Game Awards 2023: All the Winners
In a dazzling display of glitz and glamour, the gaming world gathered at the Peacock Theatre for the 10th annual Game Awards, an event that proved to be a celebration of creativity, innovation, and star-studded surprises.
The highly anticipated Game of the Year category was a neck-and-neck race between Baldur's Gate 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but it was the former that emerged victorious, securing a majority of the night's awards. This included the prestigious Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, and Best Art Direction categories, solidifying Baldur's Gate 3 as a standout title.
In the world of indie games, Sabotage Studio took the spotlight as their creation, Sea of Stars, clinched the Best Indie Game award. Set to release in the near future, Sea of Stars promises a captivating gaming experience that impressed both the audience and the judging panel.
The star-studded affair saw Hollywood heavyweights grace the stage, with Matthew McConaughey, Anthony Mackie, Simu Liu, and Timothée Chalamet making appearances. Even Gonzo from The Muppets took the spotlight to share his theories about The Legend of Zelda.
A momentous highlight came with director Jordan Peele joining forces with gaming auteur Hideo Kojima to unveil their upcoming game, OD. Peele described the project as unlike any other, teasing fans with a star-studded cast featuring Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier. While details remain scarce, anticipation for OD soared among attendees.
Now, let's take a look at the winners across various categories:
Game Awards Winners:
Game of the Year: Baldur's Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
Best Game Direction: Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment/Epic Games Publishing)
Best Narrative: Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment/Epic Games Publishing)
Best Art Direction: Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment/Epic Games Publishing)
Best Indie Game: Sea of Stars (Sabotage Studio) — WINNER
In addition to these, other notable winners included:
Best Performance: Neil Newbon, Baldur's Gate 3
Best Score and Music: Final Fantasy XVI, Composer Masayoshi Soken (Square Enix)
Best Ongoing Game: Cyberpunk 2077 (CD Projekt Red)
The night concluded with the acknowledgment of the esports industry, with Valorant winning Best Esports Game and JD Gaming securing Best Esports Team. The diverse array of awards showcased the ever-expanding landscape of the gaming world and left fans eagerly awaiting the titles and innovations that the future holds.