'Astro Bot' wins Game of the Year at 2024 Game Awards in Los Angeles

The video game "Astro Bot" was named Game of the Year at the 2024 Game Awards, held in Los Angeles. The family-friendly platform game also won awards for best family game, best game direction, and best action/adventure game. Sony reported that "Astro Bot" has sold over 1.5 million copies. The game was developed by Team Asobi, a 65-person studio in Japan. Other winners included "Metaphor: ReFantazio" for best role-playing game and "Balatro" for best mobile and independent game. The ceremony featured celebrity appearances and highlighted the industry's recent job losses.