The Pocket Gamer Awards 2024 winners are in! After two months of nominations and voting, the results are finally here. While some winners were anticipated, a few surprises emerged from the public vote, reflecting the exceptional year for mobile gaming.
This year's awards mark a significant milestone, showcasing the remarkable growth of the mobile gaming industry since the inaugural awards in 2010. The journey from nominations in October to the final awards ceremony has been an incredible success, not only in terms of the sheer number of votes received, but also in the diversity and quality of the winning titles.
The 2024 winners represent a broad spectrum of the industry, featuring major players like NetEase (with their Sony IP: Destiny), Tencent-backed SuperCell, and Scopely, alongside established publishers such as Konami and Bandai Namco, and beloved indie developers like Rusty Lake and Emoak. The awards also highlight the increasing trend of successful game ports, with several high-quality titles making the transition from other platforms to mobile.
Without further ado, here are the winners:
Best Updated Game of the Year