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One of the most widely read foreign gaming portals, IGN, compiled the 2022 results and highlighted the top games, films, series, anime, and related media for a broad audience in Canada and the United States. This overview presents a clear picture of what stood out over the year, based on IGN’s selections and analysis.
Movies:
- Best Movie of 2022 – Everything Everywhere All at Once;
- Best Performance: Michelle Yeoh as Evelyn Kwan in Everything Everywhere All at Once;
- Best Director – Daniel Kwan for Everything Everywhere All at Once;
- Best Horror Film – No;
- Best Science Fiction Film – Everything Everywhere All at Once.
The year’s cinematic landscape featured bold storytelling, inventive visuals, and performances that left a lasting impression. IGN’s selections reflect a year when genre blending and strong character work drew broad audiences toward memorable experiences on the big screen.
Series:
- Best TV Series – Andor;
- Best Performance: Paddy Considine as Viserys I Targaryen in House of the Dragon;
- Best TV Comedy Series – The Boys;
- Best Animated Television Series – Harley Quinn;
- Best New TV Series – Andor;
- Best Television Episode – Resignation (The Real Us);
- The best streaming service cited is HBO Max.
The scripted television season of 2022 featured ambitious world-building, sharp humor, and standout performances that amplified the reach of streaming platforms. The selections for Andor highlight a fresh narrative approach within a beloved franchise, while The Boys and Harley Quinn showcased how genre storytelling can drive new audience engagement across episodic formats.
Other:
- Best Anime: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners;
- Best Comic: The Immortal X-Men.
Beyond the main categories, IGN’s year-end review also captured notable conversations and shifts across the broader entertainment ecosystem. The inclusion of titles like Cyberpunk: Edgerunners demonstrates how animated adaptations can gain critical acclaim, while The Immortal X-Men reflects continued enthusiasm for expanding comic book universes into broader media contexts.
The Game Awards 2022 had already named the year’s top games, and VG247 offered its own perspective with unconventional awards such as the most mediocre game, the most misunderstood title, and the most memorable game advertisement. The event also offered fresh gameplay glimpses from anticipated titles, further fueling anticipation for subsequent releases. This blend of mainstream awards and niche recognitions helps provide a fuller view of the year in gaming and related entertainment across North America.
Source: VG Times