All the winners, reveals, announcements, and more from this year’s Game Awards
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And so, The Game Awards 2024 has officially come to a close. Frankly, it’s been an absolutely wild night of world premieres with a bevy of new, slick trailers and debuts while a bunch of folks that deserved to win awards, well, did.
Everything Announced At The Game Awards 2024
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2024-12-12T14:31:18.004ZAnd we’re off! We’ve still got some time until the show kicks off so if you’ve not done that run to the shop to stock up on snacks, now is the time.
And we’re off! We’ve still got some time until the show kicks off so if you’ve not done that run to the shop to stock up on snacks, now is the time.
2024-12-12T15:41:26.168ZWe’re due to get a “full world premiere reveal” of Mafia: The Old Country at the big show, though aYouTube ad may have given away the release window. Interestingly, if that window turns out to be true, then the game might not be too far away from another Take-Two published game, GTA 6.
We’re due to get a “full world premiere reveal” of Mafia: The Old Country at the big show, though aYouTube ad may have given away the release window. Interestingly, if that window turns out to be true, then the game might not be too far away from another Take-Two published game, GTA 6.
2024-12-12T16:03:13.651ZBefore we continue, here are the nominees from all the major categories.
Before we continue, here are the nominees from all the major categories.
2024-12-12T16:07:58.501ZGame of the YearAstro BotBalatroBlack Myth: WukongElden Ring Shadow of the ErdtreeFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthMetaphor: ReFantazio
Game of the Year
2024-12-12T16:12:10.153ZWhy yes, that is Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree among the gang. A first for The Game Awards, expansions and the like are up for the top prize this year.
Why yes, that is Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree among the gang. A first for The Game Awards, expansions and the like are up for the top prize this year.
2024-12-12T16:16:18.286ZBest Game DirectionAstro BotBalatroBlack Myth: WukongElden Ring Shadow of the ErdtreeFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthMetaphor: ReFantazio
Best Game Direction
2024-12-12T16:21:42.805ZBest NarrativeFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthLike a Dragon: Infinite WealthMetaphor: ReFantanzioSenua’s Saga: Hellblade IISilent Hill 2
Best Narrative
2024-12-12T16:24:51.070ZBest Art DirectionAstro BotBlack Myth: WukongElden Ring Shadow of the ErdtreeMetaphor: ReFantazioNeva
Best Art Direction
2024-12-12T16:28:08.698ZBest Score And MusicAstro BotFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthMetaphor: ReFantazioSilent Hill 2Stellar Blade
Best Score And Music
2024-12-12T16:30:59.717ZBest Audio DesignAstro BotCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Final Fantasy 7 RebirthSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2Silent Hill 2
Best Audio Design
2024-12-12T16:32:53.496ZBest PerformanceBriana White, Final Fantasy 7 RebirthHannah Telle, Life is Strange: Double ExposureHumberly González, Star Wars OutlawsLuke Roberts, Silent Hill 2Melina Juergens, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
Best Performance
2024-12-12T16:38:08.338ZInnovation In AccessibilityCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Diablo 4Dragon Age: The VeilguardPrince of Persia: The Lost CrownStar Wars Outlaws
Innovation In Accessibility
2024-12-12T16:41:35.096ZGames for ImpactIndikaNevaLife is Strange: Double ExposureSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2Tales of Kenzera: ZauCloser the Distance
Games for Impact
2024-12-12T16:42:41.474ZBest OngoingDestiny 2Diablo 4Final Fantasy 14FortniteHelldivers 2
Best Ongoing
2024-12-12T16:44:00.108ZBest Community SupportBaldur’s Gate 3Final Fantasy 14FortniteHelldivers 2No Man’s Sky
Best Community Support
2024-12-12T16:45:40.929ZBest Independent GameAnimal WellBalatroLorelei and the Laser EyesNevaUFO 50
Best Independent Game
2024-12-12T16:49:07.343ZBest Debut Indie GameAnimal WellBalatroManor LordsPacific DriveThe Plucky Squire
Best Debut Indie Game
2024-12-12T16:51:11.021ZBest Mobile GameAFK JourneyBalatroPokémon Trading Card Game PocketWuthering WavesZenless Zone Zero
Best Mobile Game
2024-12-12T16:52:04.399ZBest VR/AR GameArizona Sunshine RemakeAsgard’s Wrath 2Batman: Arkham ShadowMetal: Hellsinger VRMetro Awakening
Best VR/AR Game
2024-12-12T16:57:13.748ZBest Action GameBlack Myth: WukongCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Helldivers 2Stellar BladeWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Best Action Game
2024-12-12T16:58:10.083ZBest Action / Adventure GameAstro BotPrince of Persia: The Lost CrownSilent Hill 2Star Wars OutlawsThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Best Action / Adventure Game
2024-12-12T16:59:01.140ZBest RPGDragon’s Dogma 2Elden Ring Shadow of the ErdtreeFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthLike a Dragon: Infinite WealthMetaphor: ReFantazio
Best RPG
2024-12-12T16:59:57.230ZBest Fighting GameDragon Ball: Sparking ZeroGranblue Fantasy Versus: RisingMarvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade ClassicsMultiVersusTekken 8
Best Fighting Game
2024-12-12T17:01:02.280ZBest Family GameAstro BotPrincess Peach: ShowtimeSuper Mario Party JamboreeThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomThe Plucky Squire
Best Family Game
2024-12-12T17:02:05.675ZBest Sim / Strategy GameAge of Mythology: RetoldFrostpunk 2Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the GoddessManor LordsUnicorn Overlord
Best Sim / Strategy Game
2024-12-12T17:02:52.994ZBest Sports / RacingF1 24EA Sports FC 25NBA 2K25Top Spin 2K25WWE 2K24
Best Sports / Racing
2024-12-12T17:03:43.903ZBest MultiplayerCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Helldivers 2Super Mario Party JamboreeTekken 8Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Best Multiplayer
2024-12-12T17:07:06.760ZBest AdaptationArcaneFalloutKnucklesLike a Dragon: YakuzaTomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Best Adaptation
2024-12-12T17:08:11.489ZMost Anticipated GameDeath Stranding 2: On the BeachGhost of YōteiGTA 6Metroid Prime 4: BeyondMonster Hunter Wilds
Most Anticipated Game
2024-12-12T17:09:13.960ZContent Creator of the YearCaseOhIlloJuanTechno GamerzTypicalGamerUsada Pekora
Content Creator of the Year
2024-12-12T17:10:14.803ZBest Esports GameCounter-Strike 2DOTA 2League of LegendsMobile Legends: Bang BangValorant
Best Esports Game
2024-12-12T17:16:13.813ZBest Esports AthleteNeta ‘33’ Shapira (DOTA 2)Aleksi ‘Aleksib’ Virolainen (Counter-Strike 2)Jeong ‘Chovy’ Ji-hoon (League of Legends)Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok (League of Legends)Mathieu ‘ZyWoO’ Herbaut (Counter-Strike 2)Zheng ‘ZmjjKk’ Yongkang (Valorant)
Best Esports Athlete
2024-12-12T17:17:28.429ZBest Esports TeamBilibili Gaming (League of Legends)Gen.G (League of Legends)NAVI (Counter-Strike)T1 (League of Legends)Team Liquid (DOTA 2)
Best Esports Team
2024-12-12T17:21:17.686ZPlayers' VoiceBlack Myth: WukongGenshin ImpactElden Ring: Shadow of the ErdtreeWuthering WavesZenless Zone Zero
Players' Voice
2024-12-12T17:28:59.749ZPhew! After going over all the nominees, you can see why The Game Awards last as long as they do - especially when you factor in the musical acts and trailers. If you haven’t been counting, Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth lead on nominations with seven each. Then you’ve got Metaphor: ReFantazio with six, and so on.As for who the big winners might be, FF7 Rebirth and Helldivers 2 won big atthis year’s Golden Joysticks, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see the same here. Mind you, Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is running in more categories here, so that’ll likely influence how it all plays out. As ever, we need only wait and see.
Phew! After going over all the nominees, you can see why The Game Awards last as long as they do - especially when you factor in the musical acts and trailers. If you haven’t been counting, Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth lead on nominations with seven each. Then you’ve got Metaphor: ReFantazio with six, and so on.
As for who the big winners might be, FF7 Rebirth and Helldivers 2 won big atthis year’s Golden Joysticks, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see the same here. Mind you, Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is running in more categories here, so that’ll likely influence how it all plays out. As ever, we need only wait and see.
2024-12-12T17:50:19.917ZIf you’re looking for something a wee bit different from The Game Awards, an indie is kicking offThe Game Awards for Games Who Can’t Afford the Game Awardstomorrow. The show will spotlight over 70 indie games across various genres and hand out some very serious awards – like the ‘Most Likely to Make You Quit Your Job and Become an Artist’ prize. Serious business.
If you’re looking for something a wee bit different from The Game Awards, an indie is kicking offThe Game Awards for Games Who Can’t Afford the Game Awardstomorrow. The show will spotlight over 70 indie games across various genres and hand out some very serious awards – like the ‘Most Likely to Make You Quit Your Job and Become an Artist’ prize. Serious business.
