The Game Awards 2023 celebrated outstanding achievements in the gaming industry, acknowledging excellence across various categories. For those who may have missed it, the nominees for The Game Awards 2023 were also announced, showcasing the impressive lineup of contenders. Below is a recap of the categories and the deserving winners.
Game of the Year
Winner: Baldur's Gate 3
Nominees:
- Alan Wake 2
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Action Game
Winner: Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
Nominees:
- Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon
- Dead Island 2
- Ghostrunner 2
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Remnant 2
Best Action/Adventure Game
Winner: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Nominees:
- Alan Wake 2
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Most Anticipated Game
Winner: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Nominees:
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Hades 2
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Star Wars: Outlaws
- Tekken 8
Best Adaptation
Winner: The Last of Us
Nominees:
- Castlevania Nocturne
- Gran Turismo
- The Last of Us
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- Twisted Metal
Best Art Direction
Winner: Alan Wake 2
Nominees:
- Alan Wake 2
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Lies of P
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Audio Design
Winner: Hi-Fi Rush
Nominees:
- Alan Wake 2
- Dead Space remake
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4
Best Community Support
Winner: Baldur's Gate 3
Nominees:
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Destiny 2
- Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker
- No Man's Sky
Content Creator of the Year
Winner: Ironmouse
Nominees:
- Ironmouse
- People Make Games
- Quackity
- Spreen
- SypherPK
Best Debut Indie Game
Winner: Cocoon
Nominees:
- Cocoon
- Dredge
- Pizza Tower
- Venba
- Viewfinder
Best Esports Coach
Winner: Potter
Nominees:
- Potter
- Homme
- Gunba
- XTQZZZ
- Zonic
Best Esports Event
Winner: 2023 League of Legends World Championship
Nominees:
- League of Legends Worlds 2023
- Blast TV Paris Major 2023
- EVO 2023
- Dota 2: The International 2023
- Valorant Champions 2023
Best Esports Game
Winner: Valorant
Nominees:
- Counter-Strike 2
- Dota 2
- League of Legends
- PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Mobile
- Valorant
Best Esports Athlete
Winner: Faker
Nominees:
- Demon1
- Faker
- Hyrdra
- Imperial-Hal
- Ruler
- ZywOo
Best Esports Team
Winner: JD Gaming
Nominees:
- Evil Geniuses (Valorant)
- Fnatic (Valorant)
- Gaimin Gladiators (Dota 2)
- JD Gaming (League of Legends)
- Team Vitality (Counter-Strike 2)
Best Family Game
Winner: Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Nominees:
- Disney Illusion Island
- Party Animals
- Pikmin 4
- Sonic Superstars
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Best Fighting Game
Winner: Street Fighter 6
Nominees:
- God of Rock
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
- Pocket Bravery
- Street Fighter 6
Best Game Direction
Winner: Alan Wake 2
Nominees:
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Games for Impact
Winner: Tchia
Nominees:
- A Space for the Unbound
- Chants of Sennaar
- Goodbye Volcano High
- Tchia
- Terra Nil
- Venba
Best Indie Game
Winner: Sea of Stars
Nominees:
- Cocoon
- Dave the Diver
- Dredge
- Sea of Stars
- Viewfinder
Innovation in Accessibility
Winner: Forza Motorsport
Nominees:
- Diablo 4
- Forza Motorsport
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Street Fighter 6
Best Mobile Game
Winner: Honkai: Star Rail
Nominees:
- Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis
- Honkai: Star Rail
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure
- Monster Hunter Now
- Terra Nil
Best Multiplayer Game
Winner: Baldur's Gate 3
Nominees:
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Diablo 4
- Party Animals
- Street Fighter 6
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Best Narrative
Winner: Alan Wake 2
Nominees:
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Final Fantasy 16
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Best Ongoing Game
Winner: Cyberpunk 2077
Nominees:
- Apex Legends
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker
- Fortnite
- Genshin Impact
Best Performance
Winner: Neil Newbon (Astarion - Baldur's Gate 3)
Nominees:
- Ben Starr (Clive - Final Fantasy 16)
- Cameron Monaghan (Cal Kestis - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor)
- Idris Elba (Solomon Reed - Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty)
- Melanie Liburd (Saga Anderson - Alan Wake 2)
- Neil Newbon (Astarion - Baldur's Gate 3)
- Yuri Lowenthal (Peter Parker - Marvel's Spider-Man 2)
Best Role-Playing Game
Winner: Baldur's Gate 3
Nominees:
- Baldur's Gate 3
- Final Fantasy 16
- Lies of P
- Sea of Stars
- Starfield
Best Score and Music
Winner: Final Fantasy XVI
Nominees:
- Alan Wake 2 (Petri Alanko)
- Baldur's Gate 3 (Borislav Slavov)
- Final Fantasy 16 (Masayoshi Soken)
- Hi-Fi Rush (Shuichi Kobori)
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo Sound Team)
Best Sports/Racing Game
Winner: Forza Motorsport
Nominees:
- EA Sports FC 24
- EA Sports F1 23
- Forza Motorsport
- Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged
- The Crew: Motorfest
Best Strategy/Sim Game
Winner: Pikmin 4
Nominees:
- Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
- Cities: Skylines 2
- Company of Heroes 3
- Fire Emblem Engage
- Pikmin 4
Best VR/AR Game
Winner: Resident Evil Village VR Mode
Nominees:
- Gran Turismo 7
- Humanity
- Horizon Call of the Mountain
- Resident Evil Village
- Synapse
The Game Awards 2023 Unveilings
While the awards unquestionably take center stage at this event, The Game Awards is equally brimming with exciting announcements and revelations from global publishers. The event delivered a plethora of noteworthy news, and you can explore many of the stories and announcements from our comprehensive coverage below.
