New York, NY – The International Awards Associate (IAA) has announced the winners of the 2021 NYX Game Awards, selecting over 632 entries from 22 countries.
In its inaugural season, the NYX Game Awards was a monumental success from all fronts. “We received many different game entries from all over the world, including indie games with gameplay that rivals even the AAA games,” Kenjo Ong, CEO of IAA, said. “With the game industry blooming even in these trying times, this is truly the golden age of gaming!”
IAA ensures submissions were assessed fairly by enacting strict standards, followed by a panel of top industry experts acting as judges. To further ensure impartiality, IAA also utilized blind judging.
Grand Jury Panel
This year, professionals of various disciplines formed a jury panel, with some making their debut as a judge in the NYX Game Awards. These individuals are well represented in their fields, from companies such as SEGA, Biba, Halon Entertainment, Player One Trailers, Trialis Studios, Second Dinner Studios, Vivid Helix, and many more.
Panelists adjudicate by referring to industry-relevant standards, where creativity and game concepts were in constant consideration. Then, out of the many entries submitted from all around the globe, the winners are selected.
The NYX Game Awards also welcomed game professionals and companies from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Switzerland, Denmark, Germany, China, Netherlands, and many more.
NYX Game of the Year Winner
The NYX Game of the Year (GotY) was awarded to The Last of Us Part II, exemplifying overall excellence and a distinct gaming experience across all platforms and genres. The game represented the best gameplay, visuals, and plot that distinguished themselves from the competition. The Naughty Dog title also won many accolades, including Platinum in Best Game Design, Best Gameplay, Best Animation, Best Storytelling, Best Game Direction, and more this year.
The 2021 NYX Game Awards Season 1 Winners
The critically acclaimed games were submitted either by the developers, or entrants who produced or published works for them, including Godfall (Gearbox Publishing), Asphalt 9: Legends (Gameloft), Sky: Children of the Light (thatgamecompany), Borderlands 3 (2K Games), Party Animals (Recreate Games), Xuan-Yuan Sword VII (SOFTSTAR Entertainment), Little Nightmares II: Preview Trailer (Maverick Media), Rogue Company: Dr. Disrespect Partnership (Hi-Rez Studios), to list a few.
For the entire list of awards and winners, please visit the NYX Game Awards’ official website.
“We are witnessing a new era in gaming, and we are more than happy to endorse this prestigious industry,” Ong continued. “This may be our first year organizing this competition, but we know that there’s more to come from these amazing creative game professionals. Kudos to the winners!”
The 2021 NYX Game Awards is currently calling for entries for its latest season, with a small fee required for administration purposes. This is their time to Be Triumphant today.
For more information, contact:
Joe. H. | Program Director
joe@iaaawards.org