Guardians of the Galaxy wins Canadian Game of the Year 2022, proves that Square Enix's opinion was wrong

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Guardians of the Galaxy is perhaps the best example of a great game that has suffered from unrealistic expectations from its publishers. The latest game, based on Marvel's characters, has received a positive reception from the fans. The recent honor it received by becoming the Canadian Game of the Year is a testament to its qualities. It's also a big reason why it puts Square Enix's expectations about it quite surprising.

Earlier in 2022, it was revealed that the Japanese gaming giants aren't happy with the sale figures of the game. It's hard to estimate what Square Enix's expectations were at that point. However, the recent award again points to the fact that the publishers may have been wrong in their estimation.

This award also comes in light of what a Square Enix official had to say about Guardians of the Galaxy entering the Xbox Game Pass. According to the official, Game Pass is helping the game meet the earlier revenue targets.

Earlier on April 9, the Canadian Game Awards announced several rewards for being the top performer of the concurrent year. There were several top names among the winners, but the Game of the Year award went to Square Enix's Guardians of the Galaxy.

This is not the only major award that the game has been bestowed with. In December last year, it won the Best Game Narrative at The Game Awards 2021. When that award was announced, the issue of its sales hadn't even arisen. Hence, when the news first broke, it was pretty surprising.

The game's entry to the Xbox Game Pass seems to have worked for the developers and the game. With the title's addition to the service, it is now accessible to more than 20 million subscribers. In a recent interview, a Square Enix official said that Microsoft's service is