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I don't care what anybody says, Starfield, FFXVI and TOTK are still the top games this year and GOTY should be decided between those 3
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ChorizoPicozo
Banned
yes. Add Redfall to the list
Mowcno
Member
Metacritic rankings this year:
#1 - Baldurs Gate 3
#2 - Tears of the Kingdom
#50 - Final Fantasy XVI
#~110 - Starfield
Of course the rankings are full of games above FFXVI and Starfield that never have a shot as they are indies, ports, remasters or in genres that don't typically win (Street Fighter 6). Starfield can be YOUR personal goty but saying it should be one of the main contenders generally on a shortlist is silly. Critics have already spoken.
#1 - Baldurs Gate 3
#2 - Tears of the Kingdom
#50 - Final Fantasy XVI
#~110 - Starfield
Of course the rankings are full of games above FFXVI and Starfield that never have a shot as they are indies, ports, remasters or in genres that don't typically win (Street Fighter 6). Starfield can be YOUR personal goty but saying it should be one of the main contenders generally on a shortlist is silly. Critics have already spoken.
Doom85
Member
If we’re talking TGA’s GOTY, I doubt Geoff and crew will let that factor too much in their decision making. Maybe other major companies’ games, but does Nintendo announce/debut any of their first party games there much anyway? So if they got pissed about losing and cut ties with TGA, not a major loss, but I don’t see Nintendo as the sort of company that would get that upset over something like this anyway.
Regardless of what one thinks about Geoff, it’s obvious he has some degree of passion for the industry. He had Kojima’s back after the whole Konami ordeal and has shown support for him since. I think he surely has noticed the general thoughts and conversations BG 3 has caused and the way it has made a massive step forward for its genre. If BOTW was a “guaranteed win” for how much it pushed forward its genre (even if that year I far preferred Nier Automata. I played BOTW for 15-20 hours, stopped as I did not like the weapon durability and a few other factors, and honestly wouldn’t even think about it that much if it wasn’t the sort of game people will always talk about), then by the same logic BG 3 should be a “guaranteed win” for achieving the same thing.
darth.shrimp
Member
You have to admit, 2023 has been one heck of a year for gamers.
Hogwart's Legacy
RE4 remake
TotK
BG3
FF16
Starfield
And there are still heavy hitters coming up...
Hogwart's Legacy
RE4 remake
TotK
BG3
FF16
Starfield
And there are still heavy hitters coming up...
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L*][*N*K
Banned
Don’t need to.
VideoGameEnjoyer
Member
TOTK is the only one of those even close to deserving GOTY and it’s still far below BG3.
Your list of three games is atrocious OP, feel bad. Hopefully it’s just blatant console warring, that would be better than having taste that bad.
Your list of three games is atrocious OP, feel bad. Hopefully it’s just blatant console warring, that would be better than having taste that bad.
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
Starfield isn't winning shit. Not this year. I'm betting most of the big outlets go with bg3 or totk
L*][*N*K
Banned
Only Breath of the Wild has won the GOTY, no other Nintendo game has and the only other that is even close is OoT and back then those awards wasn’t much of a thing, in 2019 they gave it to Sekiro a game not that high profile, new IP and not that well received either (90 on MC),
Yea mass market, just like how God of War beat Red Dead cuz it is more “mass market” and exactly how Elden Ring beat Ragnorak because it is more mass market, mass market is a huge factor when they pick the winner
Topher
Gold Member
My GOTY shortlist so far....
BG3
Hogwart's Legacy
Starfield
Haven't played enough of ToTK or FFXVI to have an opinion yet.
What do you mean "mass market"? Sales?
BG3
Hogwart's Legacy
Starfield
Haven't played enough of ToTK or FFXVI to have an opinion yet.
What do you mean "mass market"? Sales?
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Haven’t seen a single mention of Super Mario Wonder. Game looks extremely good and will have deeper mechanics/more challenge than those mega budget cinematic games.
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schaft0620
Member
Oh boy OP are you going to be disappointed come December
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
My top 3 games of the year so far
1. Resident Evil 4
2. Starfield
3. Sea of Stars
Expecting Spider Man and Like a Dragon: Man Who Erased His Name to be great and possible contenders to enter the top 3.
1. Resident Evil 4
2. Starfield
3. Sea of Stars
Expecting Spider Man and Like a Dragon: Man Who Erased His Name to be great and possible contenders to enter the top 3.
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Buggy Loop
Member
BG3 has GOTY in the bag
FinalBossWithTheMostPower
Member
FFXVI was the best Final Fantasy since X, but let's be clear it isn't even a part of the GOTY discussion, neither is Starfield.
