Given the critical and commercial success of Ghost of Tsushima, it's easy to assume that this is probably for the inevitable sequel.
Whether it's a character's death or utter despair, these moments left a lasting impression.
Half-Life: Alyx comes in second with five nominations.
These titles pulled us in within minutes with their openings.
It is, in fact, Sony's best-selling game over the last twelve months.
"Ghost of Tsushima has helped Western gamers become more interested in samurai," says Daisuke Sato.
John Wick's Chad Stahelski will be directing the upcoming film.
Sucker Punch's Nate Fox and Jason Connell are being recognized for "spreading the name and history of Tsushima to the whole world."
Nintendo also dominated the overall charts for the region.
The LinkedIn page of Sucker Punch's Dave Malloy may have hinted at the same.
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The Last of Us Part 2, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla also enjoyed strong sales throughout the year.
Oh yeah, GTA 5 is here, too.
Work on the next Ghost of Tsushima seems to be underway at Sucker Punch.
From cyberpunk fantasies to expansive open worlds, these games stood out the most.
These 25 titles offer the very best campaigns for the previous generation.
The game seems to have resonated with those in the land it portrays.
Some you'll have to really think about.
PlayStation is the most nominated publisher with 22 nominations across all categories.
Sucker Punch's samurai game went the extra mile.
