Fancensus presents its annual video games industry awards show. Honouring top developers and publishers for their performance across press coverage, social awareness, commercial placement and our own Fancensus appreciation.
All data is gathered by Fancensus and analysed using its in-house developed tool Fusion, which provides bespoke analytics to enable developers and publishers to understand trends and video games performance.
2023 has been a huge year for gaming and we can see this only getting bigger in 2024. The video game industry had so many stand out AAA titles, as well as some incredibly impactful indie games. It is with great pride we celebrate them and their performance in our industry.
The top 5 performers in each category were used for nominees, with the exception of the top 6 being used for our own Fancensus Appreciation awards.
Press Performance
Press performance based on coverage achieved two weeks prior to launch up until one whole month afterwards.
Press Powerhouse (Title With Highest Article Count)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Diablo 4
Hogwarts Legacy
Starfield
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Winner - https://youtu.be/7CQsbR0pUr4
Indie Darling (Indie Title With Highest Article Count)
Dredge
Sea of Stars
Tchia
The Gap
We Are One
Winner - https://youtu.be/Xm_GQApdACs
Still Going… (2022 Release with Highest Article Count)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Elden Ring
God of War: Ragnorok
Overwatch 2
Pokemon Scarlet/Violet
Winner - https://youtu.be/_VxWL8NflCY
Publisher Powerhouse (Publisher with Highest Combined Article Count)
Activision Blizzard
Bethesda
Electronic Arts
Nintendo
SIE
Winner - https://youtu.be/qn5QdHRH6eY
Highest Critical Reception
Baldur’s Gate 3
Metroid Prime Remastered
Resident Evil 4 Remake
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Winner - https://youtu.be/5gk2_DZNogI
Social Performance
Social performance based on coverage achieved during 2023.
Influencer Obsession (Game with Highest YouTube Influencer Audience Numbers)
EA Sports FC 24
Hogwarts Legacy
Mortal Kombat 1
Resident Evil 4 Remake
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Winner - https://youtu.be/6ScU8bQIrhM
Talk of the Town (Game with strongest social presence)
Diablo 4
Hogwarts Legacy
Resident Evil 4 Remake
Starfield
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Winner - https://youtu.be/mFzqB_4_1Ww
Streaming Sensation (Publisher With Strongest Twitch Viewership)
Activision Blizzard
CAPCOM
Electronic Arts
Nintendo
Warner Bros.
Winner - https://youtu.be/eioQcQRWXX4
Commercial Performance
Commercial performance based on placement achieved two weeks prior to launch up until one whole month afterwards.
PS5 Discoverability (Game with strongest global PS5 store presence)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
EA Sports FC 24
Final Fantasy XVI
NBA 2K24
Spider-Man 2
Winner - https://youtu.be/7nDY4snYJg8
Xbox Series Discoverability (Game with strongest global Xbox Series store presence)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Diablo 4
EA Sports FC 24
Forza Motorsport
Starfield
Winner - https://youtu.be/tcvAZGsDdcI
Switch Discoverability (Game with strongest global Switch store presence)
EA Sports FC 24
Just Dance 2024
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Super Mario RPG
Winner - https://youtu.be/qXgiIJzvu1c
Retailer Discoverability (Game with strongest global retailer presence)
Assassin’s Creed Mirage
EA Sports FC 24
Hogwarts Legacy
NBA 2K24
Starfield
Winner - https://youtu.be/v4JHRsMTWmU
Fancensus Appreciation
The following awards are based on Fancensus team opinions.
Fancensus Top Game of 2023
Alan Wake 2
Baldur’s Gate 3
Hogwart’s Legacy
Hi-Fi Rush
Spider-Man 2
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Winner - https://youtu.be/mFzqB_4_1Ww
Fancensus Most Anticipated Game of 2024
Dragon’s Dogma 2
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Star Wars Outlaws
Tekken 8
Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2
Winner - https://youtu.be/92LjVmuNaeo
