Last month, the world of adventure games burst onto the scene with excitement. Among the new releases were some notable titles like Assassin’s Creed Shadows, MLB The Show 25, Hitman World of Assassination for PS VR2, and Split Fiction. Each of these games brought something unique to the table, inviting players into diverse experiences and storylines.
So, how does this process work? At the conclusion of each month, the PlayStation Blog hosts a poll where you can cast your vote for the best new game that debuted during that time. Once voting closes, the team will count all the votes and reveal the winner through their social channels and on the PlayStation Blog itself.
When it comes to voting, the criteria is entirely up to you. Imagine if you could recommend just one game to a friend from that month’s releases, which one would top your list? Keep in mind, re-released games aren’t eligible for votes, but remakes are welcome. We define remakes as ambitious projects that involve large-scale rebuilds, such as the reimagined Resident Evil 4 (2023) and Final Fantasy VII Remake.
So, how do we choose which games make it to the list of nominees? The editorial team at PlayStation Blog carefully curates a list of the month’s most noteworthy releases, which then sets the stage for the poll. This ensures that all the top contenders are considered and that the poll reflects the cream of the crop in gaming for that month.