The Game Awards have long been known as the biggest annual event in the gaming world. While this is partly due to the major reveals and announcements that quickly defined the modern era of the show, it's clear that the Game Awards are still geared towards honoring the year's best games and creators.
2023 has been one of the best years in gaming history in terms of the number of quality games released so far. Not only have we encountered a staggeringly high number of modern masterpieces this year, but these games also cover a surprisingly broad range in terms of genres, styles and achievements. So it turns out that even trying to predict which games will win which awards this year is surprisingly difficult.
Game of the Year
Recognition of a game that offers the absolute best experience in all creative and technical areas.
Best Game Director
Awarded for outstanding creative vision and innovation in game management and design.
Best Storytelling
The game with the best storytelling and story.
Best Art Direction
The most creative game in artistic design and animation.
Best Music
The game with the best music, original songs or licensed tracks.
Best Sound Design
The game with the best in-game sound design.
Best Performance
The game with the best individual voice acting or acting.
Innovation in Accessibility
The game with the best features, technologies and content added so that wider audiences can play it.
Gaming That Makes an Impact
A game that gives a social message or highlights a social problem.
Best Progressive Game
The game with the best content development that evolves the player over time.
Best Community Support
The game with the best updates/patches, community support, and efficient use of social media.
Best Indie Game
The best creative and technically successful game ever produced by traditional publishing.
Best First Indie Game
The best first game ever made by an indie studio.
Best Mobile Game
The best game to play on a mobile device.
Best VR/AR Game
The game that offers the best experience in virtual or augmented reality, regardless of platform.
Best Action Game
The best action game focused on combat.
Best Action/Adventure Game
The best game combining combat with travel and puzzle solving.
Best RPG Game
The best game offering extensive character customizations and multiplayer experience.
Best Fighting Game
The best game designed for head-to-head combat.
Best Family Game
The best game for families to play and spend time.
Best Simulation/Strategy Game
Simulation/strategy game best played in real-time or turn-by-turn.
Best Sports/Racing Game
The best traditional or non-traditional sports and racing game.
Best Multiplayer Game
The game that offers the best online multiplayer experience.
Best Adaptation
The best production inspired by games.
The Most Exciting/Anticipated Game
It is the best game that is expected to make a splash in the gaming industry due to its potential.
Best Content Creator of the Year
A streamer or creator who made a significant and positive impact on the community in 2021.
Best E-sports Game
The game that gives players the best esports experience, regardless of genre or platform.
Best E-sports Player
Regardless of the game he plays, he is the e-sports player with the most successful performance in 2021.
Best E-sports Team
The most successful e-sports team of 2021.
Best E-sports Coach
The e-sports coach with the most successful performance in 2021, regardless of the game he plays.
Best E-sports Event
An e-spot event that gives participants the best experience.
The Game Awards 2023 will be celebrated on December 7, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. You can start voting nowon the official websiteThe top 5 games of thisare Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario Bros. It was Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
The awards show will be broadcast across different media (YouTube, Twitch and Peacock) and, as in other years, co-broadcasting is allowed at the event, so you can have your preferred streamer cover the event.