The Game Awards 2024: Game of the Year Nominees Revealed
The Game Awards unveiled the nominees for the highly anticipated Game of the Year 2024 during a live stream on Monday. This year's selection of contenders lacks a clear frontrunner, adding an element of surprise to the 10th edition of the show. The announcement solidifies the six nominees for Game of the Year, marking the commencement of the second phase of jury voting. Alongside this prestigious category, the jury will also be evaluating nominees for Best Mobile Game, Best Debut Indie Game, and more.
Game of the Year Nominees
The nominees for the coveted Game of the Year title include Astro Bot, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree, and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This category aims to honor a game that excels in providing an exceptional experience across all creative and technical aspects.
Best Game Direction
The Best Game Direction category features titles such as Astro Bot, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree, and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, recognizing outstanding direction in game development.
Best Ongoing Game
Competing for Best Ongoing Game are Destiny 2, Diablo 4, Final Fantasy 14, Fortnite, and Helldivers 2, highlighting games that continue to evolve and engage their player base.
Best Art Direction
Nominees for Best Art Direction include Astro Bot, Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree, and Neva, celebrating excellence in visual design and aesthetics.
Best Mobile Game
The Best Mobile Game category showcases AFK Journey, Balatro, Wuthering Waves, Zenless Zone Zero, and Pokémon TCG Pocket, recognizing exceptional gaming experiences on mobile platforms.
Stay tuned for the winners of these categories and more at The Game Awards 2024!
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