The gaming community is now anticipating Thursday, December 7 for The Game Awards after this year’s Gamescom Opening Night Live featured a dazzling presentation of forthcoming video games and movies.
While last year’s The Game Awards was quite the spectacle, the 10th anniversary is likely going to be bigger.
The Game Awards are celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, as stated during the most recent event by none other than Geoff Keighley, the show’s producer and spokesperson.
The annual event, scheduled for the prestigious Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, formerly known as the Microsoft Theater, not only honors the gaming industry’s victories from the previous year but also acts as a lighthouse for what lies ahead. Keighley, a well-known figure in the gaming industry who hosts Gamescom Opening Night Live and hosts the annual Summer Game Fest showcase, announced the news on the social media site X (previously Twitter), promising to provide more information and open ticket sales information in the coming months.
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Thursday, December 7@TheGameAwards streams live from @Peacock_Theater in Los Angeles.
This year, we celebrate a milestone: Our 10th annual show.
More news, public ticket information and details coming later this Fall.
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Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) August 22, 2023
The show from the previous year was outstanding, drawing 103 million viewers from around the world. A powerful on-stage orchestra and outstanding musical performances by artists like Hozier were among the highlights. The ninth iteration of this yearly event was nothing short of a gigantic production, complete with award show, new game announcements, and celebrity guest appearances. Fans were thrilled to learn about highly anticipated games including Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding 2, Ken Levine’s Judas, Hades 2, a Bayonetta prequel, and Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon. Christopher Judge, the voice of Kratos, also gave a moving message.
Gaming spans a wide range of media, from video games to television to motion pictures and beyond. In its press statement, the ever-present executive producer noted:
With so many beloved video game franchises exploring new mediums and developers creating new experiences across platforms, the industry continues to expand in many surprising ways, and we can’t wait to honor the year’s best games and to show viewers around the world what’s next.
After being treated to titles like Final Fantasy 16, Diablo 4, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor last year, which all achieved both critical and financial success, particularly upon release, we can only speculate as to which headliners will grace The Game Awards this year.
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Of course, Elden Ring and God of War: Ragnarok were the night’s two greatest winners. While the latter won six awards out of eleven nominations, the former won the coveted Game of the Year title and made a record.
The incarnation this year promises to be yet another unforgettable evening. The performance will be freely aired on more than 30 digital media platforms, including Twitch, YouTube, Steam, X, Facebook, and TikTok Live, much to the delight of its admirers worldwide. The Game Awards Orchestra, directed by the renowned Lorne Balfe, will be back to further enhance the ambiance.
This past June, a unique live concert was planned to commemorate ten years of recognition and celebrations. The Game Awards have always been held in December as a celebration of the gaming industry’s achievements throughout the previous year. Along with awards like Game of the Year, the event is renowned for revealing brand-new initiatives and giving publishers and developers a chance to discuss current titles before the year comes to a close.
Although the specifics for this year are currently under wraps, anticipation is extremely strong.
Baldur’s Gate 3 currently has a minor advantage over The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in the eyes of the general public.Starfield could be able to turn this into a three-game race.