2024-12-12T18:15:01.446ZBack to the actual Game Awards, one game we know we’re seeing is Borderlands 4. Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford initially told us all about thenew trailer sooner than he was allowed to, but has since shared more – with The Game Awards' blessing, we presume. Expect"a lot of in-game footage"and “a sick, never-before-seen original cinematic sequence” that’ll bridge the gap between Borderlands 3.
Back to the actual Game Awards, one game we know we’re seeing is Borderlands 4. Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford initially told us all about thenew trailer sooner than he was allowed to, but has since shared more – with The Game Awards' blessing, we presume. Expect"a lot of in-game footage"and “a sick, never-before-seen original cinematic sequence” that’ll bridge the gap between Borderlands 3.
2024-12-12T18:57:48.456ZOne of tonight’s award nominees has made a pre-show announcement, and, well, I think it’s best you just watch the clip.pic.twitter.com/chBiPS3IU0December 12, 2024
One of tonight’s award nominees has made a pre-show announcement, and, well, I think it’s best you just watch the clip.
pic.twitter.com/chBiPS3IU0December 12, 2024
pic.twitter.com/chBiPS3IU0December 12, 2024
2024-12-12T19:39:20.622ZNow that we’re getting closer to the show, more teases are rolling in. In fact, Sifu developer SlowClap says “expect to be surprised.” What could the team be cooking?👀 https://t.co/qiufAsdy2UDecember 12, 2024
Now that we’re getting closer to the show, more teases are rolling in. In fact, Sifu developer SlowClap says “expect to be surprised.” What could the team be cooking?
👀 https://t.co/qiufAsdy2UDecember 12, 2024
👀 https://t.co/qiufAsdy2UDecember 12, 2024
2024-12-12T20:14:53.529ZWe’re getting to see some Game Awards royalty tonight asIt Takes Two director Josef Fares is popping up to reveal his next gameand hopefully say something on camera he shouldn’t.“A lot of people say I’m cocky, but it’s impossible to not be cocky when you have a game like this in front of you,” he says. “I’m telling you. You will see what I mean when you play it.“I don’t know when we’ll actually play what the team is working on, but it sounds like we’ll certainly be seeing it in a few hours time.
We’re getting to see some Game Awards royalty tonight asIt Takes Two director Josef Fares is popping up to reveal his next gameand hopefully say something on camera he shouldn’t.
“A lot of people say I’m cocky, but it’s impossible to not be cocky when you have a game like this in front of you,” he says. “I’m telling you. You will see what I mean when you play it.”
I don’t know when we’ll actually play what the team is working on, but it sounds like we’ll certainly be seeing it in a few hours time.
2024-12-12T20:55:43.911ZI don’t know about you, but I’m personally interested in the game reveals that we don’t know about yet. Partly because I’m nosy, but also because Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier has said onKinda Funny Games Dailythat “there are at least two things that will make you guys, reacting, say ‘holy shit, I can’t believe it’s here.'“What’s excellent news for a few fandoms likely means three-inch deep clown makeup for everyone else, but I am ready.
I don’t know about you, but I’m personally interested in the game reveals that we don’t know about yet. Partly because I’m nosy, but also because Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier has said onKinda Funny Games Dailythat “there are at least two things that will make you guys, reacting, say ‘holy shit, I can’t believe it’s here.'”
What’s excellent news for a few fandoms likely means three-inch deep clown makeup for everyone else, but I am ready.
2024-12-12T21:38:11.115ZAnd now, a changing of the guard! A fond farewell to deputy news editor Iain Harris as he departs for a much-deserved rest.I (US managing editor Rollin Bishop) will be your guide into the depths of The Game Awards proper from here on in. Get comfy; we’ve got some ways to go yet as the preshow proper doesn’t even start for nearly three hours yet.Only just over 3 hours until #TheGameAwards pic.twitter.com/4J4U6XajJvDecember 12, 2024
And now, a changing of the guard! A fond farewell to deputy news editor Iain Harris as he departs for a much-deserved rest.I (US managing editor Rollin Bishop) will be your guide into the depths of The Game Awards proper from here on in. Get comfy; we’ve got some ways to go yet as the preshow proper doesn’t even start for nearly three hours yet.
Only just over 3 hours until #TheGameAwards pic.twitter.com/4J4U6XajJvDecember 12, 2024
Only just over 3 hours until #TheGameAwards pic.twitter.com/4J4U6XajJvDecember 12, 2024
2024-12-12T22:03:13.530ZIn a clearly important update deserving of its own entry, Final Fantasy 16’s Ben Starr will be in attendance at The Game Awards tonight. He also appears to have learned his lesson.Fool me twice, shame on me(me). See you at #TheGameAwards pic.twitter.com/2YSfZim3DEDecember 12, 2024
In a clearly important update deserving of its own entry, Final Fantasy 16’s Ben Starr will be in attendance at The Game Awards tonight. He also appears to have learned his lesson.
Fool me twice, shame on me(me). See you at #TheGameAwards pic.twitter.com/2YSfZim3DEDecember 12, 2024
Fool me twice, shame on me(me). See you at #TheGameAwards pic.twitter.com/2YSfZim3DEDecember 12, 2024
2024-12-12T22:41:47.725ZJust under two hours left! Not long now. How we feeling out there?In a somewhat shocking turn of events, it actually feels like Ole Geoff has managed to keep a pretty tight lid on things this year. It’s at this point in the night, I feel, that I’d usually be perusing a hefty list of leaks. Not this time! Neither the same quantity nor quality seem to be making the rounds. At least there’s something to be said for surprises, assuming there are some good ones.
Just under two hours left! Not long now. How we feeling out there?
In a somewhat shocking turn of events, it actually feels like Ole Geoff has managed to keep a pretty tight lid on things this year. It’s at this point in the night, I feel, that I’d usually be perusing a hefty list of leaks. Not this time! Neither the same quantity nor quality seem to be making the rounds. At least there’s something to be said for surprises, assuming there are some good ones.
2024-12-12T23:05:07.549ZMaybe I’ve jinxed it at this point? Though there’s really not that much time left to have something really spicy make the rounds. Given all of the moving parts, it’s genuinely kind of impressive that nothing major has had anything more than wild, speculative rumors.I am also, however, fully prepared to find a hat to eat if the deeply unserious rumors about a Half-Life 3 announcement turn out to be real.
Maybe I’ve jinxed it at this point? Though there’s really not that much time left to have something really spicy make the rounds. Given all of the moving parts, it’s genuinely kind of impressive that nothing major has had anything more than wild, speculative rumors.
I am also, however, fully prepared to find a hat to eat if the deeply unserious rumors about a Half-Life 3 announcement turn out to be real.
2024-12-12T23:45:26.390ZLess than an hour to go! Still time to get in some absolutely wild predictions. Death Stranding 4? Unicorn Overlord DLC? The Last of Us 3? Maybe Lethal Company will add Geoff as an NPC.Also, there’s Steam drops this year! For No Man’s Sky and Helldivers 2, if you’re fancy like that.For the first time we have @Steam Drops during #TheGameAwardsHead to the TGA page to unlock free in-game items in @NoMansSky and @helldivers2 https://t.co/3fZz0EheMPThanks to Valve and our partners for this innovative new tech! pic.twitter.com/ZSTeGWnAMODecember 12, 2024
Less than an hour to go! Still time to get in some absolutely wild predictions. Death Stranding 4? Unicorn Overlord DLC? The Last of Us 3? Maybe Lethal Company will add Geoff as an NPC.
Also, there’s Steam drops this year! For No Man’s Sky and Helldivers 2, if you’re fancy like that.
For the first time we have @Steam Drops during #TheGameAwardsHead to the TGA page to unlock free in-game items in @NoMansSky and @helldivers2 https://t.co/3fZz0EheMPThanks to Valve and our partners for this innovative new tech! pic.twitter.com/ZSTeGWnAMODecember 12, 2024
For the first time we have @Steam Drops during #TheGameAwardsHead to the TGA page to unlock free in-game items in @NoMansSky and @helldivers2 https://t.co/3fZz0EheMPThanks to Valve and our partners for this innovative new tech! pic.twitter.com/ZSTeGWnAMODecember 12, 2024
2024-12-13T00:15:15.760ZJust 15 minutes to go before The Game Awards 2024 starts in earnest! Reminder that this thing is actually several hours long, so get your snacks and drinks now. And, you know, maybe use the bathroom. It’s good to be prepared.
Just 15 minutes to go before The Game Awards 2024 starts in earnest! Reminder that this thing is actually several hours long, so get your snacks and drinks now. And, you know, maybe use the bathroom. It’s good to be prepared.
2024-12-13T00:27:48.831ZGame File’s Stephen Totilo isreportingthat winners tonight will be given a whopping “45 seconds to make their acceptance speeches” as opposed to what was apparently “about 30” previously. Time will tell, I guess! And folks will be told on time.
Game File’s Stephen Totilo isreportingthat winners tonight will be given a whopping “45 seconds to make their acceptance speeches” as opposed to what was apparently “about 30” previously. Time will tell, I guess! And folks will be told on time.
2024-12-13T00:30:08.814ZAnd here we (preshow) go…
And here we (preshow) go…
2024-12-13T00:32:09.011ZGame from The Game Kitchen is up first here. Is that… Shinobi? (I’m bad at recognizing ninja games.)
Game from The Game Kitchen is up first here. Is that… Shinobi? (I’m bad at recognizing ninja games.)
