A Season of Gaming Excellence and Community Spirit
As the calendar turns, it brings us to a much-anticipated milestone in the gaming world – The Game Awards 2023. This event is not just a celebration of gaming achievements but also a reflection of the resilience and creativity of the gaming community, especially significant given the challenges faced by developers this year. With layoffs impacting thousands in the industry, as reported by GameIndustry, the recognition of these developers’ accomplishments feels more important than ever.
Showcasing the Pinnacle of Gaming
The Game Awards 2023 promises to be a thrilling event, featuring a range of games from industry giants to smaller, yet equally impactful, studios. Big names like Insomniac’s “Spider-Man 2” and Nintendo’s “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” are expected to make a splash. Meanwhile, games like Larian Studios’ “Baldur’s Gate 3” and Remedy’s “Alan Wake 2” showcase the incredible talent and diversity within the gaming industry.
More Than Just Games: A Celebration of Diverse Talents
This year’s awards are about more than just the games. They include categories like best audio design, best adaptation, and best multiplayer game, reflecting the multifaceted nature of the gaming industry. This diversity in categories highlights the various aspects that make a game memorable and impactful.
When and Where to Join the Excitement
The exact date and time for The Game Awards 2023 remain a closely guarded secret, but based on past events, it is expected to occur in the holiday season. This timing makes it an ideal reference for last-minute Christmas shopping, offering insights into the year’s best games. It’s also a perfect opportunity for non-gamers to understand the allure of these awards, which previously were limited to magazine features.
Late Nights and Early Mornings: A Global Gaming Gala
The event, traditionally several hours long, might pose a challenge for those with early commitments the following day. However, for those willing to brave the late hours, the show promises to be an unforgettable experience, filled with world premieres and exciting reveals.
Tune in to the Celebration
The Game Awards 2023 will be broadcast live, allowing fans worldwide to participate in this grand celebration of gaming. For a taste of what to expect, one can revisit The Game Awards 2022, which featured performances from Halsey and Hozier, adding a musical dimension to the gaming extravaganza.
Participate in the Excitement: Voting in Fortnite
In a unique twist, The Game Awards 2023 extends its voting process to the virtual world of Fortnite. Fans can participate by visiting a special Fortnite Creative island, adding an interactive and engaging element to the event.
A Glimpse at the Potential Winners
The nomination announcement, made on 13th November, revealed a diverse and impressive lineup of games vying for various accolades. From “Best Game of the Year” to “Best Esports Athlete,” the nominations represent the best the gaming world had to offer in 2023.
Best Game of the Year
- Alan Wake 2 – Remedy Entertainment
- Baldur’s Gate 3 – Larian Studios
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Insomniac Games
- Resident Evil 4 – Capcom
- Super Mario Bros Wonder – Nintendo
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo
Best Game Direction
- Alan Wake 2 – Remedy Entertainment
- Baldur’s Gate 3 – Larian Studios
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Insomniac Games
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo
Best Performance
- Ben Starr as Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI
- Cameron Monaghan as Cal Kestis in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- Idris Elba as Solomon Reed in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Melanie Liburd as Saga Anderson in Alan Wake 2
- Neil Newbon as Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3
- Yuri Lowenthal as Peter Parker in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Best Ongoing Game
Best Multiplayer Game
- Baldur’s Gate 3 – Larian Studios
- Diablo IV – Blizzard
- Party Animals – Recreate Games
- Street Fighter 6 – Capcom
- Super Mario Bros Wonder – Nintendo
Best Art Direction
- Alan Wake 2 – Remedy Entertainment
- Hi-Fi Rush – Tango Gameworks
- Lies of P – Round8 Studio
- Super Mario Bros Wonder – Nintendo
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo
Best Score and Music
- Alan Wake 2 composed by Petri Alanko – Remedy Entertainment
- Baldur’s Gate 3 composed by Borislav Slavov – Larian Studios
- Final Fantasy XVI composed by Masayoshi Soken – Square Enix
- Hi-Fi Rush, Audio Director Shuichi Kobori – Tango Gameworks
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom composed by Nintendo Sound Team – Nintendo
Best Audio Design
- Alan Wake 2 – Remedy Entertainment
- Dead Space – Motive Studio
- Hi-Fi Rush – Tango Gameworks
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Insomniac Games
- Resident Evil 4 – Capcom
Best Adaptation
- Castlevania: Nocturne – Powerhouse Animation for Netflix
- Gran Turismo – PlayStation Productions for Sony Pictures
