- Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth lead the nominations with 7 nominations.
- The Game Awards 2024 will be held on December 12 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
- This year the controversy revolves around the inclusion of remakes, remasters and DLC as GOTY nominees.
- Players will be able to vote for the winners until December 11, one day before the event.
They have made themselves known video games Nominated for the awards GOTY 2024, and the excitement is already in the air. The The Game Awards ceremony, which will take place on December 12 at the iconic Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, promises to be a spectacle where the best titles of the year will compete for the coveted title of Game of the Year (GOTY). And there are already big favorites that are emerging as the strongest contenders.
Among the nominees are games such as Astro Bot y Final Fantasy VII Rebirth with 7 nominations each, which puts them at the top of the competition in several categories. It is not surprising that these titles lead the lists, since their impact on both critics and audiences has been notable. But they are not alone, since titles such as Black MythWukong, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree y Metaphor: Refantazio They also garner several mentions.
In addition to the general nominations, one issue that has sparked controversy this year is the inclusion of remakes, remasters and DLC within the main categories, including the award for Best Game of the Year. Traditionally, these types of products were left out of the most important competitions, but it seems that with There These rules are being relaxed.
The big contenders for GOTY 2024
The list of nominees for GOTY 2024 includes some of the most notable games of the year, where both blockbusters and more innovative proposals predominate. Among the contenders are:
- Astro Bot
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Black MythWukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Metaphor: Refantazio
- Balatro
These titles will compete against each other in a gala that always generates enormous expectations. The inclusion of remakes and expansions, like “Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree”, has been one of the big new releases of the year, and many players already have their own bets on who will take home the title of best game.
Who leads the nominations in other categories?
In addition to the coveted Game of the Year, The Game Awards 2024 has announced the nominees in many other key categories. These include:
Best Direction
- Astro Bot
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Black MythWukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Metaphor: Refantazio
Best Narrative
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
- Metaphor: Refantazio
- Silent Hill 2
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Best Art Direction
- Astro Bot
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Metaphor: Refantazio
- Neva
- Black MythWukong
A gala with new changes: DLC, remakes and remasters on the radar
If something has marked a before and after this year in the The Game Awards It is the decision to include remakes, remasters and DLC as nominees in the main categories, something that has sparked divided opinions among fans. This change allows for highly anticipated expansions such as Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree compete directly with completely new games.
According to the event's organizers, this change in rules seeks to have the jury value the creative and technical work of the nominated titles, regardless of their release format. Therefore, expansions, DLC and remakes are now eligible, provided they are deemed to provide substantial new content with respect to the original material.
Other prominent candidates
Apart from the more well-known categories such as Game of the Year or Best Director, various candidates have also been announced in other sections that are not far behind in terms of relevance. These are some of the highlights:
Best Soundtrack
- Astro Bot
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: Refantazio
- Silent Hill 2
- Stellar Blade
Best Innovation in Accessibility
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- star wars outlaws
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Diablo IV
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Best Independent Game
- Balatro
- Animal Well
- Neva
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- UFO50
When and how to vote?
This year, Fans will be able to vote for their favorite games through the official website of The Game Awards until December 11. After that day, we will only have to wait until the gala on December 12 to see who takes home the award for best game of the year. Players have a say in this edition, along with a jury made up of more than 100 specialized media, which ensures that the final decisions on the winners are a mix of both expert and general public opinion.
Without a doubt, the wait becomes more exciting with each announcement, and this year the The Game Awards have all the elements to be an unforgettable event. The inclusion of new types of products, such as DLC y remakes, promises to add an extra dimension to voting, while the classic categories remain as competitive as ever. Which is your favourite?
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