2024-12-13T00:33:09.610ZI am being told this is “Ninja ****in Gaiden man,” which, it is indeed! Ninja Gaiden Ragebound is the title. Coming Summer 2025 from publisher Dotemu.
I am being told this is “Ninja ****in Gaiden man,” which, it is indeed! Ninja Gaiden Ragebound is the title. Coming Summer 2025 from publisher Dotemu.
2024-12-13T00:34:31.519ZAnd we have our first winner too! The award for Best Fighting Game goes to Bandai Namco’s Tekken 8! Katsuhiro Harada is up to talk about updates and says not to ask him for “beeeeep.”
And we have our first winner too! The award for Best Fighting Game goes to Bandai Namco’s Tekken 8! Katsuhiro Harada is up to talk about updates and says not to ask him for “beeeeep.”
2024-12-13T00:35:38.256ZWe got a new cozy game here. One Move Away, coming 2025. Seems to be… about packing a car? Got a nice little aesthetic to it with strong colors.
We got a new cozy game here. One Move Away, coming 2025. Seems to be… about packing a car? Got a nice little aesthetic to it with strong colors.
2024-12-13T00:38:08.802ZSlay the Spire 2 looking good! Lord, let this release soon. All the classic deckbuilding seems to be here with some new doodads and classes. The art is quite similar to the original. First look at gameplay here, coming to early access in 2025.(Image credit: The Game Awards)
Slay the Spire 2 looking good! Lord, let this release soon. All the classic deckbuilding seems to be here with some new doodads and classes. The art is quite similar to the original. First look at gameplay here, coming to early access in 2025.
(Image credit: The Game Awards)

2024-12-13T00:38:58.180ZAnd another award! Batman: Arkham Shadow picks up Best AR/VR Game. Not exactly shocking. The developers thank the voice cast and others. Good for them!
And another award! Batman: Arkham Shadow picks up Best AR/VR Game. Not exactly shocking. The developers thank the voice cast and others. Good for them!
2024-12-13T00:40:24.788ZAnd now some look into Treesplease Games (if I caught the name correctly.) Talking about climate collapse, using games for creating awareness. The dev’s game Longleaf Valley is about restoring and saving a national park, which actually translates to… planting actual trees? Neat!
And now some look into Treesplease Games (if I caught the name correctly.) Talking about climate collapse, using games for creating awareness. The dev’s game Longleaf Valley is about restoring and saving a national park, which actually translates to… planting actual trees? Neat!
2024-12-13T00:41:44.785ZNew Dave the Diver DLC! Expansion? Dave the Dive In the Jungle. Game’s good; always happy to have more of a good game. Coming “Late 2025.”
New Dave the Diver DLC! Expansion? Dave the Dive In the Jungle. Game’s good; always happy to have more of a good game. Coming “Late 2025.”
2024-12-13T00:43:37.103ZWarren Spector’s Thick as Thieves is up! This seems to be the official reveal of what appears to be a multiplayer stealth action game about… stealing stuff. You’re thieves. “Seems to be” and “official” here because we’ve heard about Thick as Thieves before, but this is certainly the best look yet – even if this seems to be cinematic footage rather than gameplay.
Warren Spector’s Thick as Thieves is up! This seems to be the official reveal of what appears to be a multiplayer stealth action game about… stealing stuff. You’re thieves. “Seems to be” and “official” here because we’ve heard about Thick as Thieves before, but this is certainly the best look yet – even if this seems to be cinematic footage rather than gameplay.
2024-12-13T00:44:55.385ZAnd directly into a bunch of esports awards! League of Legends takes Best Esports Game, Faker takes Best Esports Athlete, and T1 takes Best Esports Team. Not exactly shocking.
And directly into a bunch of esports awards! League of Legends takes Best Esports Game, Faker takes Best Esports Athlete, and T1 takes Best Esports Team. Not exactly shocking.
2024-12-13T00:45:38.464Z…This is the Secret Level Pac-Man? It looks like it!
…This is the Secret Level Pac-Man? It looks like it!
2024-12-13T00:48:14.753ZAn anime game for mobile from Yu Suzuki called Steel Paws! Looks neat, but hard to say… what it’s about.(Image credit: The Game Awards)
An anime game for mobile from Yu Suzuki called Steel Paws! Looks neat, but hard to say… what it’s about.
(Image credit: The Game Awards)

2024-12-13T00:49:24.624ZAnother award! Games for Impact goes to Neva! Well deserved. Our Indie Spotlight coverage called it"an utterly moving and beautiful adventure.”
Another award! Games for Impact goes to Neva! Well deserved. Our Indie Spotlight coverage called it"an utterly moving and beautiful adventure.”
2024-12-13T00:49:58.545ZSome quick Tales of the Shire footage, March 25, 2025. Sure looks like Tales of the Shire!
Some quick Tales of the Shire footage, March 25, 2025. Sure looks like Tales of the Shire!
2024-12-13T00:50:34.873ZAnd then Stalcraft Operations! I don’t… know what I was looking at beyond that it seemed to be about some kind of mining operation gone wrong. 2025 release!
And then Stalcraft Operations! I don’t… know what I was looking at beyond that it seemed to be about some kind of mining operation gone wrong. 2025 release!
2024-12-13T00:51:31.449ZMidnight Murder Club here from Velan Studios. Looks to be in the same vein as Phasmophobia or Lethal Company. Get spooked together, get murdered together. Crossplay beta available now! Early access in February 2025.
Midnight Murder Club here from Velan Studios. Looks to be in the same vein as Phasmophobia or Lethal Company. Get spooked together, get murdered together. Crossplay beta available now! Early access in February 2025.
2024-12-13T00:52:00.278ZSomebody just yelled out that they love Sydnee. Good for her. I have to imagine this is a wildly stressful job.
Somebody just yelled out that they love Sydnee. Good for her. I have to imagine this is a wildly stressful job.
2024-12-13T00:54:44.314ZAnd now something from the folks that made Core Keeper. Once again, we are digging. Looks multiplayer, kind of a bit Terraria with better lighting. Kyora, wishlist on Steam today. How greedily and deep did they delve?
And now something from the folks that made Core Keeper. Once again, we are digging. Looks multiplayer, kind of a bit Terraria with better lighting. Kyora, wishlist on Steam today. How greedily and deep did they delve?
2024-12-13T00:56:04.119ZBest Family Game goes to… Astro Bot! Not exactly surprising, even in a stacked category. Thanks from the folks accepting to Team Asobi. “Making a family game is important because we are forming the first gaming memories of people.” Notes that it’s a privilege; the award is for the kids and the parents out there.
Best Family Game goes to… Astro Bot! Not exactly surprising, even in a stacked category. Thanks from the folks accepting to Team Asobi. “Making a family game is important because we are forming the first gaming memories of people.” Notes that it’s a privilege; the award is for the kids and the parents out there.
2024-12-13T00:56:51.730ZSomehow two further World Premieres before the main show? First up: Sloclap has something to announce. It’s… a soccer game? (Sorry, sorry; football. Please don’t fire me, Josh.)
Somehow two further World Premieres before the main show? First up: Sloclap has something to announce. It’s… a soccer game? (Sorry, sorry; football. Please don’t fire me, Josh.)
2024-12-13T00:57:56.362ZRematch is the name! Summer 2025. It kind of looks like… Rocket League with no cars. I realize that’s just soccer, but still. (Shoot, football. I realize that’s just football.)
Rematch is the name! Summer 2025. It kind of looks like… Rocket League with no cars. I realize that’s just soccer, but still. (Shoot, football. I realize that’s just football.)
2024-12-13T00:59:19.559ZLast World Premiere for the preshow now! Solasta 2 featuring… I am honestly not sure what I’m looking at. A bunch of weird critters attacking a fortification. We do love an RPG! And the actual gameplay looks to be closer to Baldur’s Gate 3 or Divinity Original Sin 2 than not. So, I’ll take it. Early Access 2025.
Last World Premiere for the preshow now! Solasta 2 featuring… I am honestly not sure what I’m looking at. A bunch of weird critters attacking a fortification. We do love an RPG! And the actual gameplay looks to be closer to Baldur’s Gate 3 or Divinity Original Sin 2 than not. So, I’ll take it. Early Access 2025.
2024-12-13T00:59:58.433ZThat’s it for the preshow! Quick, use the bathroom.
That’s it for the preshow! Quick, use the bathroom.
2024-12-13T01:00:37.149ZNever mind, don’t use the bathroom. There’s absolutely no time. Geoff Keighley takes the stage.
Never mind, don’t use the bathroom. There’s absolutely no time. Geoff Keighley takes the stage.
2024-12-13T01:01:09.591ZBecause I know everyone wants to know: his shoes seem to be bedazzled. They’re glittering and sparkling. Cute.
Because I know everyone wants to know: his shoes seem to be bedazzled. They’re glittering and sparkling. Cute.
2024-12-13T01:02:59.438ZKeighley starting with basically shouting out how cool gaming and gamers are, despite the challenges. Goes over nominees, welcomes father of the PlayStation, Ken Kutaragi. Fallout and Arcane’s Ella Purnell also here. And… Josef Fares.
Keighley starting with basically shouting out how cool gaming and gamers are, despite the challenges. Goes over nominees, welcomes father of the PlayStation, Ken Kutaragi. Fallout and Arcane’s Ella Purnell also here. And… Josef Fares.
