The Game Awards 2024 nominations are here, showcasing the best games of the year. Leading the pack with seven nominations each are Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, followed closely by Metaphor: ReFantazio with six. This yearโs nominations have sparked plenty of discussion, especially surrounding the inclusion of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree in the Game of the Year (GOTY) category.
The inclusion of an expansion like Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has stirred debates within the gaming community. According to The Game Awardsโ official criteria, expansions, DLCs, remakes, and remasters qualify if their new content is deemed significant in creativity and technical achievement.
Key Highlights from the Nominations
- Top Nominees: Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth led with seven nominations each.
- Indian Recognition: Popular Indian YouTuber Techno Gamerz made history by securing a nomination for Content Creator of the Year.
- Publisher Standout: PlayStation emerged as the most recognized publisher, racking up 16 nominations across various categories.
- Surprise Omission: Dragon Age: The Veilguard received only a single nomination for Innovation in Accessibility, despite high expectations and its predecessorโs success as GOTY in 2014.
The Game Awards 2024: All Nominations
Game of the Year Contenders
As expected, the GOTY lineup features a mix of critical and commercial successes:
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Game Direction
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Narrative
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirthย
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor: ReFantanzio
- Senuaโs Saga: Hellblade IIย
- Silent Hill 2ย
Best Art Direction
- Astro Bot
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Neva
Best Score and Music
- Astro Botย
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazioย
- Silent Hill 2
- Stellar Bladeย
Best Audio Design
- Astro Bot
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirthย
- Senuaโs Saga: Hellblade 2ย
- Silent Hill 2
Best Performance
- Hannah Telle, Life is Strange: Double Exposure
- Briana White, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Humberly Gonzรกlez, Star Wars Outlaws
- Luke Roberts, Silent Hill 2
- Melina Juergens, Senuaโs Saga: Hellblade 2
Innovation in Accessibility
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6ย
- Diablo IVย
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Star Wars Outlaws
Games for Impact
- Closer the Distance
- Indika
- Neva
- Life is Strange: Double Exposure
- Senuaโs Saga: Hellblade IIย
- Tales of Kenzera: Zau
Best Ongoing Game
- Destiny 2
- Diablo IVย
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Fortnite
- Helldivers 2
Best Community Support
- Baldurโs Gate 3ย
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Fortnite
- Helldivers 2ย
- No Manโs Skyย
Best Independent Game
- Animal Wellย
- Balatroย
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- Neva
- UFO 50ย
Best Debut Indie Game
- Balatro
- Animal Well
- Manor Lords
- Pacific Drive
- The Plucky Squire
Best Mobile Game
- AFK Journeyย
- Balatroย
- Pokรฉmon Trading Card Game Pocket
- Wuthering Wavesย
- Zenless Zone Zeroย
Best VR/AR Game
- Arizona Sunshine Remake
- Asgardโs Wrath 2
- Batman: Arkham Shadow
- Metal: Hellsinger VRย
- Metro Awakening
Best Action Game
- Black Myth: Wukong Call of Duty: Black Ops 6ย
- Helldivers 2ย
- Stellar Bladeย
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2ย
Best Action/Adventure Game
- ASTRO BOTย
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownย
- Silent Hill 2
- Star Wars Outlaws
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Best RPG
- Dragonโs Dogma 2
- Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtreeย
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Fighting Game
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Risingย (Arc System Works/Cygames)
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZEROย (Spike Chunsoft/Bandai Namco)
- Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classicsย (Capcom)
- MultiVersusย (Player First Games/WB Games)
- Tekken 8ย (Bandai Namco)
Best Family Game
- Princess Peach: Showtime!ย
- Astro Bot
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomย
- The Plucky Squire
Best Sim/Strategy Game
- Frostpunk 2ย (11 Bit Studios)
- Age of Mythology: Retoldย (Worldโs Edge/Forgotten Empires/Xbox Game Studios)
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddessย (Capcom)
- Manor Lordsย (Slavic Magic/Hooded Horse)
- Unicorn Overlordย (Vanillaware/Sega/Atlus)
Best Sports/Racing Game
- F1 24ย
- EA Sports FC 25
- NBA 2K25
- Top Spin 2K25
- WWE 2K24
Best Multiplayer Game
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Tekken 8
- Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2
Best Adaptation
- Arcaneย
- Fallout
- Knuckles
- Like a Dragon: Yakuza
- Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Most Anticipated Game
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
- Ghost of Yotei
- Grand Theft Auto VI
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- Monster Hunter Wilds
Content Creator of the Year
- CaseOh
- IlloJuan
- Techno Gamerz
- TypicalGamer
- Usada Pekora
Best Esports Game
- DOTA 2
- Counter-Strike 2ย
- League of Legendsย
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bangย
- Valorant
Best Esports Athlete
- 33ย โ Neta Shapira
- Aleksibย โ Aleksi Virolainen
- Chovyย โ Jeong Ji-hoon
- Fakerย โ Lee Sang-hyeok
- ZyWoOย โ Mathieu Herbaut
- ZmjjKkย โ Zheng Yongkang
Best Esports Team
- Bilibili Gamingย (League of Legends)
- Gen.Gย (League of Legends)
- NAVI (Counter-Strike)
- T1ย (League of Legends)
- Team Liquidย (DOTA 2)
When and Where to Watch The Game Awards 2024?
The Game Awards 2024 ceremony will be held on December 12, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event will be live-streamed on YouTube, TikTok, and the official social media handles of The Game Awards.
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