Unexpected. I mean it is nintendo but all I see is hate for the game online, especially amongst zelda fans. Just playing through it for the first time and it's... pretty different indeed. I still like it though. Damn it is cleaning house.
Other categories:
Best Storytelling - Horizon Zero Dawn Best Visual Design - Cuphead Best Audio - The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Best Gaming Performance - Ashly Burch (Aloy in Horizon Zero Dawn) Best Indie Game - Friday the 13th The Game Best Multiplayer Game - PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Studio of the Year - Nintendo EPD Best VR Game - Resident Evil 7 Best Streamer/Broadcaster - Markiplier Handheld/Mobile Game of the Year - Pokemon Sun/Moon Nintendo Game of the Year - The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Playstation Game of the Year - Horizon Zero Dawn Xbox Game of the Year - Cuphead PC Game of the Year - PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds The Critics Choice Award - The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Breakthrough Award - Ashly Burch Hall of Fame - Final Fantasy Most Wanted Game - The Last of Us 2 Still Playing Award - World of Tanks Outstanding Contribution to the UK Games Industry - Debbie Bestwick MBE (Founder of Team17 - Worms etc) Ultimate Game of the Year - The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild
Hate from salty loser on the internet.
Decent people recognize its a fantastic game, and easily best of 2017 (Mario a strong second) ---