Huawei AppGallery Awards 2024 celebrates five years of the storefront

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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