Ah yes, The Game Awards! The annual celebration of the best in gaming across various platforms. Much like the Super Bowl, the Game Awards is often one-stop shopping for trailers and teases of upcoming projects. Pick any year, and chances are an anticipated title had some kind of news dropped during the ceremony.
One of the biggest for this year was “Grand Theft Auto VI,” which we already got one trailer for.
As usual, something Hiedo Kojima posted ahead of the ceremony has folks buzzing. Maybe “Death Stranding 2” or whatever those other super secret projects are he’s been teasing for YEARS.
Once again, Geoff Keighley hosts. The livestream kicks off at 4:30pm (PT), and we’ll do our best to update with the big news and winners.
First award was for Best Family Game, and it went to “Super Mario Bros. Wonder.”
Innovation in Accessibility went to Forza Motorsport.
Best Esports Athlete went to Faker.
Best Esport Coach went to Potter.
Best Esport Event went to League of Legends World Champion 2023.
Best Esport Game went to Valorant.
Best Esports Team went to JD Gaming.
Content Creator of the Year went to Ironmouse.
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ANNNNND now the main show really begins!
Chris Judge just came out. Is he gonna finish his speech from last year?!
Best Performance went to Neil Newbon as Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3.
The first world premiere was introduced Matthew McConaughey, who was a big surprise! The project is his first time being involved with a video game from Archetype Entertainment. The game is called “Exodus.”
“God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla” Free DLC will be FREE, and will hit December 12th, 2023.
Surprise appearance by Heilung, performing an original piece from the upcoming Ninja Theory game, “Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga.”
NetherRealm Studios Creative Director Ed Boon came to introduce the award for Best Narrative, which went to “Alan Wake 2.”
Ikumi Nakamura, art and game director, came out to introduce their first project, “Kemuri.”
Action RPG “No Rest for the Wicked” from Moon Studios looks pretty great, honestly.
THE GREAT GONZO IS IN THE HOUSE!!
Best Debut Indie Game went to Cocoon.
SEGA’s trailer teased 5 new titles in development, Shinobi, Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, and Streets of Rage.
Then, a trailer for “Dragon Ball Z: Sparkling! Zero.”
“The Casting of Frank Stone” from Dead by Daylight.
“Visions of Mana” from Square Enix.
Best Action Game went to “Armored Core VI: Fires of the Rubicon.”
Best Art Direction went to “Alan Wake 2.”
Best VR/AR went to “Resident Evil Village VR Mode.”
Best Mobile Game went to “Honkai: Star Rail.”
What the fuck was that Vape dragon thing.
Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, Udo Kier, are all part of Kojima’s new project, “OD.” He came out to a NIN song, which we LOVE. JORDAN PEELE too? He’ll be collaborating with Kojima, who Peele calls “The GOAT.” “Jordan is one of those geniuses. I grew up watching movies, and I’m a game director now. Jordan grew up playing games, and directs movies now.”
“It’s not just Jordan, I have other collaborative partners on board, but I can’t tell you anything. They are the legends, they are going to be amazing. I call them the Avengers,” he continued.
A new “Jurassic Park” title featuring a character left behind on Isla Nublar after the action of the first film. “Jurassic Park Survival.”
Best Audio Design went to “Hi-Fi Rush.”
“Black Magic Wukong” looks AMAZING! August 20th, 2024.
“Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League” got a new teaser, and confirmed release date of February 2nd, 2024.
“Warframe Whispers in the Walls” had an early trailer, also pretty awesome looking.
Games for Impact award goes to “Tchia.”
Abubakar Salim (“Raised by Wolves“) gave an emotional introduction for a new game he’s been working on, “for my father.” “Tales of Kenzera Zau.”
“Lost Records: Bloom & Rage” looks SO GREAT!! “First Beserker Khazan” also got a first look.
“Final Fantasy VII Rebirth” is coming to Apex Legends.
Best Score & Music went to “Final Fantasy XVI.”
Best Independent Game went to “Sea of Stars.”
Best Community Support went to “Baldur’s Gate 3.”
Best Fighting Game went to “Street Fighter 6.”
Most Anticipated Game went to “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.”
“Marvel’s Blade” is coming from Arkane Lyon!
Anthony Mackie just announced “Twisted Metal” has been renewed for a second season on Peacock.
He’s also announcing Best Ongoing Game, which went to “Cyberpunk 2077.”
Lightspeed Studios offered a first taste of an upcoming title, “The First Descendent.”
“The Old Gods of Asgard” performing….something…from “Alan Wake II.”
Matt Mercer introduced the first trailer for “Asguard’s Wrath II,” which is due out December 15th.
Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell, and Aaron Moten arrived on stage with a full suit of powerarmor from the upcoming “Fallout” Prime Video series. They also presented the award for Best Adaptation, which went to “The Last of Us.”
Sean Murray teases what’s to come for “No Man’s Sky,” and also announces another project he’s been working on. A trailer for “Light No Fire,” which looks PRETTY great.
Simu Liu (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings“) showed up, to talk about a real-time strategy game. He says his favorite game of all time was “Starcraft.” He introduced a character he voiced for the game from Frost Giant Studios, “Storm Gate.”
Best Action/Adventure Game went to “Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.”
Best RPG went to “Baldur’s Gate 3.”
Best Sim/Strategy went to “Pikmin 4.”
Best Sports Racing Game went to “Forza Motorsport.”
Best Multiplayer went to “Baldur’s Gate 3.”
Player’s Voice Award went to “Baldur’s Gate 3.”
Vince Zampella is presenting the award for Best Game Direction, which went to “Alan Wake 2.”
The final trailer reveal was for “Monster Hunger: Wilds,” 2025.
Timotheé Chalamet (“Dune”) is on hand to present Gamer of the Year. He’s apparently a big gamer. The Game Awards orchestra played the wonderful selection of themes from this year’s nominees before Chalamet read the winner….”Baldur’s Gate 3.”
The 10th anniversary of the Game Awards will return to the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, December 12th, 2024.
