To win this loot is simple:-

• Vote via the poll and comment at the bottom of this article with the game you voted for and with your first name and initial of surname. (This is to help with bonus entries)
• You can get bonus entries by voting each day and liking our category posts on Facebook, Twitter and sharing them BUT you must vote.
• That’s a total of 5 chances for each prize. Winners will be announced 7 days after the polls go live via the website and posts on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

We are giving away a code for 12  months of Xbox Game Pass, compatible with Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. This prize is only open to Australian and New Zealand residents.

To be in the running vote and comment below.

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Best Xbox Exclusive

Rules: These are games must be an Xbox Exclusive for at least 1 year. *We are having an exception for Ori and the Will of the Wisps which was recently released on Nintendo Switch after 10 months.

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Battletoads

The Battletoads have been in the shadows for 26 years and this game knows it has some expectations and nostalgia to fill.  This sequel is a great addition to the Xbox exclusive library. Newcomers will be happy with the accessibility while veterans of the series have the option to be punished. The action is tight; the change in gameplay predominantly keeps it fresh, while the animations, cutscenes, art style and sound design oozes fun and style, you just wish there was a lot more of it. The toads are back and after this long wait, it is great to see they are ready for the battle once again.  Click here for our full review.

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Gears 5: Hivebusters

Hivebusters is an awesome DLC package and the start of the new generation console experience. It is a visually stunning package that provides a full background story of Scorpio Squad, linking escape directly into the main game. The characters, their personalities and their backstory fully immerse players into the game and make us care about those that previously seemed like they were just characters there for a game mode only. The only question is around the price. I could justify spending the $30 for this but not everyone can justify $30 for around 3 hours game time. Click here for our full review.

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Gears Tactics

Gear Tactics delivers a true Gears experience without the third person over the shoulder gameplay that fans have come to associate the series with. It has the grit, gore and chainsaw wielding gameplay fun that fans want, while reducing the pace and increasing the tactics that gamers of the top down strategy games expect. It is a visually stunning game that benefits from the power of the next-gen and presents a great looking universe reflective of any of the Gear’s games. Being such a long game, the repetitive nature of objectives become present later on and I just wish it would give me more reason to care about my whole squad, instead of just using those that weren’t needed as cannon fodder. This is a great experience that Gears fan and turn-based strategy gamers will love, and others can find some fun here as well. It’s the Gears experience you’re looking for if you’re looking for slower paced Gears, or a reason to put the Gnasher down. Click here for our full review.

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Ori and Will of the Wisps*

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is the definition of a sequel that succeeds, taking a formula that worked and expanding it in a way that enhances the overall experience. The execution of the new gameplay mechanics is seamlessly integrated via simple tutorials that don’t restrict the accessibility. Raising the bar in a genre as popular and established as platforming is no small feat but it is one that Ori and the Will of the Wisps has masterfully accomplished. Click here for our full review.

*We are having an exception for Ori and the Will of the Wisps which was recently released on Nintendo Switch after 10 months.

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Tell Me Why

While Tell Me Why does have a lot of similarities to Dontnod’s past games, it is a well-written mystery adventure that has motivating lead characters and outstanding cast of support characters. The small town of Delos Crossing is a beautiful setting, with a number of striking vistas. Even though some of the stories outcomes are a little predictable, the narrative will hold most players to the end. The partnership of Dontnot and Microsoft is a successful one and they have produced an excellent Xbox exclusive. Click here for our full review.

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Previous GOTY Polls

Incase you missed a poll, competition or would like to see the current results, click the links below:-

• Day 1 – Best Multiplatform Game and Cyberpunk 2077 Competition
• Day 2 – Best First Person Shooter and Cyberpunk 2077 Competition
• Day 3 – Best Sequel and Cyberpunk 2077 Competition
• Day 4 – Best Racing and Fifa Competition
• Day 5 – Best Remaster/Remake and Fifa Competition
• Day 6 – Best Sports Title and Fifa Competition
• Day 7 – Best Adventure and The Touryst Competition
• Day 8 – Best Graphics and The Touryst Competition
• Day 9 – Best Games That Flew Under the Radar and The Touryst Competition
• Day 10 – RPG and The Division 2 + Warlords of New York Competition
• Day 11 – Best Simulation and The Division 2 + Warlords of New York Competition
• Day 12 – Best Strategy/Puzzle and The Division 2 + Warlords of New York Competition
• Day 13 – Best Action Adventure and Fury Unleashed Competition
• Day 14 – Best Platformer and Fury Unleashed Competition
• Day 15 – Best Indie and Fury Unleashed Competition

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