This information probably won’t come as anything new to fans ofThe Last of Us Part 2who have noticed all the awards the critically acclaimed game has received. Naughty Dog’s sequel has gathered a whopping 261 awards last year according to the game of the year video game tracking website,gameawards.The Witcher 3: Wild Hunthas clung to the record for the most Game of the Year awards for over five years and earned 260 wins altogether in 2015, but it’s now time that Geralt and the gang hung up their hats and pass the baton toThe Last of Us Part 2.
The gameawards website gathers all the awards dished out by media outlets and readers' choice awards, and then shows readers where games fall or rise depending on how many awards they get each year. Taking a glance at the site we can see thatHadescame in second with 53 awards,Ghost of Tsushimasitting in the third spot with 49, andAnimal Crossing: New Horizonspushing in at fourth place with 25 awards.
Going back to previous Game of the Year winners, 2018’sGod of Warhad 208 awards compared toThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildwhich sat at 223 awards. If you go all the way back to 2003 on the site,Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republicwon 18 awards withThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Wakercoming second place carrying 8 awards. Whatever game that comes in next to blowThe Last of Us Part 2out of the water will certainly have its work cut out for them but I’m excited about the prospect.
Eager for moreThe Last of Usnews? I hear you. Check out thisweird easter eggfound at the beginning ofThe Last of Usthat shows some real-life Cordyceps activity happening on the television. While you’re here, check out this adorableThe Last of Uspixel artby Woostar who showcased their animation recently on Twitter. If you’re a fan of Laura Bailey who voiced Abby inThe Last of Us Part 2, check outthis interviewwith Game Informer where she talks about playing Abby was one ofthe most grueling rolesshe’s done, but also stated that it was one of the most gratifying experiences in her very long and impressive career.
The Last of Us Part 2is available exclusively on PS4. Feel free to grab the gamephysically on Amazonif you haven’t had the chance to play it yet.
