The Game Awards 2024 Nominees Unveiled!

Awards Season Returns

FnF Games Desk Nov 20, 2024

Game of the Year Contenders

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Leading Studios

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Top Publishers Recognized

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Best Game Direction

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Best Adaptation

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Most Nominations for a Single Category

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Accessibility Matters

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Games for Impact

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Mark Your Calendars

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Awards Season Returns

The Game Awards 2024 celebrates gaming excellence on December 12 with a global jury selecting this year’s nominees.

Game of the Year Contenders

Nominees for GOTY include Astro Bot, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, and Metaphor: ReFantazio.

Leading Studios

Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth top the charts with seven nominations each.

Top Publishers Recognized

Sony leads with 16 nominations, followed by Square Enix and Xbox (12 each) and Sega (11).

Best Game Direction

Nominees highlight creativity with games like Black Myth: Wukong and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree leading the charge.

Best Adaptation

Adapting video games to other mediums shines with contenders like Arcane and Fallout earning nominations.

Most Nominations for a Single Category

Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth dominate in multiple categories, showcasing standout creativity and execution.

Accessibility Matters

Innovation in Accessibility nominees include Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Diablo IV, ensuring inclusivity for all players.

Games for Impact

Titles like Neva and Life is Strange: Double Exposure are recognized for meaningful storytelling.

Mark Your Calendars

The Game Awards 2024 promises more than awards—expect thrilling game announcements, trailers, and news!