Starfield Absent at the 2023 Gaming Awards Ceremony
- Anticipation for 10th annual Game Awards, nominees announced by Geoff Keighley.
- "Game of the Year" nominees include Legend of Zelda, Baldur’s Gate III, and Resident Evil 4.
- Additional nominees for best game award and best debut indie game revealed.
- Geoff Keighley's non-participation in voting process confirmed.
- Controversy at Golden Joystick Awards and call for acknowledgement of industry layoffs.
Anticipation Builds for the 10th Annual Game Awards
With less than a month to go, the gaming community is buzzing with excitement for the 10th annual Game Awards. Geoff Keighley, the event's creator and host, has recently announced the nominees for 2023.
Game of the Year Nominees
The much-anticipated "Game of the Year" category includes favorites such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Baldur’s Gate III. Notably, Capcom’s remake of Resident Evil 4 has also made the list.
However, the absence of Bethesda’s long-awaited sci-fi RPG, Starfield, has raised eyebrows. Despite the hype, Starfield only received one nomination across all award categories.
Additional Nominees
Other games in the running for the best game award include Alan Wake II, Spider-Man 2, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Pizza Tower and Lies of P have received nods for best debut indie game and best art direction respectively.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Final Fantasy XVI are also in contention in their respective genre categories of best action game and best RPG. Despite its overall lack of nominations, Starfield did make the cut for the best RPG category.
Geoff Keighley's Role in the Game Awards
Keighley has reiterated that he does not participate in the voting process. The nominees are selected by a global jury of over 120 media outlets. Keighley's role is limited to announcing the nominees.
Controversy at the Golden Joystick Awards
There has been some controversy surrounding the 2023 Golden Joystick Awards. Narrative designer Meghna Jayanth was denied the opportunity to comment on the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This led to her withdrawal from the ceremony in protest.
The Game Awards has not yet responded to questions about whether it will allow political statements during its event.
Call for Acknowledgement of Industry Layoffs
Some have called on Keighley to address the wave of video game studio layoffs and closures this year. It remains to be seen whether this issue will be acknowledged at the event.
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