The Game Awards 2024, one of the most anticipated events for the gaming community, returns this December 12 to celebrate the best in gaming. This special edition, marking the 10th anniversary of the awards, will shine a spotlight on standout titles, innovative developers, and the power of the community.
If you’re wondering which games are nominated, how to participate in voting, or what to expect from this gala, here are all the details.
What are The Game Awards 2024?
The Game Awards is an annual ceremony that recognizes excellence in the video game industry, covering categories such as direction, narrative, audio design, and more. Led by producer Geoff Keighley, this event has also become a key platform for exclusive announcements and previews of the most anticipated titles.
In its 2024 edition, The Game Awards celebrates a decade of bringing together gamers, developers, and tech enthusiasts in a night full of excitement.
Nominations for The Game Awards 2024: FULL LIST
This year’s nominees stand out for their quality, innovation, and impact on the industry. Below, we present the main categories and their contenders:
Game of the Year
- ASTROBOT
- Balatro
- Black Myth Wukong
- ELDEN RING: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Direction
- ASTRO BOT
- Balatro
- Black Myth Wukong
- ELDEN RING: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
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Best Narrative
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor Re:Fantazio
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Silent Hill 2
Best Art Direction
- ASTRO BOT
- Black Myth: Wukong
- ELDEN RING: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Neva
Best Score and Music
- ASTRO BOT
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Silent Hill 2
- Stellar Blade
Best Audio Design
- ASTRO BOT
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Best Performance
- Briana White (Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth)
- Hannah Telle (Life is Strange: Double Exposure)
- Humberly Gonzalez (Star Wars Outlaws)
- Luke Roberts (Silent Hill 2)
- Melina Juergens (Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II)
Innovation in Accessibility
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Diablo IV
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Star Wars Outlaws
Games for Impact
- Life is Strange: Double Exposure
- Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
- Closer the Distance
- Indika
- Neval
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Best Ongoing Game
- Destiny 2
- Diablo IV
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Fortnite
- Helldivers 2
Best Community Support
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Fortnite
- Helldivers 2
- No Man’s Sky
These are just a few highlights of the 29 total categories. The awards also celebrate the best indie games, mobile games, esports, and much more.
How are winners selected at The Game Awards 2024?
The winners are chosen through a mixed process that includes:
- Jury voting: Composed of specialized media outlets from around the world, which nominate and select the winners in most categories.
- Fan participation: Fans can vote in all categories, though their vote has less weight in the final decision. However, the Players’ Voice Award is entirely determined by popular vote.
How to vote in The Game Awards 2024?
To support your favorite game, follow these steps:
- Visit the official website: Go to The Game Awards 2024 to cast your vote.
- Log in: Use your Google, Discord, Facebook, or X (formerly Twitter) account.
- Select your favorites: You can vote in all categories and edit your choices until voting closes.
- Promote your vote: Download your voting card and share it on social media to gather support.
Remember that voting for the Players’ Voice Award begins on December 2, with 30 initial nominees narrowed down in rounds until the final winner is chosen.
When and where to watch The Game Awards 2024?
The gala will take place on December 12, 2024, with live broadcasts on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and social media. Exclusive announcements, previews of the most anticipated games, and appearances by major industry figures are also expected.
