It's tradition already that in the early days of December we get to know both The Game Awards and the also international Titanium Awards, which are handed in Bilbao as the closing ceremony to the Fun & Serious Game Festival.
The nominations pointed at two main favourites and today's ceremony has tipped the balance. The Game of the Year for the jury of the XI Titanium Awards is no other than Psychonauts 2, Double Fine's adventure. Tim Shchafer, director of both game and studio, offered some advice to the indie devs gathered today in Bilbao.
Psychonauts 2, which left TGA empty-handed, also saw its narrative recognised. It Takes Two had its co-op gameplay awarded, while Deathloop's art was also handed a FS statue. Elsewhere, MercurySteam got one for Metroid Dread's atmospheric audio design, and Netflix's Arcane received the first-ever recognition for best adaptation.
In terms of independent works, the also psychological Chicory: A Colorful Tale was the most innovative game, while Mirlo: Above the Sun was considered the best title created in the Basque Country (F&S's homeland).
GOTY
Psychonauts 2
BEST GAME DESIGN
It Takes Two
BEST NARRATIVE DESIGN
Psychonauts 2
BEST ART DIRECTION
Deathloop
BEST SOUND DIRECTION
Metroid Dread
BEST ADAPTATION
Arcane
FS PLAY: MOST INNOVATIVE INDIE GAME
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
FS PLAY: MEJOR VIDEOJUEGO VASCO
Mirlo: Above the Sun