PlayStation Fans Pick Their Favorite Games of the Year

by

Summary

  • PlayStation Blog has revealed its Game of the Year awards, with 1.6 million fans voting across 19 categories.
  • Astro Bot won PS Blog’s Best PlayStation 5 Game, with Team Asobi winning Studio of the Year.
  • The Most Anticipated Game of 2025 and Beyond is Ghost of Yotei.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I can confidently say that 2024 has been one of the most exhilarating years in gaming history, and PlayStation has once again proven its dominance in the industry. The PlayStation Blog Game of the Year awards not only reaffirm this fact but also showcase the incredible talent and creativity within the gaming community.

2024 has been an extraordinary year for PlayStation, and the official PlayStation Blog awards have just been unveiled to showcase the games that captivated fans the most this year. The honors from PlayStation were presented a week after Geoff Keighley’s 2024 Game Awards left fans in awe with announcements like “The Witcher 4”, the comeback of two popular Capcom series – “Onimusha” and “Okami”, and Naughty Dog’s new major intellectual property, “Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet”. Meanwhile, Sony’s own “Astro Bot” walked away with the prestigious Game of the Year award.

2024 promises to be an unforgettable year for PlayStation gamers, with blockbuster titles like “Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth,” “Black Myth: Wukong,” “Silent Hill 2,” the Game of the Year winner “Astro Bot,” and the multiplayer sensation “Helldivers 2” gracing the console. Titles such as “Stellar Blade” and Team Ninja’s “Rise of the Ronin” also garnered significant acclaim throughout the year. To top it all off, Sony introduced the PlayStation 5 Pro, a mid-generation upgrade that sparked debate over its high price but offers 2TB of storage space and visual improvements to several notable games.

2024 is nearing its end and the PlayStation Blog has unveiled its Game of the Year honors. Over 1.6 million fans cast their votes in 19 distinct categories. Following its win at The Game Awards 2024, “Astro Bot” emerged as the PS Blog’s Best PlayStation 5 Game, with Team Asobi claiming the Studio of the Year award. Eve, the protagonist from “Stellar Blade,” was voted as the Best New Character, while “Silent Hill 2” took home the Best Story prize. “Black Myth: Wukong” was adored by PlayStation enthusiasts as their preferred Graphical Showcase. Not only did “Astro Bot” secure the top honor, but it also garnered awards in six different categories, making it the most awarded game.

2024 PlayStation Blog Game of the Year Award Winners

  • Best New Character – Eve (Stellar Blade)
  • Best Story – Silent Hill 2
  • Best Graphical Showcase – Black Myth: Wukong
  • Best Art Direction – Astro Bot
  • Best Audio Design – Astro Bot
  • Best Soundtrack – Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
  • Best Use of DualSense – Astro Bot
  • Best Accessibility Features – Astro Bot
  • Best Multiplayer Experience – Helldivers 2
  • Best Ongoing Game – Fortnite
  • Best Expansion – Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
  • Best Sports Game – EA Sports FC 25
  • Best Rerelease – The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered
  • Best Independent Game – Balatro
  • Best PS VR2 Game – Resident Evil 4 VR Mode
  • Best PS4 Game – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
  • Best PS5 Game – Astro Bot
  • Studio of the Year – Team Asobi (Astro Bot)
  • Most Anticipated Game of 2025 and Beyond – Ghost of Yotei

It’s no wonder that many fans were thrilled when Helldivers 2 was given PS Blog’s Best Multiplayer Experience award, and Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC was crowned 2024’s Best Expansion on PlayStation. In the indie game realm, Balatro, a game inspired by poker and roguelike mechanics, took home the title of Best Independent Game, much like it did last week at Geoff Keighley’s event. As for future releases, Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Yotei is generating the most excitement among PlayStation gamers for 2025 and beyond, outshining games like Marvel’s Wolverine, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds. PS Blog clarified that Grand Theft Auto 6 was not included in a category this year due to the rule that the same game can’t win two years in a row.

As the year 2024 comes to an end, PlayStation enthusiasts are undoubtedly eager for what the following year, 2025, has in store for them. The highly anticipated sequels, “Ghost of Yotei” and “Death Stranding 2,” produced by Kojima Productions, are expected to be major highlights for PlayStation. With their release dates tentatively scheduled for 2025, fans will have to exercise a little more patience to learn the specific launch dates for these intriguing triple-A blockbuster games.

Read More

2024-12-18 00:03