=Pac-Man Scores!\|magazine=Electronic Games\|date=January 1983\|volume=1\|issue=11\|url=https://archive.org/details/ElectronicGames/Electronic%20Games%20Issue%2011%20%28January%201983%29/page/n12\|access-date=10 October 2021\|page=12}}	Maze	Namco
1993	NBA Jam	Sports	Midway Games
1994	Donkey Kong Country	Platformer	Rare
1995	Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest	Platformer	Rare
1997	GoldenEye 007	First-person shooter	Rare
1998	The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time	Action-adventure	Nintendo EAD
1999	Pokémon Stadium	Strategy	Nintendo EAD
2000	Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2	Sports	Neversoft

Publications and media

= ''Ars Technica'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2012	Dishonored{{cite web \|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/12/ars-technicas-2012-games-of-the-year/ \|title=Ars Technica 2012 GOTY \|publisher=Arstechnica.com \|access-date=26 December 2017 \|date=29 December 2012 \|archive-date=27 December 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171227122020/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/12/ars-technicas-2012-games-of-the-year/ \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Arkane Studios
2013	Papers, Please{{cite web \|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/12/the-20-best-and-three-most-disappointing-video-games-of-2013/ \|title=Ars Technica 2013 GOTY \|publisher=Arstechnica.com \|access-date=26 December 2017 \|date=26 December 2013 \|archive-date=16 August 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816193033/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/12/the-20-best-and-three-most-disappointing-video-games-of-2013/ \|url-status=live }}	Puzzle	3909 LLC
2014	Dragon Age: Inquisition{{cite web \|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2014/12/the-20-best-games-of-2014-as-chosen-by-the-ars-brain-trust/ \|title=Ars Technica 2014 GOTY \|publisher=Arstechnica.com \|access-date=26 December 2017 \|date=25 December 2014 \|archive-date=27 December 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171227121919/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2014/12/the-20-best-games-of-2014-as-chosen-by-the-ars-brain-trust/ \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	BioWare
2015	Rocket League{{cite web \|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2015/12/the-best-video-games-of-2015-as-picked-by-the-ars-editors/ \|title=Ars Technica 2015 GOTY \|publisher=Arstechnica.com \|access-date=26 December 2017 \|date=27 December 2015 \|archive-date=20 November 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191120132814/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2015/12/the-best-video-games-of-2015-as-picked-by-the-ars-editors/ \|url-status=live }}	Sports	Psyonix
2016	Overwatch{{cite web \|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/12/ars-technicas-best-video-games-of-2016/ \|title=Ars Technica 2016 GOTY \|publisher=Arstechnica.com \|access-date=26 December 2017 \|date=26 December 2016 \|archive-date=27 December 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171227122018/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/12/ars-technicas-best-video-games-of-2016/ \|url-status=live }}	First-person shooter	Blizzard Entertainment
2017	Super Mario Odyssey{{cite web \|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/12/ars-technicas-best-video-games-of-2017/ \|title=Ars Technica 2017 GOTY \|publisher=Arstechnica.com \|access-date=26 December 2017 \|date=24 December 2017 \|archive-date=3 February 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203231332/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/12/ars-technicas-best-video-games-of-2017/ \|url-status=live }}	Platformer	Nintendo EPD
2018	Celeste{{cite web\|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2018/12/ars-technicas-best-games-of-2018/5/\|title=Ars Technica 2018 GOTY\|publisher=Arstechnica.com\|access-date=24 December 2018\|date=24 December 2018\|archive-date=25 December 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181225030804/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2018/12/ars-technicas-best-games-of-2018/5/\|url-status=live}}	Platformer	Maddy Makes Games
2019	Control{{cite web \|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/12/ars-technicas-best-games-of-2019/ \|title=Ars Technica's best games of 2019 \|website=Ars Technica \|date=24 December 2019 \|access-date=26 December 2019 \|archive-date=25 December 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191225235138/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/12/ars-technicas-best-games-of-2019/ \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Remedy Entertainment
2020	Hades{{cite web \|author1=Ars Staff \|title=Ars Technica's best games of 2020 \|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/12/ars-technicas-best-games-of-2020/ \|website=Ars Technica \|date=22 December 2020 \|access-date=24 December 2020}}	Action role-playing	Supergiant Games
2021	Psychonauts 2{{cite web \|author1=Ars Staff \|title=Ars Technica's top 20 video games of 2021 \|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/12/ars-technicas-top-20-video-games-of-2021/ \|website=Ars Technica \|date=26 December 2021 \|access-date=2 January 2022}}	Platform	Double Fine
2022	Elden Ring{{cite web \|last1=Orland \|first1=Kyle \|title=Ars Technica's best video games of 2022 \|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/12/ars-technicas-best-video-games-of-2022/ \|website=Ars Technica \|date=29 December 2022 \|access-date=31 December 2022}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2023	Baldur's Gate 3{{cite web \|last1=Orland \|first1=Kyle \|title=Ars Technica's best video games of 2023 \|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/12/ars-technicas-best-video-games-of-2023// \|website=Ars Technica \|date=27 December 2023 \|access-date=28 December 2023}}	Role-playing	Larian Studios

= ''Destructoid'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2007	BioShock{{cite web\|url=https://www.destructoid.com/the-winner-of-destructoid-game-of-the-year-2007-61593.phtml\|title=Destructoid Game of the Year 2007\|website=Destructoid\|date=28 December 2007\|access-date=1 January 2018\|archive-date=21 March 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321132630/https://www.destructoid.com/the-winner-of-destructoid-game-of-the-year-2007-61593.phtml\|url-status=live}}	First-person shooter	Irrational Games
2008	Left 4 Dead{{cite web\|url=https://www.destructoid.com/the-winner-of-destructoid-game-of-the-year-2008-114940.phtml\|title=Destructoid Game of the Year 2008\|website=Destructoid\|date=19 December 2008\|access-date=1 January 2018\|archive-date=21 March 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321132619/https://www.destructoid.com/the-winner-of-destructoid-game-of-the-year-2008-114940.phtml\|url-status=live}}	First-person shooter	Valve
2009	Uncharted 2: Among Thieves{{cite web\|url=https://www.destructoid.com/the-winner-of-destructoid-game-of-the-year-2009-157649.phtml\|title=Destructoid Game of the Year 2009\|website=Destructoid\|date=21 December 2009\|access-date=1 January 2018\|archive-date=21 March 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321132612/https://www.destructoid.com/the-winner-of-destructoid-game-of-the-year-2009-157649.phtml\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2010	Super Mario Galaxy 2{{cite web\|url=https://www.destructoid.com/the-nominees-for-destructoid-game-of-the-year-2010-189501.phtml\|title=Destructoid Game of the Year 2010\|website=Destructoid\|date=14 December 2010\|access-date=1 January 2018\|archive-date=21 March 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321132612/https://www.destructoid.com/the-nominees-for-destructoid-game-of-the-year-2010-189501.phtml\|url-status=live}}	Platform	Nintendo EAD
2011	Portal 2{{cite web\|url=https://www.destructoid.com/the-winner-of-destructoid-game-of-the-year-2011-218043.phtml\|title=Destructoid Game of the Year 2011\|website=Destructoid\|date=19 December 2011\|access-date=1 January 2018\|archive-date=21 March 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321132611/https://www.destructoid.com/the-winner-of-destructoid-game-of-the-year-2011-218043.phtml\|url-status=live}}	Puzzle-platform	Valve
2012	The Walking Dead{{cite web\|url=https://www.destructoid.com/the-winner-of-destructoid-s-game-of-the-year-2012-240607.phtml\|title=Destructoid Game of the Year 2012\|website=Destructoid\|date=14 December 2012\|access-date=1 January 2018\|archive-date=26 September 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926013516/https://www.destructoid.com/the-winner-of-destructoid-s-game-of-the-year-2012-240607.phtml\|url-status=live}}	Graphic adventure	Telltale Games
2013	The Last of Us{{cite web\|url=https://www.destructoid.com/the-winner-of-destructoid-s-2013-game-of-the-year-267960.phtml\|title=Destructoid Game of the Year 2013\|website=Destructoid\|date=24 December 2013\|access-date=1 January 2018\|archive-date=20 December 2016\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220082008/https://www.destructoid.com/the-winner-of-destructoid-s-2013-game-of-the-year-267960.phtml\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2014	Bayonetta 2{{cite web\|url=https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-s-award-for-overall-best-game-of-2014-goes-to--285401.phtml\|title=Destructoid Game of the Year 2014\|website=Destructoid\|date=26 December 2014\|access-date=1 January 2018\|archive-date=21 March 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321132616/https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-s-award-for-overall-best-game-of-2014-goes-to--285401.phtml\|url-status=live}}	Hack 'n' slash	PlatinumGames
2015	Bloodborne{{cite web\|url=https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-s-award-for-overall-best-game-of-2015-goes-to--328478.phtml\|title=Destructoid Game of the Year 2015\|website=Destructoid\|date=23 December 2015\|access-date=1 January 2018\|archive-date=21 March 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321132612/https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-s-award-for-overall-best-game-of-2015-goes-to--328478.phtml\|url-status=live}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2016	Overwatch{{cite web\|url=https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-s-award-for-overall-best-game-of-2016-goes-to--407109.phtml\|title=Destructoid Game of the Year 2016\|website=Destructoid\|date=23 December 2016\|access-date=1 January 2018\|archive-date=5 January 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105054610/https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-s-award-for-overall-best-game-of-2016-goes-to--407109.phtml\|url-status=live}}	First-person shooter	Blizzard Entertainment
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild{{cite web\|url=https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-s-award-for-overall-best-game-of-2017-goes-to--477792.phtml\|title=Destructoid Game of the Year 2017\|website=Destructoid\|date=22 December 2017\|access-date=1 January 2018\|archive-date=12 January 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180112053246/https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-s-award-for-overall-best-game-of-2017-goes-to--477792.phtml\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2018	God of War{{cite web\|url=https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-s-award-for-overall-best-game-of-2018-goes-to--535232.phtml\|title=Destructoid's Award for overall best game of 2018 goes to...\|work=Destructoid\|date=21 December 2018\|access-date=21 December 2018\|archive-date=12 January 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190112043441/https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-s-award-for-overall-best-game-of-2018-goes-to--535232.phtml\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Santa Monica Studio
2019	The Outer Worlds{{cite web\|url=https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-s-award-for-overall-best-game-of-2019-goes-to--575748.phtml\|title=Destructoid's award for Overall Best Game of 2019 goes to...\|work=Destructoid\|date=27 December 2019\|access-date=30 December 2019\|archive-date=25 March 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200325073145/https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-s-award-for-overall-best-game-of-2019-goes-to--575748.phtml\|url-status=live}}	Action role-playing	Obsidian Entertainment
2020	Hades{{cite web \|last1=Carter \|first1=Chris \|title=Destructoid's award for Overall Best Game of 2020 goes to... \|url=https://www.destructoid.com/stories/destructoid-s-award-for-overall-best-game-of-2020-goes-to--614228.phtml \|website=Destructoid \|access-date=24 December 2020}}	Action role-playing	Supergiant Games
2021	Chicory: A Colorful Tale{{cite web \|last1=Carter \|first1=Chris \|title=Destructoid's award for Best Overall Game of 2021 goes to… \|url=https://www.destructoid.com/destructoids-award-for-best-overall-game-of-2021-goes-to/ \|website=Destructoid \|date=23 December 2021 \|access-date=2 January 2022}}	Adventure	Greg Lobanov
2022	Elden Ring{{cite web \|last1=Carter \|first1=Chris \|title=Destructoid's award for Best Overall Game of 2022 goes to… \|url=https://www.destructoid.com/destructoids-award-for-best-overall-game-of-2022-goes-to/ \|website=Destructoid \|date=22 December 2022 \|access-date=31 December 2022}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2023	The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom{{cite web \|last1=Carter \|first1=Chris \|title=Destructoid's award for Best Overall Game of 2023 goes to… \|url=https://www.destructoid.com/destructoids-award-for-best-overall-game-of-2023-goes-to/ \|website=Destructoid \|date=22 December 2023 \|access-date=25 December 2023}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2024	Astro Bot{{cite web \|last1=Carter \|first1=Chris \|title=Destructoid’s award for Best Overall Game of 2024 goes to… \|url=https://www.destructoid.com/destructoids-award-for-best-overall-game-of-2024-goes-to/ \|website=Destructoid \|date=20 December 2024 \|access-date=23 December 2024}}	Platformer	Team Asobi

= ''Easy Allies'' =

class="wikitable"
Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
2016 \|The Last Guardian \|Action-adventure \|Japan Studio
2017 \|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild \|Action-adventure \|Nintendo EPD
2018 \|God of War \|Action-adventure \|Santa Monica Studio
2019 \|Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice \|Action-adventure \|FromSoftware
2020 \|Half-Life: Alyx{{cite web \|date=26 January 2021 \|title=Easy Allies Game of the Year 2020 \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ap3-v07qi0 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/0ap3-v07qi0 \|archive-date=13 December 2021 \|publisher=Easyallies.com}}{{cbignore}} \|First-person shooter \|Valve
2021 \|Returnal \|Third-person shooter \|Housemarque
2022 \|Elden Ring{{cite web \|title=The 2022 Easy Allies Awards - Game of the Year \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I3z8RjILbI&t=1056s \|access-date=31 January 2023 \|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}} \|Action role-playing \|FromSoftware
2023 \|Resident Evil 4{{cite web \|title=Easy Allies 2023 Game of the Year \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Xc5aiDoG9E \|access-date=30 January 2024 \|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}} \|Survival horror \|Capcom
2024	Balatro{{cite web \|title= Easy Allies 2024 Game of the Year \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYd3ZjTtMLg \|via=YouTube \|date=28 January 2025 \|access-date=28 January 2025}} \| Roguelike deck-building \| LocalThunk

class="wikitable"

Year

Game

Genre

Developer(s)

