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VGChartz’s Lee Mehr: “Whether in games, movies, or what have you, everyone likes an underdog story. When you consider the arduous task of making a good game, the odds can already feel stacked against everyone; now, consider making that good title and garnering attention in today’s age. But that’s also the beauty of today’s age: being too cash-strapped in your marketing can be a non-issue if you seize on the right opportunity – perhaps a couple of popular influencers or consistent word of mouth – and catch an audience off-guard. The games that exceed someone’s expectations, whether through ignorance or reserved pre-judgement before playing it, are what this award wants to highlight.

Even though some of the titles that’ve reached this shortlist have big corporate support, it’s the story behind them that caught so many people by surprise last year. That’s the important context to consider as to what makes something qualify for, and ultimately win, this category. After much deliberation, here are the finalists.”