As The Game Awards 2023 approaches on December 7, the complete list of nominees has been revealed, spanning diverse categories such as Game of the Year and Best Esports Game.
The nominations will be decided through a combination of fan votes (10%) and a carefully selected jury (90%). With over 30 categories celebrating the gaming industry’s achievements, enthusiasts are eager to see which titles and individuals will emerge victorious.
Check out the comprehensive list of nominees below and share your thoughts in the comments as the gaming community gears up for this prestigious event.
The Game Awards 2023 Nominees are:
Game of the Year
Alan Wake 2
Baldur’s Gate 3
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Resident Evil 4
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Game Direction
Alan Wake 2
Baldur’s Game 3
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Narrative
Alan Wake 2
Baldur’s Game 3
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Final Fantasy XVI
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Best Art Direction
Alan Wake 2
Hi-Fi Rush
Lies of P
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Score and Music
Alan Wake 2
Baldur’s Gate 3
Final Fantasy XVI
Hi-Fi Rush
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best Audio Design
Alan Wake 2
Dead Space
Hi-Fi Rush
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Resident Evil 4
Best Performance
Ben Starr
Cameron Monaghan
Idris Elba
Melanie Liburd
Neil Newbon
Yuri Lowenthal
Innovation in Accessibility
Diable IV
Forza Motorsport
Hi-Fi Rush
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Mortal Kombat 1
Street Fighter 6
Games for Impact
A Space for the Unbound
Chants of Sennaar
Goodbye Volcano High
Tchia
Terra Nil
Venba
Best Ongoing Game
Apex Legends
Cyberpunk 2077
Final Fantasy XIV
Fortnite
Genshin Impact
Best Community Support
Baldur’s Gate 3
Cyberpunk 2077
Destiny 2
Final Fantasy XIV
No Man’s Sky
Best Independent Game
Cocoon
Dave the Diver
Dredge
Sea of Stars
Viewfinder
Best Debut Indie Game
Cocoon
Dredge
Pizza Tower
Venba
Viewfinder
Best Mobile Game
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Honkai: Star Rail
Monster Hunter Now
Terra Nil
Best VR/AR Game
Gran Turismo 7
Horizon Call of the Mountain
Humanity
Resident Evil Village VR Mode
Synapse
Best Action Game
Armored Core VI
Dead Island 2
Ghostrunner 2
Hi-Fi Rush
Remnant 2
Best Action/Adventure Game
Alan Wake 2
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Resident Evil 4
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Best RPG
Baldur’s Gate 3
Final Fantasy XVI
Lies of P
Sea of Stars
Starfield
Best Fighting Game
God of Rock
Mortal Kombat 1
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
Pocket Bravery
Street Fighter 6
Best Family Game
Disney Illusion Island
Party Animals
Pikmin 4
Sonic Superstars
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Best Sim/Strategy Game
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
Cities: Skylines 2
Company of Heroes 3
Fire Emblem Engage
Pikmin
Best Sports/Racing Game
EA Sports FC 24
F1 23
Forza Motorsport
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged
The Crew Motorfest
Best Multiplayer Game
Baldur’s Gate 3
Diablo IV
Party Animals
Street Fighter 6
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Best Adaptation
Castlevania: Nocturne
Gran Turismo
The Last of Us
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Twisted Metal
Most Anticipated Game
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Hades II
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Star Wars Outlaws
Tekken 8
Content Creator of the Year
@ironmouse
@chrisbratt / People Make Games
@quakity
@spreenDMC
@sypherpk
Best Esports Game
Counter-Strike 2
DOTA 2
League of Legends
PUBG Mobile
Valorant
Best Esports Athlete
Faker
Zywoo
Demon1
Hydra
Rule
Imperialhal
Best Esports Team
Evil Geniuses
Fnatic
Gaimin Gladiators
JD Gaming
Team Vitality
Best Esports Coach
Potter
Zonic
Gunba
XTQZZZ
Homme
Best Esports Event
2023 League of Legends World Championship
Blast.TV Paris Major 2023
EVO 2023
The International 2023
Valorant Championships 2023