Although Pokémon Sword and Shield were nominated in two categories at the 2019 Gamescom Awards, the didn’t end up coming out on top. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, however, managed to secure the Best eSports Experience:
Best eSports Experience
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Gamescom 2019 Invitational, Nintendo
NOMINEES:
Best Role Playing Game
Final Fantasy VII Remake, Square Enix
Pokémon Schwert und Pokémon Schild, Nintendo
Wasteland 3, Koch Media
Best Nintendo Switch Game
Luigi’s Mansion 3, Nintendo
Pokémon Schwert und Pokémon Schild,Nintendo
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Nintendo
To view the full list of winners across all categories, click here.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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