This year and like every year, the long-awaited Game Awards will be back on December 12 (the 13th at 1:30 a.m. Paris time)! Players from all over the world will be able to attend a major ceremony hosted by Geoff Keighley, which will aim to reward the best video game productions of this year 2024. Of course, what fans are looking forward to most is to find out which game will succeed to Baldur's Gate 3 for Game of the Year! An FAQ published by the Game Awards teams could change everything, because we learn that certain productions will also be eligible for this coveted title.
An announcement that could change everything for the Game Awards
Every year, debates about this ceremony rage on social networks. 2024 is no exception, and many players have questioned the eligibility of certain games for Game of the Year. In order to settle the debate, The Game Awards have added a section to their FAQ page. According to the official website, expansion packs, new game seasons, DLC, remakes and remasters are eligible in all categoriesalthough a title must still be named by a jury vote. It is also clarified that the novelty of the content and the creative and technical work, among other factors, are taken into consideration regardless of the content output format. This means that games like the colossal Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC or the Silent Hill 2 remake would be eligible in all categories, including Game of the Year!
“The Game Awards aim to recognize the best creative and technical work each year, regardless of the content release format. Expansion packs, new game seasons, DLC, remakes and remasters are eligible in all categories, if the jury believes that the new creative and technical work merits nomination. Factors such as the novelty of the content and its price/value must be taken into consideration.”
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A decision that could well redistribute the cards
Of course, this announcement completely shook up the video game industry, because the candidates for the title of game of the year thus become much more numerous. Many fans have expressed their displeasure and say the move could open the door to remasters that would drown out new ideas, with games from independent studios left at the mercy of a potential surplus of AAA game relaunches.
On social networks, the debate rages again. Many future Game Awards spectators are afraid that video game gems like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth or Astro Bot will find themselves facing too much competition, and end up not being rewarded. Now, gamers around the world are eagerly waiting for the nominees to be announced on November 18 (Monday) to see whether this eligibility clause will really have a significant impact on the Game Awards 2024!
