Astro Bot’s moment in the spotlight isn’t over yet. Team Asobi picked up another major prize at the New York Game Awards 2025, and even Reggie Fils-Aimé, the former Nintendo boss, gave them a shout-out.

Former Nintendo of America CEO Reggie Fils-Aimé has praised Team Asobi's PS5 hit Astro Bot as it claimed yet another Game of the Year accolade - this time at the New York Game Awards 2025.

Team Asobi's Astro Bot celebrates another Game of the Year win, adding to the platformer's already stacked collection of accolades.

Sony and Team Asobi redefined the platforming genre with Astro Bot, now it's up to Nintendo to fire back with its game.

While talking about one of the awards Astro Bot was up for that night, Fils-Aimé said that he "had to admit" that Astro Bot had almost managed to beat Nintendo at its own game, r

While it missed out on the Best World award, which went to Elden Ring, Astro Bot was named Best Kids Game, won the Best Music in a Game prize, and scooped the coveted Game of the Year award. “So I have to admit it, Astro Bot almost outdid Nintendo at its own game,” Fils-Aime said, drawing laughter from some of the audience.