2016

|The Last Guardian

|Action-adventure

|Japan Studio

2017

|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

|Action-adventure

|Nintendo EPD

2018

|God of War

|Action-adventure

|Santa Monica Studio

2019

|Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

|Action-adventure

|FromSoftware

2020

|Half-Life: Alyx{{cite web |date=26 January 2021 |title=Easy Allies Game of the Year 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ap3-v07qi0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/0ap3-v07qi0 |archive-date=13 December 2021 |publisher=Easyallies.com}}{{cbignore}}

|First-person shooter

|Valve

2021

|Returnal

|Third-person shooter

|Housemarque

2022

|Elden Ring{{cite web |title=The 2022 Easy Allies Awards - Game of the Year |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I3z8RjILbI&t=1056s |access-date=31 January 2023 |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}

|Action role-playing

|FromSoftware

2023

|Resident Evil 4{{cite web |title=Easy Allies 2023 Game of the Year |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Xc5aiDoG9E |access-date=30 January 2024 |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}

|Survival horror

|Capcom

2024

Balatro{{cite web |title= Easy Allies 2024 Game of the Year |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYd3ZjTtMLg |via=YouTube |date=28 January 2025 |access-date=28 January 2025}}

| Roguelike deck-building

| LocalThunk

= ''Edge'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
1998	The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time{{cite web\|url=http://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File:Edge_UK_067.pdf&page=72\|title=File:Edge UK 067.pdf – Retro CDN\|work=retrocdn.net\|access-date=29 March 2017\|archive-date=28 June 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190628131008/https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File:Edge_UK_067.pdf&page=72\|url-status=dead}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EAD
1999	Gran Turismo 2{{cite magazine \|title=Edge Awards 2000 \|magazine=Edge \|date=22 February 2000 \|issue=82 (March 2000) \|pages=54–63 \|url=https://retrocdn.net/images/7/7a/Edge_UK_082.pdf#page=#page=54 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321093603/https://retrocdn.net/images/7/7a/Edge_UK_082.pdf \|archive-date=21 March 2019 \|url-status=live }}	Racing simulation	Polyphony Digital
2002	Metroid Prime	Action-adventure	Retro Studios
2004	Half-Life 2	First-person shooter	Valve
2005	Resident Evil 4	Survival horror	Capcom
2006	Final Fantasy XII	Role-playing	Square Enix
2007	Super Mario Galaxy	Platformer	Nintendo EAD
2008	Grand Theft Auto IV	Action-adventure	Rockstar North
2009	Borderlands	Action role-playing	Gearbox Software
2010	Super Mario Galaxy 2	Platformer	Nintendo EAD
2011	The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword	Action-adventure	Nintendo EAD
2012	Dishonored	Action-adventure	Arkane Studios
2013	Grand Theft Auto V	Action-adventure	Rockstar North
2014	Bayonetta 2	Action	PlatinumGames
2015	Bloodborne	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2016	The Last Guardian	Action-adventure	Japan Studio
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2018	Red Dead Redemption 2	Action-adventure	Rockstar Games
2019	Outer Wilds	Action-adventure	Mobius Digital
2020	colspan="3" \| {{center\|No direct GOTY award was given}}
2021	Deathloop{{cite web \|last1=Lane \|first1=Gavin \|title=Nintendo First-Party Titles Miss Out On EDGE Magazine's GOTY 2021 List \|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/12/nintendo-first-party-titles-miss-out-on-edge-magazines-goty-2021-list \|website=Nintendo Life \|date=31 December 2021 \|access-date=2 January 2022}}	First-person shooter	Arkane Studios
rowspan="2" \| 2022	Elden Ring	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
Immortality	Interactive film	Sam Barlow
2023	The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2024	Astro Bot	Platformer	Team Asobi

= ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' (''EGM'') =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
1988	Double DragonElectronic Gaming Monthly: 1989 Buyer's Guide, page 18	Beat 'em up	Technōs Japan
1989	Ghouls 'n Ghosts{{cite web\|url=http://oldgamemags.tumblr.com/post/39924560990/egm-magazine-issue-5-best-and-worst-of-1989\|title=Old Game Mags – EGM Magazine Issue #5, Best And Worst of 1989!\|work=tumblr.com\|date=8 January 2013 \|access-date=29 March 2017\|archive-date=4 March 2016\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304042110/http://oldgamemags.tumblr.com/post/39924560990/egm-magazine-issue-5-best-and-worst-of-1989\|url-status=live}}	Platform	Capcom
1990	StriderElectronic Gaming Monthly Presents The 1991 Video Game Buyer's Guide, pages 14-16	Platform	Capcom
1991	Sonic the HedgehogElectronic Gaming Monthly's 1992 Video Game Buyer's Guide, pages 60-61	Platformer	Sonic Team
1992	Street Fighter II{{cite magazine \|year=1993 \|title=Electronic Gaming Monthly's Buyer's Guide \|magazine=Electronic Gaming Monthly \|pages=13–24 }}	Fighting	Capcom
1993	Samurai ShodownElectronic Gaming Monthly's Buyer's Guide, 1994	Fighting	SNK
1994	Donkey Kong Country{{cite web \|url=https://videogamegeek.com/award/29030/egm-awards \|title=EGM Awards \|access-date=29 December 2017 \|archive-date=30 December 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230060428/https://videogamegeek.com/award/29030/egm-awards \|url-status=live }}	Platformer	Rare
1995	Twisted MetalElectronic Gaming Monthly's Buyer's Guide, 1996{{cite web\| date=5 December 1995 \| title=Interactive games developed by SingleTrac take top industry honors; "Twisted Metal" named Game of the Year. \| url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Interactive+games+developed+by+SingleTrac+take+top+industry+honors%3B...-a017821792 \| publisher=TheFreeLibrary.com \| work=Business Wire \| access-date=23 December 2014 \| archive-date=23 December 2014 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223153018/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Interactive+games+developed+by+SingleTrac+take+top+industry+honors%3B...-a017821792 \| url-status=live }}	Vehicular combat	SingleTrac
1996	Super Mario 64Electronic Gaming Monthly, issue 92 (March 1997), pages 82-90	Platformer	Nintendo EAD
1997	GoldenEye 007	First-person shooter	Rare
1998	The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time{{cite magazine\|title=1998 Gamers' Choice Awards\|magazine=Electronic Gaming Monthly\|date=April 1999\|issue=117\|pages=107–114 [114]}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EAD
1999	SoulcaliburElectronic Gaming Monthly, issue 128, March 2000, page 139	Fighting	Namco
2000	Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2	Sports	Neversoft
2001	Halo: Combat Evolved	First-person shooter	Bungie
2002	Metroid Prime{{cite web\|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/metroid-prime-topples-grand-theft-auto-vice-city-for-electronic-gaming-monthlys-game-of-the-year-award-74562572.html\|title=Metroid Prime Topples 'Grand Theft Auto: Vice City' For Electronic Gaming Monthly's 'Game of the Year Award'\|first=Ziff Davis Media Game\|last=Group\|work=prnewswire.com\|access-date=29 March 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150506110228/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/metroid-prime-topples-grand-theft-auto-vice-city-for-electronic-gaming-monthlys-game-of-the-year-award-74562572.html\|archive-date=6 May 2015\|url-status=dead}}	Action-adventure	Retro Studios
2003	Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time{{cite news\|title=Electronic Gaming Monthly Reveals Winners for '2003 Gamers' Choice Awards'\|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/electronic-gaming-monthly-reveals-winners-for-2003-gamers-choice-awards-58680012.html\|access-date=8 February 2012\|date=2 February 2004\|agency=PR Newswire\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622132326/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/electronic-gaming-monthly-reveals-winners-for-2003-gamers-choice-awards-58680012.html\|archive-date=22 June 2013\|url-status=dead}}	Action-adventure	Ubisoft Montreal
2004	Halo 2	First-person shooter	Bungie
2005	Resident Evil 4	Survival horror	Capcom
2006	The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess	Action-adventure	Nintendo EAD
2007	BioShock	First-person shooter	Irrational Games
2008	Grand Theft Auto IV	Action-adventure	Rockstar North
2009	Uncharted 2: Among Thieves	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2010	Red Dead Redemption	Action-adventure	Rockstar San Diego
2011	The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim{{cite magazine\|url=http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/egms-top-25-of-2011-part-5-5-1/\|title=EGM's Top 25 of 2011 Part 5\|magazine=Electronic Gaming Monthly\|date=23 December 2011\|access-date=14 January 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118064758/http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/egms-top-25-of-2011-part-5-5-1/\|archive-date=18 January 2017\|url-status=dead}}	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2012	Far Cry 3{{cite magazine\|url=http://www.egmnow.com/articles/xbox_360/egms-best-of-2012-part-five-05-01/\|title=EGM's Best of 2012: Part Five\|magazine=Electronic Gaming Monthly\|date=30 December 2012\|access-date=14 January 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530113933/http://www.egmnow.com/articles/xbox_360/egms-best-of-2012-part-five-05-01/\|archive-date=30 May 2013\|url-status=dead}}	First-person shooter	Ubisoft Montreal
2013	BioShock Infinite{{cite magazine\|url=http://www.egmnow.com/platforms/xbox_360/egms-best-of-2013-part-five-05-01/\|title=EGM's Best of 2013: Part Five\|magazine=Electronic Gaming Monthly\|date=29 December 2013\|access-date=14 January 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404050035/http://www.egmnow.com/platforms/xbox_360/egms-best-of-2013-part-five-05-01/\|archive-date=4 April 2015\|url-status=dead}}	First-person shooter	Irrational Games
2014	Dragon Age: Inquisition{{cite magazine\|url=http://www.egmnow.com/platforms/xbox_360/egms-best-of-2014-part-five-05-01/\|title=EGM's Top Twenty-Five Games for 2014: Part Five\|magazine=Electronic Gaming Monthly\|date=30 December 2014\|access-date=7 January 2014\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101175727/http://www.egmnow.com/platforms/xbox_360/egms-best-of-2014-part-five-05-01/\|archive-date=1 January 2015\|url-status=dead}}	Action role-playing	BioWare
2015	The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt{{cite magazine\|url=http://www.egmnow.com/platforms/pc/egms-best-of-2015-part-five-05-01/\|title=EGM's Best of 2015: Part Five\|magazine=Electronic Gaming Monthly\|date=31 December 2015\|access-date=3 January 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104165410/http://www.egmnow.com/platforms/pc/egms-best-of-2015-part-five-05-01/\|archive-date=4 January 2017\|url-status=dead}}	Action role-playing	CD Projekt Red
2016	Overwatch{{cite magazine\|url=http://www.egmnow.com/lists/egms-best-of-2016-part-five-05-01/\|title=EGM's Best of 2016: Part Five\|magazine=Electronic Gaming Monthly\|date=29 December 2016\|access-date=3 January 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170108005316/http://www.egmnow.com/lists/egms-best-of-2016-part-five-05-01/\|archive-date=8 January 2017\|url-status=dead}}	First-person shooter	Blizzard Entertainment
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild{{cite magazine\|url=http://www.egmnow.com/articles/features/egms-best-of-2017-part-five-5-1/\|title=EGM's Best of 2017: Part Five\|magazine=Electronic Gaming Monthly\|date=31 December 2017\|access-date=1 January 2018\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20180114033231/http://www.egmnow.com/articles/features/egms-best-of-2017-part-five-5-1/\|archive-date=14 January 2018\|url-status=dead}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2018	Red Dead Redemption 2{{cite web\|url=http://www.egmnow.com/articles/features/egms-best-of-2018-part-five-5-1/\|title=EGM's Best of 2018\|date=1 January 2019\|access-date=9 January 2019\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190130224814/http://www.egmnow.com/articles/features/egms-best-of-2018-part-five-5-1/\|archive-date=30 January 2019\|url-status=dead}}	Action-adventure	Rockstar Games
2019	Control{{cite web\|url=https://egmnow.com/egms-game-of-the-year-2019-control/\|title=EGM's Game of the Year 2019\|date=1 January 2020\|access-date=2 January 2020\|archive-date=2 January 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102125751/https://egmnow.com/egms-game-of-the-year-2019-control/\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Remedy Entertainment
2020	The Last of Us Part II{{cite web \|last1=Harmon \|first1=Josh \|title=EGM's Best of 2020: #1 The Last of Us Part II \|url=https://egmnow.com/egms-best-of-2020-1-the-last-of-us-part-ii/ \|website=EGMnow.com \|date=January 2021 \|access-date=2 January 2021}}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2021	Psychonauts 2{{cite web \|last1=Goroff \|first1=Michael \|title=Our Top 10 – Game of the Year \|url=https://egmnow.com/egms-best-of-2021-1-psychonauts-2/ \|website=EGMNow.com\|date=31 December 2021 }}	Platform	Double Fine
2022	Elden Ring{{cite web \|last1=Goroff \|first1=Michael \|title=Our Top 10 – Game of the Year \|url=https://egmnow.com/egms-best-of-2022-1-elden-ring/ \|website=EGMnow.com \|date=31 December 2022 \|access-date=31 December 2022}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware

