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Spider-Man 2 is voted PlayStation’s PS5 Game of the Year

It also won in a bunch of other categories.

Every year, players get the chance to vote for their favorite PlayStation games in different categories. Several titles have won in various categories, with Spider-Man 2 voted the PS5 Game of the Year.

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The win is not a surprise considering its stellar sales and the positive reception it has received from players and critics. The PS4 hasn’t been forgotten, and Hogwarts Legacy won Game of the Year for the console. According to PlayStation, competition was tight, and it squeezed past Resident Evil 4 Remake by a mere half a percent of votes.

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All the winners

There were 18 categories to vote in, with winners chosen solely by player votes. Though several studios have released phenomenal titles this year, Insomniac seems to have won the hearts of many PlayStation players. These are all the winners:

  1. Best New Character – Venom (Spider-Man 2)
  2. Best Story – Spider-Man 2
  3. Best Graphical Showcase – Spider-Man 2
  4. Best Art Direction – Alan Wake 2
  5. Best Audio Design – Spider-Man 2
  6. Soundtrack of the Year – Spider-Man 2
  7. Best Accessibility Features – Spider-Man 2
  8. Best Use of DualSense Controller – Spider-Man 2
  9. Best Multiplayer Experience – Baldur’s Gate 3
  10. Best Ongoing Game – Fortnite
  11. Best Expansion – Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
  12. Best Sports Game – EA Sports FC 24
  13. Best Independent Game of the Year – Sea of Stars
  14. PS VR2 Game of the Year – Resident Evil Village: VR Mode
  15. Studio of the Year – Insomniac Games
  16. Most Anticipated Game of 2024 and Beyond – Grand Theft Auto 6
  17. PS4 Game of the Year – Hogwarts Legacy
  18. PS5 Game of the Year – Spider-Man 2
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While Insomniac can celebrate these victories, it is also currently facing a data leak from hackers. Fortunately, the gaming industry has been showing great support for the studio.


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