MetaMeter
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THE 2021 MMGAs
Each December, VSG turns its attention to the MetaMeter Game Awards (MMGAs). The MMGAs are a symbol of success, recognizing the best from the year in gaming. As we are still early in the year, below is the tentative schedule for the 2021 MMGAs. Browse winners from previous years at the bottom of the page.
5th Annual MMGAs Key Dates:
– December 7, 2021: Nominees Announced
– December 14 to 15, 2021: Category Winners Announced
– December 16 to 17, 2021: Game of the Year Countdown
– December 20, 2021 to January 8, 2022: People’s Choice Tournament
Judging Criteria: Winners are selected for recognition by VSG based on editorial discretion and critical excellence, as reflected by the game’s MetaMeter Score (percent critic recommended), Average Critic Score, and Adjusted Score. Time Period: The 2021 MMGA’s covers games released between Dec 1, 2020 and Nov 30, 2021.
2021 Category Awards: The MMGAs honor games in seven (7) distinct award categories: Action, Adventure, Platformer, Role-Playing Game, Shooter, Strategy, Sports. In 2021, Category Awards will be announced throughout the day on Dec 14 and 15.
2021 Game of the Year: The MMGAs honor a single Game of the Year reflecting the absolute best experience across all creative and technical fields. As with previous years, the 2021 Game of the Year will be announced via a countdown from five (5). However, unlike previous years, the countdown will occur over two days (Dec 16 and Dec 17), culminating in a GOTY announcement.
2021 People’s Choice Award: New for 2021, VSG will be holding a tournament to crown a People’s Choice Award. Details for this tournament are still being worked out, but we expect it to function similarly to VSG Madness, a tournament we held on Instagram in February 2021 to crown the Best Game on VSG. This tournament, like that one, will be held exclusively on our Instagram, and will cover a period of 20 days (assuming we use the same formula, and include 32 games).
Where: The MMGAs are announced via VSG’s official Instagram Channel. This page, as well as individual Game Hubs, will be updated accordingly following the Instagram announcement.
MMGA HISTORY
GAME OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Hades
Supergiant Games
Whether it’s the immersive gameplay, gripping story, immaculate design, or addictive multiplayer, the Game of the Year embodies excellence in all categories, a defining experience setting new standards on the game industry.
CATEGORY AWARDS
GAME OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Resident Evil 2
Capcom
Whether it’s the immersive gameplay, gripping story, immaculate design, or addictive multiplayer, the Game of the Year embodies excellence in all categories, a defining experience setting new standards on the game industry.
Astral Chain
Platinum Games
Nominee
Devil May Cry 5
Capcom
Nominee
CATEGORY AWARDS
BEST SHOOTER
Apex Legends
Respawn Entertainment
BEST SPORTS/RACING
MLB 19 The Show
Sony San Diego
GAME OF THE YEAR
WINNER: God of War
Sony Santa Monica
Whether it’s the immersive gameplay, gripping story, immaculate design, or addictive multiplayer, the Game of the Year embodies excellence in all categories, a defining experience setting new standards on the game industry.
Marvel's Spider-Man
Insomniac Games
Runner-up
CATEGORY AWARDS
GAME OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Super Mario: Odyssey
Nintendo
Whether it’s the immersive gameplay, gripping story, immaculate design, or addictive multiplayer, the Game of the Year embodies excellence in all categories, a defining experience setting new standards on the game industry.
Cuphead
Studio MDHR
Runner-up
Nier: Automata
Platinum Games
Nominee
Persona 5
Atlus
Nominee
Nioh
Team Ninja
Nominee
CATEGORY AWARDS
