We’ve officially entered the winter months, and with that, we’ve begun to rapidly approach the biggest award in gaming: The Game Awards‘s coveted Game Of The Year award. With The Game Awards having announced the six nominees competing for the prize, we’ve assembled six knowledgeable writers to represent each of these nominees.
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Over the course of the next week, these seasoned veterans will present a spirited argument for why they think their chosen game should take home the gold. Naturally, we’ll be collecting those pieces and presenting them here. Check back daily to read our heartfelt defense of each game.
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Balatro
Balatro is 2024’s indie darling. Having been made by a single developer, it is most certainly the spunky underdog of the bunch. But can this digital David compete against five Goliaths? Our Editor-In-Chief, Stacey Henley, believes it has what it takes to pull off the upset. Read her reasoning and see why she thinks this jester should be crowned a king.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio
No GOTY competition is complete without a JRPG representative. This year Metaphor: ReFantazio got the nod. Given that 2024 was the year of RPGs, that is quite the honor, but it is well-earned. Join TheGamer’s Executive Editor Meg Pelliccio as she explains why Metaphor is the premier RPG to release this year and why it does more than enough to sit on the throne.
