This year’s gaming scene has been phenomenal, and now we’re gearing up for The Game Awards 2023. The nominees for The Game Awards 2023 show intense competition across various categories, especially for the highly coveted Game of the Year. It’ll be fascinating to witness the outcomes.
KEY BYTEZ
- The Game Awards 2023 airs on Dec. 7, 2023, revealing winners and game announcements for various platforms.
- It starts at 5pm PT/8pm ET with a 30-min pre-show, running for around 2.5-3 hours.
- Expected game updates include Death Stranding 2, Elden Ring DLC, and possible surprises.
When Is The Game Awards 2023?
The Keighleys kick off at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 7, running for approximately two-and-a-half to three hours, featuring a 30-minute pre-show prior.
How To Watch The Game Awards?
You have several streaming options available for the broadcast. Traditional platforms like Twitch and YouTube are there, along with unconventional choices such as Facebook, Instagram, Kick, TikTok, and X/Twitter. Additionally, video game sites like IGN and GameSpot will also co-stream The Game Awards, giving you a range of choices.
What To Expect From The Game Awards?
Larian Studios will unveil Baldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox release date, Microsoft may share important news, and Sega is teasing a new era debut. Epic Games plans to showcase Rocket Racing in Fortnite, and Digital Extremes will delve into Warframe’s Whispers in the Walls expansion. Yet, this is just the beginning. The event usually features reveals of known and previously unrevealed games. Potential glimpses include Death Stranding 2, Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Starfield’s Shattered Space DLC, and perhaps even a Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake. The Game Awards typically holds surprises, so stay tuned for unexpected announcements.
The Game Awards 2023 nominees
Game of the Year
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Players’ Voice
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Genshin Impact
Best Direction
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Narrative
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Best Art Direction
- Alan Wake 2
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Lies of P
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Score and Music
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Hi-Fi Rush
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Audio Design
- Alan Wake 2
- Dead Space (2023)
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4 (2023)
Best Performance
- Ben Starr as Clive Rosfield, Final Fantasy XVI
- Cameron Monaghan as Cal Kestis, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- Idris Elba as Solomon Reed, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Melanie Liburd as Saga Anderson, Alan Wake 2
- Neil Newbon as Astarion, Baldur’s Gate 3
- Yuri Lowenthal as Peter Parker, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Innovation in Accessibility
- Diablo 4
- Forza Motorsport
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Street Fighter 6
Games for Impact
- A Space for the Unbound
- Chants of Sennaar
- Goodbye Volcano High
- Tchia
- Terra Nil
- Venba
Best Ongoing
- Apex Legends
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Fortnite
- Genshin Impact
Best Community Support
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Destiny 2
- Final Fantasy XIV
- No Man’s Sky
Best Independent Game
- Cocoon
- Dave the Diver
- Dredge
- Sea of Stars
- Viewfinder
Best Debut Indie Game
- Cocoon
- Dredge
- Pizza Tower
- Venba
- Viewfinder
Best Mobile Game
- Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure
- Honkai: Star Rail
- Monster Hunter Now
- Terra Nil
Best VR/AR
- Gran Turismo 7
- Horizon Call of the Mountain
- Humanity
- Resident Evil Village VR Mode
- Synapse
Best Action Game
- Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon
- Dead Island 2
- Ghostrunner 2
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Remnant 2
Best Action/Adventure
- Alan Wake 2
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4 (2023)
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best RPG
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Lies of P
- Sea of Stars
- Starfield
Best Fighting
- God of Rock
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
- Pocket Bravery
- Street Fighter 6
Best Family
- Disney Illusion Island
- Party Animals
- Pikmin 4
- Sonic Superstars
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Best Sim/Strategy
- Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp
- Cities Skylines 2
- Company of Heroes 3
- Fire Emblem Engage
- Pikmin 4
Best Sports/Racing
- EA Sports FC 24
- F1 23
- Forza Motorsport
- Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Supercharged
- The Crew Motorfest
Best Multiplayer
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Diablo 4
- Party Animals
- Street Fighter 6
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Best Adaption
- Castlevania: Nocturne
- Gran Turismo
- The Last of Us
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- Twisted Metal
Most Anticipated Game
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Hades 2
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Tekken 8
Content Creator of the Year
- IronMouse
- PeopleMakeGames
- Quackity
- Spreen
- SypherPK
Best Esports Game
- Counter-Strike 2
- DOTA 2
- League of Legends
- PUBG Mobile
- Valorant
Best Esports Athlete
- Lee “Faker” Sang-Hyeok
- Mathieu “Zywoo” Herbaut
- Max “Demon1” Mazanov
- Paco “Hydra” Rusiewiez
- Park “Ruler” Jay-Hyuk
- Phillip “ImperialHal” Dosen
Best Esports Team
- Evil Geniuses
- FNATIC
- Gaiman Gladiators
- JD Gaming
- Team Vitality
Best Esports Coach
- Christine “Potter” Chi
- Danny “Zonic” Sorensen
- Jordan “Gunba” Graham
- Remy “XTQZZZ” Quoniam
- Yoon “Homme” Sung-Young
Best Esports Event
- 2023 League of Legends World
- Blast.TV Paris Major 2023
- Evo 2023
- The International Dota 2 Championships 2023
- Valorant Champions 2023
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The lineup of The Game Awards 2023 nominees promises an electrifying event. With an array of categories and fierce competition, anticipation is high for the thrilling spectacle. Stay tuned to witness the unveiling of winners and exciting game announcements that will undoubtedly captivate gaming enthusiasts worldwide.