= ''Empire'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2014	Dark Souls II{{cite web \|url=http://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/10-best-games-2014/ \|title=The 10 best games of 2014 \|work=Empire \|publisher=Bauer \|access-date=7 January 2017 \|date=22 December 2014 \|archive-date=26 April 2016 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426101731/http://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/10-best-games-2014/ \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2015	Bloodborne{{cite web \|url=http://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/15-best-games-2015/ \|title=The best games of 2015 \|work=Empire \|publisher=Bauer \|access-date=7 January 2017 \|date=14 December 2015 \|archive-date=23 October 2016 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023123720/http://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/15-best-games-2015/ \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2016	Uncharted 4: A Thief's End{{cite web \|url=http://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/best-games-2016/ \|title=The best games of 2016 \|work=Empire \|publisher=Bauer \|access-date=7 January 2017 \|date=14 December 2016 \|archive-date=6 January 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106013056/http://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/best-games-2016/ \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2017	Super Mario Odyssey{{cite web \|url=https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/best-games-2017/ \|title=The best games of 2017 \|work=Empire \|publisher=Bauer \|access-date=24 December 2017 \|date=15 December 2017 \|archive-date=24 December 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171224215856/https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/best-games-2017/ \|url-status=live }}	Platform	Nintendo EAD
2018	God of War{{cite web\|url=https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/best-games-2018-far/\|title=Best Games of 2018\|work=Empire\|date=13 December 2018\|access-date=19 December 2018\|archive-date=20 December 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181220231426/https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/best-games-2018-far/\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Santa Monica Studio
2019	Resident Evil 2{{cite web\|url=https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/best-games-2019/\|title=Best Games of 2019\|work=Empire\|date=18 December 2019\|access-date=18 December 2019\|archive-date=15 December 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191215024814/https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/best-games-2019/\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Capcom
2020	The Last of Us Part II{{cite web \|last1=Dyer \|first1=James \|last2=Kamen \|first2=Matt \|title=The Best Video Games Of 2020 \|url=https://www.empireonline.com/gaming/features/best-video-games-2020/ \|website=EmpireOnline.com \|access-date=24 December 2020}}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2021	Deathloop{{cite web \|last1=Kamen \|first1=Matt \|title=The Best Games Of 2021 \|url=https://www.empireonline.com/gaming/features/best-games-2021/ \|website=EmpireOnline.com \|date=14 December 2021 \|access-date=2 January 2022}}	First-person shooter	Arkane Studios
2022	Elden Ring{{cite web \|last1=Kamen \|first1=Matt \|title=The Best Games Of 2022 \|url=https://www.empireonline.com/gaming/features/best-games-2022/ \|website=empireonline.com \|date=15 December 2022 \|access-date=31 December 2022}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2023	Baldur's Gate 3{{cite web \|last1=Team\|first1=Empire\|title=The Best Games Of 2023\|url=https://www.empireonline.com/gaming/features/best-games-2023/ \|website=empireonline.com \|date=18 December 2023 \|access-date=18 December 2023}}	Role-playing	Larian Studios
2024	Astro Bot{{cite web \|last1=Team\|first1=Empire\|title=The Best Games Of 2024\|url=https://www.empireonline.com/gaming/features/best-games-2024/ \|website=empireonline.com \|date=20 December 2024 \|access-date=23 December 2024}}	Platformer	Team Asobi

= ''Entertainment Weekly'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2007	BioShock	First-person shooter	Irrational Games
2008	Wii Fit	Fitness game	Nintendo EAD
2010	Red Dead Redemption	Action-adventure	Rockstar San Diego
2012	Journey	Adventure	Thatgamecompany
2013	BioShock Infinite	First-person shooter	Irrational Games
2015	Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain	Action-adventure	Kojima Productions
2016	Inside	Puzzle-platformer	Playdead
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2018	God of War{{cite web\|url=https://ew.com/gaming/the-best-games-of-2018/#1-god-of-war\|title=The Best Games of 2018\|work=EW.com\|date=10 December 2018\|access-date=19 December 2018\|archive-date=20 December 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181220230622/https://ew.com/gaming/the-best-games-of-2018/#1-god-of-war\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Santa Monica Studio
2019	Resident Evil 2{{cite web \|last1=Romano \|first1=Nick \|last2=Lewis \|first2=Evan \|title=The 10 best videogames of 2019 \|url=https://ew.com/gaming/best-videogames-2019/?slide=6175932#6175932 \|website=EW.com \|access-date=24 December 2020}}	Survival horror	Capcom
2020	The Last of Us Part II{{cite web \|last1=Romano \|first1=Nick \|last2=Lewis \|first2=Evan \|title=The best videogames of 2020 \|url=https://ew.com/gaming/best-videogames-of-2020/ \|website=EW.com \|access-date=24 December 2020}}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2021	Resident Evil Village{{cite web \|last1=Lewis \|first1=Evan \|last2=Romano \|first2=Nick \|title=The 5 best video games of 2021 \|url=https://ew.com/gaming/best-video-games-of-2021/ \|website=EW.com \|access-date=2 January 2022}}	Survival horror	Capcom

= ''Eurogamer'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
1999	Unreal Tournament	First-person shooter	Epic Games
2000	Deus Ex	Action role-playing	Ion Storm
2001	Grand Theft Auto III	Action-adventure	DMA Design
2002	Ico	Action-adventure	Team Ico
2003	Grand Theft Auto: Vice City	Action-adventure	Rockstar North
2004	Half-Life 2	First-person shooter	Valve
2005	Psychonauts	Platformer	Double Fine Productions
2006	Guitar Hero	Rhythm	Harmonix
2007	Portal	Puzzle-platformer	Valve
2008	LittleBigPlanet	Puzzle-platformer	Media Molecule
2009	Uncharted 2: Among Thieves	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2010	Mass Effect 2	Action role-playing	BioWare
2011	Portal 2	Puzzle-platformer	Valve
2012	Fez	Puzzle-platformer	Polytron Corporation
2013	Super Mario 3D World	Platformer	Nintendo EAD
2014	Mario Kart 8	Racing	Nintendo EAD
2015	Bloodborne	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2016	Overwatch	First-person shooter	Blizzard Entertainment
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild{{Cite news \|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-12-30-eurogamers-top-50-games-of-2017-10-1 \|title=Eurogamer's Top 50 Games of 2017: 10-1 • Eurogamer.net \|website=Eurogamer \|date=30 December 2017 \|access-date=17 August 2020 \|archive-date=31 December 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231051755/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-12-30-eurogamers-top-50-games-of-2017-10-1 \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2018	Tetris Effect{{Cite news \|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-12-31-eurogamers-game-of-the-year-2018-is-tetris-effect \|title=Eurogamer's game of the year 2018 is Tetris Effect • Eurogamer.net \|website=Eurogamer \|date=31 December 2018 \|access-date=17 August 2020 \|archive-date=10 August 2020 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810053318/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-12-31-eurogamers-game-of-the-year-2018-is-tetris-effect \|url-status=live }}	Puzzle	Monstars Inc. and Resonair
2019	Outer Wilds{{cite news \|last1=Donlan \|first1=Christian \|title=Eurogamer's game of the year 2019 is Outer Wilds \|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-12-31-outer-wilds-goty-2019 \|newspaper=Eurogamer.net \|date=31 December 2019 \|access-date=31 December 2019 \|archive-date=31 December 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231161159/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-12-31-outer-wilds-goty-2019 \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Mobius Digital
2020	Hades{{cite news \|author1=Eurogamer staff \|title=Eurogamer's Game of the Year is Hades! And now we chat \|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-31-eurogamers-game-of-the-year-is-hades-and-now-we-chat \|newspaper=Eurogamer.net \|date=31 December 2020 \|access-date=1 January 2021}}	Action role-playing	Supergiant Games
2021	Unpacking{{cite news \|last1=Robinson \|first1=Martin \|last2=Donlan \|first2=Christian \|title=Eurogamer's game of the year is… \|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-30-eurogamers-game-of-the-year-is \|newspaper=Eurogamer.net \|date=30 December 2021 \|access-date=2 January 2022}}	Puzzle	Witch Beam
2022	Elden Ring{{cite news \|author1=Eurogamer staff \|title=Our 2022 Game of the Year: will Elden Ring be the last of its kind? \|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/our-2022-game-of-the-year-will-elden-ring-be-the-last-of-its-kind-1 \|newspaper=Eurogamer.net \|date=31 December 2022 \|access-date=31 December 2022}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2023	Cocoon{{cite web\|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/cocoon-is-eurogamers-game-of-2023\|title=Cocoon is Eurogamer's game of 2023\|work=Eurogamer\|date=December 25, 2023\|accessdate=February 13, 2024}}	Puzzle	Geometric Interactive
2024	Indiana Jones and the Great Circle{{cite web\|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/the-50-best-games-of-2024-ranked\|title=The 50 best games of 2024, ranked\|work=Eurogamer\|date=December 31, 2024\|accessdate=January 7, 2025}}	Action-adventure	MachineGames

= ''Game Informer'' =

During their earlier years of publication they would give awards for the best game on each console available at the time, occasionally giving an award to the overall best game of the year. In 2017, they retroactively awarded a GOTY award for each past year that did not have an overall best game.{{cite web |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2017/01/02/looking-back-at-25-years-of-game-informer-s-goty-awards.aspx?PostPageIndex=1 |title=25 Years Of Game Informer's GOTY Awards |publisher=Game Informer |date=2 January 2017 |access-date=29 December 2017 |archive-date=30 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230060137/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2017/01/02/looking-back-at-25-years-of-game-informer-s-goty-awards.aspx?PostPageIndex=1 |url-status=live }}

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
1992	Street Fighter II	Fighting	Capcom
1993	Mortal Kombat	Fighting	Midway Games
1994	Donkey Kong Country	Platformer	Rare
1995	Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest	Platformer	Rare
1996	Super Mario 64	Platformer	Nintendo EAD
1997	Final Fantasy VII	Role-playing	Square
1998	The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time	Action-adventure	Nintendo EAD
1999	Tony Hawk's Pro Skater	Sports	Neversoft
2000	Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2	Sports	Neversoft
2001	Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty"Games of 2001." Game Informer. January 2002: p. 52	Action-adventure	Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
2002	Grand Theft Auto: Vice City	Action-adventure	Rockstar North
2003	The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker	Action-adventure	Nintendo EAD
2004	Halo 2	First-person shooter	Bungie
2005	Resident Evil 4	Survival horror	Capcom
2006	The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess	Action-adventure	Nintendo EAD
2007	BioShock	First-person shooter	Irrational Games
2008	Grand Theft Auto IV	Action-adventure	Rockstar North
2009	Uncharted 2: Among Thieves	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2010	Red Dead Redemption	Action-adventure	Rockstar San Diego
2011	The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2012	Mass Effect 3	Action role-playing	BioWare
2013	The Last of Us	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2014	Dragon Age: Inquisition	Action role-playing	BioWare
2015	The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	Action role-playing	CD Projekt Red
2016	Overwatch	First-person shooter	Blizzard Entertainment
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild{{cite magazine \|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/01/04/game-informers-best-of-2017-awards.aspx?PostPageIndex=5 \|title=Game Informer's Best of 2017 Awards \|magazine=Game Informer \|date=4 January 2018 \|access-date=4 January 2018 \|archive-date=5 January 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180105180308/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/01/04/game-informers-best-of-2017-awards.aspx?PostPageIndex=5 \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2018	God of War{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/01/08/game-informers-best-of-2018-awards\|title=Game Informer's Best of 2018 Awards\|magazine=Game Informer\|date=8 January 2019\|access-date=9 January 2019\|archive-date=9 January 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109015730/https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/01/08/game-informers-best-of-2018-awards\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Santa Monica Studio
2019	Control{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/video-feature/2019/12/27/why-control-is-game-informers-2019-game-of-the-year\|title=Game Informer's Best of 2019 Awards\|magazine=Game Informer\|date=27 December 2019\|access-date=28 December 2019\|archive-date=28 December 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228011716/https://www.gameinformer.com/video-feature/2019/12/27/why-control-is-game-informers-2019-game-of-the-year\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Remedy Entertainment
2020	The Last of Us Part II{{cite magazine \|last1=Juba \|first1=Joe \|title=The Top 10 Games Of 2020 – #1 The Last Of Us Part II \|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/goty-2020/2020/12/22/the-top-10-games-of-2020-1-the-last-of-us-part-ii \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201223010059/https://www.gameinformer.com/goty-2020/2020/12/22/the-top-10-games-of-2020-1-the-last-of-us-part-ii \|url-status=live \|archive-date=23 December 2020 \|magazine=Game Informer \|access-date=24 December 2020}}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2021	Halo Infinite{{cite magazine \|author1=Game Informer Staff \|title=Why Halo Infinite Is Our 2021 Game Of The Year \|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/feature/2021/12/17/why-halo-infinite-is-our-2021-game-of-the-year \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218110433/https://www.gameinformer.com/feature/2021/12/17/why-halo-infinite-is-our-2021-game-of-the-year \|url-status=live \|archive-date=18 December 2021 \|magazine=Game Informer}}	First-person shooter	343 Industries
2022	Elden Ring{{cite magazine \|author1=Game Informer Editorial \|title=Game Informer's Top 10 Games Of 2022 \|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/goty-2022/2022/12/23/game-informers-top-10-games-of-2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221223180249/https://www.gameinformer.com/goty-2022/2022/12/23/game-informers-top-10-games-of-2022 \|url-status=live \|archive-date=23 December 2022 \|magazine=Game Informer \|access-date=24 December 2022}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2023	The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom{{cite magazine \|author1=Game Informer Editorial \|title=Game Informer's Top 10 Games of 2023 \|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/12/19/game-informers-top-10-games-of-2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219193559/https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/12/19/game-informers-top-10-games-of-2023 \|url-status=live \|archive-date=19 December 2023 \|magazine=Game Informer \|access-date=21 December 2023}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD

