The 2023 Game Awards, often referred to as the “Oscars of the gaming industry,” were presented on December 7th in Los Angeles and announced winners in a total of 32 categories. The biggest winner of the night was “Baldur's Gate 3", which won six awards, including Game of the Year and Best RPG. Despite high expectations, “Spider-Man 2” had to go home without an award.
The highlights of the Game Awards 2023
- game of the year: Baldur's Gate 3
- Best Game Direction: Alan wake 2
- Best adaptation: The Last of Us
- Best narration: “Alan Wake 2”
- Best Art Direction: “Alan Wake 2”
- Best soundtrack and music: “Final Fantasy 16”
- Best audio design: “Hi-Fi Rush”
- Best performance: Neil Newbon, “Baldur’s Gate 3”
- Innovation in accessibility: “Forza Motorsport”
- Games for Impact: “Tchia”
- Best Ongoing Game: “Cyberpunk 2077”
- Best community support: “Baldur’s Gate 3”
- Best indie game: “Sea of Stars”
- Best Indie Debut: “Cocoon”
- Best Mobile Game: “Honkai: Star Rail”
- Best VR/AR game: “Resident Evil Village VR Mode”
- Best action game: “Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon”
- Best action adventure: “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom”
- Best role-playing game: “Baldur’s Gate 3”
- Best Fighting Game: “Street Fighter 6”
- Best Family Game: “Super Mario Bros. Wonder”
- Best sim/strategy game: “Pikmin 4”
- Best sports/racing game: “Forza Motorsport”
- Best multiplayer game: “Baldur’s Gate 3”
- Most awaited game: “Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth”
- Players' Voice: “Baldur’s Gate 3”
- Content Creator of the Year: “IronMouse”
- Best E-Sports Game: “Valorant”
- Best e-sports athlete: Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok
- Best E-Sports Team: “JD Gaming”
- Best E-Sports Coach: Christine “potter” Chi
- Best e-sports event: “2023 League of Legends World Championship”
The nominees for Game of the Year
The games nominated for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2023 are:
- Alan wake 2
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4 Remake
- Super Mario Bros. wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The games nominated for the Best Game Direction category at The Game Awards 2023 were:
- Alan wake 2
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The games nominated for the Best Adaptation category at The Game Awards 2023 were:
- Alan wake 2
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Final Fantasy 16
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2
A look at the future
In addition to the awards, the Game Awards also featured numerous new trailers and announcements that offer an exciting look at the future of the gaming industry.
Conclusion to the Game Awards 2023
The Game Awards 2023 have once again shown how diverse and dynamic the world of video games is. With "Baldur's Gate 3“ as a clear favorite and a number of exciting new announcements, the event offers a comprehensive overview of the current trends and future developments in the industry.