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As a result of multiple rigorous deliberations over the past week, we at GameSpot have narrowed down the huge list of impressive 2019 games down to just 10 nominees for our Best Game of 2019. Every nominee listed below is qualified to be our game of the year, but, of course, there can be only one. Below you can find the game nominees we consider to be the most memorable, innovative, and exciting games of the past year. Read on to see why we chose each game as one of the best for 2019, and scroll to the very bottom to see our final choice for Game of the Year 2019.

Our Best of 2019 award isn't all we have for the end of the year--far from it! In the lead up to our big reveal, we've looked back at the best games on the various platforms, as well as weight in on the likes of Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, and try as we might, the very broad landscape of PC gaming. We are also reflecting on the trends that defined games in 2019. Subscriptions and services took off, politics and games clashed in a more pronounced fashion than usual, and perhaps more than anything, the big players in the industry paved the way for 2020, a year that is sure to be full of excitement around the new console launches from Sony and Microsoft.

To find all of our current and upcoming content, check out our Best Games of 2019 hub, and be sure to check back every day for new content looking back on one of the most enjoyable years in gaming, as well as glimpses into the future. 2020 is almost upon us, and the flow of games isn't slowing down anytime soon.

Editor's Note: the following list isn't any particular order.