Astro Bot wins Game of the Year at BIG’s Titanium Awards

The Titanium Awards, part of the Bilbao International Games Conference (BIG), celebrated gaming excellence on Dec. 6, 2024, at the Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao, Spain. The highlight of the evening was Astro Bot clinching the Game of the Year (GOTY) title, standing out against strong competitors like Metaphor: ReFantazio, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

The awards honored outstanding contributions to the gaming industry across various categories. Here’s the full list of winners:

Honorary Awards

• Debbie Bestwick, founder of Team17
• Maria Lopez, founder of ERBE and former PlayStation Spain executive

Game of the Year

• Astro Bot [Winner]
• Metaphor: ReFantazio
• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Best Game Design

• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom [Winner]
• Astro Bot
• Animal Well
• Dragon’s Dogma 2

Best Narrative Design

• Metaphor: ReFantazio [Winner]
• Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
• Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
• Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Best Art Direction

• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown [Winner]
• Astro Bot
• The Plucky Squire
• Black Myth: Wukong

Best Sound Direction

• Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II [Winner]
• Astro Bot
• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
• Silent Hill 2

Best Spanish Indie Game

• Neva [Winner]
• Cataclysm
• Mika and the Witch’s Mountain
• CLeM

BIG Contest Winners

• Most Innovative Game: Reus 2 [Winner]
• Best Basque Game: Abyssal [Winner]
• Best University Game: Ghunter [Winner]

BIG’s Titanium Awards have established themselves as a significant platform for showcasing the best in gaming, from innovative indie projects to high-profile AAA titles. With winners reflecting creativity, storytelling, and technical excellence, the event further cements Bilbao as a hub for gaming culture.