The Game Awards 2023: Everything to Know

As the year hurtles towards its end, the gaming community eagerly awaits The Game Awards, the annual extravaganza that blends accolades for the 'Game of the Year' with a tantalizing mix of trailers and sneak peeks at potential future winners.

Set to take place on 7th December at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, this year's nominees were unveiled earlier in the month. The anticipation builds as The Game Awards, under the stewardship of the charismatic Geoff Keighley, teases the gaming world through its social media channels. The event kicks off with a 30-minute pre-show at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET, leading up to the main event at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET.

The unveiling of over 30 award categories, spanning general gaming and esports, including prestigious titles like 'Game of the Year' and 'Best Game Direction,' promises an electrifying evening. A fresh addition to the lineup is the award for the 'Best Adaptation of a Video Game IP' into another form of media.

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Catch the live stream on The Game Awards' official YouTube and Twitch channels. The event will also be broadcast on social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and Twitter.

The Game Awards traditionally partners with various Twitch streamers, YouTube channels, and Facebook Live streamers as official co-streamers. The application process for co-streaming is currently open, with the selected channels to be announced closer to the event.

Geoff Keighley, the mastermind behind The Game Awards, has assured fans that the 2023 edition will match the previous year's spectacle, featuring a comparable number of game announcements, reveals, and updates. Last year's ceremony boasted noteworthy revelations, including 'Death Stranding 2' and updates on titles like 'Baldur’s Gate 3,' 'Company Of Heroes 3,' and many more.

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Despite shedding the "world premiere" label, Keighley remains coy about the exact count, emphasizing a focus on the show's length and content. The 2022 edition was advertised as "significantly shorter," but unexpected moments, like Chris Judge's extended speech made it unpredictable.

The upcoming awards also promise a concrete release date for 'Baldur’s Gate 3' on Xbox Series X|S, marking the end of a series of delays. Larian Studios confirmed the news on Twitter, inviting fans to The Game Awards for the world premiere of the exact release date.

In the wake of an uninvited stage invader during last year's ceremony, security is a top priority for The Game Awards 2023. Geoff Keighley reassures viewers that plans are in place to ensure the safety of everyone involved, following the arrest of the intruder.

-Britney Jones