For several years now, the video game sector has completely ousted that of music or cinema, and is today the audiovisual medium that generates the most money worldwide. Like the Grammys or the Oscars, Video games have their own awards galas, where excellence is recognized and the biggest celebrities in the sector come together..
Today, December 12, The Game Awards will take place in the city of Los Angeles, United States. The event, which is organized and directed by specialized journalist Geoff Keighley, will award one of the highest decorations that a title can obtain: the long-awaited ‘Game of the Year’ (GOTY or ‘game of the year’), of which the six nominees to win it are already known.
How and where to watch the Game Awards 2024 from Spain?
The most anticipated video game gala of the year It can be seen from Spain this morning from December 12 to 13. At 01:30 a.m. a pre-show will begin, and the main event won’t start until 2:00 a.m.. The ceremony will take place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, but can be followed online through the official channels of ‘The Game Awards’ on: YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, X and Kick.
Presenters and live performances
The event will be led by the specialized journalist Geoff Keighleywhile the pre-show will be hosted by the content creator Sydnee Goodman.
Regarding the categories and trailers of this edition, they will have presenters such as:
The event will feature performances by Twenty One Pilots, D4vd, Snoop Dogg and Royal & the Serpent for a show Arcane and together with the composer Lorne Balfe after Topgun: Maverick and Honor among thieves.
All The Game Awards nominees
Game of the Year
“Recognizing a game that offers the absolute best experience in all creative and technical fields.”
- AstroBot
- Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
- Metaphor Re:Fantazio
- Black Myth: Wukong
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Balatro
Best Direction (Best Game Direction)
“Awarded for outstanding creative vision and innovation in game directing and design.”
- Balatro
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Metaphor Re:Fantazio
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- AstroBot
Best Narrative
“For exceptional storytelling and narrative development in a game.”
- Hades 2
- India
- Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Metaphor Re:Fantazio
- Silent Hill 2 Remake
Best Art Direction
“For outstanding creative and/or technical achievements in artistic design and animation.”
- AstroBot
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Black Myth Wukong
- Metaphor Re:Fantazio
- Snow
Best music and soundtrack
“For exceptional music, including sheet music, original song and/or licensed soundtrack.”
- AstroBot
- Stellar Blade
- Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
- Metaphor Re:Fantazio
- Silent Hill 2 Remake
Best Audio Design
“Recognizing the best sound and audio design in the game.”
- AstroBot
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
- Silent Hill 2 Remake
best performance
“Awarded to an individual for voice-over performance, motion capture, and/or acting.”
- Brianna White
- Hannah Telle
- Humberly Gonzalez
- Like Roberts
- Melina Juergens
Innovation and Accessibility Award
“Recognize software and/or hardware that is driving the medium forward by adding features, technology and content to help games be played and enjoyed by an even broader audience.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Diablo IV
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Star Wars: Outlaws
Games for Social Change (Games for Impact Award)
“For a thought-provoking game that has a prosocial meaning or message.”
- India
- Massira
- Snow
- Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
- The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
Best OnGoing Game
“Awarded to a game for outstanding development of ongoing content that evolves the player experience over time.”
- Destiny 2
- Diablo IV
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Fortnite
- helldivers 2
Best Community Support
“Recognize a game for outstanding community support, transparency, and responsiveness, including social media activity and game updates/patches.”
- Fortnite
- No Man’s Sky
- Fortnite
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Final Fantasy XIV
Best Indie Game (Best Independent Game)
“For an outstanding creative and technical achievement in a game created outside the traditional publishing system.”
- Animal Well
- Balatro
- Snow
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- UFO 50
Best Indie Debut (Best Debut Indie Game)
“For the best debut game made by a new independent studio.”
- Animal Well
- Balatro
- Manor Lords
- The Plucky Squire
- Pacific Drive
- best mobile game
“To enjoy the best game on a mobile device.”
- AFK Journey
- Pokémon TCG
- Balatro
- Wuthering Waves
- Zenless Zone Zero
Best Virtual or Augmented Reality Game (Best VR/AR Game)
“To enjoy the best gaming experience in virtual or augmented reality, regardless of the platform.”
- Arizona Sunshine Remake
- Batman Arkham Shadow
- Metal Hellsinger VR
- Metro Awakening
- Asgard’s Wrath 2
Best Action Game
“For the best game in the action genre focused primarily on combat.”
- Black Myth Wukong
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- helldivers 2
- Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2
- Stellar Blade
Best Action/Adventure Game
“For the best action-adventure game, combining combat with scrolling and puzzle solving.”
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Silent Hill 2 Remake
- Star Wars Outlaws
- AstroBot
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Best RPG Game (Best Role-Playing Game)
“For the best game designed with great player customization and character progression, including massive multiplayer experiences.”
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
- Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
- Metaphor Re:Fantazio
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Best Fighting Game
“For the best game designed primarily around head-to-head combat.”
- Dragon Ball Sparking Zero
- Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
- MultiVersus
- Tekken 8
- Grandblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
Best Family Game
“For the best game suitable for family play, regardless of genre or platform.”
- AstroBot
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Princess Peach Showtime!
- The Plucky Squire
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
Best Management and Strategy Game (Best Sim/Strategy Game)
“The best game focused on real-time or turn-based simulation or strategy game, regardless of platform.”
- Age of Mythology: Retold
- Kunitsu Gami Path of the Goddess
- Frostpunk 2
- Manor Lords
- Unicorn Overlord
Best Sports or Speed Game (Best Sports/Racing Game)
“For the best traditional and non-traditional sports and racing game.”
- EA Sports FC 25
- F1 24
- WWE 2K24
- NBA 2K25
- Top Spin 2K25
Best Multiplayer Gamer
“For its excellent design and online multiplayer gameplay, including cooperative and massively multiplayer experiences, regardless of game genre or platform.”
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2
- helldivers 2
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Tekken 8
Best Video Game Adaptation
“Recognize outstanding creative work that faithfully and authentically adapts a video game to another entertainment medium.”
- Arcane’ (Season 2)
- ‘Fallout’
- ‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’
- ‘Knuckles’
- ‘Like a Dragon: Yakuza’
Most Anticipated Game
“Recognizing a heralded game that has proven to have potential to push the gaming medium forward.”
- Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
- Grand Theft Auto VI
- Monster Hunter Wilds
- Ghost of Yotei
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Content Creator of the Year
“For a streamer or content creator who has had a significant and positive impact on the community in 2024.”
- CaseOh
- Illojuan
- Techno Gamers
- TypicalGamer
- Used Pekora
Best Esports Game
“For the game that has delivered the best overall esports experience to players (including tournaments, community support, and content updates), regardless of genre or platform.”
- Counter Strike 2
- Dota 2
- League of Legends
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Valorant
Best Esports Athlete
“The esports athlete considered the most outstanding for his performance and conduct in 2024, regardless of the game.”
- 33
- Alexib
- chovy
- Faker
- Zywoo
- ZMJJKK
Best Esports Team
“Recognize a specific esports team (not the entire organization) considered the most outstanding for its performance and conduct in 2024.”
- Bilibili Gaming
- Gen.G
- Navi
- T1
- Team Liquid