Mario, RE4, AC6, Spider-Man 2, FF...all good games but none will/have hit like these three:
Mario, RE4, AC6, Spider-Man 2, FF...all good games but none will/have hit like these three:
- Baldur's Gate 3
- TOTK
- CP2077: PL
mrmustard
Banned
I agree with you, but can a DLC become GOTY?
There are a lot of games i didn't play yet but in what i have played nothing seems way ahead of the crowd.
I played ToTK at launch, and it's already forgotten in my book. Soon it will be the same for Starfield. But by default those are probably my GOTY contenders, along with Hifi-Rush.
I loved Phantom Liberty but that's not a game despite its budget.
I played ToTK at launch, and it's already forgotten in my book. Soon it will be the same for Starfield. But by default those are probably my GOTY contenders, along with Hifi-Rush.
I loved Phantom Liberty but that's not a game despite its budget.
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64bitmodels
Reverse groomer.
A DLC cannot win GOTY. Maybe best DLC though.
L*][*N*K
Banned
According to most people more sales equals more casual orianted, it is a way to take a jab at Zelda because it sold well and it might win.
ManaByte
Gold Member
People forget that because it was so early in the year, but I think it was better than a lot of games being declared GOTY. Consistent from start to finish and a great HP story. Captured the IP better than any game before it. Was absolutely gorgeous. Honestly besides Zelda it's really one of the few games this year where you really feel you got your value out of it.
SF Kosmo
Al Jazeera Special Reporter
FFXVI fails to live up to the promise of its first act, and pretty much falls apart long before the end. No where near GOTY material.
Starfield is in the conversation, depending on your tastes, but you'd have a much easier time making that case if you switched out FFXVI for Baldur's Gate 3.
Didn't play TotK yet, thought BotW was a mixed bag, but I will get to it eventually.
I don't know if you're allowed to make a game GOTY in a year other than the one it came out, but Cyberpunk 2077 might be my dark horse pick.
Starfield is in the conversation, depending on your tastes, but you'd have a much easier time making that case if you switched out FFXVI for Baldur's Gate 3.
Didn't play TotK yet, thought BotW was a mixed bag, but I will get to it eventually.
I don't know if you're allowed to make a game GOTY in a year other than the one it came out, but Cyberpunk 2077 might be my dark horse pick.
Topher
Gold Member
Hogwart's is the game I keep going back to when I think about games I've enjoyed the most this year. Somehow it isn't included much in the GOTY conversation, but I think it should be.
FinalBossWithTheMostPower
Member
Arbitrary.
Cyberpunk 2077 wasn't in the running in 2020 and between 2.0 and PL, it's definitely in this year's discussion.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
Street Fighter 6
BG3
TOTK
BG3
TOTK
Krappadizzle
Member
Topher
Gold Member
Eh....then was your point about God of War beating RDR 2 due to "mass market" sarcasm?
Zheph
Member
Starfield is a bigger offender than XVI here sorry
F0rneus
Tears in the rain
Final Fantasy XVI, Hogwarts Legacy, Mortal Kombat 1, Forza Motorsport, Sea of Stars, Hi-Fi Rush, Metroid Prime remake, Jedi Survivor, Dead Space remake are all better than Starfield too.
Topher
Gold Member
F0rneus
Tears in the rain
In my estimation, in terms of critical consensus, there will be two games that garner the bulk of awards. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Baulder's Gate III.
This doesn't reflect my own opinion on the quality of these games, as I have yet to play either of them (I want a physical copy of Baulder's Gate III and will keep waiting until one comes out).
This doesn't reflect my own opinion on the quality of these games, as I have yet to play either of them (I want a physical copy of Baulder's Gate III and will keep waiting until one comes out).
RickMasters
Member
For real. As much as people have been complaining. We’ve had some good games come out this year.
Topher
Gold Member
rofif
Banned
yeah me too. It's such a pleasant game to go back too.
thismeinteil
Member
Krappadizzle
Member
It's the best year in gaming in probably at least 5 or 6 years as far as quality and number across the board and platforms.
MiguelItUp
Member
Eh, it's an opinionated list, and that's fine. IMO not listing Baldur's Gate 3 is a crime. Could also use...
Resident Evil 4 Remake
Dead Space Remake
Hogwart's Legacy
Resident Evil 4 Remake
Dead Space Remake
Hogwart's Legacy
diffusionx
Gold Member
TOTK is great, no argument there, it's in the running for sure. But FFXVI? Come on man. That is a major disappointment. I mean this is all subjective but it's not even going to get close to most of these "major" awards.
L*][*N*K
Banned
I was being sarcastic?