Modojo @ Shacknews Mobile Game of the Year 2024 – Balatro
Balatro's arrival on mobile exacerbated our addiction to this endlessly clever poker roguelike.
Shacknews Best PS5 Game of 2024 – Astro Bot
Infectiously cute, delightfully varied, and sometimes surprisingly challenging, Astro Bot also made the best use of PS5 hardware this year.
Shacknews Best PC Game of 2024 – S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
The PC platform is the best place to experience S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's graphical fidelity, intense gameplay, and passionate modding community.
Shacknews Best Expansion of 2024 – Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Shadow of the Erdtree establishes a new level of expectation about what an expansion should be.
Shacknews Best Fighting Game of 2024 – Tekken 8
In what is already a golden age of fighting games, Tekken 8 still managed to massively innovate and stand at the top of the pack.
Shacknews Best Graphics of 2024 – S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
The world of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is as gorgeous and stunning as it dangerous and harrowing.
Shacknews Best Narrative of 2024 – Metaphor: ReFantazio
Metaphor: ReFantazio's themes of political oppression and perseverance in the face of insurmountable odds delivered a story we won't soon forget.
Shacknews Best Nintendo Switch Game of 2024 – The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Few expected to see The Legend of Zelda again so soon after Tears of the Kingdom, but everyone should be glad they did.
Shacknews Best Xbox Game of 2024 – Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
MachineGames, Bethesda, and Xbox assembled the most true-to-source Indiana Jones adventure ever put into a video game.
Shacknews Indie Game of the Year 2024 – Balatro
In all of this year's fantastic indie gaming, it was a humble card game that threatened to devour all of our free time in 2024.