The Game Awards 2024, one of the most prestigious annual events in gaming, is set to take place on Thursday, December 12. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, this year’s show promises a blend of thrilling world premieres, exciting reveals, and recognition of the year’s best games.
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For example, this year’s show reflects a transitional moment in gaming, with massive expansions, next-gen updates, and innovative titles making waves alongside classic blockbusters. Games like Astro Bot and Balatro highlight the industry’s creative breadth. At the same time, controversies surrounding eligibility rules for DLCs like Shadow of the Erdtree mark a shift in how achievements are recognized.
The nominees, announced on November 18, have sparked discussions across the gaming community, with 29 categories featuring everything from indie gems to blockbuster epics. Listed below is the complete nominees list for The Game Awards 2024:
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The Game Awards 2024 Complete Nominees List
Game of the Year Nominees
The Game of the Year (GOTY) category is always the centerpiece of The Game Awards, and this year is no different. The six nominees represent a diverse array of genres and styles:
Astro Bot
Balatro
Black Myth: Wukong
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Metaphor: ReFantazio
While each contender has its merits, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, an expansion rather than a standalone game, has been the most polarizing decision. Fans are divided over whether DLC should compete with full games for the top honor, as The Game Awards 2024 clarified that expansions are eligible if they bring significant new creative and technical elements.
Regardless of the debate, Shadow of the Erdtree is a strong contender, alongside other heavyweights like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and indie breakout hit Balatro.
Best Game Direction
The Best Game Direction award features the same nominees as GOTY, highlighting the strength of this year’s top games in both creative and technical execution.
The Most Anticipated Game category is another fan-favorite at The Game Awards 2024, with Grand Theft Auto 6, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach leading the pack. As gamers look forward to 2025, this category teases the next wave of industry-defining titles.
Most Watched Twitch Streamer in the Chatting Category
IlloJuan
Spanish Twitch Streamer with the most paying subscribers
Techno Gamerz
Video Games Tutorials
TypicalGamer
Fortnite Streamer
Usada Pekora
Hololive VTuber
Vote for your favourite creator at The Game Awards 2024.
Best Esports Game
Nominees
Developer
Counter-Strike 2
Valve
DOTA 2
Valve
League of Legends
Riot Games
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Moonton
Valorant
Riot Games
Best Esports Athlete
Nominees
Field of Expertise
33
DOTA 2 Player for Tundra Esports
Aleksib
Counter-Strike 2 Player for Navi
Chovy
League of Legends Player for Gen.G
Faker
League of Legends Player for T1
Zywoo
Counter-Strike 2 Player for Team Vitality
Zmjjkk
Valorant Player for EDward Gaming
Best Esports Team
Nominees
Field of Expertise
Bilibili Gaming
League of Legends
Gen.G
League of Legends
Navi
Counter-Strike
T1
League of Legends
Team Liquid
Dota 2
Parting Notes
As the gaming community gears up for The Game Awards 2024, fans can vote for their favorites on the official website, contributing to the final scores. With 2024’s lineup of nominees sparking heated debates and high expectations, this year’s show promises to be one of the most memorable yet.
From honoring gaming’s best to unveiling future classics, The Game Awards 2024 will undoubtedly keep the world watching. Will Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree defy controversy to claim GOTY, or will a new contender rise to the occasion? Tune in on December 12 to find out or follow our Twitter page for the latest updates.
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