The year 2023 has been a remarkable one for the gaming industry, with a plethora of video games making their mark across various platforms. The Game Awards 2023, a prestigious event in the gaming world, crowned Baldur's Gate 3 as the Game of the Year. The roleplay-based video game, released by Larian Studios, also bagged awards for best multiplayer game, roleplaying game, player's voice, and community support.
The awards ceremony also featured game announcements and updates, including a new trailer for Elden Ring and the world premiere of Big Walk from Australian developers House House. Other winners at the Game Awards included Alan Wake 2, Super Mario Bros Wonder, Forza Motorsport, Cocoon, Sea of Stars, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, Hi-Fi Rush, Honkai Star Rail, Resident Evil Village VR, Tchia, Final Fantasy XVI, Street Fighter 6, Cyberpunk 2077, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Pikmin 4.
In addition to the Game Awards, various publications have also released their lists of top games for the year. According to NME, the top five games of 2023 are Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. AP News highlighted the top 10 video games of 2023, including Baldur's Gate III, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Cocoon, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Chants of Sennaar, Sea of Stars, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, and Starfield.
These games have been recognized for their unique features, gameplay, and overall gaming experience across different age groups. The gaming industry continues to evolve, offering diverse experiences for gamers worldwide.