= ''GameSpot'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
1996	Diablo{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/features/bestworst96/goty.html \|title=GameSpot PC Game of the Year 1996 \|publisher=Gamespot.com \|access-date=28 August 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990128002909/http://www.gamespot.com/features/bestworst96/goty.html \|archive-date=28 January 1999 }}	Action role-playing	Blizzard North
1997	Total Annihilation{{cite web\|url=http://gamespot.com/features/awards97/game.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980213094308/http://gamespot.com/features/awards97/game.html \|archive-date=13 February 1998 \|title=GameSpot PC Game of the Year 1997 \|date=13 February 1998 \|access-date=28 August 2012}}	Real-time strategy	Cavedog Entertainment
rowspan="2"\| 1998	Console: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time{{cite web\|url=http://www.videogames.com/features/universal/awards98/sec15.html \|title=GameSpot Console Game of the Year 1998 – Archived from original videogames.com web site \|date=8 May 1999 \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990508222939/http://www.videogames.com/features/universal/awards98/sec15.html \|archive-date= 8 May 1999 }}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EAD
PC: Grim Fandango{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/features/awards1998/gameofyear2.html \|title=GameSpot PC Game of the Year 1998 \|publisher=Gamespot.com \|access-date=28 August 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005144227/http://www.gamespot.com/features/awards1998/gameofyear2.html \|archive-date=5 October 2013 }}	Graphic adventure	LucasArts
rowspan="2"\| 1999	Console: Soulcalibur{{cite web\|url=http://www.videogames.com/features/universal/game_year/p15_01.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000818042635/http://www.videogames.com/features/universal/game_year/p15_01.html \|archive-date=18 August 2000 \|title=GameSpot Console Game of the Year 1999 – Archived from original videogames.com web site \|date=18 August 2000 \|access-date=31 July 2012}}	Fighting	Namco
PC: EverQuest{{cite web\|title=GameSpot PC Game of the Year 1999\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/features/1999/p4_01a.html\|website=GameSpot\|access-date=13 January 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000817183246/http://gamespot.com/features/1999/p4_01a.html\|archive-date=17 August 2000}}	MMORPG	Sony Online Entertainment
rowspan="2"\| 2000	Console: Chrono Cross{{cite web\|url=http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/video/bestof_2000/p6_01.html \|title=GameSpot Console Game of the Year 2000 \|publisher=Gamespot.com \|date=16 August 2000 \|access-date=28 August 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010510032444/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/video/bestof_2000/p6_01.html \|archive-date=10 May 2001 }}	Role-playing	Square
PC: The Sims{{cite web\|url=http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/pc/bestof_2000/p5_02.html \|title=GameSpot PC Game of the Year 2000 \|publisher=Gamespot.com \|access-date=28 August 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010607085022/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/pc/bestof_2000/p5_02.html \|archive-date=7 June 2001 }}	Life simulation	Maxis
rowspan="2"\| 2001	Console: Grand Theft Auto III{{cite web\|url=http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/video/bestof_2001/p6_06.html \|title=GameSpot Console Game of the Year 2001 \|publisher=Gamespot.com \|access-date=28 August 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020208073702/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/video/bestof_2001/p6_06.html \|archive-date=8 February 2002 }}	Action-adventure	DMA Design
PC: Serious Sam: The First Encounter{{cite web\|url=http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/pc/bestof_2001/p5_06.html \|title=GameSpot PC Game of the Year 2001 \|publisher=Gamespot.com \|access-date=28 August 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020204205431/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/features/pc/bestof_2001/p5_06.html \|archive-date=4 February 2002 }}	First-person shooter	Croteam
2002	Metroid Prime{{cite web\|website=GameSpot\|access-date=13 January 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071005012955/http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2002/general2.html\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2002/general2.html\|archive-date=5 October 2007\|title=GameSpot's Game of the Year 2002}}	Action-adventure	Retro Studios
2003	The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker{{cite web\|title=GameSpot's Game of the Year 2003\|website=GameSpot\|access-date=13 January 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040218040539/http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2003/day6_2.html\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2003/day6_2.html\|archive-date=18 February 2004}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EAD
2004	World of Warcraft{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2004/day6w_2.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050104003929/http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/all/bestof2004/day6w_2.html \|archive-date=4 January 2005 \|title=GameSpot Game of the Year 2004 \|date=4 January 2005 \|access-date=28 August 2012}}	MMORPG	Blizzard Entertainment
2005	Resident Evil 4{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/bestof2005/index.php?day=6&page=1 \|title=GameSpot Game of the Year 2005 \|publisher=Gamespot.com \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070105020203/http://www.gamespot.com/pages/features/bestof2005/index.php?day=6&page=1 \|archive-date=5 January 2007 }}	Survival horror	Capcom
2006	Gears of War{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/special_features/bestof2006/gameofyear/index.html?page=2 \|title=GameSpot Game of the Year 2006 \|publisher=Gamespot.com \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308123934/http://www.gamespot.com/special_features/bestof2006/gameofyear/index.html?page=2 \|archive-date=8 March 2013 }}	Third-person shooter	Epic Games
2007	Super Mario Galaxy{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/best-games-of-2007/gameoftheyear/index.html?page=2 \|title=GameSpot Game of the Year 2007 \|publisher=Gamespot.com \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091130095636/http://www.gamespot.com/best-games-of-2007/gameoftheyear/index.html?page=2 \|archive-date=30 November 2009 }}	Platformer	Nintendo EAD
2008	Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/best-of-2008/game-of-the-year/index.html?page=2 \|title=GameSpot Game of the Year 2008 \|publisher=Gamespot.com \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100115103218/http://www.gamespot.com/best-of-2008/game-of-the-year/index.html?page=2 \|archive-date=15 January 2010 }}	Action-adventure	Kojima Productions
2009	Demon's Souls{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/best-of-2009/game-of-the-year/index.html?page=2 \|title=GameSpot Game of the Year 2009 \|publisher=Us.gamespot.com \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120914160412/http://www.gamespot.com/best-of-2009/game-of-the-year/index.html?page=2 \|archive-date=14 September 2012 }}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2010	Red Dead Redemption{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/best-of-2010/game-of-the-year/index.html?tag=topslot%3Bimg%3B3 \|title=GameSpot Game of the Year 2010 \|publisher=Us.gamespot.com \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113072145/http://www.gamespot.com/best-of-2010/game-of-the-year/index.html?tag=topslot%3Bimg%3B3 \|archive-date=13 November 2012 }}	Action-adventure	Rockstar San Diego
2011	The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/best-of-2011-awards/game-of-the-year/index.html?page=1 \|title=Game of the Year – GameSpot's Best of 2011 Awards \|publisher=Gamespot.com \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313173418/http://www.gamespot.com/best-of-2011-awards/game-of-the-year/index.html?page=1 \|archive-date=13 March 2013 }}	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2012	Journey{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/best-of-2012/game-of-the-year/index.html \|title=Game of the Year – GameSpot's Best of 2012 Awards \|publisher=Gamespot.com \|access-date=26 December 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130111063934/http://www.gamespot.com/best-of-2012/game-of-the-year/index.html \|archive-date=11 January 2013 }}	Adventure	Thatgamecompany
2013	The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/overall-game-of-the-year-2013-winner/1100-6416469/ \|title=Overall Game of the Year 2013 Winner – Game of the Year 2013 \|publisher=Gamespot.com \|access-date=19 December 2013 \|archive-date=18 April 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150418065544/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/overall-game-of-the-year-2013-winner/1100-6416469/ \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EAD
2014	Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor-overall-game-of-the-/1100-6423918/\|title=GameSpot's Game of the Year 2014\|work=GameSpot\|date=18 December 2014\|access-date=18 December 2014\|archive-date=24 December 2014\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224182739/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor-overall-game-of-the-/1100-6423918/\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Monolith Productions
2015	The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-of-the-year-2015-countdown-5-1/1100-6432504/\|title=Game of the Year 2015 Countdown: #5 - #1\|work=GameSpot\|date=22 December 2015\|access-date=22 December 2015\|archive-date=23 December 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223212416/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-of-the-year-2015-countdown-5-1/1100-6432504/\|url-status=live}}	Action role-playing	CD Projekt Red
2016	Overwatch{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-of-the-year-2016-countdown-1/1100-6446389/\|title=Game of the Year 2016 Countdown #1\|work=GameSpot\|date=20 December 2016\|access-date=20 December 2016\|archive-date=4 April 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404172212/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-of-the-year-2016-countdown-1/1100-6446389/\|url-status=live}}	First-person shooter	Blizzard Entertainment
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamespots-game-of-the-year-2017-the-legend-of-zeld/1100-6455766/ \|title=GameSpot's 2017 Game of the Year \|publisher=Us.gamespot.com \|access-date=20 January 2017 \|archive-date=22 December 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222105609/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamespots-game-of-the-year-2017-the-legend-of-zeld/1100-6455766/ \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2018	Red Dead Redemption 2{{cite web \|url=https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/game-of-the-year-2018s-10-best-games/2900-2463/11/ \|title=GameSpot's 2018 Game of the Year: 10 best games \|publisher=Us.gamespot.com \|access-date=19 December 2018 \|archive-date=20 December 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181220230522/https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/game-of-the-year-2018s-10-best-games/2900-2463/11/ \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Rockstar Games
2019	Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice{{cite web \|last1=Hussain \|first1=Tamoor \|title=Game Of The Year 2019 -- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice \|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-of-the-year-2019-sekiro-shadows-die-twice/1100-6472249/ \|website=GameSpot \|access-date=17 December 2019 \|archive-date=17 December 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217185412/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-of-the-year-2019-sekiro-shadows-die-twice/1100-6472249/ \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	FromSoftware
2020	Half-Life: Alyx{{cite web \|last1=Higham \|first1=Michael \|title=Game Of The Year 2020 - Half-Life: Alyx \|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-of-the-year-2020-half-life-alyx/1100-6485617/ \|website=GameSpot \|access-date=17 December 2020}}	First-person shooter	Valve
2021	Deathloop{{cite web \|last1=Higham \|first1=Michael \|title=Game Of The Year 2021 - Deathloop \|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-of-the-year-2021-deathloop/1100-6499014/ \|website=GameSpot \|access-date=16 December 2021}}	First-person shooter	Arkane Studios
2022	Elden Ring{{cite web \|last1=Hussain \|first1=Tamoor \|title=Elden Ring Is GameSpot's Game Of The Year 2022 \|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/elden-ring-is-gamespots-game-of-the-year-2022/1100-6509957/ \|website=GameSpot \|access-date=13 December 2022}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2023	Baldur's Gate 3{{cite web \|last1=Ramée \|first1=Jordan \|title=Baldur's Gate 3 Is GameSpot's Game Of The Year 2023 \|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/baldurs-gate-3-is-gamespots-game-of-the-year-2023/1100-6519739/ \|website=GameSpot \|access-date=8 December 2023}}	Role-playing	Larian Studios
2024	Metaphor: ReFantazio{{cite web \|title=Metaphor: ReFantazio Is GameSpot's Game Of The Year 2024 \|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/metaphor-refantazio-is-gamespots-game-of-the-year-2024/1100-6528323/ \|website=GameSpot \|date=December 11, 2024}}	Role-playing	Atlus

= ''GameSpy'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
1999	Unreal Tournament	First-person shooter	Epic Games
2000	Deus Ex	Action role-playing	Ion Storm
2001	Grand Theft Auto III	Action-adventure	DMA Design
2002	Metroid Prime	Action-adventure	Retro Studios
2003	Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic	Role-playing	BioWare
2004	Halo 2	First-person shooter	Bungie
2005	Civilization IV	Turn-based strategy	Firaxis Games
2006	The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess	Action-adventure	Nintendo EAD
2007	Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare	First-person shooter	Infinity Ward
2008	Fallout 3	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2009	Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2	First-person shooter	Infinity Ward
2010	Red Dead Redemption{{cite web \|title=Game of the Year 2010 \|url=http://www.gamespy.com/articles/114/1141516p9.html \|website=GameSpy \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Rockstar San Diego
2011	The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim{{cite web \|title=GameSpy's Game of the Year 2011 Awards \|url=http://pc.gamespy.com/articles/121/1215449p7.html \|website=GameSpy \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2012	XCOM: Enemy Unknown{{cite web \|title=GameSpy's 2012 Game of The Year Awards \|url=http://pc.gamespy.com/articles/122/1227028p11.html \|website=GameSpy \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Turn-based tactics	Firaxis Games

= ''GamesRadar+'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2006	The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/f/gamesradars-potentially-annual-platinum-chalice-awards-2006/a-20061222102721204040/p-17 \|title=GamesRadar Game of the Year 2006 \|publisher=Gamesradar.com \|date=22 December 2006 \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=16 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616003556/http://www.gamesradar.com/f/gamesradars-potentially-annual-platinum-chalice-awards-2006/a-20061222102721204040/p-17 \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EAD
2007	The Orange Box{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/f/gamesradars-seemingly-annual-platinum-chalice-awards-2007/a-2007122091726139085/p-17 \|title=GamesRadar Game of the Year 2007 \|publisher=Gamesradar.com \|date=20 December 2007 \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=16 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616003541/http://www.gamesradar.com/f/gamesradars-seemingly-annual-platinum-chalice-awards-2007/a-2007122091726139085/p-17 \|url-status=live }}	First-person shooter	Valve
2008	Fallout 3{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/f/gamesradars-officially-annual-platinum-chalice-awards-2008/a-2008121817178666006/p-6 \|title=GamesRadar Game of the Year 2008 \|publisher=Gamesradar.com \|date=19 December 2008 \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=16 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616003534/http://www.gamesradar.com/f/gamesradars-officially-annual-platinum-chalice-awards-2008/a-2008121817178666006/p-6 \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2009	Batman: Arkham Asylum{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/f/the-platinum-chalice-awards-2009/a-2009121718458226099/p-7 \|title=GamesRadar Game of the Year 2009 \|publisher=Gamesradar.com \|date=18 December 2009 \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=16 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616003515/http://www.gamesradar.com/f/the-platinum-chalice-awards-2009/a-2009121718458226099/p-7 \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Rocksteady Studios
2010	Red Dead Redemption{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/f/the-platinum-chalice-awards-2010/a-2010121616912603042/p-6 \|title=GamesRadar Game of the Year 2010 \|publisher=Gamesradar.com \|date=18 December 2010 \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=16 June 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616000645/http://www.gamesradar.com/f/the-platinum-chalice-awards-2010/a-2010121616912603042/p-6 \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Rockstar San Diego
2011	Portal 2	Puzzle-platformer	Valve
2012	The Walking Dead	Graphic adventure	Telltale Games
2013	The Last of Us	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2014	Destiny	Action role-playing	Bungie
2015	Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain	Action-adventure	Kojima Productions
2016	Titanfall 2	First-person shooter	Respawn Entertainment
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2018	God of War{{cite web\|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/best-games-2018/3/?region-switch=1545460333\|title=Best games of 2018\|work=GamesRadar+\|date=22 December 2018\|access-date=22 December 2018\|archive-date=23 December 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181223073526/https://www.gamesradar.com/best-games-2018/3/?region-switch=1545460333\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Santa Monica Studio
2019	Control{{cite web\|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/best-games-2019/3/\|title=Best games of 2019\|work=GamesRadar+\|date=20 December 2019\|access-date=20 December 2019\|archive-date=20 December 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220155512/https://www.gamesradar.com/best-games-2019/3/\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Remedy Entertainment
2020	Hades{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/best-games-2020/3/\|title=The 25 best games of 2020\|work=GamesRadar\|date=22 December 2020\|access-date=7 January 2022}}	Action role-playing	Supergiant Games
2021	Deathloop{{cite web\|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/why-deathloop-is-the-best-game-of-2021/\|title=Why Deathloop is the best game of 2021\|first=Josh\|last=West\|work=GamesRadar\|date=17 December 2021\|access-date=7 January 2022}}	Action-adventure	Arkane Studios
2022	Elden Ring{{cite web \|last1=Franey \|first1=Joel \|title=Why Elden Ring is Game of the Year for 2022 \|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/why-elden-ring-is-game-of-the-year-for-2022/ \|website=GamesRadar+ \|date=19 December 2022 \|access-date=19 December 2022}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2023	Baldur's Gate 3{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/best-games-2023//3/\|title=The 25 best games of 2023\|work=GamesRadar\|date=11 December 2023\|access-date=26 December 2023}}	Role-playing	Larian Studios
2024	Helldivers 2{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/games/best-games-2024-game-of-the-year-awards-goty\|title=The 25 best games of 2024\|work=GamesRadar\|date=5 December 2024\|access-date=5 December 2024}}	Third-person shooter	Arrowhead Game Studios

