New York Game Awards 2023: Videogame Critics Nominate Astro Bot for Four Awards

Announcing the Nominees for the 14th Annual New York Game Awards

The anticipation for the next major gaming awards ceremony is building as the New York Videogame Critics Circle reveals its nominees for the 14th Annual New York Game Awards. This year’s event celebrates remarkable achievements across diverse categories, highlighting games that have earned multiple nominations. A noteworthy highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the 2025 Andrew Yoon Legend Award to Sam Lake, the esteemed Creative Director at Remedy Entertainment, recognizing his significant contributions to the gaming industry.

Harold Goldberg, President and Founder of NYVGCC, expressed his excitement, stating, “2024 was another standout year for video games, and we’re thrilled to recognize these stunning projects at the 14th New York Game Awards on January 21. Our team of journalists, interns, and volunteers at NYVGCC look forward to hosting and honoring the many talented individuals who work in the video game industry.”

Full List of Nominees

Here are all the nominees competing for honors at this highly anticipated event:

Big Apple Award for Best Game of the Year

Balatro
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
Astrobot
UFO 50
1000xResist
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Metaphor: ReFantasia
EA Sports College Football 25

Off Broadway Award for Best Indie Game

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
Balatro
I Am Your Beast
UFO 50
1000xResist
Thank Goodness You’re Here!
I don’t think so

Herman Melville Award for Best Writing in a Game

Harold Halibut
Metaphor: ReFantasia
1000xResist
Life is Strange: Double Exposure
Phoenix Springs
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Statue of Liberty Award for Best World

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
Astrobot
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Tin Pan Alley Award for Best Music in a Game

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
Life is Strange: Double Exposure
Astrobot
Arch
Black Myth Wukong
1000xResist

Great White Way Award for Best Acting in a Game

Abubakar Salim as Zao, Zuberi, and Griot Echo in Tales of Kenzara: ZAU
John Eric Bentley as Barret in Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
Hannah Telle as Max Caulfield in Life is Strange: Double Exposure
Melina Juergens as Senua in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
Troy Baker as Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Humberly González as Kay in Star Wars Outlaws

Coney Island Dreamland Award for Best AR/VR Game

Thrasher
Batman: Arkham Shadow
Painter Generation VR
Skydance’s Behemoth
Silent Slayer: Vault of the Vampire
Shattered

Central Park Children’s Zoo Award for Best Kids Game

Astrobot
Super Mario Party Jamboree
Little Kitty, Big City
Sonic X Shadow Generations
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

A-Train Award for Best Mobile Game

Rabbids: Legends of the Multiverse
Wuthering Waves
Zenless Zone Zero
From the stars
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket

Freedom Tower Award for Best Remake

Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered
Silent Hill 2
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
Age of Mythology: Retold
Persona 3: Reload

Chumley’s Speakeasy Award for Best Hidden Gem

Ultros
Vampire Therapist
Mouthwashing
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story
Mars After Midnight
Starstruck: Hands of Time

NYC GWB Award for Best DLC

Alan Wake II: Night Springs and The Lake House
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown – Mask of Darkness
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Remnant 2: The Dark Horizon
Splatoon 3: Side Order
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred

Knickerbocker Award for Best Games Journalism

Duncan Fyfe
Alexis Ong
Grant Stoner
Mason Andrew Hamberlin
Edwin Evans-Thirlwell
Simone De Rochefort & Clayton Ashley

This comprehensive list showcases the exceptional talent within the gaming community. If you’re in the vicinity, you may purchase tickets to attend the event in person and be part of the celebrations.

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