The anticipation for The Game Awards 2024 is building, and the lineup of nominees has now been unveiled. This year’s nominations feature a mix of celebrated titles and unexpected entries, igniting conversations among the gaming community.
Notable Nominees Competing for Game of the Year
Though the highly acclaimed Baldur’s Gate 3 will not be contending for honors this year, several formidable titles are vying for the coveted Game of the Year. Leading the charge are Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Black Myth: Wukong, and Metaphor: ReFantazio, which are anticipated to dominate multiple award categories.
Important Dates and Timing for The Game Awards 2024
The Game Awards 2024 is scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2024, starting at 7:30 PM EST. The event typically lasts around four hours, with additional live streams and pre-show coverage leading up to the main event.
Here’s when to catch it in your timezone:
- PDT – 4:30 PM
- MST – 3:30 PM
- BST – 8:30 AM (December 13)
Viewing Options for The Game Awards 2024
To watch the award ceremony, tune into The Game Awards’ official social media platforms:
Category Breakdown for Nominations
This year’s nominations feature tight races across various categories. From the nostalgic Final Fantasy VII to the inventive Animal Well, the contenders for the awards are impressive.
Game of the Year
- Astrobot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantasia
Best Game Direction
- Astrobot
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantasia
Best Ongoing Game
- Destiny 2
- Diablo 4
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Fortnite
- Helldivers 2
Best Art Direction
- Astrobot
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Metaphor: ReFantasia
- I don’t think so
Best Mobile Game
- AFK Journey
- Balatro
- Wuthering Waves
- Zenless Zone Zero
- Pokemon TCG Pocket
Best Narrative
- Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor: ReFantasia
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
- Silent Hill 2
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 2
Best Score and Music
- Astrobot
- Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantasia
- Silent Hill 2
- Stellar Blade
Best Adaptations
- Arcane
- Fallout
- Knuckles
- Like a Dragon: Yakuza
- Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Best Multiplayer
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2
- Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Tekken 8
Best Independent Game
- Animal Well
- Balatro
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- I don’t think so
- UFO 50
Most Anticipated Game
- Death Stranding 2 – On the Beach
- Ghost of Yotei
- Grand Theft Auto 6
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- Monster Hunter Wilds
Best Roleplaying Game
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor: ReFantasia
Content Creator
- CaseOh
- I love you
- Techno Gamers
- TypicalGamer
- Used Pekora
Best Action-Adventure
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2
- Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2
- Stellar Blade
Best Fighting Game
- Dragon Ball Sparkling Zero
- Granblue Fantasy: Versus Rising
- Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection
- Multiversus
- Tekken 8
Innovation in Accessibility
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Diablo 4
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Star Wars Outlaws
Best Family Game
- Astrobot
- Princess Peach Showtime
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- The Plucky Squire
Best Sim or Strategy Game
- Age of Mythology Retold
- Frostpunk 2
- Kunitsu-Gami Path of the Goddess
- Manor Lords
- Unicorn Overlord
Best Sports and Racing Game
- F1 24
- EA Sports FC25
- NBA 2k25
- Topspin 2k25
- WWE 2k24
Best Esports Game
- Counter-Strike
- Dota 2
- League of Legends
- Mobile Legends Bang Bang
- Valuing
Best Esports Athlete
- 33
- AlekisB
- Breeding
- Faker
- Live
- Zmjjkk
Best Esports Team
- Bilibili Gaming – League of Legends
- Gen G – League of Legends
- Navi – Counter-Strike
- T1 – League of Legends
- Team Liquid – Dota 2
The frontrunners this year include Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Black Myth: Wukong, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, each garnering a substantial number of nominations. Meanwhile, Metaphor: ReFantazio is proving its mettle despite its late-year release.
With no clear favorite emerging, the competition promises to be fierce, heightening the excitement for The Game Awards. Viewers can expect captivating surprises, complemented by the emotional performances of the famed Game Awards orchestra.
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