The latest Google Year In Search for 2023 was recently released by the company via Google Trends, and interestingly, the Games category's number one on its list is a surprising top query. Moreover, this game saw significant traction this year, from its initial release to modern gaming platforms, down to the many experiences to see, and the surprising turn of events over at The Game Awards.
Yes, this top-searched game of 2023 was snubbed at one of the most prestigious events in the video game industry, with Google accounting for the global metrics.
What is the Top Searched Game of 2023? Google Reveals
Google released the Global Year In Search results of 2023, and looking at its table for games, the company has a significant title topping the charts, best known for offering an open-world action RPG experience into the Wizarding World, Hogwarts Legacy.
Take a look at Google's full list of the top searched games of 2023:
- Hogwarts Legacy
- The Last of Us
- Connections
- Battlegrounds Mobile India
- Starfield
- Baldur's Gate 3
- スイカ ゲーム (Suika Game)
- Diablo IV
- Atomic Heart
- Sons of the Forest
Google's list featured the winner of Game of the Year (GOTY) in The Game Awards' recent event, Baldur's Gate 3.
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Yes, It Was Snubbed at The Game Awards 2023
It is widely known that Hogwarts Legacy got snubbed at one of the largest and most prestigious recognition platforms for video games, not seeing a single nomination at The Game Awards 2023.
The same can be said for Avalanche Software and WB Games who were also snubbed, with fans questioning why this was the case for Hogwarts Legacy, despite seeing massive hype and several positive reviews about it.
Looking Back at 2023's Video Games
This year, many new games were released by renowned developers and publishers, being one of the most iconic 12 months for the video game industry and worldwide fans. Over at Nintendo, there were massive AAA-rated titles that arrived, and one of the tops here is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom which debuted in May 2023, also known as seeing many nominations in-game events.
However, the announcement of The Game Awards 2023's nominees for Game of the Year also saw Hogwarts Legacy not making any categories, with fans initially questioning this.
In 2023's first five months, it is widely known that Hogwarts Legacy topped the charts for being the best-selling game of the year, beating Tears of the Kingdom.
Other top video games of the year and part of Google's Year In Search results include Bethesda's Starfield, Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3, Blizzard's Diablo IV, and the renowned indie game, Suika.
It is indeed a massive year for gaming, joined by massive releases in consoles and platforms, but one that also dismayed Hogwarts Legacy fans for being shut out of The Game Awards.
