Gaming Awards is the most happening event in the world especially for the youth and techies. It is an annual show where awards are handed out to the best in video games. It can be said as a video game version of the Oscars! The show features trailers for upcoming games, musical performances, and awards presentations. It’s an excellent way to see what’s new and exciting in the gaming world.

The Game Awards 2024 nominees have been revealed. They display a diverse range of incredible games released this year, from epic adventures to innovative indie titles. The nominees represent the finest of the gaming industry.

Here’s a breakdown of all the categories and their respective nominees:

Game of the Year

• Astro Bot
• Balatro
• Black Myth: Wukong
• Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Metaphor: ReFantazio

Best Game Direction

• Astro Bot
• Balatro
• Black Myth: Wukong
• Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Metaphor: ReFantazio

Best Narrative

• Astro Bot
• Balatro
• Black Myth: Wukong
• Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Metaphor: ReFantazio

Best Art Direction

• Astro Bot
• Balatro
• Black Myth: Wukong
• Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Metaphor: ReFantazio

Best Score and Music

• Astro Bot
• Balatro
• Black Myth: Wukong
• Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Metaphor: ReFantazio

Best Audio Design

• Astro Bot
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
• Silent Hill 2

Best Performance

• Briana White (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth)
• Hannah Tal (Life is Strange: Double Exposure)
• Umberly Gonzalez (Star Wars Outlaws)
• Luke Roberts (Silent Hill 2)
• Molina Jurgens (Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2)

Best Action/Adventure Game

• Astro Bot
• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
• Silent Hill 2
• Star Wars Outlaws
• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Best Role-Playing Game

• Dragon’s Dogma 2
• Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
• Tree of Savior: Remaster

Best Fighting Game

• Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
• Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
• Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
• MultiVersus
• Tekken 8

Best Family Game

• [Nominees to be announced]

Best Indie Game

• [Nominees to be announced]

Best Mobile Game

• [Nominees to be announced]

Best Multiplayer Game

• [Nominees to be announced]

Best VR/AR Game

• [Nominees to be announced]

Best Esports Game

• [Nominees to be announced]

Best Esports Team

• [Nominees to be announced]

Best Esports Athlete

• [Nominees to be announced]

Best Esports Event

• [Nominees to be announced]

Best Community Support

• [Nominees to be announced]

Innovation in Accessibility

• [Nominees to be announced]

Content Creator of the Year

• [Nominees to be announced]

Best Adaptation

• [Nominees to be announced]

Most Anticipated Game

• [Nominees to be announced]

Games for Impact

• [Nominees to be announced]

Best Debut Indie Game

• [Nominees to be announced]

The Game Awards 2024 will be held on December 12, 2024. On the official website, you can vote for your favorite nominees.