The (other) Game Awards
And so the sun sets on another Gamescom — and it seems that this year’s event was something of a successful comeback. Making a grand return to Germany’s Koelnmesse complex, the first physical Gamescom in over two years saw players, press, and publishers gather together to show off and/or experience some of the top titles currently working their way toward an eager gaming public.
While some, this author included, found theOpening Night Live streama tad underwhelming, there was a large selection of interesting games and projects showcased both online and on the show floor over the course of the week-long event. As is tradition, a jury of Gamescom’s peers and employeeshas put together an awards list, shining the spotlight on a selection of titles showcased during the event that stood out to the panel as being particularly promising, impressive releases.
Now, of course, we don’t need to puttoomuch weight on this list. It is, after all, an honors list of Gamescom games as decided by Gamescom. But it’s still interesting to see which of the 100+ games in attendance this week have been selected as featuring some special promise, and it may help them find their way onto your own personal radar. I’m certainly looking forward to seeing more ofLies of P.
Here are the Gamescom 2022 award winners:
Best Action Adventure Game:Lies of PBest Action Game:Metal: HellsingerBest Family Game:Paper TrailBest Indie Game:InkulinatiBest Multiplayer Game:Warhammer 40,000: DarktideBest Ongoing Game:Sea of ThievesBest Role Playing Game:Lies of PBest Sports Game:AEW: Fight ForeverBest Strategy/Simulation Game:IXIONMost Original Game:InkulinatiMost Wanted Microsoft Xbox Game:The Last Case of Benedict FoxMost Wanted Nintendo Switch Game:Tin HeartsMost Wanted PC Game:Metal: HellsingerMost Wanted Sony PlayStation Game:Lies of PBest Trailer/Announcement:Hogwarts LegacyBest Booth:Bandai Namco EntertainmentBest Lineup:PlaionHeart of Gaming Award –The game industry’s solidarity with UkraineGamescom Goes Green Award:Ukie