2024-12-13T01:03:46.028ZWow. Sooner than expected, we have The Muppets. Statler and Waldorf are giving Geoff the business and telling him to wrap it up. Topical.
Wow. Sooner than expected, we have The Muppets. Statler and Waldorf are giving Geoff the business and telling him to wrap it up. Topical.
2024-12-13T01:04:24.557ZI think… I love this? The most relatable trait of Geoff is his love for The Muppets.
I think… I love this? The most relatable trait of Geoff is his love for The Muppets.
2024-12-13T01:04:51.615ZBethesda’s Todd Howard and Troy Baker take the stage! Is Troy really tall or is Todd really small? Who can say.
Bethesda’s Todd Howard and Troy Baker take the stage! Is Troy really tall or is Todd really small? Who can say.
2024-12-13T01:05:57.085ZTodd asks: “Troy, have you ever won this award?” And then a joke about “best Indy performance” and indie games. And now…. Harrison Ford? Contractually obligated Harrison Ford is here!
Todd asks: “Troy, have you ever won this award?” And then a joke about “best Indy performance” and indie games. And now…. Harrison Ford? Contractually obligated Harrison Ford is here!
2024-12-13T01:06:52.832Z"Thank you, thank you very much. While you’re on your feet, let’s give a big round of applause to these guys for the Great Circle," says Ford. Compliments Troy on playing Indy, says if he’d known Troy was so good he would have done it himself.
“Thank you, thank you very much. While you’re on your feet, let’s give a big round of applause to these guys for the Great Circle,” says Ford. Compliments Troy on playing Indy, says if he’d known Troy was so good he would have done it himself.
2024-12-13T01:07:53.279ZFord introduces the nominees for Best Performance! And the winner is… Melina Juergens, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2! I think Harrison said “Melinda,” but that’s fine.
Ford introduces the nominees for Best Performance! And the winner is… Melina Juergens, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2! I think Harrison said “Melinda,” but that’s fine.
2024-12-13T01:08:51.487ZMelina thanks all the nominees, team at Ninja Theory, cast, crew, stunt team. “They’ve all done such a great job!” Thanks collaborators and supporters. Finishes with a congrats to The Game Awards itself for 10 years. 10 years!
Melina thanks all the nominees, team at Ninja Theory, cast, crew, stunt team. “They’ve all done such a great job!” Thanks collaborators and supporters. Finishes with a congrats to The Game Awards itself for 10 years. 10 years!
2024-12-13T01:09:57.034ZGeoff back on the mic! Says he traveled the world to talk with developers about what’s coming next, not just next year but beyond. Introducing a game from a previous GOTY winner… “Here’s a look at The Unexpected.” I didn’t expect that.
Geoff back on the mic! Says he traveled the world to talk with developers about what’s coming next, not just next year but beyond. Introducing a game from a previous GOTY winner… “Here’s a look at The Unexpected.” I didn’t expect that.
2024-12-13T01:11:15.324ZSomeone’s being given a bath. I know I joked earlier, but I can honestly say I didn’t expect this. Blades are sharpened, there’s a voiceover about how lovely this person is. “Today’s the day… you fill out your destiny.“OH WAIT THIS IS CD PROJEKT RED? IGNORE ALL MY PREVIOUS SNARK!
Someone’s being given a bath. I know I joked earlier, but I can honestly say I didn’t expect this. Blades are sharpened, there’s a voiceover about how lovely this person is. “Today’s the day… you fill out your destiny.“OH WAIT THIS IS CD PROJEKT RED? IGNORE ALL MY PREVIOUS SNARK!
2024-12-13T01:13:13.013ZThe previously noted witcher prevents the young girl from getting eaten, seems like. Tells her to run and tell the village; tell her father. Starts into the darkness and roots; roots and hands(?) reach out to snap her up.
The previously noted witcher prevents the young girl from getting eaten, seems like. Tells her to run and tell the village; tell her father. Starts into the darkness and roots; roots and hands(?) reach out to snap her up.
2024-12-13T01:14:20.798ZAnd now the witcher is a’witchin'. Nice swordplay, but still gets knocked away. The beast has the advantage – a hag? But now, witcher signs and hag’s on the defensive. All cinematic but still.
And now the witcher is a’witchin'. Nice swordplay, but still gets knocked away. The beast has the advantage – a hag? But now, witcher signs and hag’s on the defensive. All cinematic but still.
2024-12-13T01:16:01.933ZI mean, that’s Ciri right? Whoever it is, she decapitates the hag. She returns to the village, and someone has stabbed the girl in the heart. Her father cradles her as she dies. Ciri(?) is straight up not having a good time. “There are no gods here; there are only monsters."(Image credit: CD Projekt Red)
I mean, that’s Ciri right? Whoever it is, she decapitates the hag. She returns to the village, and someone has stabbed the girl in the heart. Her father cradles her as she dies. Ciri(?) is straight up not having a good time. “There are no gods here; there are only monsters.”
(Image credit: CD Projekt Red)

2024-12-13T01:16:34.832ZIt is Ciri! It is The Witcher 4! Geoff confirms both! What a time to be alive.
It is Ciri! It is The Witcher 4! Geoff confirms both! What a time to be alive.
2024-12-13T01:17:07.394ZAnd now: something else. Bandai Namco, “standalone” game from FromSoftware!
And now: something else. Bandai Namco, “standalone” game from FromSoftware!
2024-12-13T01:17:58.749ZThis kind of just… looks like more Elden Ring? Am I misremembering what Elden Ring looks like? I’m not, right? With maybe a stronger focus on multiplayer.
This kind of just… looks like more Elden Ring? Am I misremembering what Elden Ring looks like? I’m not, right? With maybe a stronger focus on multiplayer.
2024-12-13T01:19:29.650Z"Stand tall, the night is far from over” a voiceover states while big dark creatures are fought with bows and swords and magic. Also a Cerberus-lookin' dog monster. “Band together and prepare to claim the life of the Night Lord.“Elden Ring: Nightreign. Coming 2025. Nice.
“Stand tall, the night is far from over” a voiceover states while big dark creatures are fought with bows and swords and magic. Also a Cerberus-lookin' dog monster. “Band together and prepare to claim the life of the Night Lord.“Elden Ring: Nightreign. Coming 2025. Nice.
2024-12-13T01:20:49.882ZNo stopping now! Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is coming to PC! January 23, 2025. It’s the game you know and love, but on PC.
No stopping now! Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is coming to PC! January 23, 2025. It’s the game you know and love, but on PC.
2024-12-13T01:21:53.592ZIndiana Jones and the Great Circle accolades trailer, looks like. You know what? Troydoesdo a good job at voicing Indy. I’ll say it.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle accolades trailer, looks like. You know what? Troydoesdo a good job at voicing Indy. I’ll say it.
2024-12-13T01:22:47.642ZThere’s some kind of cat and dress up game. Catly. Like if Infinity Nikki was about pets in large part. Looks… shiny.
There’s some kind of cat and dress up game. Catly. Like if Infinity Nikki was about pets in large part. Looks… shiny.
2024-12-13T01:23:40.027ZAnd now, a trailer about Path of Exile 2. Just kind of an ad as early access is available now. Sure.
And now, a trailer about Path of Exile 2. Just kind of an ad as early access is available now. Sure.
2024-12-13T01:27:48.511ZAnd the winner is… Black Myth: Wukong! Good for them. “Thank you everyone, we are deeply honored to received this award.” We gave it a 4 out of 5 in ourBlack Myth: Wukong reviewso hard to complain.What Iwillcomplain about is the weird, high-pitched squealing that has somehow snuck into the audio mix.
And the winner is… Black Myth: Wukong! Good for them. “Thank you everyone, we are deeply honored to received this award.” We gave it a 4 out of 5 in ourBlack Myth: Wukong reviewso hard to complain.
What Iwillcomplain about is the weird, high-pitched squealing that has somehow snuck into the audio mix.
2024-12-13T01:28:42.974ZEnds with a joke how the game is not hard and good for beginners. Nice.
Ends with a joke how the game is not hard and good for beginners. Nice.
2024-12-13T01:30:01.252ZAnd now, something Geoffreallyhyped up. A game to capture everyone’s imagination. From the creator of Ico (OK Geoff you were right, fine) comes…. something. There’s a weird countdown voiceover. Sci-fi vibes with someone climbing a big metallic thing. Is this a mech? Let this be a mech.
And now, something Geoffreallyhyped up. A game to capture everyone’s imagination. From the creator of Ico (OK Geoff you were right, fine) comes…. something. There’s a weird countdown voiceover. Sci-fi vibes with someone climbing a big metallic thing. Is this a mech? Let this be a mech.
2024-12-13T01:32:44.916ZAnd now we get a performance of the Civilization 7 theme! Time to crank up your speakers and hit the bathroom quickly if needed.
And now we get a performance of the Civilization 7 theme! Time to crank up your speakers and hit the bathroom quickly if needed.
2024-12-13T01:34:17.549ZMusic’s good! But in case this isn’t your thing, here’s that first look at The Witcher 4 which I will be looking at again and again.There are no gods here, only monsters ⚔️We’re thrilled to reveal the first look at #TheWitcherIV — our upcoming single-player open-world RPG. It marks the beginning of a new saga with Ciri as a protagonist, embarking on her own journey to become a professional monster slayer.… pic.twitter.com/Xu3YleR2ivDecember 13, 2024
Music’s good! But in case this isn’t your thing, here’s that first look at The Witcher 4 which I will be looking at again and again.
