The highly anticipated nominees for The Game Awards 2023 have finally been revealed, with Alan Wake 2 and Baldur’s Gate 3 each securing eight nominations, leading the field in what promises to be a fiercely competitive year.
Alan Wake 2 and Baldur’s Gate 3: Eight Nominations Each
Alan Wake 2 has been nominated for some of the most prestigious awards, including Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, Best Sound Design, Best Performance (Melanie Liburd), and Best Action/Adventure Game.
Similarly, Baldur’s Gate 3 received nominations in overlapping categories such as Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, and Best Narrative, along with nods for Best Score and Music, Best Performance (Neil Newbon), Best Community Support, Best RPG, and Best Multiplayer.
Other Top Contenders
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 follows closely with seven nominations, while The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros. Wonder each received five. Notably, Starfield marked its entry with one nomination.
Key Categories and Nominations
Game of the Year
Recognizing excellence across all creative and technical fields, the nominees are:
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Resident Evil 4 Remake
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Game Direction
Celebrating innovation in game direction and design:
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Narrative
Honoring outstanding storytelling:
- Alan Wake 2
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
- Final Fantasy 16
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Best Art Direction
Recognizing artistic design and animation:
- Alan Wake 2
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Lies of P
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
And many more categories including Best Score/Music, Best Audio Design, Best Performance, and Games for Impact. The full list of categories and nominations showcases a diverse and vibrant gaming industry.
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