I only started playing BG3 a few days ago, so it's not in my ballot. The game is great though. I clocked nearly 20 hours already.
GOTY 2023
1. Trails into Reverie (PC)
2. Trails to Azure (PC)
3. Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon (PC)
4. Witch on The Holy Night (PC)
5. Star Ocean The Second Story R (PC)
Short Motivation for GOTY:
Trails into Reverie represents the swan song of the merry band of characters we've been following for almost 20 years in the best way possible, but while it ends on a high note, the series is still far from over. Taking its cues from Trails in the Sky 3rd, Reverie has done its best to honour the characters in the best way it could, although it was unfortunately still missing some key characters for one reason or another. Nevertheless, the secret ending certainly will get long time fans of the series real excited, including yours truly.
Best Soundtrack:
Tokyo Necro (PC)
Best Old Game:
Boku no Natsuyasumi 2: Umi no Bouken-hen (Playstation 2)
Special Mention:
Everyone should play Mahoyo. The localisation may be spotty in a few places, but you'll fall in love with the characters. Not immediately, maybe. But surely.
Secondly, play BokuNatsu2. A cheap copy may not exist ($15 AUD from Mercari or $60 from eBay. Take your pick) but it is absolutely worth it. It will change your life.