The Game Awards 2024, a major event for the gaming industry, will take place on December 12, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in video gaming and esports. Voting for nominees is open to the public through The Game Awards’ official website.
Here’s a detailed look at this year’s nominees across various categories.
Game of the Year
This is the most prestigious award, recognizing the best overall gaming experience.
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4 (Remake)
- Starfield
Other Major Categories
Best Narrative
Awarded for excellence in storytelling:
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Silent Hill 2
Best Art Direction
Recognizes artistic excellence in visual design:
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Astro Bot
- Neva
Best Music & Score
Honoring exceptional music in gaming:
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Silent Hill 2
- Stellar Blade
- Astro Bot
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Esports Categories
Best Esports Game
- Counter-Strike 2
- Dota 2
- League of Legends
- Valorant
- Mobile Legends Bang Bang
Best Esports Athlete
Top players include:
- Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok (League of Legends)
- Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut (Counter-Strike 2)
- Zheng “ZmjjKK” Yongkang (Valorant)
Best Esports Team
- Bilibili Gaming (League of Legends)
- Gen.G (League of Legends)
- Team Liquid (Dota 2)
Anticipated Winners
Some games, like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, lead in multiple categories, showing their impact on both critics and players. Grand Theft Auto VI and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach headline the Most Anticipated Game category.
The event will stream live across platforms like YouTube and Twitch. With its wide range of categories, from Best Independent Game to Innovation in Accessibility, The Game Awards continues to highlight the diverse talent in the gaming industry.
