2022 TechRaptor Awards - Game of the Year
2022 was a fantastic year for games. When crafting our nominees, we couldn't help but notice how amazing it was for indies in particular, which make up three of our ten nominees this year. That points to the best thing about 2022, the amazing variety of great games that came out.
2021 TechRaptor Awards - Game of the Year
In any given year, there's a likely one or two, maybe three, games that are going to easily take up most awards. The one big consensus pick or two among pretty much all media. This year, winners are all over the place, which makes watching it unfold exciting.
2021 TechRaptor Awards - Indie Game of the Year
For many on staff, this is the most fun and interesting category. The indie scene is a breeding ground for creativity and unique experiences you'll find nowhere else. The games also feel more visceral and close to the developers without all the big billboards, advertising, and corporate nonsense that comes with AAA games.
2020 TechRaptor Awards - Tabletop Game/RPG of the Year
2020 has been an interesting year for tabletop gaming. The social aspect of the hobby has taken a huge hit with a lot of us social distancing, leading to a surge in popularity of solo play games and multiplayer games getting solo modes created for them.
2020 TechRaptor Awards - Best Expansion/DLC Award
New DLC or expansions are often overlooked by many and don't get the attention they deserve much of the time. In some cases, a new expansion can be the best piece of content tied to a game. In others, they might as well be a whole new game altogether. In any case, we always like to shed light on those that do it right.