Anticipation Grows for The Game Awards 2024: Celebrate Gaming Excellence This December

As the excitement builds, anticipation for the upcoming event dedicated to celebrating excellence in gaming continues to grow. The Game Awards 2024 is set to honor the most outstanding titles that have made waves throughout the year. Scheduled for Thursday, December 12, participants can find details below on how to watch the event live and what highlights to anticipate. The ceremony will commence on December 12 at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET, with an estimated duration of approximately three hours. For those in the GMT or AEST time zones, that equates to 12:30 AM GMT / 10:30 AM AEST on December 13. Prior to the main event, a pre-show hosted by IGN will begin at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET, setting the stage for the official festivities. Following the awards, IGN will also feature a post-show to recap the most significant moments, notable reveals, and award winners from the night. You can catch the livestream of The Game Awards 2024 on IGN.com as well as on various major platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and Facebook. Below are the links to access the stream online:

• IGN.com
• YouTube
• Twitch
• Twitter
• Facebook

The Game Awards 2024 will recognize achievements across 29 categories, with the most sought-after title being "Game of the Year." This category features an impressive lineup of contenders, such as Astrobot, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Metaphor: ReFantazio. In the "Most Anticipated Game" category, notable titles include Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Ghost of Yotei, GTA 6, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Monster Hunter Wilds. Other nominated titles include Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Star Wars Outlaws, CoD: Black Ops 6, and Diablo 4 competing for "Innovation in Accessibility." The "Games for Impact" category showcases titles like Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Neva, Indika, Closer the Distance, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, and Tales of Kenzera: Zau. You can explore the complete list of nominees for The Game Awards 2024, where Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth are leading with seven nominations each, while Metaphor: ReFantazio follows closely with six nominations.