Nominees Unveiled for GOTY at 2024 Game Awards

The Game Awards 2024, hosted by Geoff Keighley, has unveiled its nominees across 19 categories, culminating in the coveted Game of the Year (GOTY) award. This year's GOTY contenders showcase a diverse range of titles, including the critically acclaimed Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (leading with seven nominations), the innovative Astro Bot, the indie sensation Balatro, the culturally impactful Black Myth: Wukong, the highly anticipated Metaphor: ReFantazio, and the controversial Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

The full list of nominees across all categories is extensive and features a compelling selection of games released throughout the year. From best narrative and art direction to best performance and innovation in accessibility, the awards recognize excellence across various aspects of game development. The complete list is detailed below:

Game of the Year (GOTY) 2024:

Astro Bot, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metaphor: ReFantazio

(The remaining category nominees are listed below, but formatted for brevity. The full list is available on the official Game Awards website.)

Best Game Direction: Astro Bot, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metaphor: ReFantazio

Best Narrative: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Silent Hill 2

(and so on for all remaining categories... A full list of all nominees can be found on the official Game Awards website.)

Voting is now open until December 11th via The Game Awards' official website and Discord server. The winners will be revealed during the live ceremony on December 12th at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, streamed across various platforms including Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok. The event promises to be a thrilling spectacle for gaming enthusiasts worldwide.