There are no gods here, only monsters ⚔️We’re thrilled to reveal the first look at #TheWitcherIV — our upcoming single-player open-world RPG. It marks the beginning of a new saga with Ciri as a protagonist, embarking on her own journey to become a professional monster slayer.… pic.twitter.com/Xu3YleR2ivDecember 13, 2024
There are no gods here, only monsters ⚔️We’re thrilled to reveal the first look at #TheWitcherIV — our upcoming single-player open-world RPG. It marks the beginning of a new saga with Ciri as a protagonist, embarking on her own journey to become a professional monster slayer.… pic.twitter.com/Xu3YleR2ivDecember 13, 2024
2024-12-13T01:36:51.409ZThe Outer Worlds 2! Looks good. Looks like… The Outer Worlds, But More. 2025 release. Obsidian did a solid job with the original, and hopefully the sequel just… tightens things up, you know? That’s all I really need.
The Outer Worlds 2! Looks good. Looks like… The Outer Worlds, But More. 2025 release. Obsidian did a solid job with the original, and hopefully the sequel just… tightens things up, you know? That’s all I really need.
2024-12-13T01:37:37.570ZJosef Fares is up! “This is some next-level shit!” New co-op adventure from Hazelight. Classic Josef. More curses than other words was the vibe.
Josef Fares is up! “This is some next-level shit!” New co-op adventure from Hazelight. Classic Josef. More curses than other words was the vibe.
2024-12-13T01:40:05.263ZEach level has unique mechanics. For example, you hatch dragons that grow over time in one level to the point where you can fly them. Then there’s a… well, it’s a Metroid-ball level where the balls then become exosuits. Then you play as pigs which eventually apparently become sausages. Well.
Each level has unique mechanics. For example, you hatch dragons that grow over time in one level to the point where you can fly them. Then there’s a… well, it’s a Metroid-ball level where the balls then become exosuits. Then you play as pigs which eventually apparently become sausages. Well.
2024-12-13T01:41:15.289ZSplit Fiction releases March 6, 2025, which Josef says is two months from now. I’m not sure if that timeline works out. But it’s close. Also, the protagonists are named after Josef’s kids! Cute.
Split Fiction releases March 6, 2025, which Josef says is two months from now. I’m not sure if that timeline works out. But it’s close. Also, the protagonists are named after Josef’s kids! Cute.
2024-12-13T01:42:41.174ZAnd now, an ad for Lenovo laptops, I think. I’m going to be honest, I was chuckling so hard as Josef Fares that I missed Geoff’s intro to this. And now an ad for… Nintendo Switch? I think?
And now, an ad for Lenovo laptops, I think. I’m going to be honest, I was chuckling so hard as Josef Fares that I missed Geoff’s intro to this. And now an ad for… Nintendo Switch? I think?
2024-12-13T01:44:09.380ZFragPunk gameplay trailer showing off mechanics of the cards and guns. March 6, 2025, free to play. Honestly, I love the aesthetic, but the cards seem like the sort of thing you actually need to play for yourself to understand.
FragPunk gameplay trailer showing off mechanics of the cards and guns. March 6, 2025, free to play. Honestly, I love the aesthetic, but the cards seem like the sort of thing you actually need to play for yourself to understand.
2024-12-13T01:45:00.509ZAnd now… weird zombies? I’ve forgotten how long it’s been since an actual award during this award show. Anyway, shooting these weird zombies in Killing Floor 3 with arrows does look satisfying.
And now… weird zombies? I’ve forgotten how long it’s been since an actual award during this award show. Anyway, shooting these weird zombies in Killing Floor 3 with arrows does look satisfying.
2024-12-13T01:46:26.006ZGeoff actually address the elephant in the room! Industry-wide layoffs! “As a show, we kind of struggle how to address these struggles in a constructive way.” Says they’ve discovered a way to tackle. Introduces TGA’s “first-ever Game Changer.”
Geoff actually address the elephant in the room! Industry-wide layoffs! “As a show, we kind of struggle how to address these struggles in a constructive way.” Says they’ve discovered a way to tackle. Introduces TGA’s “first-ever Game Changer.”
2024-12-13T01:49:52.469ZLots of folks talking about how this game changer changes the game. Amir Satvat, who leads a games community and helps folks find jobs. He’s getting an award! That honestly does feels genuinely like a feel-good kind of thing. Circumstances being what they are, this is nice and earnest. “No, you’re breathtaking,” says Amir. Genuine chuckle from me there.
Lots of folks talking about how this game changer changes the game. Amir Satvat, who leads a games community and helps folks find jobs. He’s getting an award! That honestly does feels genuinely like a feel-good kind of thing. Circumstances being what they are, this is nice and earnest. “No, you’re breathtaking,” says Amir. Genuine chuckle from me there.
2024-12-13T01:50:26.969Z"This has serious consequences,” says Amir of all the layoffs. “You can’t make great games without great people.” He’s got a point!
“This has serious consequences,” says Amir of all the layoffs. “You can’t make great games without great people.” He’s got a point!
2024-12-13T01:51:19.774ZSays all his life, he just wanted to be part of the games industry. “It felt a world away,” he says while growing up, “but not any more.”
Says all his life, he just wanted to be part of the games industry. “It felt a world away,” he says while growing up, “but not any more.”
2024-12-13T01:52:40.902ZAnd we’re done! Now more trailers. Lots of mechs, including some bestial-looking ones? Wargaming title here. Looks a bit like Transformers meets Zoids meets Hawken. Hard to parse the gameplay from cinematics, but certainly looks interesting. I do love Pacific Rim.
And we’re done! Now more trailers. Lots of mechs, including some bestial-looking ones? Wargaming title here. Looks a bit like Transformers meets Zoids meets Hawken. Hard to parse the gameplay from cinematics, but certainly looks interesting. I do love Pacific Rim.
2024-12-13T01:53:40.031ZSteelhunters! Not sure on the spelling; this is what they get for doing all caps. Playtest available now!
Steelhunters! Not sure on the spelling; this is what they get for doing all caps. Playtest available now!
2024-12-13T01:54:58.560ZNext up: some kind of survival, exploration game? The Long Dark 2! Blackfrost is the official name, apparently. Surviving in the snow and woods and all of that. Very moody.
Next up: some kind of survival, exploration game? The Long Dark 2! Blackfrost is the official name, apparently. Surviving in the snow and woods and all of that. Very moody.
2024-12-13T01:55:51.344ZRandy Pitchford is here for Borderlands 4! Says we all know why he’s here. I guess that’s probably true. He’s here for Borderlands 4! “As you wish,” he says as he turns around to show a 4 on his back.
Randy Pitchford is here for Borderlands 4! Says we all know why he’s here. I guess that’s probably true. He’s here for Borderlands 4! “As you wish,” he says as he turns around to show a 4 on his back.
2024-12-13T01:57:18.513ZThis first bit of footage in the Borderlands 4 trailer is of what looks to be mechanical Psychos? The mobs from the previous games got their hands on a buncha mechines it kind of seems like. There’s a whole metallic vibe to everything. Looks like our first look at the new heroes and, of course, Claptrap.
This first bit of footage in the Borderlands 4 trailer is of what looks to be mechanical Psychos? The mobs from the previous games got their hands on a buncha mechines it kind of seems like. There’s a whole metallic vibe to everything. Looks like our first look at the new heroes and, of course, Claptrap.
2024-12-13T01:58:40.676ZBorderlands 4 is out 2025! And the trailer seems to be live already publicly, so that’s nice.Feast your eyes on the most ambitious Borderlands game yet! Wishlist Borderlands 4 now!https://t.co/T9YyGIjTPB | #Borderlands4 | #TheGameAwards pic.twitter.com/Jmjm0NuvbCDecember 13, 2024
Borderlands 4 is out 2025! And the trailer seems to be live already publicly, so that’s nice.
Feast your eyes on the most ambitious Borderlands game yet! Wishlist Borderlands 4 now!https://t.co/T9YyGIjTPB | #Borderlands4 | #TheGameAwards pic.twitter.com/Jmjm0NuvbCDecember 13, 2024
Feast your eyes on the most ambitious Borderlands game yet! Wishlist Borderlands 4 now!https://t.co/T9YyGIjTPB | #Borderlands4 | #TheGameAwards pic.twitter.com/Jmjm0NuvbCDecember 13, 2024
2024-12-13T01:59:12.076ZFinal Fantasy 16’s Clive comes to Tekken 8 “next week.” Good for him.
Final Fantasy 16’s Clive comes to Tekken 8 “next week.” Good for him.
2024-12-13T02:00:26.153ZAnd now: awards from Geoff. Most Anticipated Game goes to… GTA 6. Shocker. I’m shocked.Best Multiplayer Game goes to Helldivers 2! Best Community Support goes to Baldur’s Gate 3! Once again, shocker.Oh he’s still going. Best Art Direction goes to… Metaphor: ReFantazio.
And now: awards from Geoff. Most Anticipated Game goes to… GTA 6. Shocker. I’m shocked.
