The Game Awards 2024: What Are We Waiting for and What Do We Hope for?
Yo, gamers and casual viewers who vibe with the gaming world! In just a few days, we’ll all be glued to the biggest gaming show of the year — The Game Awards 2024. Expect hyped announcements, fancy developers, and, of course, the long-awaited awards. The only question is: who’s going to grab the main trophies?
So, shall we dive in? Crazy Games here!
Why Does This Show Still Keep Everyone Hooked?
The Game Awards isn’t just about handing out trophies, folks. It’s a pure celebration of the industry, where everyone — from casual players to hardcore grinders — tunes in to see their favorite projects or characters make it to the top.
But let’s be real: year after year, there’s more advertising and less heartfelt focus on the developers. Remember last year when Swen Vincke (yep, the guy behind Baldur’s Gate 3) got rudely interrupted? Smoothie in that host’s face! But hey, we’re here for the games, not the fake pomp.
Our Bets: Who Will Dominate?
Alright, let’s share predictions! Here’s how our editorial geeks see the lineup.
Ekaterina “Only Trailers”
“Look, I don’t even care who wins anymore. It’s always some big-name giants with crazy fanbase support. I’m just here for the trailers. I’m hyped for the second GTA VI teaser, something about Mafia: The Old Country, and let CD Projekt at least tease a bit of the new Witcher. And yeah, give us one surprise so I don’t fall asleep!”
Valentin “Strategist-Analyst”
“Well, I think it’s obvious: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will sweep all the major categories. I’d love to root for Silent Hill 2 Remake, but remakes rarely stand a chance.
The breakdown looks like this:
- Game of the Year — no question, Shadow of the Erdtree.
- Narrative — Silent Hill 2 Remake or Erdtree.
- Art Direction — Black Myth: Wukong; the visuals are just insane.
- Best Adaptation — it’s either Arcane or something like The Last of Us.
Also, I’m hoping for something cool about Death Stranding 2. Kojima, come on, we’re waiting!”
Svetlana “Critic at Heart”
“The Game Awards is like a New Year’s special: you kinda look forward to it, but you know it’s going to be the same as last year. Honestly, it feels like one big ad block.
Still, I’ll watch out of curiosity. I just hope someone unexpected wins. And also, give us proper trailers, not those 10-second teasers. If the show gets boring, I’ll just start secretly scrolling through my phone.”
What Should We Really Pay Attention To?
Alright, stop! Don’t forget about the key nominations. Here’s who’s likely to take home the well-deserved awards:
- Game of the Year — Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (though surprises can happen);
- Best Art Direction — Black Myth: Wukong;
- Best Narrative — Silent Hill 2 Remake.
And don’t forget the indie games that break through the waves of blockbusters. Remember last year when Hades II stole the show? We’re expecting another wow moment like that this time.
Why Watch?
Because it’s The Game Awards, simple as that! Even if you don’t care about the winners, there’ll be tons of memes, epic trailers, and that one moment when some random cringe blogger sneaks onto the stage and does something weird.
The show kicks off on December 13 at 3:30 AM MSK, so stock up on coffee or, better yet, your go-to energy drink. It’s gonna be fun, it’s gonna be controversial, but it definitely won’t be boring.
So, who are you rooting for? Who do you think will shine this year?
