The 2024 Game Awards celebrated its tenth anniversary in style, showcasing some of the year’s finest achievements in gaming. Hosted by renowned gaming figure Geoff Keighley at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the event featured 29 competitive categories, with “Astro Bot” clinching the prestigious Game of the Year award. Other strong contenders for this top honor included “Balatro,” “Black Myth: Wukong,” “Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree,” “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth,” and “Metaphor: ReFantazio.”
Anticipation was high as the awards also brought exciting new game announcements for the future. Among the highlights were the reveal of “Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet,” a new franchise from Naughty Dog, an anticipated sequel to “Okami,” and the unveiling of “Borderlands 4.” Additionally, fans were treated to teasers for “Mafia: The Old Country,” Warner Bros. mobile title “Game of Thrones: Kingsroad,” and future projects from FromSoftware.
A significant moment of the evening was the presentation of the inaugural Gamechanger award to Amir Satvat of Tencent. He was recognized for his efforts to assist developers affected by industry layoffs, which saw around 34,000 jobs lost in 2024. In his speech, Satvat emphasized the importance of people in creating great games, highlighting the human element in the gaming industry.
The Players’ Voice award, determined by public votes, was awarded to “Black Myth: Wukong.” The ceremony unfolded amid ongoing challenges, marked by a strike from SAG-AFTRA against major video game publishers over generative AI usage.
As the night came to a close, the awards not only honored past achievements but also offered a glimpse into the vibrant future of gaming, reaffirming the industry’s resilience and creativity.
For a complete overview of the winners from various categories, fans can check the detailed list shared during the event.
This year’s awards exemplified how the gaming community continues to innovate and adapt, even amid difficulties. The enthusiasm surrounding the new game announcements suggests that fans have much to look forward to in the coming years.