The Exciting Nominees for the 2024 Game Awards Unveiled

Geoff Keighley has officially announced the nominees for the upcoming 2024 Game Awards, set to take place on December 12, 2024. This prestigious event will showcase nominees across 29 categories, featuring entries from developers and publishers worldwide.

The awards will culminate in the coveted Game of the Year title, complemented by categories such as Best Ongoing Game and Best Esports Team, with winners determined by a combination of an international jury (90%) and fan voting (10%). For those wishing to participate in the voting process, click here.

Key Changes and Expanding Categories

This year marks a significant change as The Game Awards will now take into account downloadable content (DLC), expansions, remasters, remakes, and live-service title updates alongside brand-new releases. This expands the opportunities for a wider array of gaming experiences to receive acknowledgment.

PlayStation and Xbox Dominate Nominations

In a landscape characterized by competitive gaming, Sony’s PlayStation emerged as a frontrunner with titles like Astro Bot and Helldivers leading the charge, contributing to a total of 16 nominations. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s Xbox garnered 12 nominations, with Black Ops 6 and Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II standing out. Notably, Square Enix also secured 12 nominations, adding to the competitive mix.

Nominees in the Spotlight

Here’s a detailed list of the prominent categories, highlighting both nominees and their respective developers:

Game of the Year

• ASTRO BOT (Team Asobi/Sony)
• Balatro (LocalThunk/Playstack)
• Black Myth: Wukong (Game Science)
• Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (FromSoftware/Bandai Namco)
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix)
• Metaphor: ReFantazio (Studio Zero/Atlus/Sega)

Best Game Direction

• ASTRO BOT (Team Asobi/Sony)
• Balatro (LocalThunk/Playstack)
• Black Myth: Wukong (Game Science)
• Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (FromSoftware/Bandai Namco)
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix)
• Metaphor: ReFantazio (Studio Zero/Atlus/Sega)

Best Narrative

• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix)
• Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio/Sega)
• Metaphor: ReFantazio (Studio Zero/Atlus/Sega)
• Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II (Ninja Theory/Xbox)
• Silent Hill 2 (Bloober Team/Konami)

Best Art Direction

• ASTRO BOT (Team Asobi/Sony)
• Black Myth: Wukong (Game Science)
• Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (FromSoftware/Bandai Namco)
• Metaphor: ReFantazio (Studio Zero/Atlus/Sega)
• Neva (Nomada Studio/Devolver)

Best Score and Music

• ASTRO BOT (Team Asobi/Sony)
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix)
• Metaphor: ReFantazio (Studio Zero/Atlus/Sega)
• Silent Hill 2 (Bloober Team/Konami)
• Stellar Blade (Shift Up/Sony)

Explore the Full List of Nominees

The Game Awards event encompasses a wide range of categories beyond the spotlighted nominations, including but not limited to:

Best Ongoing Game

• Destiny 2 (Bungie/Sony)
• Diablo IV (Blizzard/Xbox)
• Final Fantasy XIV (Square Enix)
• Fortnite (Epic Games)
• Helldivers 2 (Arrowhead Game Studios/Sony)

Content Creator of the Year

• CaseOh
• IlloJuan
• Techno Gamers
• TypicalGamer
• Used Pekora

Don’t Miss the Live Show!

The highly anticipated 2024 Game Awards will be broadcasted live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, presented through various platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, X, and Facebook Live. Mark your calendars for this exciting event!

For additional insights and details on the nominations, check out the full coverage on Neowin.