The most prestigious event in the gaming industry, The Game Awards 2024, is just around the corner! This annual celebration of creative and technical excellence will highlight the best in gaming, with 29 categories recognizing outstanding achievements. Fans and critics alike are gearing up to find out the winners during the live broadcast on December 12, 2024. Here’s everything you need to know about the event, nominees, and how you can get involved.
When and How to Watch The 2024 Game Awards
The Game Awards will take place live on December 12, 2024 and will be live-streamed across multiple platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, and other social media channels. Be sure to check the official channels for streaming details closer to the event and mark your calendars. For those interested in experiencing the event live, tickets will be available through the official Game Awards website. The venue details and ticketing updates will be announced in the coming weeks.
What Can I Expect at The Show?
The Game Awards is not just about announcing winners—it’s a full-fledged celebration of gaming. Fans can expect:
- Exclusive world premieres of upcoming games.
- Musical performances.
- Appearances from top game developers, creators, and celebrities.
- The announcement of fan-voted awards and much more.
How Are Nominees Selected?
Nominees for The Game Awards are chosen by an international jury of over 100 global media and influencer outlets. Here’s how the process works:
- Each outlet submits a confidential, unranked ballot listing their top five choices in each category.
- The games appearing on the most ballots become nominees.
- In the event of a tie, additional nominees are included.
Specialized juries evaluate categories such as esports, accessibility, and best adaptation.
How Are Winners Selected?
Winners are determined through a blended vote:
- 90% of the vote comes from the jury of experts.
- 10% is decided by public fan voting on the official website.
Voting will close on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 6 PM PT.
Advisory Board
The Game Awards advisory board includes representatives from leading companies in the gaming and tech industries. These include:
- Activision
- AMD
- EA
- Epic Games
- Kojima Productions
- Microsoft
- Nintendo
- Riot Games
- Rockstar Games
- Sony
- Tencent
- Ubisoft
- Valve
Nominees for The Game Awards 2024
Here are just a few of the voting categories and the games nominated this year:
Game of the Year
- Astro Bot
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Balatro
- Black Myth: Wukong
Best Game Direction
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Black Myth: Wukong
Best Narrative
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Silent Hill 2
Best Art Direction
- Astro Bot
- NEVA
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Black Myth: Wukong
Best Score and Music
- Astro Bot
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Silent Hill 2
- Stellar Blade
See the complete list of nominees here: https://thegameawards.com/nominees
Vote for Your Favorites
Fans play a vital role in the awards, and your vote can make a difference. Head to the official voting page to support your favorite games.
Join the Celebration
Don’t miss this year’s Game Awards on December 12, 2024, where the best of gaming will be celebrated. Watch the event live to see which titles and developers take home the prestigious awards.