The New York Game Awards Is Almost Here
The year is still filled with exciting end-of-year events. The next on the list is the 14th annual New York Game Awards. Although no Nintendo games are in the running for the prestigious ‘Game of the Year’ award, several first-party Switch titles have earned recognition in other categories. Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom stands out with its nomination for ‘Best Kids Game’. Super Mario Party Jamboree also received a nomination in the same category, showcasing the fun and creativity Nintendo continues to bring to the gaming world.
The #NewYorkGameAwards nominees for Best Kids Game are:
🟣 Astro Bot
🟣 Super Mario Party Jamboree
🟣 Little Kitty Big City
🟣 Sonic x Shadow Generations
🟣 The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom pic.twitter.com/flyhdMtNMZ— NYVGCC (@NYVGCC) January 7, 2025
In addition to these, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is in the running for ‘best remake,’ with its refreshed version. It is capturing the attention of players and critics alike. Meanwhile, the nominator selected Splatoon 3: Side Order for ‘best DLC,’ showcasing its exciting new content. The new Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is also competing for the title of ‘best mobile game,’ offering an engaging experience for fans on the go.
The #NewYorkGameAwards nominees for Best Remake Game are:
🟣 Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered
🟣 Silent Hill 2
🟣 Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
🟣 Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
🟣 Age of Mythology Retold
🟣 Person 3 Reload pic.twitter.com/VIU88BR1ot— NYVGCC (@NYVGCC) January 7, 2025
The nominees for ‘Game of the Year’ are Balatro, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Astro Bot, UFO 50, 1000xRESIST, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and EA Sports College Football 25. To learn more about the nominations, check out the official X (formerly Twitter) page of The New York Video Game Critics Circle.