The Pocket Gamer Awards 2024 winners are finally here, culminating a two-month journey of nominations and public voting! While many anticipated winners took the stage, some surprising choices emerged victorious in the reader-voted categories. This year's mobile gaming landscape has been exceptionally strong, a fact clearly reflected in the public's enthusiastic participation.
The awards' evolution since their 2010 inception is remarkable, with reader choice now a significant part of the process. Observing the entire process from the October nominations, it's been a resounding success. This isn't just about the sheer volume of votes (which was impressive!), but also about the quality of the results. For the first time, the winners truly represent the breadth and depth of the mobile gaming industry.
The list showcases a remarkable diversity: giants like NetEase (with their Sony IP: Destiny), Tencent-backed SuperCell, and Scopely; established publishers such as Konami and Bandai Namco; and beloved indie developers like Rusty Lake and Emoak. The year also saw a significant rise in high-quality ports, mirroring the trend of PC games adapting mobile classics, but in reverse. This is evident in the impressive selection of award-winning ports.
Without further ado, here are the winners:
Best Updated Game of the Year