It's that time of year again, folks. The Game Awards 2023 is just around the corner, promising an exhilarating celebration of gaming excellence. With a lineup of highly anticipated nominees and exciting game reveals, this year's event is set to be one for the books. In this article, we'll delve into everything you need to know about The Game Awards 2023, including the date, nominees, and where to watch the live stream. Let's dive in!
When is The Game Awards 2023?
Discover the date and time of The Game Awards 2023, the highly anticipated gaming event.
The Game Awards 2023 is scheduled to take place on Thursday, December 7th (the 8th for anyone east of the Americas). The event will be held live from the Peacock Theater in LA, starting at 5pm Pacific time.
For those interested in catching the pre-show, it will begin at 4:30pm PST, half an hour before the main event. This pre-show usually includes the presentation of some smaller awards.
Here are the local times for The Game Awards 2023 in different regions:
- North America (Thursday, December 7th): 5 pm PST, 6 pm MST, 7 pm CST, 8 pm EST, 9 pm AST
- Europe (Friday, December 8th): 1 am GMT, 2 am CET, 3 am EET
- Asia & Oceania (Friday, December 8th): 6:30 am IST, 9 am CST, 9 am AWST, 10 am JST, 12 pm AEDT, 2 pm NZDT
Where can I watch The Game Awards 2023?
Find out where you can stream The Game Awards 2023 and catch all the exciting moments of the event.
The Game Awards 2023 will be streamed on popular platforms such as YouTube and Twitch. Both of these platforms can be accessed natively on the Nintendo Switch.
Additionally, you can also watch direct feeds of the streams on other sites like Facebook, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Steam.
It's worth noting that last year, The Game Awards allowed people to co-stream the event on their Twitch channels, and they are continuing this practice for The Game Awards 2023.
How long will The Game Awards 2023 be?
Learn about the expected duration of The Game Awards 2023 and how long the event will last.
At the moment, the exact duration of The Game Awards 2023 is uncertain. Last year's show lasted approximately two and a half hours, thanks to the Steam Deck giveaway organized by Valve.
While it's reasonable to assume a similar runtime this year, we can't say for certain. As the event unfolds, we'll get a clearer idea of how long it will last.
Which games have been nominated for The Game Awards 2023?
Discover the nominated games for The Game Awards 2023 and find out which titles are in the running for various categories.
The Game Awards 2023 features a diverse range of nominated games across multiple categories. Nintendo, in particular, has received the most nominations this year, with a total of 15.
Some of the notable nominations for Nintendo and the Switch include:
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, Best Action/Adventure Game)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Art Direction, Best Family Game, Best Multiplayer Game)
- Mortal Kombat 1 (Innovation in Accessibility, Best Fighting Game)
- A Space for the Unbound (Games for Impact)
- Chants of Sennaar (Games for Impact)
- Venba (Games for Impact, Best Debut Indie Game)
- Fortnite (Best Ongoing Game)
- Apex Legends (Best Ongoing Game)
- No Man's Sky (Best Community Support)
- Sea of Stars (Best Independent Game, Best RPG)
- Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp (Best Sim/Strategy Game)
- EA Sports FC 24 (Best Sports/Racing Game)
Which games will be shown or announced at The Game Awards 2023?
Explore the anticipation surrounding game reveals and announcements at The Game Awards 2023.
While specific details about game reveals and announcements at The Game Awards 2023 are currently unknown, fans are eagerly anticipating exciting surprises.
One confirmed announcement is the release date for Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox, which may not directly impact Switch owners but is still an exciting development for gaming enthusiasts.
As the event unfolds, gamers worldwide will be on the edge of their seats, waiting to see what new games and updates will be unveiled.