The 2024 Huawei AppGallery Awards have concluded, revealing some unexpected winners that are sure to generate buzz among mobile gaming enthusiasts. While I might modestly suggest our Pocket Gamer Awards set the benchmark for mobile game recognition, I'll concede that other award ceremonies exist. The Huawei AppGallery Awards, now in their fifth year, offer a unique perspective.
Summoners War's victory as Game of the Year sets the tone for this year's unconventional selections. The winners showcase a different range of titles than typically seen in other awards.
Here's a breakdown of the other category winners:
- Best Action Game: PUBG Mobile
- Best RPG Games: Hero Wars: Alliance, Epic Seven
- Best SLG Games: Evony: The King's Return, World of Tanks Blitz
- Best Family Games: Candy Crush Saga, Gardenscapes
- Best Trending Games: Mecha Domination: Rampage, Tokyo Ghoul: Break the Chains
Beyond the App Store's Usual Suspects
Personally, some of these choices aren't ones I'd have made. However, it's worth noting that our own awards tend to favor Western games with strong fan bases. In contrast, the Huawei AppGallery Awards appear to highlight titles popular in other global markets.
This diversity is a positive development. With the rise of alternative app stores, the Huawei AppGallery Awards are likely to gain even more prominence.
For those seeking new mobile games to play this weekend, check out our latest list of the top five new releases from the past week!
