As anyone who has played it can attest, Astro Bot is a bit of a banger. I know it, you know it, and seemingly, the former president of Nintendo of America, Reggie Fils-Aimé, knows it, too. The former Nintendo boss was once again co-hosting the New York Game Awards this week,

Team Asobi's Astro Bot celebrates another Game of the Year win, adding to the platformer's already stacked collection of accolades.

The 14th annual New York Game Awards were held overnight, and awarded Team Asobi ‘s critically acclaimed platformer Astro Bot its Game of the Year gong.

The 14th annual New York Game Awards took place last night, with Astro Bot taking home Game of the Year. Team Asobi's platformer was nominated for four awards, winning three including Best Kids Game and Best Music in a Game. FromSoftware's Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree was also a big winner, picking up accolades for Best World and Best DLC.

Astro Bot took home the night's most significant honor during the 2025 New York Game Awards on Tuesday, January 21.

Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has joked that beloved PlayStation exclusive platformer Astro Bot "almost outdid Nintendo at its own game." Fils-Aimé made the comment while presenting at the New York Game Awards,