Best Multiplayer Game goes to Helldivers 2! Best Community Support goes to Baldur’s Gate 3! Once again, shocker.
Oh he’s still going. Best Art Direction goes to… Metaphor: ReFantazio.
2024-12-13T02:01:58.788ZA new look at Splitgate 2 gameplay! Game’s coming 2025. Portals and so on. I don’t know, man. It looks like Splitgate, which was pretty all right? I’m OK with there being another one.
A new look at Splitgate 2 gameplay! Game’s coming 2025. Portals and so on. I don’t know, man. It looks like Splitgate, which was pretty all right? I’m OK with there being another one.
2024-12-13T02:02:43.018ZDragon Age: The Veilguard accolades trailer seemed to just… be another accolades trailer? And now: more mechs! Is this Mecha Break?
Dragon Age: The Veilguard accolades trailer seemed to just… be another accolades trailer? And now: more mechs! Is this Mecha Break?
2024-12-13T02:05:18.754ZA quick Fortnite ad for OG and now: a performance from Arcane, the League of Legends animated show. As a notorious Arcane liker, I’m here for this. The live version is going pretty well so far!
A quick Fortnite ad for OG and now: a performance from Arcane, the League of Legends animated show. As a notorious Arcane liker, I’m here for this. The live version is going pretty well so far!
2024-12-13T02:07:28.307ZHaving these Arcane images of young Vi and Powder projected onto the giant walls of this theater… Gosh, what a show. (OurArcane season 2 reviewgave the latest episodes a 4 out of 5.)
Having these Arcane images of young Vi and Powder projected onto the giant walls of this theater… Gosh, what a show. (OurArcane season 2 reviewgave the latest episodes a 4 out of 5.)
2024-12-13T02:10:57.639ZAnd now, an announcement prepared just for The Game Award’s 10th anniversary. Something from RGG Studio. So, something Like a Dragon? Holy wow, no, new Virtua Fighter!
And now, an announcement prepared just for The Game Award’s 10th anniversary. Something from RGG Studio. So, something Like a Dragon? Holy wow, no, new Virtua Fighter!
2024-12-13T02:11:41.051Z"New full entry” says Geoff. There’s apparently going to be a Virtua Fighter presentation tomorrow with more. What a world.
“New full entry” says Geoff. There’s apparently going to be a Virtua Fighter presentation tomorrow with more. What a world.
2024-12-13T02:13:17.304ZAnd now, something set in 1915. Is this also RGG Studio? Lots of brawling with weapons and the like. Maybe this one is Like a Dragon. (If I keep guessing Like a Dragon, I will eventually be right.) Project Century, it’s called. Neat!
And now, something set in 1915. Is this also RGG Studio? Lots of brawling with weapons and the like. Maybe this one is Like a Dragon. (If I keep guessing Like a Dragon, I will eventually be right.) Project Century, it’s called. Neat!
2024-12-13T02:14:19.577ZAnd Hideo Kojima is here! Geoff’s bestie! “First and foremost, congratulations of TGA’s 10th anniversary.” How kind.
And Hideo Kojima is here! Geoff’s bestie! “First and foremost, congratulations of TGA’s 10th anniversary.” How kind.
2024-12-13T02:15:29.773Z"I’ve had the privilege of participating since the very first TGA.” Kojima goes on to talk about how it’s a celebration and an event, and that TGA now serves as a bridge between entertainment mediums: film, music, and so on. “I’m looking forward to supporting that too.”
“I’ve had the privilege of participating since the very first TGA.” Kojima goes on to talk about how it’s a celebration and an event, and that TGA now serves as a bridge between entertainment mediums: film, music, and so on. “I’m looking forward to supporting that too.”
2024-12-13T02:16:52.533ZKojima is here to introduce the nominees for Best Game Direction, which makes sense. I just thought he was here to hype up Geoff. This is even better.
Kojima is here to introduce the nominees for Best Game Direction, which makes sense. I just thought he was here to hype up Geoff. This is even better.
2024-12-13T02:18:37.435ZAnd the winner is… Astro Bot! “We didn’t have a speech ready for you for this one,” I think he just said. Actual laugh out loud from me. “You are all game directors back home,” he says of the team back home. The awards chyrons move so fast that I’m lucky to even catch a partial name.
And the winner is… Astro Bot! “We didn’t have a speech ready for you for this one,” I think he just said. Actual laugh out loud from me. “You are all game directors back home,” he says of the team back home. The awards chyrons move so fast that I’m lucky to even catch a partial name.
2024-12-13T02:20:13.634ZHuh. Turok Origins. Fast-paced, moody third-person shooter looks like from Saber. The gameplay is chopped up in a way that makes it difficult to tell how it actually works, but I do like what I saw.
Huh. Turok Origins. Fast-paced, moody third-person shooter looks like from Saber. The gameplay is chopped up in a way that makes it difficult to tell how it actually works, but I do like what I saw.
2024-12-13T02:21:01.525ZActual Helldivers 2 guy on stage here to canonically introduce a new announcement for the game. A new faction? Freedom’s been stolen. How dare they.
Actual Helldivers 2 guy on stage here to canonically introduce a new announcement for the game. A new faction? Freedom’s been stolen. How dare they.
2024-12-13T02:24:10.500ZVehicles! New critters! Major update out… now? On PC and PS5. Omens of Tyranny. Gosh, this looks good. You don’t have to take my word for it; watch for yourself.Helldivers 2 - Omens of Tyranny | PS5 & PC Games - YouTubeWatch On
Vehicles! New critters! Major update out… now? On PC and PS5. Omens of Tyranny. Gosh, this looks good. You don’t have to take my word for it; watch for yourself.
Helldivers 2 - Omens of Tyranny | PS5 & PC Games - YouTubeWatch On
Helldivers 2 - Omens of Tyranny | PS5 & PC Games - YouTube
Helldivers 2 - Omens of Tyranny | PS5 & PC Games - YouTube

2024-12-13T02:25:38.838ZWarframe creative director Rebecca Ford here to introduce the last trailer for Warframe: 1999 which releases tomorrow apparently! December 13. It’s a wild throwback update that looks at some of the origins of Warframe proper.
Warframe creative director Rebecca Ford here to introduce the last trailer for Warframe: 1999 which releases tomorrow apparently! December 13. It’s a wild throwback update that looks at some of the origins of Warframe proper.
2024-12-13T02:27:21.297ZFirst look at new Palworld update. I don’t personally world pals, but seems… neat? More critters, more weapons. More is good. Palworld Feybreak is out December 23, 2024.
First look at new Palworld update. I don’t personally world pals, but seems… neat? More critters, more weapons. More is good. Palworld Feybreak is out December 23, 2024.
2024-12-13T02:28:32.224ZAnd now… an anime gacha game. Wuthering Waves,I think, but honestly it could b–it’s Wuthering Waves. The title just happened. Looks as good as it ever did.
And now… an anime gacha game. Wuthering Waves,I think, but honestly it could b–it’s Wuthering Waves. The title just happened. Looks as good as it ever did.
2024-12-13T02:29:38.869ZAnd here’s the “Everything’s an Xbox” ad which… fine. I’m so tired. I am not currently watching this on an Xbox.
And here’s the “Everything’s an Xbox” ad which… fine. I’m so tired. I am not currently watching this on an Xbox.
2024-12-13T02:30:48.155ZThe Shovel Knight folks are here to introduce the nominees for Best Debut Indie Game. This is a shockingly competitive category, honestly.
The Shovel Knight folks are here to introduce the nominees for Best Debut Indie Game. This is a shockingly competitive category, honestly.
2024-12-13T02:32:30.043ZAnd the winner is… Balatro! Not shocking. Similarly, not shocking, and not shocking to see Wout accepting the award instead of LocalThunk. The dev, through Wout, thanks all of the other nominees. There’s a joke about giving the award away to Arco.
And the winner is… Balatro! Not shocking. Similarly, not shocking, and not shocking to see Wout accepting the award instead of LocalThunk. The dev, through Wout, thanks all of the other nominees. There’s a joke about giving the award away to Arco.
2024-12-13T02:34:28.341ZAnd now, something from Capcom. Looks like more Nioh? Onimusha Way of the Sword! Lots of sword action. 2026.
And now, something from Capcom. Looks like more Nioh? Onimusha Way of the Sword! Lots of sword action. 2026.
2024-12-13T02:38:30.699ZAnd now, the Russos are here for an update on The First Berserker: Khazan. The trailer is dark and moody and already kind of bloody? A lot is going on here. Lots of fighting and blood and I’ve sort of lost the plot. March 27, 2025 release date.
And now, the Russos are here for an update on The First Berserker: Khazan. The trailer is dark and moody and already kind of bloody? A lot is going on here. Lots of fighting and blood and I’ve sort of lost the plot. March 27, 2025 release date.
2024-12-13T02:41:24.068ZA new stylish anime-inspired game set in the world of Dungeon & Fighter, called Arad. Seems a bit like Genshin Impact mixed with Granblue Fantasy? Honestly, not terrible influences. Lots of slick combat and designs.
A new stylish anime-inspired game set in the world of Dungeon & Fighter, called Arad. Seems a bit like Genshin Impact mixed with Granblue Fantasy? Honestly, not terrible influences. Lots of slick combat and designs.
