The Game Awards 2024: Nominations Announced
Image Credit: Sony, Astro Bot
The nominees for The Game Awards 2024 have been revealed, featuring standout titles like Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Metaphor: ReFantazio. These games are in the spotlight for their unique takes and creativity, technical achievements, and popularity (among other things).
Game of the Year Highlights
This year’s Game of the Year category includes:
Astro Bot
Balatro
Black Myth: Wukong
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
The inclusion of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, an expansion, has sparked debates about whether DLCs or expansions should qualify for Game of the Year. According to the event’s criteria, any format—including expansions, DLCs, and remakes—can be nominated if the jury finds the new content deserving based on its creativity, technical quality, and value.
Top Contenders and Nominations
Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth lead with seven nominations each.
Metaphor: ReFantazio follows closely with six nominations.
PlayStation games dominate with 16 nominations, making it the most recognized publisher.
Key Categories and 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
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Silent Hill 2
Best Art Direction
Astro Bot
Black Myth: Wukong
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Neva
Best Score and Music
Astro Bot
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Silent Hill 2
Stellar Blade
Additional Highlights
Best Performance: Nominations include actors like Briana White (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth) and Melina Juergens (Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II).
Innovation in Accessibility: Games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Star Wars Outlaws have been recognized for their accessibility features.
Most Anticipated Game: The lineup includes Grand Theft Auto VI, Death Stranding 2, and Metroid Prime 4.
