PlayStation Blog Unveils 2023 Game Awards: Fan-Picked Winners Revealed

As 2023 comes to a close, gaming enthusiasts are turning their attention to the accolades bestowed upon the best titles of the year. PlayStation Blog, a prominent voice in the gaming community, recently disclosed the victors of its 2023 Game Awards, reflecting the choices of gamers worldwide.

Spider-Man 2 Soars as PlayStation Blog's Game of the Year

In a unique twist, PlayStation Blog opted for a fan-centric approach, collecting votes globally and implementing the PlayStation trophy system to determine winners.

The coveted Game of the Year title went to Insomniac Games' "Spider-Man 2," a sequel to the 2018 open-world action hit. Despite minimal recognition in recent industry-wide awards, fans declared it a superhero masterpiece.

Diverse Winners Across Eighteen Categories

The winners spanned across eighteen categories, each meticulously following the PlayStation trophy hierarchy. Here's a glimpse of the victors:

PS5 Game of the Year

Platinum: Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Golden: Baldur's Gate 3
Silver: Final Fantasy XVI
Bronze: Alan Wake 2

PS4 Game of the Year

Platinum: Hogwarts Legacy
Golden: Resident Evil 4
Silver: Lies of P
Bronze: Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon

PSVR2 Game of the Year

Platinum: Resident Evil Village VR Mode
Golden: Horizon Call of the Mountain
Silver: Nock
Bronze: Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge

Studio of the Year

Platinum: Insomniac Games
Golden: Larian Studios
Silver: CD Projekt RED
Bronze: Square Enix

Best New Character

Platinum: Venom (Marvel's Spider-Man 2)
Golden: Astarion (Baldur's Gate 3)
Silver: Kraven (Marvel's Spider-Man 2)
Bronze: Clive Rosfield (Final Fantasy XVI)

Best Story

Platinum: Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Golden: Baldur's Gate 3
Silver: Alan Wake 2
Bronze: Final Fantasy XVI

Best Graphical Showcase

Platinum: Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Golden: Alan Wake 2
Silver: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Bronze: Final Fantasy XVI

Studio Recognition and Most Anticipated Games

Insomniac Games clinched the Studio of the Year award, acknowledging their outstanding contributions. As the year concludes, fans eagerly anticipate upcoming releases, with "Grand Theft Auto VI" securing the Platinum spot for Most Anticipated PlayStation Game of 2024 and Beyond.