The 2024 Huawei AppGallery Awards have concluded, revealing some unexpected winners that are sure to generate buzz among mobile gaming enthusiasts. While the Pocket Gamer Awards undoubtedly set a high bar for mobile game recognition, the Huawei AppGallery Awards, celebrating their fifth anniversary, offer a compelling alternative perspective.
Summoners War emerged as the victor for Game of the Year, setting the tone for a unique selection of winners. This year's awards showcase a different range of titles compared to more traditionally Western-focused accolades.
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
Some of the choices might differ from those of Western-centric award shows. This highlights a potential bias towards games with strong Western fanbases in some award ceremonies, while the Huawei AppGallery Awards appear to favor titles popular in other global markets. This diversity is a positive development, especially with the increasing prominence of alternative app stores. The Huawei AppGallery Awards are likely to gain further recognition as a result.
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