The Game Awards 2023 was a star-studded event that celebrated the best games of the year across various genres and platforms. The show, hosted by Geoff Keighley, featured appearances from celebrities like Idris Elba, Cameron Monaghan, and Dwayne Johnson, as well as performances from artists like Billie Eilish, BTS, and Lil Nas X.
The show also revealed some exciting news and announcements about upcoming games, such as GTA 6, Elden Ring, and God of War Ragnarök. But the most anticipated moment of the night was the reveal of the winners for the Game Awards 2023.
The show had a total of 15 categories, including Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Adaptation, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, Best Audio Design, Best Performance, Innovation in Accessibility Games for Impact, Best Ongoing Game, Best Community Support, Best Independent Game, Best Debut Indie Game, Best Mobile Game, Best VR/AR Game, Best Action Game, Best Action/Adventure Game, Best RPG, Best Fighting Game, Best Family Game, Best Sim/Strategy Game, Best Sports/Racing, and Most Anticipated.
Game Awards 2023 Winners List
The winners were chosen by a combined vote between a jury of over 100 video game media and influencer outlets and a public vote via the official website and social media platforms. Here are some of the highlights from the winners list:
Game of the Year
The most coveted award of the night went to Baldur’s Gate 3 by Larian Studios. The game is a role-playing game based on the Dungeons & Dragons universe that allows players to create their own characters and explore a vast open world with turn-based combat.
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The game has been praised for its rich storylines, immersive gameplay mechanics, stunning graphics, and faithful adaptation of the D&D ruleset. The game also features multiplayer co-op and competitive modes that let players interact with each other in various ways.
Baldur’s Gate 3 beat out four other nominees: Alan Wake 2 by Remedy Entertainment, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 by Insomniac Games, Resident Evil 4 by Capcom, and Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe by Nintendo. All five games are highly acclaimed titles that showcase different aspects of gaming excellence.
Best Game Direction
The award for best game direction went to It Takes Two by Hazelight Studios. The game is a co-op platformer that follows a couple who are turned into dolls by their daughter’s magic book. They have to work together to overcome various obstacles and challenges in their fantastical world. The game has been lauded for its creative level design, charming characters, humorous dialogue, and emotional storytelling.
The game also features dynamic gameplay mechanics that change depending on how players cooperate or compete with each other.
It Takes Two beat out three other nominees: God of War Ragnarök by Santa Monica Studio, Hades by Supergiant Games, and Returnal by Housemarque. All four games are innovative titles that offer unique experiences in their respective genres.
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Best Adaptation
The award for best adaptation went to The Last of Us Part II by Naughty Dog. The game is a sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed games of all time that follows Ellie’s journey as she seeks revenge against those who wronged her in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a fungal infection. The game has been praised for its faithful adaptation
of Neil Druckmann’s original story and characters into a cinematic medium. The game also features stunning graphics that enhance the emotional impact of Ellie’s journey.
The Last of Us Part II beat out three other nominees: Godzilla vs Kong by Monolith Productions, Sonic Mania Plus by Sega, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – Director’s Cut by Respawn Entertainment. All four games are successful adaptations that capture
the essence of their source material.
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