=''Gamest''=

class="wikitable sortable"
Year ! Title ! Genre ! Developer ! class="unsortable" \| {{Abbr\|Ref\|Reference}}
1987 \| Darius \| Scrolling shooter \| Taito \| {{cite magazine \|title=87' ゲーメスト大賞 \|trans-title=87' Gamest Awards \|magazine=Gamest \|date=28 December 1987 \|volume=17 (February 1988) \|url=https://archive.org/details/gamest0017/page/n40/mode/2up \|pages=25–38 \|lang=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v017.html alternate url]
1988 \| Gradius II \| Scrolling shooter \| Konami \| {{cite magazine \|title=第２回ゲーメスト大賞 \|trans-title=2nd Gamest Awards \|magazine=Gamest \|date=27 December 1988 \|volume=29 (February 1989) \|url=https://archive.org/details/gamest0029/page/n28 \|pages=25–41 \|lang=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v029.html alternate url]
1989 \| Tetris \| Puzzle \| Sega \| {{cite magazine \|title=第３回ゲーメスト大賞 \|trans-title=3rd Gamest Awards \|magazine=Gamest \|date=27 December 1989 \|volume=41 (February 1990) \|url=https://archive.org/details/gamest0041/page/49 \|pages=49–79 \|language=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v041.html alternate url]
1990 \| Final Fight \| Beat 'em up \| Capcom \| {{cite magazine \|title=第４回ゲーメスト大賞 \|trans-title=4th Gamest Awards \|magazine=Gamest \|date=27 December 1990 \|volume=54 (February 1991) \|url=https://archive.org/details/gamest0054/page/7 \|pages=6–24 \|language=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v054.html alternate url]
1991 \| Street Fighter II: The World Warrior \| Fighting \| Capcom \| {{cite magazine \|title=第５回ゲーメスト大賞 \|trans-title=5th Gamest Awards \|magazine=Gamest \|date=28 December 1991 \|volume=68 (February 1992) \|url=https://archive.org/details/gamest0068/page/n4 \|pages=3–17 \|lang=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v068.html alternate url]
1992 \| Street Fighter II Dash (Champion Edition) \| Fighting \| Capcom \| {{cite magazine \|title=第６回ゲーメスト大賞 \|trans-title=6th Gamest Awards \|magazine=Gamest \|date=28 December 1992 \|volume=84 (February 1993) \|pages=8–28 \|lang=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v084.html alternate url]
1993 \| Samurai Shodown \| Fighting \| SNK \| {{cite magazine \|title=第７回ゲーメスト大賞 \|trans-title=7th Gamest Awards \|magazine=Gamest \|date=27 December 1993 \|volume=107 (February 1994) \|pages=20–43 (20) \|language=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v107.html alternate url]
1994 \| The King of Fighters '94 \| Fighting \| SNK \| {{cite magazine \|title=第８回ゲーメスト大賞 \|trans-title=8th Gamest Awards \|magazine=Gamest \|date=27 December 1994 \|volume=136 (January 1995) \|pages=40–59 \|lang=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v136.html alternate url]
1995 \| Virtua Fighter 2 \| Fighting \| Sega AM2 \| {{cite magazine \|title=第９回ゲーメスト大賞 \|trans-title=9th Gamest Awards \|magazine=Gamest \|date=27 December 1995 \|volume=162 (January 1995) \|pages=36–53 \|lang=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v162.html alternate url]
1996 \|Street Fighter Zero 2 (Street Fighter Alpha 2) \|Fighting \|Capcom \|{{cite magazine\|date=27 December 1996\|title=第10回ゲーメスト大賞\|trans-title=10th Gamest Awards\|magazine=Gamest\|volume=188 (January–February 1997)\|pages=46–63\|lang=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v188.html alternate url]
1997 \|Vampire Savior (Darkstalkers 3) \|Fighting \|Capcom \|{{cite magazine\|date=26 December 1997\|title=第11回ゲーメスト大賞\|trans-title=11th Gamest Awards\|magazine=Gamest\|volume=212 (January–February 1998)\|pages=34–102\|lang=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v212.html alternate url]
1998 \|Psychic Force 2012 \|Fighting \|Taito \|{{cite magazine\|date=26 December 1998\|title=第12回ゲーメスト大賞\|trans-title=11th Gamest Awards\|magazine=Gamest\|volume=248 (January–February 1999)\|pages=35–51\|lang=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v248.html alternate url]

class="wikitable sortable"

Year

! Title

! Genre

! Developer

! class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref|Reference}}

1987

| Darius

| Scrolling shooter

| Taito

| {{cite magazine |title=87' ゲーメスト大賞 |trans-title=87' Gamest Awards |magazine=Gamest |date=28 December 1987 |volume=17 (February 1988) |url=https://archive.org/details/gamest0017/page/n40/mode/2up |pages=25–38 |lang=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v017.html alternate url]

1988

| Gradius II

| Scrolling shooter

| Konami

| {{cite magazine |title=第２回ゲーメスト大賞 |trans-title=2nd Gamest Awards |magazine=Gamest |date=27 December 1988 |volume=29 (February 1989) |url=https://archive.org/details/gamest0029/page/n28 |pages=25–41 |lang=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v029.html alternate url]

1989

| Tetris

| Puzzle

| Sega

| {{cite magazine |title=第３回ゲーメスト大賞 |trans-title=3rd Gamest Awards |magazine=Gamest |date=27 December 1989 |volume=41 (February 1990) |url=https://archive.org/details/gamest0041/page/49 |pages=49–79 |language=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v041.html alternate url]

1990

| Final Fight

| Beat 'em up

| Capcom

| {{cite magazine |title=第４回ゲーメスト大賞 |trans-title=4th Gamest Awards |magazine=Gamest |date=27 December 1990 |volume=54 (February 1991) |url=https://archive.org/details/gamest0054/page/7 |pages=6–24 |language=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v054.html alternate url]

1991

| Street Fighter II: The World Warrior

| Fighting

| Capcom

| {{cite magazine |title=第５回ゲーメスト大賞 |trans-title=5th Gamest Awards |magazine=Gamest |date=28 December 1991 |volume=68 (February 1992) |url=https://archive.org/details/gamest0068/page/n4 |pages=3–17 |lang=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v068.html alternate url]

1992

| Street Fighter II Dash (Champion Edition)

| Fighting

| Capcom

| {{cite magazine |title=第６回ゲーメスト大賞 |trans-title=6th Gamest Awards |magazine=Gamest |date=28 December 1992 |volume=84 (February 1993) |pages=8–28 |lang=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v084.html alternate url]

1993

| Samurai Shodown

| Fighting

| SNK

| {{cite magazine |title=第７回ゲーメスト大賞 |trans-title=7th Gamest Awards |magazine=Gamest |date=27 December 1993 |volume=107 (February 1994) |pages=20–43 (20) |language=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v107.html alternate url]

1994

| The King of Fighters '94

| Fighting

| SNK

| {{cite magazine |title=第８回ゲーメスト大賞 |trans-title=8th Gamest Awards |magazine=Gamest |date=27 December 1994 |volume=136 (January 1995) |pages=40–59 |lang=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v136.html alternate url]

| {{cite magazine |title=第９回ゲーメスト大賞 |trans-title=9th Gamest Awards |magazine=Gamest |date=27 December 1995 |volume=162 (January 1995) |pages=36–53 |lang=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v162.html alternate url]

1996

|Street Fighter Zero 2 (Street Fighter Alpha 2)

|Fighting

|Capcom

|{{cite magazine|date=27 December 1996|title=第10回ゲーメスト大賞|trans-title=10th Gamest Awards|magazine=Gamest|volume=188 (January–February 1997)|pages=46–63|lang=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v188.html alternate url]

1997

|Vampire Savior (Darkstalkers 3)

|Fighting

|Capcom

|{{cite magazine|date=26 December 1997|title=第11回ゲーメスト大賞|trans-title=11th Gamest Awards|magazine=Gamest|volume=212 (January–February 1998)|pages=34–102|lang=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v212.html alternate url]

1998

|Psychic Force 2012

|Fighting

|Taito

|{{cite magazine|date=26 December 1998|title=第12回ゲーメスト大賞|trans-title=11th Gamest Awards|magazine=Gamest|volume=248 (January–February 1999)|pages=35–51|lang=ja}} [http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~dummy/gamest/magazine/gamest/v248.html alternate url]

= ''GameTrailers'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2005	Resident Evil 4{{cite web \|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/video/top-ten-gt-countdown/8750 \|title=GameTrailers Game of the Year 2005 \|publisher=Gametrailers.com \|date=25 July 2006 \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=29 January 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120129223057/http://www.gametrailers.com/video/top-ten-gt-countdown/8750 \|url-status=live }}	Survival horror	Capcom
2006	The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess{{cite web \|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/video/game-of-game-of-the/16209 \|title=GameTrailers Game of the Year 2006 \|publisher=Gametrailers.com \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=29 May 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529175244/http://www.gametrailers.com/video/game-of-game-of-the/16209 \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EAD
2007	Super Mario Galaxy{{cite web \|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/video/game-of-gametrailers-game/29286 \|title=GameTrailers Game of the Year 2007 \|publisher=Gametrailers.com \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=29 April 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120429061619/http://www.gametrailers.com/video/game-of-gametrailers-game/29286 \|url-status=live }}	Platformer	Nintendo EAD
2008	Grand Theft Auto IV{{cite web \|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/video/game-of-gt-goty/43921 \|title=GameTrailers Game of the Year 2008 \|publisher=Gametrailers.com \|date=22 February 2007 \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=26 May 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526085430/http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/pwj1qe/game-of-the-year \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Rockstar North
2009	Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2{{cite web \|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/video/game-of-gt-goty/60274 \|title=GameTrailers Game of the Year 2009 \|publisher=Gametrailers.com \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=7 July 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707110629/http://www.gametrailers.com/video/game-of-gt-goty/60274 \|url-status=live }}	First-person shooter	Infinity Ward
2010	Mass Effect 2{{cite web \|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/video/game-of-game-of-the/708672 \|title=GameTrailers Game of the Year 2010 \|publisher=Gametrailers.com \|date=31 December 2010 \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=31 May 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120531133819/http://www.gametrailers.com/video/game-of-game-of-the/708672 \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	BioWare
2011	Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception{{cite web \|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/video/game-of-game-of-the/725255 \|title=GameTrailers Game of the Year 2011 \|publisher=Gametrailers.com \|date=30 December 2011 \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=4 June 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120604083315/http://www.gametrailers.com/video/game-of-game-of-the/725255 \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2012	XCOM: Enemy Unknown	Turn-based tactics	Firaxis Games
2013	The Last of Us	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2014	Hearthstone	Card game	Blizzard Entertainment
2015	Bloodborne	Action role-playing	FromSoftware

