Sony bringing games to the Nintendo Switch is not something that happens often, so seeing two franchises make the jump is a big deal. During the March 2025 Nintendo Direct, both Patapon 1+2 Replay and Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots were announced as new titles that would be making their way to the Switch. Both games were created by Sony's Japan Studio, and they might be a good sign that one major exclusive has a chance to go multi-platform as well. 2y3t3k

The cheerful, family-friendly experience of Astro Bot won many awards, including the coveted Game of the Year award in 2024, but its ending brought a bit of a debate among the developers before its launch. Throughout the game, players are treated to cheerful music with vibrant colors and happy bots being rescued. Although the platforming adventure comes with challenges and dangers for the protagonist, Astro, nothing feels too dire in a world where trees are singing and scoops of ice cream line the path.

PlayStation 5 exclusive Astro Bot keeps racking up awards and is launching free new content for players. The update includes five new levels of Astro Bot's signature platforming, PlayStation nostalgia, and more new content.

The New York Game Awards took place at the SVA Theatre in Chelsea last night, highlighting the best games of 2024 across 13 categories. The ceremony also included a special honoring of developer Sam Lake, known for his work with Remedy Entertainment, which featured a short documentary on the mind behind games like Max Payne and the Alan Wake series. Nominees included some of the biggest titles of the year, like Astro Bot, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, as well as some lesser-known indie gems like Mouthwashing and UFO 50.

The 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony has revealed the list of award categories and nominees, and it naturally includes Astro Botand some of 2024's biggest releases. As a long-running game awards show, the D.I.C.E. Awards are some of the most prestigious that the industry has to offer. While The Game Awards, held in December every year, are voted on primarily by a pool of press outlets, the D.I.C.E. Awards are chosen by of the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.

The awards have been given out, and the dust has settled, but not everyone is happy about Astro Bot's 2024 Game of the Year win at The Game Awards. Unfortunately, the reaction to Team Asobi’s platformer winning the top prize is very split. The idea is that Astro Bot is not viewed as a “serious” game. It's argued that Astro Bot’s fun and accessible nature make it less valuable than other games with deeper stories or more complex gameplay.

Astro Bot's success in the few short months it's been released has been nothing short of spectacular. Players were quick to fall in love with the cute robot and the vibrant, breathtaking worlds which he explores in search of his crew. The abundance of creativity and charm on display in every facet of Astro Bot makes its recent success at The Game Awards all the more clear. In fact, Astro Bot's claim of the top prize only cemented the title as one of the best offerings currently available on PlayStation 5.

A new Funko Pop! figure of Astro Bot from the popular PlayStation 5 title is now available for pre-order. The figure costs $25 and will be available on May 29, 2025. Anyone interested can pre-order it until December 19, 2024, at 6:30 AM ET / 9:30 AM PT, which only gives fans three days to claim one as their own. The figure has Astro Bot’s big head with detailed eyes, a cute chibi-style body with a shiny finish, and comes with a display base.

Astro Bothas been declared Game of the Year at the 2024 Game Awards. Released on September 6 of this year, it's a PS5-exclusive platformer full of fun gimmicks and 30 years of PlayStation nostalgia. Upon launch, it received widespread critical acclaim, including a 9/10 review from Screen Rant. All that praise was made official tonight when Astro Bot took home the Game of the Year trophy at The Game Awards, beating Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Balatro in the category.

Game of the Year award contender Astro Bot is getting a free winter update this holiday season. Released on September 6, 2024, Astro Bot is a platformer featuring characters, locations, and concepts from PlayStation games throughout the ages. On its release, Astro Bot received rave reviews, with critics commenting positively on its delightful gameplay and ingenious innovations. It also happens to be one of six games nominated for Game of the Year at 2024's Game Awards, in such illustrious company as Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Metaphor ReFantazio, and Balatro.