Game of the Year Awards: The Controversies Unveiled

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Game of the Year Awards: The Controversies Unveiled

In this episode, Sebastion Mauldin discusses the ongoing controversies surrounding the Game of the Year nominations, particularly focusing on the inclusion of Top Spin 2K25 over more deserving titles like College Football. He also addresses the debate over whether DLCs and expansions should be eligible for Game of the Year awards, citing Elden Ring's Shadow of the Urge Tree as a prime example. Additionally, he highlights the winners of the Golden Joystick Awards and concludes with a game recommendation for Age of Mythology: Retold, emphasizing its engaging gameplay and nostalgic value.

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Takeaways:

• Game of the Year nominations spark significant debate.
• Top Spin 2K25's nomination is widely questioned.
• College Football's impact this year was substantial.
• DLCs like Elden Ring's expansion should have separate categories.
• Golden Joystick Awards showcased fan-favorite titles.
• Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth dominated the Golden Joystick Awards.
• Game expansions deserve recognition without overshadowing new titles.
• Age of Mythology: Retold is a must-try for RTS fans.
• Controversies in gaming awards are a yearly occurrence.
• The gaming community is passionate about award nominations.

Chapters

• 00:00 Game of the Year Controversies
• 09:51 DLC and Expansion Nominations
• 14:33 Golden Joystick Awards Highlights
• 18:48 Game Recommendation: Age of Mythology