The Manhattan-based New York Videogame Critics Circle, a non-profit organization composed of a selection of 40 writers and journalists from the United States, announced that Elden Ring won the Game of the Year prize at the yearly New York Game Awards.

　　It is only the latest in a long string of Game of the Year prizes for FromSoftware's epic open world action RPG, which also received the award at the TGA 2022 ceremony and at the digital Steam Awards 2022. Elden Ring won another prize at the New York Game Awards 2023 for the Best World portrayed in a game.

　　Sony Santa Monica's God of War Ragnarök received the award for Best Writing in a game, while Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer won the Legend Award. Here's the full list of winners:

　　Big Apple Award for Best Game of the Year

　　Elden RingOff Broadway Award for Best Indie Game

　　Vampire SurvivorsHerman Melville Award for Best Writing in a Game

　　God of War RagnarökStatue of Liberty Award for Best World

　　Elden RingTin Pan Alley Award for Best Music in a Game

　　Metal: HellsingerGreat White Way Award for Best Acting in a Game

　　Manon Gage as Marissa Marcel in ImmortalityConey Island Dreamland Award for Best AR/VR Game

　　Moss: Book IICentral Park Children’s Zoo Award for Best Kids Game

　　Kirby and the Forgotten LandA-Train Award for Best Mobile Game

　　Marvel SnapFreedom Tower Award for Best Remake

　　The Stanley Parable: Ultra DeluxeJoltin’ Joe Award for Best Esports Player of the Year

　　Masaya "aMSa" Chikamoto (VGBootCamp/Red Bull Esports)Chumley’s Speakeasy Award for Best Hidden Gem

　　SIGNALISNYC GWB Award for Best DLC

　　Destiny 2: The Witch QueenKnickerbocker Award for Best Games Journalism

　　Justin Heckert, Vanity FairElizabeth Jennings Graham Award for Best Educator

　　Ryan O'CallaghanAndrew Yoon Legend Award Recipient

　　Phil Spencer