The gaming world is eagerly awaiting the announcement of the contenders for the highly anticipated Game Awards 2023. This year, two outstanding games, Baldur’s Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2, received the most nominations, which promises an exciting showdown at the gaming industry’s most prestigious event. The ceremony, often referred to as the “gaming Oscars,” will take place on December 7 and will be a platform to honor the best achievements in the gaming world.
The battle for Game of the Year
The Game of the Year category features an impressive lineup of nominees, showcasing the diversity and innovation that has emerged in the gaming industry this year. Nominees include:
- Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment/Epic Games Publishing)
- Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games/SIE)
- Resident Evil 4 (Capcom)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)
A variety of categories and nominees
The full list of nominations covers a variety of categories, reflecting the breadth of talent and creativity in the gaming industry. Here’s a rundown of some notable categories and nominees:
Best Game Direction:
- Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment/Epic Games Publishing)
- Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games/SIE)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)
Best Narrative:
- Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment/Epic Games Publishing)
- Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (CD Projekt Red)
- Final Fantasy XVI (Square Enix)
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games/SIE)
Best Art Direction::
- Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment/Epic Games Publishing)
- Hi-Fi Rush (Tango Gameworks/Bethesda Softworks)
- Lies of P (Round8 Studio/Neowiz Games)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)
Best esports categories
In recognition of the competitive aspect of the gaming industry, the awards ceremony also features categories dedicated to esports, including Best Esports Game, Best Esports Athlete, Best Esports Team, Best Esports Coach and Best Esports Event.
With the gaming community eagerly awaiting the grand event on December 7, Game Awards 2023 promises to be a celebration of the industry’s achievements, highlighting the outstanding contributions of developers, musicians, performers and creators who have shaped the gaming landscape throughout the year.
