Cocoon

Game of the Year: Everything Else Edition

The final 2023 installment of the Video Games Industry Memo serves as a curated retrospective, shifting focus away from major AAA blockbusters to highlight notable, smaller-scale titles that defined the year for industry professionals.

• The 2023 Video Games Industry Memo highlights eight independent and mid-tier titles that resonated with industry professionals, shifting focus away from major AAA blockbusters.
• The selected titles include Against the Storm, Storyteller, Humanity, Dave the Diver, Cocoon, Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Loddlenaut, and Venba.
• These games were chosen for their specialized design, unique mechanics, and narrative depth, demonstrating the creative breadth of the non-AAA market.