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 offer a compelling alternative perspective, celebrating its fifth anniversary with a unique selection of winners.

Summoners War's victory as Game of the Year sets the tone for this year's awards, showcasing a departure from typical industry choices. Other notable winners include:

• 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

It's worth acknowledging that some of these selections might differ from those made by other award ceremonies. This discrepancy likely reflects a difference in focus; while some award shows tend to favor Western titles with established fanbases, the Huawei AppGallery Awards seem to highlight games popular in other global markets.

This diversity is a positive development, particularly given the increased prominence of alternative app stores. The Huawei AppGallery Awards are likely to gain further recognition as a result.

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