- The Last of Us – PlayStation Productions for HBO
- The Super Mario Bros Movie – Illumination and Nintendo for Universal Pictures
- Twisted Metal – PlayStation Productions for Peacock
Best Narrative
- Alan Wake 2 – Remedy Entertainment
- Baldur’s Gate 3 – Larian Studios
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty – CD Projekt Red
- Final Fantasy 16 – Square Enix
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Insomniac Games
Best Games for Impact
- A Space for the Unbound – Mojiken
- Chants of Sennaar – Rundisc
- Goodbye Volcano High – KO_OP
- Tchia – Awaceb
- Terra Nil – Free Lives
- Venba – Visai Games
Best Indie Game
- Cocoon – Geometric Interactive
- Dave the Diver – MINTROCKET
- Dredge – Black Salt Games
- Sea of Stars – Sabotage Studio
- Viewfinder – Sad Owl Studios
Best Mobile Game
- Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis – Applibot & Square Enix
- Honkai: Star Rail – HoYoverse
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure – Sunblink Entertainment
- Monster Hunter Now – Niantic & Capcom
- Terra Nil – Free Lives
Best Community Support
- Baldur’s Gate 3 – Larian Studios
- Cyberpunk 2077 – CD Projekt Red
- Destiny 2 – Bungie
- Final Fantasy XIV – Square Enix
- No Man’s Sky – Hello Games
Best Debut Indie
- Cocoon – Geometric Interactive
- Dredge – Black Salt Games
- Pizza Tower – Tour de Pizza
- Venba – Visai Games
- Viewfinder – Sad Owl Studios
Best Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality (VR/AR) Game
- Gran Turismo 7 – Polyphony Digital
- Humanity – tha LTD
- Horizon Call of the Mountain – Guerrilla Games
- Resident Evil Village VR Mode – Capcom
- Synapse – nDreams
Best Content Creator
- IronMouse
- PeopleMakeGames
- Quackity
- Spreen
- SypherPK
Most Anticipated Game
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – Square Enix
- Hades II – Supergiant Games
- Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth – Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- Star Wars Outlaws – Massive Entertainment
- Tekken 8 – Akira
Best Action/Adventure Game
- Alan Wake 2 – Remedy Entertainment
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Insomniac Games
- Resident Evil 4 – Capcom
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – Respawn Entertainment
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo
Best RPG
- Baldur’s Gate 3 – Larian Studios
- Final Fantasy XVI – Square Enix
- Lies of P – Round8 Studio
- Sea of Stars – Sabotage Studio
- Starfield – Bethesda Game Studios
Best Fighting Game
- God of Rock – Modus Studios Brazil
- Mortal Kombat 1 – NetherRealm Studios
- Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 – Ludosity
- Pocket Bravery – Statera Studio
- Street Fighter 6 – Capcom
Best Action Game
- Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon – FromSoftware
- Dead Island 2 – Dambuster Studios
- Ghostrunner 2 – One More Level
- Hi-Fi Rush – Tango Gameworks
- Remnant 2 – Gunfire Games
Best Accessibility
- Diablo IV – Blizzard
- Forza Motorsport – Turn 10 Studios
- Hi-Fi Rush – Tango Gameworks
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Insomniac Games
- Mortal Kombat 1 – NetherRealm Studios
- Street Fighter 6 – Capcom
Best Family Game
- Disney Illusion Island – Dlala Studios
- Party Animals – Recreate Games
- Pikmin 4 – Nintendo
- Sonic Superstars – Arzest
- Super Mario Bros Wonder – Nintendo
Best Sim/Strategy Game
- Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp – WayForward
- Cities: Skylines II – Colossal Order
- Company of Heroes 3 – Relic Entertainment
- Fire Emblem Engage – Intelligent Systems
- Pikmin 4 – Nintendo
Best Sports/Racing Game
- EA Sports FC 24 – EA Sports
- F1 23 – Codemasters
- Forza Motorsport – Turn 10 Studios
- Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged – Milestone
- The Crew Motorfest – Ubisoft Ivory Tower
Best Esports Game
- Counter-Strike 2 – Valve
- Dota 2 – Valve
- League of Legends – Riot Games
- PUBG Mobile – LightSpeed Studios
- Valorant – Riot Games
Best Esports Athlete
- Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok – League of Legends
- Mathieu ‘ZywOo’ Herbaut – CS:GO
- Max ‘Demon1’ Mazanov – Valorant
- Paco ‘HyDra’ Rusiewiez – Call of Duty
- Park ‘Ruler’ Jae-hyuk – League of Legends
- Phillip ‘ImperialHal’ Dosen – Apex Legends
Best Esports Team
- Evil Geniuses – Valorant
- Fnatic – Valorant
- Gaimin Gladiators – Dota 2
- JD Gaming – League of Legends
- Team Vitality – Counter-Strike
Best Esports Coach
- Christine ‘potter’ Chi of Evil Geniuses – Valorant
- Danny ‘zonic’ Sørensen of Team Falcons – Counter-Strike
- Jordan ‘Gunba’ Graham of Florida Mayhem – Overwatch
- Remy ‘XTQZZZ’ Quoniam of Team Vitality – Counter-Strike
- Yoon ‘Homme’ Sung-young of JD Gaming – League of Legends
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
Embracing the Future of Gaming
The Game Awards 2023 not only celebrates the past year’s achievements but also sets the stage for the upcoming gaming year. It’s an event that combines recognition, community, and a glimpse into the future, making it an unmissable event for gaming enthusiasts worldwide.
