The Game Awards this year did not disappoint. There were some incredible moments, some cringe-worthy ones, and a whole lot of shade. Check out the winners!
Game of the Year
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (CD Projekt Red and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)
Developer of the Year
CD Projekt Red (The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt)
Best Independent Game
Rocket League (Psyonix)
Best Mobile/Handheld Game
Lara Croft Go (Square Enix Montreal and Square Enix)
Best Narrative
Her Story (Sam Barlow)
Best Art Direction
Ori and the Blind Forest (Moon Studios and Microsoft Studios)
Best Score/Soundtrack
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (Ludvig Forssell, Justin Burnett, Daniel James, and Kojima Productions)
Best Performance
Viva Seifert (Her Story)
Game For Impact
Life Is Strange (Dontnod Entertainment and Square Enix)
Best Shooter
Splatoon (Nintendo EAD Group No. 2 and Nintendo)
Best Action/Adventure Game
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (Kojima Productions and Konami)
Best Role-Playing Game
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (CD Projekt Red and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)
Best Fighting Game
Mortal Kombat X (NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)
Best Family Game
Super Mario Maker (Nintendo EAD Group No. 4 and Nintendo)
Best Sports/Racing Game
Rocket League (Psyonix)
Best Multiplayer
Splatoon (Nintendo EAD Group No. 2 and Nintendo)
Most Anticipated Game
No Man’s Sky (Hello Games)
Esports Player of the Year
Kenny “KennyS” Schrub (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Team EnVyUs)
Esports Team of the Year
Optic Gaming
Esports Game of the Year
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (Valve)
Trending Gamer
Greg Miller
Best Fan Creation
Portal Stories: Mel (Prism Studios)
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