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Game Awards 2024: Where Joy Meets Controversy!

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Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth lead the nominations at this year’s Game Awards, but not everyone is cheering!

The annual spectacle that is The Game Awards is back and this year, nominations for 2024 have sparked a jubilant yet contentious debate in the gaming community! Leading the charge are the charming 3D platformer, Astro Bot, and the epic role-playing adventure, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, both receiving a whopping seven nods each. The Game Awards, often dubbed the 'Oscars of Gaming,' promises not only to highlight the finest in game design but also the stories that made a significant impact on players worldwide.

However, it wouldn’t be an awards show without a sprinkle of drama! Among the nominees, surprises abound, particularly with the absence of some big-hitting names like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and the spine-tingling Silent Hill. It’s almost as if a pair of glasses with an extra dose of reality was needed during the nomination process! Gamers have taken to social media to voice their opinions, arguing that the competitive landscape may have overlooked these monumental titles. Who knew gaming nominations could cause such an uproar?

As if the nominations themselves weren't already a buzzworthy topic, the upcoming awards show celebrates a decade of honouring creativity and innovation in the gaming industry. Scheduled for Thursday, the event, hosted by none other than Geoff Keighley, promises to delight fans not just with announcements of winners but also new trailers and first looks at highly anticipated titles. Will Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth take home the crown? Or will the crowd favourite sweep the floor? The anticipation is palpable!

Interestingly, as we gear up for the 10th anniversary, we've seen the Game Awards evolve from a modest event into a global celebration of gaming culture, with millions tuning in each year! And here's a fun fact: the first-ever Game Awards in 2014 boasted a mere 35 nominees. Now, it’s grown exponentially, reflecting the blooming diversity and creativity in gaming. It's certainly a reminder of how far the gaming industry has come and even more thrilling to see where it’s heading!

But hey, if nothing else, we know that the debate over snubs and surprises will inevitably continue even after the dust settles from this year's show. Whether you're rooting for the adorable Astro Bot or the intricate storytelling of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, there’s no denying it’s a thrilling time to be a gamer!

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Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot and Final Fantasy lead nominations (BBC News)

The 3D platformer and role-playing game get seven nods each at the "Oscars of Gaming".

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What Got A Game Awards 2024 Game Of The Year Nomination, And ... (Forbes)

Here are the Game Awards 2024 GOTY nominees, along with what games did not get a nomination.

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Game Awards Snubs and Surprises: 'Zelda,' 'Elden Ring,' 'Silent Hill' (Variety)

Titles like 'The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom,' 'Silent Hill 2' and 'Star Wars Outlaws' were shut out of nominations at the Game Awards.

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'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' and 'Astro Bot' Lead 2024 The Game ... (Hollywood Reporter)

The Game Awards announced its 2024 nominees, including 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' and 'Astro Bot,' along with Netflix, Amazon and more.

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The Game Award Nominations: 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' Slices Its ... (Deadline)

Nominations for the 2024 Game Awards, which honor the year's most innovative, unique and impactful story-driven narratives in the gaming industry, ...

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Astro Bot, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth lead this year's The Game Awards ... (Eurogamer.net)

The panel has voted and this year's Game Awards nominations have been announced - with Astro Bot, Final Fantasy 7 Rebir…

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How to watch The Game Awards 2024 (Polygon)

The Game Awards celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2024. The annual awards show and video game trailer extravaganza hosted by Geoff Keighley returns on Thursday ...

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Honestly? I'm Totally Okay With the Game Awards' 2024 'Game of ... (VICE)

The Game Awards recently announced its 2024 Game of the Year nominees, and you know what? I'm not mad about the choices!

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The Game Awards are Cool, But We Need E3 (VICE)

The Game Awards has become the premier gaming event and has been very successful. But with the absence of E3, we've lost something important.

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Revealed: Nominees for Best Sports Game at The Game Awards 2024 (beIN SPORTS USA)

On November 18, 2024, the nominees for the Best Sports or Racing Game category at the 2024 Game Awards were announced.

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The Game Awards 2024 - Nominees (Thumb Culture)

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is the first expansion content to be nominated for the highest award at the show, and is in fact nominated in another 3 ...

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The Game Awards 2024: how to vote for Game of the Year and what ... (Sunderland Echo)

Big hitters like Final Fantasy and Elden Ring are joined by surprises like popular card game Baltaro and Chinese blockbuster Black Myth: Wukong. The winner will ...

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The Game Awards 2024: full nominee list, categories, and voting ... (Evening Standard)

While they use a panel of journalists and influencers to pick the nominations and to determine the lion's share of the results, you can also vote yourself.

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'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' Endures A Brutal Game Awards Shutout (Forbes)

Ten years ago in 2014, Dragon Age: Inquisition racked up dozens of Game of the Year awards, including “the big one” at The Game Awards.

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There was one big snub in the Game Awards nominations (Polygon)

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the big loser, locked out of not just GOTY but RPG, Performance, and Narrative. Otherwise, there were few surprises in TGA's ...

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The Indie Game Awards announces its nominees for Game of the ... (Polygon)

The Indie Game Awards, presented by the Six One Indie collective, announced its slate of nominees on Tuesday. And yes, Balatro is included.

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The Indie Game Awards make debut on December 19 (VentureBeat)

The inaugural ceremony will honor outstanding achievements in categories such as innovation, storytelling, artistry, and more throughout the indie scene. The ...

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The Indie Game Awards Is Near, and I'm the Happiest Man Alive (VICE)

Welcome to the Indie Game Awards where, finally, there's a major platform for indie games to be highlighted and respected!

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PlayStation's Astro Bot leads The Game Awards 2024 shortlist (Kidscreen)

PlayStation's Astro Bot leads The Game Awards 2024 shortlist · Team Asobi's flagship robot is in the running for seven trophies, including Game of the Year, Best ...

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What happened to these Game Awards reveals? (Polygon)

The Game Awards is known for its big game reveals. But many games over the past 5 years still haven't shipped. Here's a rundown of the MIA games.

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The Game Awards 2024: how Metacritic scores compare for GOTY ... (Sunderland Echo)

But while we wait to see what is crowned GOTY 2024, let's take a look at which games have the highest Metacritic score! Titles listened from lowest critic score ...

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Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth lead Game Awards 2024 ... (Digital Trends)

The Game Awards announced its nominees for 2024, with the most nominated being the expected family hit Astro Bot and the gigantic Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

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The Game Awards Is Finally Taking Games For Impact Seriously (TheGamer)

Three Games For Impact nominees are represented across the show, and that could be the start of a positive trend.

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