The Game Awards 2023 Nominees – Baldur’s Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 Lead The Pack.
- The contenders for every category at The Game Awards 2023 ceremony, scheduled for December 7th, have been unveiled
- 6 games nominated for coveted Game of the Year: Baldur’s Gate 3, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Alan Wake 2, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Baldur’s Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 lead with 8 nominations each
- Fan voting now open; winners chosen by jury of over 100 media outlets including GameSpot
- Elden Ring won Game of the Year in 2022; God of War Ragnarok took most total awards
The nominee selections have been officially unveiled for this year’s edition of The Game Awards, recognising the greatest gaming achievements of 2023 across a wide span of categories.
The show will air live on December 7th from Los Angeles. Fans can now visit The Game Awards website to vote for their choices in each category leading up to the event.
Over 100 media outlets worldwide make up the voting jury – including GameSpot. Winners will be determined by a blend of the jury voting and fan input.
Game of the Year Nominees
The most coveted honour, Game of the Year, sees 6 titles nominated:
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Alan Wake 2
- Resident Evil 4
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Baldur’s Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 lead the way with 8 total nominations each. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 followed close behind with 7 nods.
Based on critical reception, Baldur’s Gate 3 and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom seem to be the front-runners for Game of the Year. But surprises can always happen at this famous event.
Notable Nominees and Categories
Some highlights among the wide array of categories include:
Best Performance:
- Melanie Liburd (Alan Wake 2)
- Cameron Monaghan (Star Wars Jedi: Survivor)
- Neil Newbon (Baldur’s Gate 3)
Best Score & Music:
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Final Fantasy 16
Most Anticipated:
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Hades 2
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Best Action/Adventure:
- Alan Wake 2
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Content Creator of the Year:
- Iron Mouse
- People Make Games
- Quackity
The full nominee list can be viewed above. With so many stellar releases in 2023, competition is fierce for each category.
Looking Back at 2023
At last year’s show, FromSoftware’s Elden Ring emerged victorious for GOTY on the strength of its enormous open world and Soulsborne gameplay formula.
God of War Ragnarok cleaned up with six total awards, the most of any title. Elden Ring took home four including Game of the Year.
Fans will have to tune in on December 7th to see which new title will join the pantheon of Game of the Year honourees. The Game Awards are also packed with world premiere trailers and announcements that provide a glimpse into the future.
As voting kicks off, the stage is now prepared for an extravagant tribute to the pinnacle of gaming accomplishments in 2023. Baldur’s Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 may have momentum, but the only sure thing is a night full of surprises.
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