The highly anticipated Game Awards 2023 is just around the corner, offering a night packed with blockbuster reveals, musical performances, and accolades for the outstanding games of the past year. From The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to Baldur’s Gate 3, Alan Wake 2, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, it has indeed been a remarkable year in gaming.
Scheduled for December 7, The Game Awards 2023 promises to be a celebration of gaming excellence. This article serves as your comprehensive guide, detailing how and when to watch the show and providing insights into what to expect from one of the gaming world’s grandest nights.
Game Awards 2023
The Game Awards 2023 will commence with The Game Awards Opening Act at 4:30 pm PT/7:30 pm ET, followed by the main show at 5 pm PT/8 pm ET, with an expected duration of approximately three hours, according to The Game Awards website. For those in GMT or AEST timezones, the pre-show starts at 12:30 am GMT/10:30 am AEST on December 8, and the main show kicks off at 1 am GMT/11 am AEST on December 8.
IGN will host a pre-show at 4 pm PT/7 pm ET, and after the awards, they will provide Top Moments coverage, sponsored by the U.S. Air Force, where industry experts will dissect the major moments, announcements, and winners from the event.
To catch The Game Awards 2023 online, you can tune in to IGN.com, IGN’s Facebook Channel, IGN’s Twitter, IGN’s Twitch Channel, or IGN’s Youtube Channel. Additionally, IGN will conduct roundtable chats with developers of Alan Wake 2 and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 leading up to The Game Awards.
As of early December, IGN has reviewed 78 games with a score of 8 or higher, including four perfect 10s. Some notable titles include Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp, Age of Wonders 4, Amnesia: The Bunker, Arizona Sunshine 2, and Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon.
The Game Awards 2023 is not only a night of recognition but also a platform for exciting glimpses into the future of gaming. With Baldur’s Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2 leading nominations, fans can anticipate intense competition in categories like Game of the Year, featuring titles such as Resident Evil 4 Remake and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
Hosted by Geoff Keighley, The Game Awards will showcase special moments, guest stars, and performances, including appearances by Flute Guy, a new game from Sharkmob and Level Infinite, and a performance by Poets of the Fall as the in-universe band Old Gods of Asgard from Alan Wake 2.
The article also speculates on potential announcements, ranging from AAA games like Grand Theft Auto 6 to surprises from beloved franchises such as The Last of Us, God of War, and more. The gaming community eagerly awaits the unexpected and the fulfillment of long-standing desires, making The Game Awards 2023 a must-watch event for gamers worldwide.
