Get ready to press play on the ultimate celebration of gaming excellence – where pixels meet perfection and fan favorites take center stage. Game Awards 2023: Unveiling the Power Players of Playtime!
The anticipation for the 2023 Game Awards is reaching its peak as nominations for the gaming industry's most prestigious event have been officially disclosed. Let's take a closer look at the highlights of this year's nominations.
Discover the leading candidates and fascinating discoveries as we explore the nominees for the much awaited The Game Awards 2023. Explore the broad roster of nominations across several categories and platforms, with anything from award-winning sequels to remarkable performances. Participate in the worldwide gaming community as players vote to choose this year's winners.
Leading the Pack: Alan Wake 2 and Baldur’s Gate 3
Two highly anticipated sequels, Alan Wake 2 by Remedy Entertainment and Baldur’s Gate 3 by Larian Studios, are stealing the spotlight with an impressive eight nominations each. Both titles, including nods for Game of the Year, promise to be major contenders in this year's awards.
Game of the Year Contenders
Joining Alan Wake 2 and Baldur’s Gate 3 in the Game of the Year category are other noteworthy entries from long-running franchises. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 by Insomniac Games, Resident Evil 4 by Capcom, Super Mario Bros. Wonder from Nintendo, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, also by Nintendo, complete the roster of contenders.
Publisher Standouts
Nintendo emerges as the most nominated publisher in 2023 with an impressive 15 nominations across its diverse portfolio. Sony Interactive Entertainment/PlayStation follows closely with 13 nominations, while Xbox (inclusive of Bethesda and Blizzard) secures 10 nominations. Epic Games rounds out the top publishers with nine nominations.
Global Recognition
The 2023 Game Awards boasts a diverse list of nominees, spanning 112 different games, individuals, teams, and events across various genres and platforms. The selection process involves a global jury of individuals from over 100 media publications and influencer outlets.
Livestream Extravaganza
The 10th annual Game Awards show is set to stream live from the Peacock Theater (formerly Microsoft Theater) in Los Angeles on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Broadcasting across more than 30 platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, TikTok Live, and Twitter, the event promises not only to reveal the winners but also to feature premiere announcements, trailers, live music performances, and celebrity appearances.
Fan Participation
Fans have the opportunity to influence the outcomes by voting for their favorites until December 6 at 6 p.m. PT on thegameawards.com. Additionally, fans can participate in the voting process through the award show’s official Discord server. A live watch party on December 7 allows fans to react to the winners in real time.
Notable Categories and Nominees For The Game Awards 2023
Here is a glimpse of the nominations in some key categories:
Best Game 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 Audio Design
- Alan Wake 2
- Dead Space
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4
Best Independent Game
- Cocoon
- Dave the Diver
- Dredge
- Sea of Stars
- Viewfinder
Best Family Game
- Disney Illusion Island
- Party Animals
- Pikmin 4
- Sonic Superstars
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Most Anticipated Game
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Hades II
- Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Tekken 8
Best Esports Game
- Counter-Strike 2
- Dota 2
- League of Legends
- PUBG Mobile
- Valorant
Content Creator of the Year
- IronMouse
- PeopleMakeGames
- Quackity
- Spreen
- SypherPK
Best Esports Team
- Evil Geniuses
- Fnatic
- Gaimin Gladiators
- JD Gaming
- Team Vitality
Best Esports Event
- 2023 League of Legends World Championship
- Blast.tv Paris Major 2023
- EVO 2023
- The International Dota 2 Championships 2023
- Valorant Champions 2023
As the gaming community eagerly awaits the Game Awards ceremony, the competition is sure to be fierce, and the night promises to be a celebration of the industry's outstanding achievements.
