The Game Awards is the video game industry's most prestigious awards show, honoring outstanding achievements in game development. Since 2014, the Game of the Year (GOTY) category has been in the spotlight. Winners are selected through a combination of votes from a judging panel consisting of 96 global media outlets (90%) and fan voting (10%). 

List of 2014-2023 GOTY The Game Awards Winners

Below is the complete list of GOTY winners at The Game Awards from 2014 to 2023, along with brief information about the genre and developers behind each iconic title.

2014: Dragon Age: Inquisition - Action RPG - BioWare

2015: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Action RPG - CD Projekt Red

2016: Overwatch - First-person shooter - Blizzard Entertainment

2017: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Action-adventure - Nintendo EPD

2018: God of War - Action-adventure - Santa Monica Studio

2019: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - Action-adventure - FromSoftware

2020: The Last of Us Part II - Action-adventure - Naughty Dog

2021: It Takes Two - Action-adventure - Hazelight Studios

2022: Elden Ring - Action RPG - FromSoftware

2023: Baldur's Gate 3 - Role-playing - Larian Studios

2024: Astro Bot - Action-adventure - Team ASOBI

Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014)

This action RPG game from BioWare offers a vast open world with complex story options, establishing a new standard for western RPGs.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)

CD Projekt Red delivers one of the greatest RPGs in history, with a deep narrative and stunning open world environments. Geralt of Rivia's adventures in this world full of monsters and politics won the hearts of players and critics alike.

Overwatch (2016)

This shooter game from Blizzard reinvents the FPS genre with unique characters, team gameplay, and a distinctive visual style. This game is one of the most popular competitive games.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)

Nintendo revolutionized the open world concept in this action-adventure game, with vast free exploration and unmatched interactive mechanics.

God of War (2018)

Santa Monica Studio delivers an epic reboot that combines brutal action with emotional depth in the father and son relationship between Kratos and Atreus.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (2019)

FromSoftware creates an intense action experience with stealth elements and incredibly challenging combat, making Sekiro a game that tests players' skills to the limit.

The Last of Us Part II (2020)

Naughty Dog delivers a sequel full of emotion and controversy, exploring themes of revenge and forgiveness in a stunning post-apocalyptic setting.

It Takes Two (2021)

This co-op game by Hazelight Studios encourages collaboration between two players. It Takes Two offers a unique experience filled with creative puzzles and a meaningful story about relationships.

Elden Ring (2022)

FromSoftware amazes again with an open world full of mystery and intricate level design. Collaboration with George R. R. Martin in creating the story gives this game a colossal impression.

Baldur's Gate 3 (2023)

Larian Studios succeeded in creating a compelling RPG with a role-playing system based on Dungeons & Dragons. Baldur's Gate 3 is a favorite with its wide choice options and complex storyline.

The Game of the Year award at The Game Awards is a benchmark for quality and innovation in the gaming industry. Each winner succeeded in providing a memorable and impactful experience for players around the world. As technology continues to develop, GOTY is in the spotlight for games that stand out the most in terms of narrative, gameplay, and design. 

So, who do you think is the winner of this year's GOTY The Game Award?

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