= ''Giant Bomb'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2008	Grand Theft Auto IV{{cite web\|url=http://www.giantbomb.com/features/best-of-2008/1/?category=1 \|title=GiantBomb Game of the Year 2008 \|publisher=Giantbomb.com \|date=20 December 2008 \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110116042603/http://www.giantbomb.com/features/best-of-2008/1/?category=1 \|archive-date=16 January 2011 }}	Action-adventure	Rockstar North
2009	Uncharted 2: Among Thieves{{cite web \|url=http://www.giantbomb.com/news/giant-bombs-game-of-the-year-2009/1821/ \|title=GiantBomb Game of the Year 2009 \|publisher=Giantbomb.com \|date=1 January 2010 \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=14 October 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014053229/http://www.giantbomb.com/news/giant-bombs-game-of-the-year-2009/1821/ \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2010	Mass Effect 2{{cite web \|url=http://www.giantbomb.com/news/giant-bombs-game-of-the-year-2010-day-six/2805/ \|title=GiantBomb Game of the Year 2010 \|publisher=Giantbomb.com \|date=1 January 2011 \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=14 October 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014004725/http://www.giantbomb.com/news/giant-bombs-game-of-the-year-2010-day-six/2805/ \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	BioWare
2011	The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim{{cite web \|url=http://www.giantbomb.com/game-of-the-year-2011-giant-bombs-top-10/17-5473/ \|title=Game of the Year 2011: Giant Bomb's Top 10 \|publisher=Giant Bomb \|date=30 December 2011 \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=30 July 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120730234214/http://www.giantbomb.com/game-of-the-year-2011-giant-bombs-top-10/17-5473/ \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2012	XCOM: Enemy Unknown	Turn-based tactics	Firaxis Games
2013	The Last of Us	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2014	Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor	Action-adventure	Monolith Productions
2015	Super Mario Maker{{cite web \|url=http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/giant-bombs-2015-game-of-the-year-awards-day-five-/1100-5320/ \|title=Giant Bomb's 2015 Game of the Year Awards: Day Five Text Recap \|publisher=Giant Bomb \|date=1 January 2016 \|access-date=1 January 2016 \|archive-date=22 January 2016 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122104444/http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/giant-bombs-2015-game-of-the-year-awards-day-five-/1100-5320/ \|url-status=live }}	Platformer	Nintendo EAD
2016	Hitman{{cite web \|url=http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/giant-bombs-2016-game-of-the-year-awards-day-five/1100-5525/ \|title=Giant Bomb's 2016 Game of the Year Awards: Day Five \|publisher=Giant Bomb \|date=30 December 2016 \|access-date=30 December 2016 \|archive-date=4 April 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404171545/https://www.giantbomb.com/articles/giant-bombs-2016-game-of-the-year-awards-day-five/1100-5525/ \|url-status=live }}	Stealth	IO Interactive
2017	PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds{{cite web \|url=https://www.giantbomb.com/articles/game-of-the-year-2017-day-five-best-worst-cast-and/1100-5708/ \|title=Game of the Year 2017 Day Five: Best, Worst, Cast, and Capture \|publisher=Giant Bomb \|date=29 December 2017 \|access-date=29 December 2017 \|archive-date=30 December 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230114718/https://www.giantbomb.com/articles/game-of-the-year-2017-day-five-best-worst-cast-and/1100-5708/ \|url-status=live }}	Battle royale	PUBG Corporation
2018	Tetris Effect{{cite web \|url=https://www.giantbomb.com/shows/game-of-the-year-2018-day-five-deliberations/2970-18655 \|title=Game of the Year 2018 Day Five: Deliberations \|publisher=Giant Bomb \|date=28 December 2018 \|access-date=28 December 2018 \|archive-date=29 December 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181229075608/https://www.giantbomb.com/shows/game-of-the-year-2018-day-five-deliberations/2970-18655 \|url-status=live }}	Puzzle	Monstars Inc./Resonai
2019	Outer Wilds{{cite web \|url=https://www.giantbomb.com/shows/game-of-the-year-2019-day-five-deliberations/2970-19814 \|title=Game of the Year 2019 Day Five: Deliberations \|publisher=Giant Bomb \|date=27 December 2019 \|access-date=28 December 2018 \|archive-date=27 December 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227222218/https://www.giantbomb.com/shows/game-of-the-year-2019-day-five-deliberations/2970-19814 \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Mobius Digital
2020	Hades{{cite web \|title=Giant Bombcast Game of the Year 2020: Day Five \|url=https://www.giantbomb.com/shows/game-of-the-year-2020-day-five/2970-20912 \|publisher=Giant Bomb \|access-date=4 February 2021}}	Action role-playing	Supergiant Games
2021	Chicory: A Colorful Tale{{cite web \|title=Game of the Year: Day 3 \|url=https://www.giantbomb.com/shows/game-of-the-year-day-3/2970-21405 \|publisher=Giant Bomb \|access-date=1 February 2022}}	Adventure	Greg Lobanov
2022	Elden Ring{{cite web \|title=Giant Bomb's Game of the Year 2022: Dayy 3 \|url=https://www.giantbomb.com/shows/giant-bombs-game-of-the-year-2022-day-3/2970-22045/free-video \|website=Giant Bomb \|access-date=3 January 2023}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2023	The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom{{cite web \|title=Giant Bomb Game of the Year 2023 \|url=https://www.giantbomb.com/giant-bomb-game-of-the-year-2023/3015-12831/ \|website=Giant Bomb \|access-date=21 December 2023}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2024	Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown{{cite web \|title=Giant Bomb Game of the Year 2024 \|url=https://www.giantbomb.com/giant-bomb-game-of-the-year-2024/3015-13360/ \|website=Giant Bomb \|access-date=7 January 2023}}	Action-adventure	Ubisoft Montpellier

= ''The Guardian'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2007	Crackdown{{cite web \|title=Games of 2007 - part 1 \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2007/dec/13/gamesof2007part1 \|website=The Guardian \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Realtime Worlds
2010	Red Dead Redemption{{cite web \|title=Top 20 Games of 2010: part four \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2010/dec/22/top-20-games-20101\|website=The Guardian \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Rockstar San Diego
2011	Portal 2{{cite web \|title=Top 20 Games of 2011: 5-1 \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2011/dec/22/top-20-games-of-2011 \|website=The Guardian \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Puzzle-platformer	Valve
rowspan="2"\| 2012	Dishonored{{cite web \|title=Top 25 games of 2012: 5-1 \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2012/dec/21/top-25-games-of-2012 \|website=The Guardian \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Arkane Studios
XCOM: Enemy Unknown	Turn-based tactics	Firaxis Games
2013	Super Mario 3D World{{cite web \|title=The 25 best video games of 2014 \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2013/dec/20/top-25-video-games-2013-top-five \|website=The Guardian \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Platformer	Nintendo EAD
2014	Mario Kart 8{{cite web \|title=Top 25 video games of 2013: 5-1 \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/dec/15/the-best-video-games-of-2014 \|website=The Guardian \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Racing	Nintendo EAD
2015	Bloodborne{{cite web \|title=The 25 best games of 2015: top five \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/dec/18/best-games-2015-top-five-fallout-4-monster-hunter-4-ultimate-metal-gear-solid-v-witcher-3-bloodborne \|website=The Guardian \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2016	Uncharted 4: A Thief's End{{cite web \|title=The 10 best video games of 2016 \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2016/dec/08/the-10-best-video-games-of-2016 \|website=The Guardian \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild{{cite web \|title=The top 10 video games of 2017 \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2017/dec/13/the-top-10-video-games-of-2017#:~:text=1.,Nintendo%2C%20Switch%2FWii%20U) \|website=The Guardian \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2018	Red Dead Redemption 2{{cite web \|title=The 20 best video games of 2018 \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/games/2018/jun/26/best-video-games-of-2018-so-far \|website=The Guardian \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Rockstar Games
2019	Outer Wilds{{cite web \|title=The 15 best video games of 2020 \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/games/2020/dec/23/the-15-best-video-games-of-2020 \|website=The Guardian \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Mobius Digital
2020	Animal Crossing: New Horizons{{cite web \|title=Top 20 games of 2019 \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/games/2019/dec/17/top-20-games-of-2019 \|website=The Guardian \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Life simulation	Nintendo EPD
2021	Returnal{{cite web \|title=The 15 best video games of 2021 \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/dec/23/the-15-best-video-games-of-2021 \|website=The Guardian \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Third-person shooter	Housemarque
2022	Wordle{{cite web \|title=The 20 best video games of 2022 \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/dec/21/the-20-best-video-games-of-2022 \|website=The Guardian \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Puzzle	Josh Wardle
2023	The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom{{cite web \|title=The 20 best video games of 2023 \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/dec/18/the-20-best-video-games-of-2023 \|website=The Guardian \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2024	Astro Bot{{cite web \|title=The 20 best video games of 2024 \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/games/2024/dec/19/the-20-best-video-games-of-2024 \|website=The Guardian \|access-date=23 December 2024}}	Platformer	Team Asobi

= ''Hardcore Gamer'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2012	Far Cry 3{{cite web\|url=https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2012/12/31/game-of-the-year-winner/23263/\|title=2012's Game of the Year Winner\|work=Hardcore Gamer\|access-date=8 January 2018\|date=31 December 2012\|archive-date=8 January 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190108100932/https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2012/12/31/game-of-the-year-winner/23263/\|url-status=live}}	First-person shooter	Ubisoft
2013	The Last of Us{{cite web \|url=http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2013/12/22/2013-game-of-the-year-award/67365/ \|title=2013's Game of the Year Award \|publisher=Hardcore Gamer \|access-date=8 January 2019 \|date=22 December 2013 \|archive-date=12 May 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150512001706/http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2013/12/22/2013-game-of-the-year-award/67365/ \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2014	Dragon Age: Inquisition{{cite web \|url=https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2015/01/01/best-of-2014-day-ten-game-of-the-year/126826/ \|title=2014's Game of the Year \|publisher=Hardcore Gamer \|access-date=8 January 2019 \|date=January 2015 \|archive-date=8 January 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190108145451/https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2015/01/01/best-of-2014-day-ten-game-of-the-year/126826/ \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	BioWare
2015	Tales from the Borderlands{{cite web \|url=http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2016/01/09/best-of-2015-day-nine-game-of-the-year-2/186300/ \|title=Day nine: Game of the Year 2015 \|publisher=Hardcore Gamer \|access-date=8 January 2018 \|date=9 January 2016 \|archive-date=26 September 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926051951/http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2016/01/09/best-of-2015-day-nine-game-of-the-year-2/186300/ \|url-status=live }}	Graphic adventure	Telltale Games
2016	Owlboy{{cite web \|url=https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2017/01/09/best-of-2016-day-nine-game-of-the-year-2/242368/ \|title=Day nine: Game of the Year 2016 \|publisher=Hardcore Gamer \|access-date=8 January 2019 \|date=9 January 2017 \|archive-date=4 January 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104163814/https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2017/01/09/best-of-2016-day-nine-game-of-the-year-2/242368/ \|url-status=live }}	Platform-adventure	D-Pad Studio
2017	Nier: Automata{{cite web\|url=https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2018/01/08/top-10-games-of-2017-game-of-the-year/285258/\|title=Top 10 Games of 2017 (Game of the Year)\|publisher=Hardcore Gamer\|access-date=8 January 2019\|date=8 January 2018\|archive-date=8 January 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190108100929/https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2018/01/08/top-10-games-of-2017-game-of-the-year/285258/\|url-status=live}}	Action role-playing	PlatinumGames
2018	God of War{{cite web\|url=https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2019/01/07/top-10-games-of-2018-game-of-the-year/321613/\|title=Top 10 Games of 2018 (Game of the Year)\|publisher=Hardcore Gamer\|access-date=8 January 2019\|date=7 January 2019\|archive-date=8 January 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190108033654/https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2019/01/07/top-10-games-of-2018-game-of-the-year/321613/\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Santa Monica Studio
2019	Resident Evil 2{{cite web \|author1=HG Staff \|title=Top 10 Games of 2019 (Game of the Year) \|url=https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2020/01/07/top-10-games-of-2019-game-of-the-year/364183/ \|website=Hardcore Gamer \|date=7 January 2020 \|access-date=20 January 2020 \|archive-date=15 January 2020 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115133229/https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2020/01/07/top-10-games-of-2019-game-of-the-year/364183/ \|url-status=live }}	Survival horror	Capcom
2020	Ghost of Tsushima{{cite web \|author1=HG Staff \|title=Top 10 Games of 2020 (Game of the Year) \|url=https://hardcoregamer.com/2020/12/20/top-10-games-of-2020-game-of-the-year/393729/ \|website=Hardcore Gamer \|date=20 December 2020 \|access-date=22 December 2020}}	Action-adventure	Sucker Punch Productions
2021	Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart{{cite web \|author1=HG Staff \|title=Top 10 Games of 2021 (Game of the Year) \|url=https://hardcoregamer.com/features/top-10-games-of-2021-game-of-the-year/416250/ \|website=Hardcore Gamer \|date=20 December 2021 \|access-date=2 January 2022}}	Third-person shooter	Insomniac Games
2022	God of War Ragnarök{{cite web \|author1=HG Staff \|title=Top 10 Games of 2022 (Game of the Year) \|url=https://hardcoregamer.com/features/top-10-games-of-2022-game-of-the-year/435048/ \|website=Hardcore Gamer \|date=18 December 2022 \|access-date=19 December 2022}}	Action-adventure	Santa Monica Studio
2023	Alan Wake 2{{cite web \|author1=HG Staff \|title=Top 10 Games of 2023 (Game of the Year) \|url=https://hardcoregamer.com/top-10-games-of-2023-game-of-the-year/ \|website=Hardcore Gamer \|date=20 December 2023 \|access-date=20 December 2023}}	Survival horror	Remedy Entertainment
2024	Astro Bot{{cite web \|author1=HG Staff \|title=Top 10 Games of 2024 (Game of the Year) \|url=https://hardcoregamer.com/top-10-games-of-2024-game-of-the-year/ \|website=Hardcore Gamer \|date=19 December 2024 \|access-date=23 December 2024}}	Platformer	Team Asobi