2024-12-13T02:44:08.439ZA new look at Dying Light: The Beast. Some kind of experimentation is happening while a dude waxes poetic about “divine calling” and the like. Classic. But I suspect that experiment might gone wrong! First-person gameplay exploring deeply spooky, uninhabited areas filled with angry-looking zombies. Coming Summer 2025.
A new look at Dying Light: The Beast. Some kind of experimentation is happening while a dude waxes poetic about “divine calling” and the like. Classic. But I suspect that experiment might gone wrong! First-person gameplay exploring deeply spooky, uninhabited areas filled with angry-looking zombies. Coming Summer 2025.
2024-12-13T02:45:44.246ZMore awards! Best Action/Adventure Game goes to Astro Bot! Best RPG goes to Metaphor: ReFantazio! Content Creator of the Year goes to Caseoh! Best Sports/Racing Game goes to… EA Sports FC 25. Oh lord he’s still going. Best Sim/Strategy Game is Frostpunk 2.
More awards! Best Action/Adventure Game goes to Astro Bot! Best RPG goes to Metaphor: ReFantazio! Content Creator of the Year goes to Caseoh! Best Sports/Racing Game goes to… EA Sports FC 25. Oh lord he’s still going. Best Sim/Strategy Game is Frostpunk 2.
2024-12-13T02:47:00.303ZStatler and Waldorf are back honestly… doing some good bits about commercials whether Kojima knows he is also friends with Geoff. Immediately segueing into: another trailer from Crytek with… Post Malone? I think.
Statler and Waldorf are back honestly… doing some good bits about commercials whether Kojima knows he is also friends with Geoff. Immediately segueing into: another trailer from Crytek with… Post Malone? I think.
2024-12-13T02:47:54.861ZPost Malone’s Murder Circus. It was Post Malone. I’m going to need… some time to process that. Anyway, it’s for Hunt: Showdown, I guess?
Post Malone’s Murder Circus. It was Post Malone. I’m going to need… some time to process that. Anyway, it’s for Hunt: Showdown, I guess?
2024-12-13T02:51:38.004ZNetflix’s Squid Game is here. This is awkward. This looks to be in support of the mobile game, which releases December 17. The song – you know the one – and the dudes in the uniforms and everything. Squid Game Unleased releases December 17 while Squid Game season 2 hits Netflix on December 26, 2024.
Netflix’s Squid Game is here. This is awkward. This looks to be in support of the mobile game, which releases December 17. The song – you know the one – and the dudes in the uniforms and everything. Squid Game Unleased releases December 17 while Squid Game season 2 hits Netflix on December 26, 2024.
2024-12-13T02:52:24.860ZSnoop Dogg is here to talk about nominees for Best Ongoing Game. Sure. My eyes hurt.
Snoop Dogg is here to talk about nominees for Best Ongoing Game. Sure. My eyes hurt.
2024-12-13T02:53:50.988Z"Man, them is some dope-*** trailers,” he says after the nominees are revealed. “I don’t have a game, cuz. Yet,” he notes when someone shouts about him winning. But Helldivers 2 ultimately takes the win! “Well, I did not expect that,” Mikael Eriksson, who is accepting for Arrowhead, says.
“Man, them is some dope-*** trailers,” he says after the nominees are revealed. “I don’t have a game, cuz. Yet,” he notes when someone shouts about him winning. But Helldivers 2 ultimately takes the win! “Well, I did not expect that,” Mikael Eriksson, who is accepting for Arrowhead, says.
2024-12-13T02:55:27.519Z"We are very committed to keep going with this game for many years to come,” he says. Probably a lot of folks excited to hear that! Fortnite Festival shoutout, then talk of Snoop returning later to play music.
“We are very committed to keep going with this game for many years to come,” he says. Probably a lot of folks excited to hear that! Fortnite Festival shoutout, then talk of Snoop returning later to play music.
2024-12-13T02:59:59.938ZA Game of Thrones game from Netmarble (which almost certainly means mobile) featuring characters like Jon Snow as well as what appears to be some new folks fighting the creatures from beyond The Wall. “Like it or not, winter is coming,” says Snow. Releasing in 2025. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is the name.
A Game of Thrones game from Netmarble (which almost certainly means mobile) featuring characters like Jon Snow as well as what appears to be some new folks fighting the creatures from beyond The Wall. “Like it or not, winter is coming,” says Snow. Releasing in 2025. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is the name.
2024-12-13T03:00:41.667ZA trailer for Monster Hunter Now Season 4. I don’t know, man.
A trailer for Monster Hunter Now Season 4. I don’t know, man.
2024-12-13T03:02:03.754ZDouble Dragon: Revive looks solid in a new trailer, but not much to really hype up. Looks like a new 3D brawlers! Releasing October 23, 2025.
Double Dragon: Revive looks solid in a new trailer, but not much to really hype up. Looks like a new 3D brawlers! Releasing October 23, 2025.
2024-12-13T03:03:21.171ZAnd now, something distinctly anime where a big bug literally ate someone’s head. But don’t worry! The king of the humans is here to duke it out! “Arise,” he says, and a bunch of monsters join his ranks. This is a Solo Leveling game apparently?
And now, something distinctly anime where a big bug literally ate someone’s head. But don’t worry! The king of the humans is here to duke it out! “Arise,” he says, and a bunch of monsters join his ranks. This is a Solo Leveling game apparently?
2024-12-13T03:04:22.433ZAnd now, a wild-looking racing game! Screamer, out 2026. Seems a bit anime, a bit Road Rash. Into it.
And now, a wild-looking racing game! Screamer, out 2026. Seems a bit anime, a bit Road Rash. Into it.
2024-12-13T03:05:31.274ZLast of Us Part 2 Remastered comes to PC on April 3, 2025. Looks like Last of Us Part 2, but remastered!
Last of Us Part 2 Remastered comes to PC on April 3, 2025. Looks like Last of Us Part 2, but remastered!
2024-12-13T03:07:19.625ZThe two Last of Us Dinas, Isabela Merced and Shannon Woodward, are here to do a bit about both being Dina before introducing the nominees for Best Adaptation.
The two Last of Us Dinas, Isabela Merced and Shannon Woodward, are here to do a bit about both being Dina before introducing the nominees for Best Adaptation.
2024-12-13T03:09:23.940ZAnd the award goes to… Fallout! Jonathan Nolan talks, pokes fun at how he was prepared to heckle Ella Purnell about winning for Arcane instead. “Thank the fans of Fallout: New Vegas for not burning my house to the ground.” Thanks Todd, everyone else involved. Mr. Todd Howard also thanks everyone and then Jonathan Nolan – then everyone that’s worked on the games.
And the award goes to… Fallout! Jonathan Nolan talks, pokes fun at how he was prepared to heckle Ella Purnell about winning for Arcane instead. “Thank the fans of Fallout: New Vegas for not burning my house to the ground.” Thanks Todd, everyone else involved. Mr. Todd Howard also thanks everyone and then Jonathan Nolan – then everyone that’s worked on the games.
2024-12-13T03:15:58.513ZAnd now, Snoop Dogg is back to perform just like Geoff said he would! And so he is. 45 minutes or so left, folks.
And now, Snoop Dogg is back to perform just like Geoff said he would! And so he is. 45 minutes or so left, folks.
2024-12-13T03:17:26.893ZHere’s that Last of Us Part 2 Remastered for PC announce if you’re not one for music.The Last of Us Part II Remastered is coming to PC on April 3, 2025! 🖥️🍄Learn more and watch the full 4K announcement trailer here: https://t.co/uJdJ8ZZnE0 pic.twitter.com/Z25Nyv5eyHDecember 13, 2024
Here’s that Last of Us Part 2 Remastered for PC announce if you’re not one for music.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered is coming to PC on April 3, 2025! 🖥️🍄Learn more and watch the full 4K announcement trailer here: https://t.co/uJdJ8ZZnE0 pic.twitter.com/Z25Nyv5eyHDecember 13, 2024
The Last of Us Part II Remastered is coming to PC on April 3, 2025! 🖥️🍄Learn more and watch the full 4K announcement trailer here: https://t.co/uJdJ8ZZnE0 pic.twitter.com/Z25Nyv5eyHDecember 13, 2024
2024-12-13T03:19:44.999ZYou know what? That was pretty good. I didn’t think it was going to bebadbut the musical breaks are always exceedingly strange at The Game Awards. I love music! But it always sticks out here.
You know what? That was pretty good. I didn’t think it was going to bebadbut the musical breaks are always exceedingly strange at The Game Awards. I love music! But it always sticks out here.
2024-12-13T03:20:39.258Z"We are far from done!” says Keighley. Geoff, please. I have a family, Geoff.
“We are far from done!” says Keighley. Geoff, please. I have a family, Geoff.
2024-12-13T03:23:56.153ZAds for, in this order: Lego Fortnite Odyssey, Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, PC Game Pass, Batman: Arkham: Shadow. Then Amazon itself for deals. Then nominees for Best Score and Music! An award, as a little treat.
Ads for, in this order: Lego Fortnite Odyssey, Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, PC Game Pass, Batman: Arkham: Shadow. Then Amazon itself for deals. Then nominees for Best Score and Music! An award, as a little treat.
2024-12-13T03:25:12.727ZAnd the winner is… Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth! Naoki Hamaguchi is here to accept. “Thank you so much everyone… I’m so excited, I have no words.”
