- 29 categories, big reveals, Snoop Dogg live
- Fans anticipate GTA 6 Trailer 2 at the show
- December 12 promises unforgettable gaming moments
The Game Awards Show 2024 is almost here, and the excitement is reaching a fever pitch!
Beyond The Winning and Losing
Known as the Oscars of gaming, a day when gamers witness spectacular and memorable events, along with celebrating the best video games of the year. This year’s show aims to be more perfect than ever with 29 award categories, thrilling game trailers, and even a live performance by Snoop Dogg.
Adding to the curiosity is a new rule regarding the DLC expansions, allowing them to compete with other installments, although some fans turned down this idea, still the community is gearing up to see the high competition this time.
This isn’t just about handing out trophies—it will also uncover new games and trailers as well. The show will happen on Thursday, December 12, 2024, starting with a preshow at 7:30 PM ET.
Players can watch it on platforms including YouTube, Twitch, Steam, and Facebook. Besides these, as per Insider Gaming, IGN and GameSpot will also co-steam the Award Show on their platforms.
Time-Zones
Here is the list for different time zones,
- 4:30 PM PST – December 12
- 7:30 PM EST – December 12
- 12:30 AM GMT – December 13
- 8:30 AM CST – December 13
- 9:30 AM JST – December 13
- 11:30 AM AEDT– December 13
- 11:30 AM AEST – December 13
The GOTY nominees have already been revealed in a previous month, on November 18.
2024 Nominations
Game of the Year
- Astro Bot
- Black Myth Wukong
- Balatro
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantaszio
Best Game Direction
- Astro Bot
- Balatro
- Black Myth
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metapahor: ReFantazio
Best Narrative
- Final Fantasy VII Rebrith
- Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor re Fantazio
- Senua’s Saga Hellblade II
- Silent Hill 2
Best Art Direction
- Astro Bot
- Black Myth: Waking
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Neva
Best Score/Music
- Astro Bot
- FF Rebirth
- Metabirth
- Silent Hill 2
- Stellar Blade
Best Audio Design
- Astro Bot
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Senua’s Saga Hellblade II
- Silent Hill 2
Best Performance
- Briana White (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth)
- Hannah Telle (Life Is Strange: Double Exposure)
- Humberly González (Star Wars Outlaws)
- Luke Roberts (Silent Hill 2)
- Melina Juergens (Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II)
Games for Impact
- Life is Strange Double Exposure
- Tales of Kenzera
- Closer the Distance
- Indika
- Neva
- Senua’s Saga Hellblade II
Best Ongoing Game
- Destiny 2
- Diablo IV
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Fortnite
- Helldivers 2
Best Indie Game
- Animal Well
- UFO 50
- Balatro
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- Neva
Best Debut Indie Game
- Animal Well
- Manor Lords
- Pacific Drive
- The Plucky Squire
- Balatro
Best Mobile Game
- AFK Journey
- Balatro
- Withering Waves
- Zenless Zone Zero
- Pokemon TCG Pocket
Best Community Support
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Fortnite
- Helldivers 2
- No Man’s Sky
Best VR/AR Game
- Arizona Sunshine Remake
- Asgard’s Wrath 2
- Batman Arkham Shadow
- Metal Hellsinger VR
- Metro Awakening VR
Innovation in Accessibility
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Diablo 4
- Dragon Age Veilguard
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Star Wars Outlawa
Best Action Game
- Black Myth Wukong
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Stellar Blade
- Warhammer 40 Space Marines 2
- Helldivers 2
Best Action/Adventure Game
- Astro Bot
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Silent Hill 2
- Star Wars Outlaws
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Best RPG
- Dragon’s Dogma II
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
Best Fighting Game
- Dragon Ball Sparking Zero
- Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising
- Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Arcade Classics
- MultiVersus
- Tekken 8
Best Family Game
- Astro Bot
- Princess Peach Showtime
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- The Plucky Squire
Best Sports/Racing Game
- NBA 2K25
- EA FC 25
- TopSpin 2K25
- WWE 2K24
- F1 24
Best SIM/Strategy Game
- Age of Mythology Retold
- Frostpunk 2
- Kunisu-Gami Patch of the Goddess
- Manor Lords
- Unicorn Overlord
Best Multiplayer Game
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Helldivers 2
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Tekken 8
- Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2
Content Creator of the Year
- Caseoh
- Illojuan
- Techno Gamerz
- Typical Gamer
- Usada Pekora
Best Esports Athlete
- 33
- alesksiB
- Chovy
- Faker
- zywoo
- zmjjkk
Best Esports Game
- Counter-Strike 2
- Dota 2
- League of Legends
- Mobile Legends Bang Bang
- VALORANT
Best Esports Team
- Bilibili Gaming, League of Legends
- Gen.G, League of Legends
- Navi, Counterstrike
- T1, League of Legends
- Team Liquid, Dota 2
Most Anticipated Game
- Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
- Ghost of Yotei
- GTA 6
- Metroid Prime 4 Beyond
- Monster Hunter Wild
Best Adaptation
- Arcane
- Fallout
- Knuckls
- Like a Dragon Yakuza
- Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Right now fans of all gaming franchises have their own expectations, some are eagerly hoping for the reveal of new trailers, while others want their favorite game to outshine all and they have marked December 12 on their calendars to not miss out on this legendary show.
