List of Game of the Year awards Arcade Awards / Electronic Gaming Awards Arcade Awards / Electronic Gaming Awards

| Year_ | Arcade | Standalone | Console | Computer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 (1st) | Space Invaders | Space Invaders | Space Invaders | Space Invaders |
| 1980 (2nd) | Asteroids | Asteroids | Superman | Superman |
| 1981 (3rd) | Pac-Man | Pac-Man | Asteroids | Star Raiders |
| 1982 (4th) | Tron | Galaxian | Demon Attack | David`s Midnight Magic |
| 1983 (5th) | Pole Position | Q*bert | Under 16K: Ms. Pac-Man Over 16K: Lady Bug | Lode Runner |
| 1984 (6th) | Star Wars | Zaxxon | Space Shuttle | Ultima III: Exodus |
| 1992 (7th) | Street Fighter II | Street Fighter II | NHLPA Hockey `93 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | NHLPA Hockey `93 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 |