Game of the Year

When it comes to playing the role you want in a video game, few manage to offer the freedom seen in Elden Ring.

MADiSON might just be one of the best horror games to release is quite a long time and certainly the best horror game of 2022.

Teardown's physics, use of voxel art style and ray tracing, along with its explosive sandbox position it as a staple in a PC player's library.

Check why the Victrix Pro BFG Wireless Controller ended up being our go-to gamepad on the PS5 in 2022.

Obsidian's adventure gem hosts the best art style we've seen this year.

Cyberpunk 2077 has improved drastically from its release in 2020 and has taken home the Most Improved Game 2022 at the Shacknews Awards.

Second Dinner delivered an impressively layered card strategy game with Marvel Snap.

Disney Dreamlight Valley is a delightfully nostalgic spin on a proven formula.

Naughty Dog brought new life to a classic with The Last of Us Part 1.

Elden Ring might have been good enough, but FromSoftware went even above and beyond that to be our favorite developer of the year.