And the winner is… Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth! Naoki Hamaguchi is here to accept. “Thank you so much everyone… I’m so excited, I have no words.”
2024-12-13T03:27:28.720ZThanks the team for all of their work and how it’s an honor to accept the award. “This is my very first time attending The Game Awards here today, and I am so honored and pleased to receive this award.” Talks about being pleased to announce the PC version.
Thanks the team for all of their work and how it’s an honor to accept the award. “This is my very first time attending The Game Awards here today, and I am so honored and pleased to receive this award.” Talks about being pleased to announce the PC version.
2024-12-13T03:28:22.894ZSonic Racing: CrossWorlds… exists! Brief trailer showing Shadow in a car. Sure, yes. I’ll play that.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds… exists! Brief trailer showing Shadow in a car. Sure, yes. I’ll play that.
2024-12-13T03:30:18.494ZMafia: The Old Country trailer! Some stabbing, some talking. It pretty much… looks like Mafia in Italy? That’s what it is, right?
Mafia: The Old Country trailer! Some stabbing, some talking. It pretty much… looks like Mafia in Italy? That’s what it is, right?
2024-12-13T03:31:41.037ZAwards! They happen! Best Independent Game goes to Balatro. Best Mobile Game goes to… Balatro. Best Audio Design goes to Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2. Still more! Players' Voice goes to Black Myth: Wukong.
Awards! They happen! Best Independent Game goes to Balatro. Best Mobile Game goes to… Balatro. Best Audio Design goes to Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2. Still more! Players' Voice goes to Black Myth: Wukong.
2024-12-13T03:33:38.635ZInfinity Nikki is here now to show… gameplay set to the game’s intro song? I’ve not played a ton of the game quite yet, but I recognize a lot of this already. Some of the intro cutscene bits are here but at different times?
Infinity Nikki is here now to show… gameplay set to the game’s intro song? I’ve not played a ton of the game quite yet, but I recognize a lot of this already. Some of the intro cutscene bits are here but at different times?
2024-12-13T03:35:44.976ZMore ads! Mafia, the franchise, is on sale. Something about Steam Deck, Google Play Games coming to PC. In beta, that last one. Seamlessly sync across mobile and PC!
More ads! Mafia, the franchise, is on sale. Something about Steam Deck, Google Play Games coming to PC. In beta, that last one. Seamlessly sync across mobile and PC!
2024-12-13T03:37:55.625ZAaron Paul and Laura Bailey are here. They’re doing a bit where Paul is hyping up how cool Bailey is, which she is. She calls him Evan, says everyone loved The Wire. “That’s TV, and this… is video games, OK? This isart.” Laura… Thank you.
Aaron Paul and Laura Bailey are here. They’re doing a bit where Paul is hyping up how cool Bailey is, which she is. She calls him Evan, says everyone loved The Wire. “That’s TV, and this… is video games, OK? This isart.” Laura… Thank you.
2024-12-13T03:40:15.849ZNew world premiere trailer about a washed-up superhero that loses his mech and has to play dispatch for other heroes. Some fun animation, something of a visual novel? Game’s officially called Dispatch, from Adhoc, the dev made up of former Telltale folks. I would like to buy this now, please.
New world premiere trailer about a washed-up superhero that loses his mech and has to play dispatch for other heroes. Some fun animation, something of a visual novel? Game’s officially called Dispatch, from Adhoc, the dev made up of former Telltale folks. I would like to buy this now, please.
2024-12-13T03:41:37.228ZSam Lake is here to both 1) do a bit in black and white where he’s thinking about the nominees for Best Narrative and 2) how he felt the urge to dance.
Sam Lake is here to both 1) do a bit in black and white where he’s thinking about the nominees for Best Narrative and 2) how he felt the urge to dance.
2024-12-13T03:43:31.482ZAnd the winner is… Metaphor: ReFantazio! What a night for this (and Balatro) this is turning out to be. “I think storytelling is a really important part of games.” Nice.
And the winner is… Metaphor: ReFantazio! What a night for this (and Balatro) this is turning out to be. “I think storytelling is a really important part of games.” Nice.
2024-12-13T03:44:59.666ZGeoff isreallyhyping this next thing up. I privately speculated “Half-Life 3?” before the big drum came out and… well, it’s probably not Half-Life 3.
Geoff isreallyhyping this next thing up. I privately speculated “Half-Life 3?” before the big drum came out and… well, it’s probably not Half-Life 3.
2024-12-13T03:46:12.302ZHoly hell it’s an Okami sequel!With Hideki Kamiya! My lord. Lordy lordy lordy. Need to run around the house real quick. New studio for Kamiya, Clovers.
Holy hell it’s an Okami sequel!With Hideki Kamiya! My lord. Lordy lordy lordy. Need to run around the house real quick. New studio for Kamiya, Clovers.
2024-12-13T03:50:10.759ZFortnite ad. Then more Statler and Waldorf. Doing jokes about games. Complaining about how long the show is. “Look at him just standing there!” they say of Geoff… just standing there.
Fortnite ad. Then more Statler and Waldorf. Doing jokes about games. Complaining about how long the show is. “Look at him just standing there!” they say of Geoff… just standing there.
2024-12-13T03:51:10.094ZGeoff is getting very emotional about the industry and awards. But also: here’s the Okami sequel trailer.Okami sequel - Project Teaser Trailer - YouTubeWatch On
Geoff is getting very emotional about the industry and awards. But also: here’s the Okami sequel trailer.
Okami sequel - Project Teaser Trailer - YouTubeWatch On
Okami sequel - Project Teaser Trailer - YouTube
Okami sequel - Project Teaser Trailer - YouTube

2024-12-13T03:52:42.236ZGeoff isreallyhyping up this last world premiere. Don’t let me down, Keighley. The teaser starts with floating in space, broken moon of some kind. Cut to a Porsche spaceship, anime on TV. Someone is shaving their head.
Geoff isreallyhyping up this last world premiere. Don’t let me down, Keighley. The teaser starts with floating in space, broken moon of some kind. Cut to a Porsche spaceship, anime on TV. Someone is shaving their head.
2024-12-13T03:54:04.117ZThere’s a call on the TVs. There’s some kind of tracking being down to a planet where nobody leaves. “He’s not worth it,” the person on the TV says. This… looks like an original IP? Geoff said that, right?
There’s a call on the TVs. There’s some kind of tracking being down to a planet where nobody leaves. “He’s not worth it,” the person on the TV says. This… looks like an original IP? Geoff said that, right?
2024-12-13T03:58:05.937ZLots of brands here. Porsche, Adidas, Sony. Looks like this is the new Naughty Dog?? First-party Sony! Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Our friend taking the contract fights a machine-looking thing with a wild-looking sword. Neil Druckmann directed, score from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Wild times.Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet - Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games - YouTubeWatch On
Lots of brands here. Porsche, Adidas, Sony. Looks like this is the new Naughty Dog?? First-party Sony! Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Our friend taking the contract fights a machine-looking thing with a wild-looking sword. Neil Druckmann directed, score from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Wild times.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet - Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games - YouTubeWatch On
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet - Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games - YouTube
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet - Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games - YouTube

2024-12-13T04:01:28.260ZAnd now: a lovely medley celebrating all of the GOTY nominees. Can you keep a secret? This is maybe my favorite thing from The Game Awards so far this year.
And now: a lovely medley celebrating all of the GOTY nominees. Can you keep a secret? This is maybe my favorite thing from The Game Awards so far this year.
2024-12-13T04:05:06.827ZAnd the winner of Game of the Year is… Astro Bot! Sebastian Brueckner, Nicolas Doucet, Junko Sano, and Masayuki Yamada take the stage to accept.
And the winner of Game of the Year is… Astro Bot! Sebastian Brueckner, Nicolas Doucet, Junko Sano, and Masayuki Yamada take the stage to accept.
2024-12-13T04:07:59.178Z"It was just about the kids, especially. We had the huge privilege of potentially be the first game in the hands of children.” Thanks entire Asobi team, people that believed in Astro as a character. Thanks everyone that helped celebrate 30 years. Talks about platformers over history, manages to not say the word “Nintendo” while absolutely talking about and paying tribute to Nintendo.
“It was just about the kids, especially. We had the huge privilege of potentially be the first game in the hands of children.” Thanks entire Asobi team, people that believed in Astro as a character. Thanks everyone that helped celebrate 30 years. Talks about platformers over history, manages to not say the word “Nintendo” while absolutely talking about and paying tribute to Nintendo.
2024-12-13T04:09:46.608Z…and that’s it! It’s over. For a 10th anniversary show, it really felt like it, huh? Also: please let The Muppets roast Geoff every year.
…and that’s it! It’s over. For a 10th anniversary show, it really felt like it, huh? Also: please let The Muppets roast Geoff every year.
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GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now"2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”
GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now"2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”
GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now"2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”
GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now"2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”
GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS
1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”
1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”
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Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”
2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”
2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”
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Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”
3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”
3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”
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Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”
4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”
4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”
5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”
5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”
5
Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”
1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”
1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”
1
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”
2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”
2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”
2
Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”
3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”
3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”
3
Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”
4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”
4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”
4
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”
5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”
5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”
5
Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”
1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now”
1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now”
1
Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now”
2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”
2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”
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Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”
3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”
3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”
3
Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”
4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”
4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”
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Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”
5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”
5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”
5
Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”