Shacknews Best Mod of 2023 – MyHouse.wad
Myhouse.wad is one of the most unsettling and surreal mods in the 30-year-old Doom modding scene, and one of its best.
Shacknews Best Gaming Accessory of 2023 – SteelSeries Alias Gaming Mic
Find out why SteelSeries' Alias Mics captured our hearts, as well as our audio, in the Best Gaming Accessory vote.
Shacknews Best Horror Game of 2023 – Resident Evil 4
Find out why, among all the games that haunted our dreams in 2023, it was Resident Evil 4 that had us listening carefully for incoming chainsaws.
Shacknews Best Early Access Game of 2023 – Dark and Darker
Dark and Darker came out of nowhere, dominated Steam charts, crushed it on Twitch, and gave players something they didn't know they needed.
Shacknews Best Sports Game of 2023 – MLB The Show 23
MLB The Show 23 continued the series' streak of providing consistent and enjoyable baseball simulation experiences.
Shacknews Best Cozy Game of 2023 – Hello Kitty Island Adventure
In our inaugural vote for Best Cozy Game of 2023, it was Hello Kitty Island Adventure that took home the first prize.
Shacknews Best Comeback of 2023 – F-Zero Franchise
After nearly 20 years, the F-Zero franchise came back in a huge way in 2023.
Shacknews Best Strand Game of 2023 – Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Building connections to help your fellow Mario Bros. Wonder players in a huge part of the game, and why it's our favorite Strand Game in 2023.
Shacknews Outstanding Achievement in Accessibility 2023 – PlayStation Access Controller
The PlayStation Access Controller allows more people to play more games, and it was easily our favorite innovation in accessibility this year.
Shacknews Best Multiplayer Game of 2023 – Street Fighter 6
In the hunt for good times gaming online, Street Fighter 6 captured our award for Best Multiplayer of 2023.