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 our own Pocket Gamer Awards might set a certain standard (naturally!), the Huawei AppGallery Awards offer a compelling alternative perspective, celebrating their fifth anniversary with a unique selection of titles.

Summoners War's victory as Game of the Year sets the tone for the awards, highlighting a departure from typical winners. Here's a breakdown of the other key categories:

• 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 Usual Suspects

Some of the choices are certainly unconventional. This might reflect a difference in focus; our awards often lean towards Western games with strong fan bases, whereas the Huawei AppGallery appears to favor titles popular in other global regions.

This diversity is a positive development. With the rise of alternative app stores, the Huawei AppGallery Awards are likely to gain even more prominence.

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