= ''IGN'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2001	Halo: Combat Evolved{{cite web \|url=http://cube.ign.com/articles/101/101074p1.html \|title=IGN Overall Game of the Year 2001 \|date=19 January 2002 \|publisher=Cube.ign.com \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=19 December 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111219112101/http://cube.ign.com/articles/101/101074p1.html \|url-status=live }}	First-person shooter	Bungie
2002	Battlefield 1942{{cite web \|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/01/24/2002-overall-game-of-the-year \|title=IGN Overall Game of the Year 2002 \|date=24 January 2003 \|publisher=IGN \|access-date=23 June 2020 \|archive-date=13 May 2020 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200513200943/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/01/24/2002-overall-game-of-the-year \|url-status=live }}	First-person shooter	Digital Illusions CE
2003	Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic{{cite web\|url= https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/01/17/best-of-2003-at-ign\|title= Best of 2003 at IGN\|date= 17 January 2004\|publisher= IGN\|access-date= 23 June 2020\|archive-date= 19 August 2020\|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200819174827/https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/01/17/best-of-2003-at-ign\|url-status= live}}	Role-playing	BioWare
2004	Half-Life 2{{cite web \|url=http://bestof.ign.com/2004/overall/20.html \|title=IGN Overall Game of the Year 2004 \|publisher=Bestof.ign.com \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=16 June 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616154700/http://bestof.ign.com/2004/overall/20.html \|url-status=dead }}	First-person shooter	Valve
2005	God of War{{cite web\|url=http://bestof.ign.com/2005/overall/25.html \|title=IGN Overall Game of the Year 2005 \|publisher=Bestof.ign.com \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131206114833/http://bestof.ign.com/2005/overall/25.html \|archive-date= 6 December 2013 }}	Action-adventure	Santa Monica Studio
2006	Ōkami{{cite web \|url=http://bestof.ign.com/2006/overall/39.html \|title=IGN Overall Game of the Year 2006 \|publisher=Bestof.ign.com \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=12 August 2007 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070812122748/http://bestof.ign.com/2006/overall/39.html \|url-status=dead }}	Action-adventure	Clover Studio
2007	Super Mario Galaxy{{cite web \|url=http://bestof.ign.com/2007/overall/25.html \|title=IGN Overall Game of the Year 2007 \|publisher=Bestof.ign.com \|access-date=13 August 2017 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080113203707/http://bestof.ign.com/2007/overall/25.html \|archive-date=13 January 2008 }}	Platformer	Nintendo EAD
2008	Fallout 3{{cite web \|url=http://au.bestof.ign.com/2008/overall/23.html \|title=IGN Overall: Game of the Year in 2008 \|publisher=Au.bestof.ign.com \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322084124/http://au.bestof.ign.com/2008/overall/23.html \|archive-date=22 March 2012 }}	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2009	Uncharted 2: Among Thieves{{cite web \|url=http://bestof.ign.com/2009/overall/overall-game-of-the-year.html \|title=IGN Overall Game of the Year 2009 \|publisher=Bestof.ign.com \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=15 May 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515071314/http://bestof.ign.com/2009/overall/overall-game-of-the-year.html \|url-status=dead }}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2010	Mass Effect 2{{cite web \|url=http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/01/15/ign-overall-game-of-the-year-2010-winner \|title=IGN Overall Game of the Year 2010 \|publisher=Ign.com \|date=14 January 2011 \|access-date=27 February 2013 \|archive-date=25 January 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130125042429/http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/01/15/ign-overall-game-of-the-year-2010-winner \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	BioWare
2011	Portal 2	Puzzle-platformer	Valve
2012	Journey	Adventure	Thatgamecompany
2013	The Last of Us	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2014	Dragon Age: Inquisition	Action role-playing	BioWare
2015	The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	Action role-playing	CD Projekt Red
2016	Overwatch{{cite web \|url=http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2016-awards/Game_of_the_Year \|title=IGN Overall Game of the Year 2016 \|website=IGN \|date=6 January 2016 \|access-date=6 January 2016 \|archive-date=13 December 2016 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161213152839/http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2016-awards/Game_of_the_Year \|url-status=live }}	First-person shooter	Blizzard Entertainment
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild{{cite web \|url=http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Game_of_the_Year \|title=IGN Overall Game of the Year 2017 \|website=IGN \|access-date=20 January 2017 \|archive-date=4 December 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204232133/http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Game_of_the_Year \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2018	God of War{{cite web \|author1=IGN Staff \|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/10/best-game-of-the-year-2018 \|website=IGN \|access-date=15 December 2019 \|title=Best Game of the Year 2018 \|date=10 December 2018 \|archive-date=29 September 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929102832/https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/10/best-game-of-the-year-2018 \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Santa Monica Studio
2019	Control{{cite web \|author1=IGN Staff \|title=Game of the Year 2019 \|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/10/best-games-2019 \|website=IGN \|date=10 December 2019 \|access-date=15 December 2019 \|archive-date=15 December 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191215085951/https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/10/best-games-2019 \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Remedy Entertainment
2020	Hades{{cite web \|author1=IGN Staff \|title=IGN's Game of the Year 2020 \|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/game-of-the-year-2020 \|website=IGN \|date=21 December 2020 \|access-date=22 December 2020}}	Action role-playing	Supergiant Games
2021	Forza Horizon 5{{cite web \|author1=IGN Staff \|title=The Best Game of the Year 2021 \|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/game-of-the-year-2021 \|website=IGN \|date=17 December 2021 \|access-date=2 January 2022}}	Racing	Playground Games
2022	Elden Ring{{cite web \|author1=IGN Staff \|title=The Best Game of 2022 \|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/best-game-2022 \|website=IGN \|date=7 December 2022 \|access-date=12 December 2022}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2023 \|The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom{{Cite web \|last=Kim \|first=Matt \|date=2023-12-15 \|title=The Best Game of 2023 \|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/best-video-games-2023 \|access-date=2023-12-15 \|website=IGN \|language=en}} \|Action-adventure \|Nintendo EPD
2024 \|Metaphor: ReFantazio{{Cite web \|last=Kim \|first=Matt \|date=2024-12-20 \|title=The Best Game of 2024 \|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/the-best-game-of-2024 \|access-date=2024-12-20 \|website=IGN \|language=en}} \|Role-playing \|Atlus

= ''Kotaku'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2007	Super Mario Galaxy{{cite web \|title=Kotaku's Overall Game of the Year\|last=Crecente \|first=Brian \|url=http://kotaku.com/338725/kotakus-overall-game-of-the-year \|work=Kotaku \|publisher=Gawker Media \|date=28 December 2007 \|accessdate=26 March 2024 \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008051051/http://kotaku.com/338725/kotakus-overall-game-of-the-year \|archivedate=8 October 2012 }}	Platformer	Nintendo EAD
2008	Grand Theft Auto IV{{cite web\|url=http://kotaku.com/5122222/kotakus-2008-games-of-the-year-awards\|title=Kotaku's 2008 Game of the Year\|work=Kotaku\|publisher=Gawker Media\|date=5 January 2009\|accessdate=26 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Rockstar North
2009	Uncharted 2: Among Thieves{{cite web\|last=Crecente\|first=Brian\|url=http://kotaku.com/5455099/kotakus-2009-game-of-the-year\|title=Kotaku's 2009 Game of the Year\|work=Kotaku\|publisher=Gawker Media\|date=25 January 2010\|accessdate=26 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2010	Red Dead Redemption{{cite web\|last=Crecente\|first=Brian\|url=http://kotaku.com/5741779/kotakus-2010-game-of-the-year\|title=Kotaku's 2010 Game of the Year\|work=Kotaku\|publisher=Gawker Media\|date=24 January 2011\|accessdate=26 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Rockstar San Diego
2011	Portal 2{{cite web\|last=Fahey\|first=Mike\|title=Portal 2 Takes Kotaku's 2011 Game of the Year Award for Science, You Monster\|url=http://kotaku.com/5872357/portal-2-takes-kotakus-2011-game-of-the-year-award-for-science-you-monster\|work=Kotaku\|publisher=Gawker Media\|date=2 January 2012\|accessdate=26 March 2024}}	Puzzle-platformer	Valve
2012	XCOM: Enemy Unknown{{cite web\|last=Totilo\|first=Stephen\|url=http://kotaku.com/5973782/xcom-enemy-unknown-is-kotakus-2012-game-of-the-year\|title=XCOM: Enemy Unknown is Kotaku's 2012 Game of the Year\|work=Kotaku\|publisher=Gawker Media\|date=7 January 2013\|accessdate=26 March 2024}}	Turn-based tactics	Firaxis Games
2013	The Last of Us{{cite web\|last=Totilo\|first=Stephen\|url=http://kotaku.com/the-last-of-us-is-kotakus-game-of-the-year-1491592059\|title=The Last of Us Is Kotaku's Game of the Year\|work=Kotaku\|publisher=Gawker Media\|date=30 December 2013\|accessdate=26 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2022	Elden Ring{{cite web \|title=Kotaku's Top 10 Games Of 2022 \|url=https://kotaku.com/goty-best-games-2022-elden-ring-god-war-ragnarok-marvel-1849934499 \|website=Kotaku \|date=30 December 2022\|access-date=26 March 2024}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2023	Alan Wake 2{{cite web \|title=GOTY: Kotaku's Top 12 Games Of 2023, Ranked \|url=https://kotaku.com/goty-best-games-2023-totk-baldurs-gate-3-alan-wake-2-1851109182 \|website=Kotaku \|date=22 December 2023\|access-date=26 March 2024}}	Survival horror	Remedy Entertainment
2024	Astro Bot{{cite web \|title=GOTY: Kotaku's Top 15 Games Of 2024, Ranked \|url=https://kotaku.com/goty-best-games-2024-astro-bot-dragon-age-star-wars-1851726357 \|website=Kotaku \|date=23 December 2024\|access-date=23 December 2024}}	Platformer	Team Asobi

= ''PC Gamer'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2011	The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim{{cite web \|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/pc-gamer-us-game-of-the-year-awards-2012/2/ \|title=PC Gamer's Game of the Year Awards 2011 \|first=PC \|last=Gamer \|work=PC Gamer \|date=8 February 2012 \|access-date=22 January 2024 }}	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2012	Mass Effect 3{{cite web \|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/the-game-of-the-year-2012-mass-effect-3/ \|title=PC Gamer's Game of the Year Awards 2012 \|first=Tom \|last=Francis \|work=PC Gamer \|date=31 December 2012 \|access-date=22 January 2024 }}	Action role-playing	BioWare
2013	Spelunky{{cite web \|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/game-of-the-year-2013-spelunky/ \|title=PC Gamer's Game of the Year Awards 2013 \|first=PC \|last=Gamer \|work=PC Gamer \|date=1 January 2014 \|access-date=22 January 2024 }}	Platform	Mossmouth, LLC
2014	Alien: Isolation{{cite web \|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/pc-gamer-game-of-the-year-awards-2014/ \|title=PC Gamer's Game of the Year Awards 2014 \| first=PC \|last=Gamer \|work=PC Gamer \|date=18 December 2014 \|access-date=22 January 2024 }}	Survival horror	Creative Assembly
2015	Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain{{cite web \|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/pc-gamer-game-of-the-year-awards-2015/ \|title=PC Gamer's Game of the Year Awards 2015 \|first=Phil \|last=Savage \|work=PC Gamer \|date=17 December 2015 \|access-date=22 January 2024 }}	Action-adventure	Kojima Productions
2016	Dishonored 2{{cite web \|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/game-of-the-year-awards-2016/ \|title=PC Gamer's Game of the Year Awards 2016 \|first=Phil \|last=Savage \|work=PC Gamer \|date=16 December 2016 \|access-date=22 January 2024 }}	Action-adventure	Arkane Lyon
2017	Divinity: Original Sin II{{cite web \|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/game-of-the-year-awards-2017/ \|title=PC Gamer's Game of the Year Awards 2017 \|first=Phil \|last=Savage \|work=PC Gamer \|date=18 December 2017 \|access-date=22 January 2024 }}	Role-playing	Larian Studios
2018	Into the Breach{{cite web \|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/game-of-the-year-awards-2018/ \|title=PC Gamer's Game of the Year Awards 2018 \|first=PC \|last=Gamer \|work=PC Gamer \|date=28 December 2018 \|access-date=22 January 2024 }}	Turn-based strategy	Subset Games
2019	Disco Elysium{{cite web \|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/game-of-the-year-awards-2019/ \|title=PC Gamer's Game of the Year Awards 2019 \|first=PC \|last=Gamer \|work=PC Gamer \|date=30 December 2019 \|access-date=22 January 2024 }}	Role-playing	ZA/UM
2020	Death Stranding{{cite web \|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/game-of-the-year-awards-2020/ \|title=PC Gamer's Game of the Year Awards 2020 \|first=Phil \|last=Savage \|work=PC Gamer \|date=19 December 2020 \|access-date=22 January 2024 }}	Action	Kojima Productions
2021	Valheim{{cite web \|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/game-of-the-year-awards-2021/ \|title=PC Gamer's Game of the Year Awards 2021 \|first=Phil \|last=Savage \|work=PC Gamer \|date=31 December 2021 \|access-date=22 January 2024 }}	Sandbox, Survival	Iron Gate Studio
2022	Elden Ring{{cite web \|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/game-of-the-year-awards-2022/ \|title=PC Gamer's Game of the Year Awards 2022 \|first=Phil \|last=Savage \|work=PC Gamer \|date=28 December 2022 \|access-date=22 January 2024 }}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2023	Baldur's Gate 3{{cite web \|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/game-of-the-year-awards-2023/ \|title=PC Gamer's Game of the Year Awards 2023 \|first=Phil \|last=Savage \|work=PC Gamer \|date=28 December 2023 \|access-date=22 January 2024 }}	Role-playing	Larian Studios
2024	Balatro{{cite web \|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/games/game-of-the-year-awards-2024/ \|title=PC Gamer's Game of the Year Awards 2024 \|first=Phil \|last=Savage \|work=PC Gamer \|date=30 December 2024 \|access-date=30 December 2024 }}	Roguelike deck-building	LocalThunk

