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The 2021 Grimmys: Game of the Year
The consensus pick for Horrible Night’s Game of the Year 2021. Unpacking When the dust settled on this curious year of gaming, there were plenty of games we enjoyed, but not many we all loved. Picking through that rubble there was one game none of us had anything bad to say about it. Unpacking is…
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The 2021 Grimmys: Developer of the Year
Most impressive development studio of 2021. Square Enix Internal Teams – Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker One version of Square Enix would have quit on Final Fantasy XIV. Another version would have just let it drag on in its miserable existence without the Real Reborn. Since that relaunch though, the FF XIV has steadily delivered on…
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The 2021 Grimmys: Story of the Year
Best overall story / narrative in games this year. Guardians of the Galaxy What the hell is this? This game? Of all things, this award? We don’t know what Eidos-Montreal is doing with its writers or how they ended up making the best Guardians movie yet, but what a wonderful surprise. Unexpected feels for not…
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The 2021 Grimmys: Best Performance
The actor / actress behind the character that stole the most scenes in video games this year. Drax (Jason Cavalier) – Guardians of the Galaxy The ensemble could have won as a group, but this version of Drax is our favorite Guardian. This Drax walked the same line the game did between giving audiences something…
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The 2021 Grimmys: Best Sounding Thing
Greatest sound design or soundtrack of the year. Guardians of the Galaxy Top level execution across the board as far as voice acting, atmosphere, and gameplay effects. A Guardians of the Galaxy movie quality soundtrack that really shines during Huddles. But, come on, on top of that you’re going to make a hair metal album…
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The 2021 Grimmys: Best Looking Thing
A singular object or complete theme that is technically impressive or full of style. Forza Horizon 5 Mexico maybe should have won Best New Character this year because Playground Games is getting pretty awesome at making their worlds feel alive and authentic to their real world counterparts. This game changed a lot of what we…
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The 2021 Grimmys: Gimmick of the Year
The best thing in a video game or multiple games. Wirebug – Monster Hunter Rise It was an easy bullet point to overlook in this sequel’s list of additions to a franchise that almost plays perfectly already. However, if there was one thing Monster Hunter needed, it was a bit more speed in getting around…
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The 2021 Grimmys: Mr. Dave Award for Best New Character of the Year
The stand out character of the year that did not exist in video games prior to 2021. Kit – Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Everything about R&C Rift Apart’s story works because of Kit. She was a wonderful surprise that completes the entire experience. And what can we say, we’re a sucker for when a…
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The 2021 Grimmys: Best Indie Game Debut
The best game this year that was the first game from the development studio. Eastward – Pixpil Eastward just seems like it was made by a team of veteran RPG designers who have played our favorites. You are instantly drawn to the characters and the world is wondrous, beautiful, and yet familiar. It’s going to…
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The 2021 Grimmys: Best Game Feel
Makes hands happy. Rocket League Sideswipe No one asked for this. It shouldn’t work, but Rocket League designed for mobile evokes the same competitive juices as its legendary cousin. It only works because the touch controls are so damn intuitive. Plus, going OP with a controller makes us want it on other platforms, too. Finalists…