The Game Awards 2023 Teasers
If you're eager to dive straight into the heart of the action and catch a glimpse of all the trailers unveiled at The Game Awards, we've got you covered. Here, you'll find an extensive collection of gameplay videos, announcements, and reveal trailers that made their debut at The Game Awards 2023 this year.
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
Pony Island 2: Panda Circus
The Rise of the Golden Idol
Usual June
Arknights: Endfield technical test trailer
Harmonium: The Musical
Windblown
Thrasher
Dave the Driver x Dredge
World of Goo 2
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Exodus
God of War Ragnarok Valhalla
Big Walk
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2
Kemuri
No Rest for the Wicked
SEGA announces games!
Dragon Ball Z Sparking! Zero
The Casting of Frank Stone
Visions of Mana
Rise of the Ronin
OD
Jurassic Park: Survival
Rocket Racing
Black Myth: Wukong
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Warframe: Whispers in the Walls
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
Ready or Not
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
Lost Records: Bloom and Rage
The First Berserker: Khazan
Apex Legens & Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Skull and Bones
Marvel's Blade
Last Sentinel
The First Descendant
Zenless Zone Zero
Mecha Break
Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2
GTFO The Final Chapter
Den of Wolves
Exoborne
Asgard's Wrath 2
Fallout TV series
Light No Fire
Stormgate
The Finals
Monster Hunter Wilds
That wraps up the highlights of The Game Awards 2023. Did your preferred game receive recognition? Or perhaps it faced an unexpected omission? Share your thoughts! Additionally, what stood out as your favorite revelation from the event?
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The year 2023 has marked a significant milestone in video game releases, showcasing a plethora of remakes, long-awaited sequels, and fresh IPs from major first-party studios. Amidst the buzz surrounding these major releases, a collection of outstanding indie games has quietly made their debut, and now, The Game Awards 2023 is set to shine a spotlight on these hidden gems.
While the Best Indie category may not be as widely discussed as the coveted Game of the Year award, it holds equal importance in allowing smaller, innovative games to stand out amidst the colossal AAA titles. The nominees for this year's Best Indie Game category present a tough competition, making it challenging to predict a clear winner.
2023 Best Indie Game Nominees:
- Cocoon
- Dave the Diver
- Dredge
- Sea of Stars
- Viewfinder
Cocoon
The latest entry in the category, Cocoon, has earned its place in The Game Awards' Best Indie category for 2023. Developed by Geometric Interactive and published by Annapurna Interactive, Cocoon, created by the mind behind Limbo and Inside, stands out as a top-down, mind-bending puzzle game. Players navigate various worlds, solving puzzles with unique mechanics. Cocoon boasts favorable Metacritic scores, with 88 on PC, 92 on PS5, and 89 on Xbox Series X.
Dave the Diver
Among the nominees, Dave the Diver sparks controversy and curiosity. Launched in June for PC and more recently for the Nintendo Switch, Dave the Diver combines underwater exploration with managing a sushi restaurant. Its lush pixel art, charming writing, and addictive gameplay have earned it a solid 90 on Metacritic, positioning it as a strong contender.
Dredge
Released in March, Dredge offers a nautical-themed experience where players embark on a fishing adventure, catching exotic fish and facing Lovecraftian threats at night. Despite a slightly lower Metacritic score ranging from 80 to 85, Dredge stands out with its unique blend of simple gameplay and captivating art.
Sea of Stars
Developed and published by Sabotage Studio, Sea of Stars pays homage to classic turn-based RPGs. With a stunning art style, exceptional music by Yasunori Mitsuda, and engaging mechanics, Sea of Stars has earned a Metacritic score of 87-91, making it a strong contender for the Best Indie spot.
Viewfinder
The final nominee, Viewfinder, is a reality-shifting puzzle game by Sad Owl Studios. Players use a camera and photographs to manipulate the environment, reminiscent of the iconic Portal. Despite its short length and limited story, Viewfinder received a respectable 84 on Metacritic for its PC version and 82 for its PS5 version.
Final Prediction
This year's Best Indie category showcases the greatness of the independent game scene, featuring five outstanding games worthy of attention. While all nominees are strong contenders, Sea of Stars appears poised to secure the Best Indie category at The Game Awards 2023. With its remarkable music, captivating art, rich characters, compelling narrative, and engaging gameplay, Sea of Stars stands out as a comprehensive package, making it a potential frontrunner. However, Cocoon also remains a strong candidate, with its recent release potentially influencing voters' decisions.
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