When it comes to platformers, the company most associated with the genre is undoubtedly Nintendo and its Mario franchise. However, Sony carved its own niche last year with the release of Team Asobi's Astro Bot.
The success of Astro Bot is very hard to miss given it won The Game Awards' Game of the Year, alongside other award-giving bodies. There's another award Team Asobi can add to a growing collection, and it's the New York Game Awards' top prize.
Astro Bot Wins New York Game Awards Game of the Year
Team Asobi's adorable platformer was nominated for four awards: Best Kids Game, Best Music in a Game, Best World, and Game of the Year. Astro Bot managed to snag three of the four awards, with Best World going to Elden Ring.
Hosting and presenting the award was former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé who paid tribute to Team Asobi's charming little title.
"So I have to admit it, Astro Bot almost outdid Nintendo at its own game," Fils-Aimé said, which drew some laughs to the people in attendance.
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