it’s so cringe how many people are malding and using viewership comparisons when it was clearly about the amount of amazing production and shit in the games first year
New esports title gets more preference cuz they have to everything from scratch & valorant has not only proved them but also exceeded most of the expectations.
Because it had a decent 1st year but I personally don't think that's how Game of the Year should be awarded. There should be a separate category like 'Breakthrough Game of the Year' or something.
I'm aware. I'm just saying they had a category like that back in 2017, 2018 etc. Its a silly category for the reason you've said but Game of the Year shouldn't just be awarded for having a good 1st year.