= ''Polygon'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2012	The Walking Dead{{cite web \|url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/1/11/3863618/game-of-the-year-2012-goty-the-walking-dead \|title=Polygon 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead \|first=Christopher \|last=Grant \|work=Polygon \|date=11 January 2013 \|access-date=16 February 2013 \|archive-date=19 February 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130219005003/http://www.polygon.com/2013/1/11/3863618/game-of-the-year-2012-goty-the-walking-dead \|url-status=live }}	Graphic adventure	Telltale Games
2013	Gone Home{{cite web \|url=http://www.polygon.com/2014/1/15/5311568/game-of-the-year-2013-gone-home \|title=Polygon's 2013 Game of the Year: Gone Home \|first=Christopher \|last=Grant \|work=Polygon \|date=15 January 2014 \|access-date=15 January 2014 \|archive-date=27 May 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140527120118/http://www.polygon.com/2014/1/15/5311568/game-of-the-year-2013-gone-home \|url-status=live }}	Adventure	The Fullbright Company
2014	Dragon Age: Inquisition{{cite web \|url=http://www.polygon.com/2014/12/31/7474647/polygons-games-of-the-year-2014-1-dragon-age-inquisition \|title=Polygon's Games of the Year 2014 #1: Dragon Age: Inquisition \|first=Campbell \|last=Colin \|work=Polygon \|date=31 December 2014 \|access-date=5 January 2015 \|archive-date=2 January 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150102194745/http://www.polygon.com/2014/12/31/7474647/polygons-games-of-the-year-2014-1-dragon-age-inquisition \|url-status=live }}	Action role-playing	BioWare
2015	Her Story{{cite web \|url=http://www.polygon.com/a/game-of-the-year-2015/her-story-game-of-the-year-2015-polygon \|title=Polygon's Games of the Year 2015 #1: Her Story \|first=Philip \|last=Kollar \|work=Polygon \|date=18 December 2015 \|access-date=6 January 2015 \|archive-date=15 January 2016 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115215539/http://www.polygon.com/a/game-of-the-year-2015/her-story-game-of-the-year-2015-polygon \|url-status=live }}	Interactive movie	Sam Barlow
2016	Doom{{cite web \|url=http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/6/14057018/doom-games-of-the-year-2016 \|title=Polygon's 2016 Games of the Year #1: Doom \|first=Christopher \|last=Grant \|work=Polygon \|date=6 January 2016 \|access-date=6 January 2016 \|archive-date=7 January 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170107004013/http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/6/14057018/doom-games-of-the-year-2016 \|url-status=live }}	First-person shooter	id Software
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild{{Cite web\|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017-best-games/2017/12/15/16780516/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-goty-best-games-2017\|title=Our #1 game of the year: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild\|last=Tach\|first=Dave\|date=15 December 2017\|website=Polygon\|access-date=18 December 2017\|archive-date=18 December 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171218172345/https://www.polygon.com/2017-best-games/2017/12/15/16780516/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-goty-best-games-2017\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2018	God of War{{cite web\|url=https://www.polygon.com/best-games-2018/2018/12/21/18149534/god-of-war-game-of-the-year-2018\|title=God of War is the best game of 2018\|work=Polygon\|date=21 December 2018\|access-date=21 December 2018\|archive-date=21 December 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181221213215/https://www.polygon.com/best-games-2018/2018/12/21/18149534/god-of-war-game-of-the-year-2018\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Santa Monica Studio
2019	Outer Wilds{{cite web \|last1=Stark \|first1=Chelsea \|title=GOTY 2019 #1: Outer Wilds \|url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/12/13/21011871/outer-wilds-goty-best-games-of-the-year \|website=Polygon \|date=13 December 2019 \|access-date=15 December 2019 \|archive-date=14 December 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191214133557/https://www.polygon.com/2019/12/13/21011871/outer-wilds-goty-best-games-of-the-year \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Mobius Digital
2020	Hades{{cite web \|last1=Myers \|first1=Maddy \|title=Why Hades is Polygon's game of the year \|url=https://www.polygon.com/22167819/hades-game-of-the-year-2020 \|website=Polygon \|date=14 December 2020 \|access-date=15 December 2020}}	Action role-playing	Supergiant Games
2021	Inscryption{{cite web\|url=https://www.polygon.com/c/22796149/50-best-video-games-of-2021-polygon-goty\|title=The best video games of 2021\|website=Polygon\|date=10 December 2021 \|access-date=11 December 2021}}	Roguelike	Daniel Mullins Games
2022	Elden Ring{{cite web \|title=The Best Game of 2022 \|url=https://www.polygon.com/what-to-play/22956981/best-games-2022-list \|website=Polygon \|date=2 March 2022 \|access-date=14 December 2022}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2023	The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom{{cite web \|title=The Best Game of 2023 \|url=https://www.polygon.com/23648669/best-video-games-2023 \|website=Polygon \|date=6 December 2023 \|access-date=6 December 2023}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2024	Balatro{{cite web \|title=The 50 best video games of 2024 \|url=https://www.polygon.com/what-to-play/24078256/best-video-games-2024 \|website=Polygon \|date=5 December 2024 \|access-date=5 December 2024}}	Roguelike deck-building	LocalThunk

= ''The Telegraph'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2008	Fable II{{cite web \|title=The 50 best games of 2008 \|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/3550904/The-50-best-games-of-2008.html/1000 \|website=The Telegraph \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action role-playing	Lionhead Studios
2009	Uncharted 2: Among Thieves{{cite web \|title=Top 10 video games of 2009 \|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/6788511/Top-10-video-games-of-2009.html \|website=The Telegraph \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2011	\| Batman: Arkham City{{cite web \|title=Telegraph video game awards 2011 \|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/8974993/Telegraph-video-game-awards-2011.html \|website=The Telegraph \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Rocksteady Studios
2012	The Walking Dead{{cite web \|title=Telegraph video game awards 2012 \|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/9759402/Telegraph-video-game-awards-2012.html \|website=The Telegraph \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Graphic adventure	Telltale Games
2013	The Last of Us{{cite web \|title=Telegraph Video Game Awards 2013 \|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/10542023/Telegraph-Video-Game-Awards-2013.html \|website=The Telegraph \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2014	Alien: Isolation{{cite web \|title=The 25 best video games of 2014 \|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/video-games/11316700/The-25-best-video-games-of-2014.html \|website=The Telegraph \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Survival horror	Creative Assembly
2015	Bloodborne{{cite web \|title=The Telegraph Game Awards 2015 \|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/what-to-play/the-telegraph-game-awards-2015/ \|website=The Telegraph \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware
2016	Dishonored 2{{cite web \|title=The 10 best video games of 2016 \|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/what-to-play/10-best-video-games-2016/ \|website=The Telegraph \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Arkane Studios
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild{{cite web \|title=The Telegraph Game of the Year The 15 best video games of 2017 \|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/features/telegraph-game-year-15-best-video-games-2017/ \|website=The Telegraph \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2018	Red Dead Redemption 2{{cite web \|title=Games of 2018: Red Dead Redemption 2's refusal of compromise defines its excellence \|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/features/best-games-2018-red-dead-redemption-2/ \|website=The Telegraph \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Rockstar Games
2019	Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice{{cite web \|title=The best video games of 2019: From Gears to Grindstone \|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/guides/best-video-games-2019-gears-grindstone/ \|website=The Telegraph \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	FromSoftware
2020	The Last of Us Part II{{cite web \|title=The 10 best video games of 2020 \|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/features/best-video-games-2020/ \|website=The Telegraph \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2021	Deathloop{{cite web \|title=The 20 best video games of 2021 \|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/features/20-best-video-games-2021/ \|website=The Telegraph \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	First-person shooter	Arkane Studios
2022	Elden Ring{{cite web \|title=Elden Ring, God of War and more: the best video games of 2022 \|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/features/best-video-games-2022/ \|website=The Telegraph \|access-date=21 March 2024}}	Action role-playing	FromSoftware

= ''Time'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2006	Wii Sports	Sports	Nintendo EAD
2007	Halo 3	First-person shooter	Bungie
2008	Grand Theft Auto IV	Action-adventure	Rockstar North
2009	Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2	First-person shooter	Infinity Ward
2010	Alan Wake	Action-adventure	Remedy Entertainment
2011	Minecraft	Sandbox	Mojang
2012	Guild Wars 2	MMORPG	ArenaNet
2013	Grand Theft Auto V	Action-adventure	Rockstar North
2014	80 Days	Interactive fiction	Inkle
2015	Prune	Puzzle	Joel McDonald
2016	The Witness	Puzzle	Thekla, Inc.
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild{{cite magazine\|url=https://time.com/5030122/top-10-video-games-2017/\|title=10 Best Video Games of 2017\|magazine=Time\|access-date=21 November 2017\|archive-date=21 November 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171121140310/http://time.com/5030122/top-10-video-games-2017/\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2018	God of War{{cite magazine\|url=https://time.com/5455710/best-video-games-2018/\|title=Best Video Games of 2018\|magazine=Time\|access-date=19 December 2018\|archive-date=30 January 2019\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190130223526/http://time.com/5455710/best-video-games-2018/\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Santa Monica Studio
2020	Hades{{cite magazine\|url=https://time.com/5912417/best-video-games-2020/\|title=The 10 Best Video Games of 2020\|magazine=Time\|access-date=24 November 2020}}	Action role-playing	Supergiant Games
2021	Metroid Dread{{cite magazine\|url=https://time.com/6126797/best-video-games-2021/\|title=The 10 Best Video Games of 2021\|magazine=Time\|access-date=12 December 2021}}	Action-adventure	MercurySteam
2022	God of War Ragnarök{{cite magazine\|url=https://time.com/6235588/best-video-games-2022/\|title=The 10 Best Video Games of 2022\|magazine=Time\|access-date=28 November 2022}}	Action-adventure	Santa Monica Studio
2023	Alan Wake 2{{cite magazine\|url=https://time.com/6340124/best-video-games-2023/\|title=The 10 Best Video Games of 2023\|magazine=Time\|access-date=29 November 2023}}	Survival horror	Remedy Entertainment
2024	Dragon Age: The Veilguard{{cite magazine\|url=https://time.com/7199868/best-video-games-2024/\|title=The 10 Best Video Games of 2024\|magazine=Time\|access-date=5 December 2024}}	Action role-playing	BioWare

= ''USgamer'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2015	Super Mario Maker{{Cite web\|url=http://www.usgamer.net/articles/usgamers-game-of-the-year-for-2015\|title=USgamer's Game of the Year for 2015\|website=USGamer\|date=1 August 2016\|access-date=1 January 2018\|archive-date=2 January 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180102073436/http://www.usgamer.net/articles/usgamers-game-of-the-year-for-2015\|url-status=live}}	Platform	Nintendo EAD
2016	Overwatch{{Cite web\|url=http://www.usgamer.net/articles/usgamers-best-games-of-2016-the-game-of-the-year\|title=USgamer's Game of the Year for 2016\|website=USGamer\|date=30 December 2016\|access-date=1 January 2018\|archive-date=2 January 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180102191403/http://www.usgamer.net/articles/usgamers-best-games-of-2016-the-game-of-the-year\|url-status=live}}	First-person shooter	Blizzard Entertainment
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild{{Cite web\|url=http://www.usgamer.net/articles/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-game-of-the-year-for-2017\|title=USgamer's Game of the Year for 2017\|website=USGamer\|date=29 December 2017\|access-date=1 January 2018\|archive-date=31 December 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231233038/http://www.usgamer.net/articles/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-game-of-the-year-for-2017\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD
2018	Red Dead Redemption 2{{cite web\|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/usg-top-20-games-of-the-year\|title=USgamer's Top 20 games of the year\|work=USgamer\|date=20 December 2018\|access-date=20 December 2018\|archive-date=21 December 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181221041525/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/usg-top-20-games-of-the-year\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Rockstar Games
2019	Disco Elysium{{cite web \|last1=McCarthy \|first1=Caty \|title=USG Game of The Year 2019: Disco Elysium Let Us Be Human, No Matter the Cost \|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/usg-game-of-the-year-2019-disco-elysium-let-us-be-human-no-matter-the-cost \|website=USGamer \|access-date=20 December 2019 \|archive-date=20 December 2019 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220025142/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/usg-game-of-the-year-2019-disco-elysium-let-us-be-human-no-matter-the-cost \|url-status=live }}	Role-playing	ZA/UM
2020	Hades{{cite web \| url = https://www.usgamer.net/articles/usg-game-of-the-year-2020-hades-rebuilding-home \| title = USG Game of the Year 2020: Hades Isn't Just About Escaping Home, But Rebuilding It \| first = Eric \| last = Van Allen \| date = 23 December 2020 \| access-date = 23 December 2020 \| work = USGamer \| archive-date = 29 April 2021 \| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210429110028/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/usg-game-of-the-year-2020-hades-rebuilding-home \| url-status = dead }}	Action role-playing	Supergiant Games

= ''Yahoo!'' =

Year	Game	Genre	Developer(s)
class="wikitable"
2007	Super Mario Galaxy{{cite web \|author=Contact Brian Crecente: Comment \|url=http://kotaku.com/338725/kotakus-overall-game-of-the-year \|title=Kotaku's 2007 Game of the Year \|publisher=Kotaku.com \|date=28 December 2007 \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=8 October 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008051051/http://kotaku.com/338725/kotakus-overall-game-of-the-year \|url-status=live }}	Platformer	Nintendo EAD
2008	Fallout 3	Action role-playing	Bethesda Game Studios
2009	Uncharted 2: Among Thieves{{cite web \|first=Brian \|last=Crecente \|url=http://kotaku.com/5455099/kotakus-2009-game-of-the-year \|title=Kotaku's 2009 Game of the Year \|publisher=Kotaku.com \|date=25 January 2010 \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=16 October 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016190056/http://kotaku.com/5455099/kotakus-2009-game-of-the-year \|url-status=live }}	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2010	Red Dead Redemption{{cite web \|url=http://www.kotaku.com.au/2011/01/kotakus-2010-game-of-the-year/ \|title=Kotaku's 2010 Game of the Year \|publisher=Kotaku Australia \|date=25 January 2011 \|access-date=31 July 2012 \|archive-date=30 August 2012 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120830061212/http://www.kotaku.com.au/2011/01/kotakus-2010-game-of-the-year/ \|url-status=dead }}	Action-adventure	Rockstar San Diego
2011	\| Batman: Arkham City	Action-adventure	Rocksteady Studios
2012	The Walking Dead	Graphic adventure	Telltale Games
2013	The Last of Us	Action-adventure	Naughty Dog
2014	Dragon Age: Inquisition	Action role-playing	BioWare
2015	The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	Action role-playing	CD Projekt Red
2017	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild{{cite web\|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/best-video-game-2017-190006585.html\|title=The Best Video Games of 2017\|publisher=Yahoo!\|date=1 December 2017\|access-date=1 January 2018\|archive-date=1 January 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101194501/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/best-video-game-2017-190006585.html\|url-status=live}}	Action-adventure	Nintendo EPD

References

Category:Video game awards

Category:Lists of video games by reception or rating

Game of the Year awards

List of Game of the Year awards#GameSpot

Events and ceremonies

= British Academy Games Awards (BAFTA Games Awards) =

= Czech Game of the Year Awards =

= D.I.C.E. Awards =

= Electronic Gaming Awards (formerly Arcade Awards) =

= ''Famitsu'' Awards =

= The Game Awards =

= Game Developers Choice Awards =

= Golden Joystick Awards =

= Japan Game Awards (formerly CESA Awards) =

= New York Game Awards =

= Spike Video Game Awards =

= SXSW Gaming Awards =

= VSDA Awards =

Publications and media

= ''Ars Technica'' =

= ''Destructoid'' =

= ''Easy Allies'' =

= ''Edge'' =

= ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' (''EGM'') =

= ''Empire'' =

= ''Entertainment Weekly'' =

= ''Eurogamer'' =

= ''Game Informer'' =

= ''GameSpot'' =

= ''GameSpy'' =

= ''GamesRadar+'' =

=''Gamest''=

= ''GameTrailers'' =

= ''Giant Bomb'' =

= ''The Guardian'' =

= ''Hardcore Gamer'' =

= ''IGN'' =

= ''Kotaku'' =

= ''PC Gamer'' =

= ''Polygon'' =

= ''The Telegraph'' =

= ''Time'' =

= ''USgamer'' =

= ''Yahoo!'' =

See also

References