The 10th Anniversary of The Game Awards will take place live on Thursday, 12 December from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The show begins at 4:30pm PT / 7:30p ET / 12:30a+1 GMT. So the really early hours (02:30) of Friday, 13 December for us here.
The Game Awards Clock
I can’t say I’m a huge supporter of the idea of DLC and remakes being included in the games up for awards. Not that they’re bad, just, they’re not games. There should be a separate category for DLC. Either way, it is what it is…
Vote for your winners on the official site to influence the awards. And then come back here and vote again in the selected polls here - let’s see how many of your choices go on to win this year. I’ll add links to the live broadcast closer to the event in case any insomniacs want to watch the show live.
Recognizing a game that delivers the absolute best experience across all creative and technical fields.
Astro Bot
Balatro
Black Myth: Wukong
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Metaphor: ReFantazio
For outstanding storytelling and narrative development in a game.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Silent Hill 2
Awarded to a game for outstanding development of ongoing content that evolves the player experience over time.
Destiny 2
Diablo IV
Final Fantasy XIV
Fortnite
Helldivers 2
For outstanding creative and technical achievement in a game made outside the traditional publisher system.
Animal Well
Balatro
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
Neva
UFO 50
For the best debut game created by a new independent studio.
Animal Well
Balatro
Manor Lords
Pacific Drive
The Plucky Squire
For the best game in the action genre focused primarily on combat.
Black Myth: Wukong
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Helldivers 2
Stellar Blade
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
For the best action/adventure game, combining combat with traversal and puzzle solving.
Astro Bot
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Silent Hill 2
Star Wars Outlaws
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
For the best game designed with rich player character customization and progression, including massively multiplayer experiences.
Dragon’s Dogma 2
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best game focused on real time or turn-based simulation or strategy gameplay, irrespective of platform.
Age of Mythology: Retold
Frostpunk 2
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
Manor Lords
Unicorn Overlord
For the best traditional and non-traditional sports and racing game.
F1 24
EA Sports FC 25
NBA 2K25
Top Spin 2K25
WWE 2K24
For outstanding online multiplayer gameplay and design, including co-op and massively multiplayer experiences, irrespective of game genre or platform.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Helldivers 2
Super Mario Party Jamboree
Tekken 8
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Recognizing outstanding creative work that faithfully and authentically adapts a video game to another entertainment medium.
Arcane
Fallout
Knuckles
Like a Dragon: Yakuza
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Recognizing an announced game that has demonstrably illustrated potential to push the gaming medium forward.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Ghost of Yotei
Grand Theft Auto VI
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Monster Hunter Wilds
For the game that has delivered the best overall esports experience to players (inclusive of tournaments, community support and content updates), irrespective of genre or platform.
Counter-Strike 2
DOTA 2
League of Legends
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Valorant
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Shrike
November 19, 2024, 4:31am
#9
Wow, I have played 2 games out of all those nominated. Must be a generational thing.
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Wlad
November 19, 2024, 4:46am
#10
I have no idea what generation you are from but I played at least one game in every category (except sport) and 2-3 in most of the categories and I was born in th 80s.
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November 19, 2024, 7:03am
#12
I was born in the 80’s, but mid-midlife crisis - I identify as an old man. As such, I’m closer to @Shrike , barely played any of the above.
No Factorio? No vote!
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Basically have not played most of the games I voted for, however I have seen full let’s plays of them on youtube. good enough for me!
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